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Anna Bethel Fisher Rock Garden
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Address: Lake Shore Dr, Nelson Park, Decatur, IL
If a quiet afternoon walk is what you need, Decatur offers several surprising examples of man and nature's collaboration in creating something beautiful. Foremost among them is this tranquil garden, which was completed in the late '20s and renovated in the early '90s. Set in Nelson Park, the garden winds its way over dramatic rock terraces,...
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Address: 1184 W Main St, Millikin University, Decatur, IL 62522
Housed in Millikin's Gorin Hall, Birks Museum displays more than 1000 examples of antique European and Asian furniture and decorative items. The majority were donated by Florence and Jenna Birks, alumni of Millikin University. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum hosts temporary exhibits each academic year that highlight everything...
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Address: 55 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
A great place to take kids who thirst for fun and knowledge, the Children's Museum of Illinois presents hands-on exhibits that explore science, world cultures, art and everyday living. In "Johnston's Supermarket," for example, kids learn about grocery shopping (they can even choose to pay with cash or check!); meanwhile, "Where in the World Am I?"...
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Address: 421 W William St, Decatur, IL 62522
Three-term Illinois governor and US Senator Richard J. Oglesby lived in this exquisite 19th-century Italianate residence. Carefully preserved and restored, the home has many noteworthy features, including lovely verandas, original leaded windows, seven fireplaces and a second-story belvedere. Among the dignitaries hosted during the home's heyday...
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Address: 420 W Elderado St, Decatur, IL 62522
Patriarch of one of Decatur's most prominent families, German-born Hieronymus Mueller patented several inventions during his lifetime, from the water tapper to the variable speed transmission. In fact, his lasting legacy was the Mueller Company, whose exploding shell contributed greatly to the WWII effort. Today, visitors and history buffs learn...
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Address: 3939 Nearing Ln, Rock Springs Center, Decatur, IL 62521
While Decatur's Rock Springs Center appeals to the naturalist in us all, Homestead Prairie Farm introduces visitors to life in Central Illinois before the Civil War ripped asunder the very fabric of the country. The farm features the circa-1850 Trobaugh-Good House (listed on the National Register of Historic Places), which has been furnished as it...
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Address: 125 N Pine St, Decatur, IL 62522
At the corner of Pine and Main, on a subtle hilltop, sits a stately Victorian home that's recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1867 for James Millikin, founder of the university that bears his name, the home looks much as it did at the turn of the century. It still features original wooden doors with glass...
Kirkland Galleries & Kirkland Fine Arts Center
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Address: 1184 W Main St, Millikin University, Decatur, IL 62522
One of the area's foremost cultural institutions, the versatile Kirkland Center hosts an impressive repertoire of concerts, dance performances and theater productions each year. From Broadway hits like "Smokey Joe's Cafe" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" to contemporary dance performances by Thodos of Chicago, the Kirkland doesn't want for variety. In...
Rock Springs Center for Environmental Discovery
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Address: 3939 Nearing Ln, Decatur, IL 62521
With more than eight miles of hiking trails, two miles of biking trails, and over 1300 acres of forest, prairie and wetland, Rock Springs Center is one of Macon County's most popular spots for getting back to nature. In addition to its beautiful environs, Rock Springs is an educational outlet, thanks to the Nature Center, an interactive museum...
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Address: 71 S Country Club Rd, Scovill Park, Decatur, IL 62521
This facility dates back to the late '60s, but it's changed a lot since its humble early years as an animal farm. Indeed, what was once a collection of ducks, goats and pigs has expanded to include big cats, apes and other exotic animals from the far corners of the earth. Youngsters (and the young at heart) enjoy rides on the Endangered Species...
