Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal 1 hr 25
Allen Park (3 min)
Sprawling local park offering a host of amenities, including boat launches, tennis courts & more. Matthiessen State Park (21 min)
Large forest park & canyon with prairie land, springs, wildlife, camping & horse trails. Starved Rock State Park (18 min)
Hiking, fishing & boating in a historic landmark area with canyons & trails plus a lodge & cabins. Washington Square Park (7 min)
Green space featuring trails & memorials, also the site of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. Dayton Bluffs Preserve (8 min) Buffalo Rock State Park (10 min)
Riverside bluff & 290 acres of nature with trails, camping & picnic shelters (1 with fireplace). Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum (4 min)
Showcase of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & Camp Fire history & memorabilia, plus a gift shop. Matthiessen State Park Fort (22 min) Illini State Park (17 min)
510-acre space with river rapids & canal for picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking & camping. Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark (19 min) Wildcat Canyon (15 min) Ottawa Canyon (12 min) French Canyon (19 min) LaSalle Canyon (14 min) | 
