Bonkers
Family Fun
229 North 48th Street
Quincy, IL
217.223.6331
Bonkers is a family-oriented, play zone for kids. Spend the afternoon
climbing the jungle gym and playing games that can involve the
whole family. Bonkers has a full service concession stand for
treats when the kids get hungry.
Illinois Veteran’s Home, All Wars Museum, and Deer
Park
1707 North 12th Street, Quincy
217.222.8641
Museum Hours: Mon-Fri 1-4pm,
Weekends 9am-4pm / Free
The Illinois Veteran’s Home of Quincy is one of our nation’s
largest and oldest veterans home. It not only generates its own
electrical power, but also owns and maintains it own water, sewer,
gas, telephone and data network systems as well. The Veteran’s
Home also houses the All Wars Museum, which has exhibits spanning
from the American Revolution to Desert Storm. Visit the deer and
buffalo parks within the grounds.
Indian Mounds Park & Pool
1400 South 5th Street, Quincy
Office: 217.223.7703
Pool: 217.228.9219
www.quincyparkdistrict.com
Indian Mounds Park is one of the few places in the state where
visitors can view Native American mounds. The park features a
walking time line that introduces you to the history of the people
who built the mounds. In 2003, Indian Mounds Pool reopened after
reconstruction. The pool is heated and features waterslides, diving
boards, geysers, and a food court. For pool hours, please call
the above telephone number.
Moorman/Wavering Park
North 36th Street
Quincy, IL
217.228.1261
Keep the whole family occupied at Moorman and Wavering Parks.
Moorman Park offers batting cages, miniature golf, Frisbee golf,
paddle boat rentals, and fishing areas. Wavering Aquatic Center
features a 230 foot waterslide, sand volleyball court, baby pool,
and diving pool.
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 12-9pm
Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 12-6pm
Quincy Museum
1601 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
217.224.7669
The Quincy Museum is housed in the Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion.
Construction was completed in 1891 on this Romanesque building.
The first floor of the museum has been restored to the style of
the 1890’s. The second floor features traveling exhibits
and the third floor is an interactive, discovery museum for kids.
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