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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.

 

quincy area | nauvoo area | pike county

Bonkers Family Fun
229 North 48th Street | 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 | 217.228.1261
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 12-9pm
Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun: 12-6pm

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.

 

Quincy Museum
1601 Maine St | 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.

 

 

quincy area | nauvoo area | pike county

 

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 | 1.217.357.2989
www.mormon.org

 

 

quincy area | nauvoo area | pike county

 

Clark 54 Drive-In Theatre
West of Summer Hill on US 54 | 217.285.2805
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. Adult admission is $5 and children under 12 are free with paid adult admission. 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, visit www.wolfridgepumpkins.com or call 217.773.3532.
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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