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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.
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
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.
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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