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Bring your family and have some fun in the Quincy area. Spend your afternoon in one of our many beautiful parks, or travel to a few parks and have the kids choose their favorite playground. Enjoy an indoor play zone or an outdoor swimming pool. Roller skate, go-kart, miniature golf, the possibilities are endless and, quite unexpected, for family fun in the Quincy area.
 
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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.



Kerasotes Quincy Mall Cinema
3429 Quincy Mall
Quincy, IL
217.223.4636
www.kerasotes.com



Kerasotes Quincy Showplace 6
300 North 33rd Street
Quincy, IL
217.228.1014
www.kerasotes.com



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



Scotties Skateland
8000 Broadway Street
Quincy, IL 62305
217.222.3868
www.scottiesskateland.com



StarLite Casino Lanes
20th & Cedar
Quincy, IL 62301
217.222.1512
28 Lanes, Automatic Scoring, Banquets, Benefits, Bumper Bowling On All Lanes, Corporate Events, Food Service Available, Fund Raisers, Lighted Off Street Parking, Pool Tables, Reunions, Seating for Over 750, State and DJ Service Available, Video Games, Weddings.



Tangerine Bowl of Quincy
3530 Maine Street
Quincy, IL 62301
217.222.8262
tangerinebowlofquincy.com
The only bowling alley in the area to offer Shadowlight Bowling - a fun, blacklight bowling experience that will make anyone's night great! Equipped with 24 lanes, each with a 42" screen to reflect your score, full restaurant and bar, pool and game room, party room for birthday parties, and a banquet facility in the lower level.
The Tangerine Bowl opens at 9:00 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.




Tour Quincy
offers bike rentals from Quincy’s Tourist Information Center at the Villa Kathrine, 532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy, IL 62301. Rent an automatic Trek Lime or a 7-speed Cruiser Tandem and tour Quincy at your leisure. Available on an hourly or daily basis. Reservations suggested. Contact the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to reserve your bikes at 217.214.3700.


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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Adventure Zone
885 E Hwy 96 | Nauvoo, IL
319.795.5903
Go-karts, paddling boats, play land, arcade games, and food!

Barns of Hancock County
Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum | Carthage, IL
217.357.3800
www.carthage-il.com

A self-guided tour takes you past all different types of barns built from late 1800s through the mid-1900s

Horse Carriage Ride
www.beautifulnauvoo.com

Montebello Morgan Horse Farm
716 East County Rd 1720 | Nauvoo, IL
217.847.2481
Lessons, horse boarding and group tours (up to 40 people) available

Old Carthage Jail and Visitor’s Center
307 Walnut Street | Carthage, IL
217.357.2989

www.mormon.org

 

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Clark 54 Drive-In Theatre
West of Summer Hill on US 54 | 217.285.2805
www.clark54drivein.com
The whole family will enjoy the Clark 54 Drive-In Movie Theater, located in Summer Hill, IL. The theatre is open April through October on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. The gates open at 7:30 and the movie starts at dark. $5.00 for adults ages 13 and up, $2.00 for ages 5-12 and age 4 and under is free. Please call for movie listings
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Good Times Roll
1241 West Washington | Pittsfield, IL 62363
217.285.4885

Roller-skating, video games & concession

Pea Ridge Elk Ranch
18279 430th Street | Pittsfield, IL 62363
217-285-5115
www.pearidgeelk.com
The Pea Ridge Elk Ranch covers 800 acres overlooking the Mississippi River. The herd of farm raised animals roam freely throughout the ranch. Elk meat, antlers, and hides are available in the gift shop.

Pike County Speedway
One Speedway Lane | Pittsfield, IL 62363
217.285.4127
The Pike County Speedway comes alive every Saturday from April until October. Enjoy watching mini-sprints on one of the fastest tracks in the area. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and races start at 7:30 p.m. Admission prices range from $2 to $6. Drive 50 miles south on Hwy 96 and east on Hwy 54 to Summer Hill, IL.

Pine Lakes Camping & Fishing Resort
RR 3 Box 3077 | Pittsfield, IL 62363
217.285.6719

Beautiful sandy beach and ‘the log’!

Wolf Ridge Pumpkin Patch
For directions, call 217.779.4391
What's fall without a trip to the pumpkin patch? Visit Wolf Ridge Pumpkin Patch in Timewell for good, old fashioned fun! Take the whole family for hay rides, get lost in the corn maze, scream at the Haunted House, and don't forget the pumpkins.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

   
         

 

       
 

 
 


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