Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 1 hr 6
Macon County Historical Museum (6 min) Spitler Woods State Natural Area (7 min) Hieronymus Mueller Museum (11 min) Museum of the family & company of Hieronymus Mueller, a German immigrant & successful enterpreneur. Decatur Park District (9 min) Park and golf Governor Oglesby Mansion Inc (12 min) Lake Decatur (8 min) Expansive manmade lake, a popular destination for boating & fishing, with several boat ramps. Decatur Transfer House (11 min) Built in 1896, this restored building with a bell-shaped roof was a transfer point for streetcars. Children's Museum of Illinois (6 min) Collection of interactive science & art exhibits for kids, with family activities & summer camp. Scovill Zoo (7 min) Longtime lakefront venue with 400+ animals from 6 continents, plus a carousel, train & playground. Kaufman Lakeside Conservation Area (10 min) Nelson Park (9 min) Spacious city park with a covered pavilion & access to Scovill Zoo & the lake shore. Decatur Downtown Historic District (13 min) Sand Creek Conservation Area (9 min) Sportsmans Park (4 min) Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum (5 min) Car museum featuring an expansive display of American-made iron & fiberglass vehicles. |