Prairie Land Heritage Museum Institute is a non-profit educational organization open to folks of all ages interested in preserving our heritage, an... Read More

Dickson Mounds Museum

10956 North Dickson Mounds, Lewistown, IL

Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in th... Read More

Candlelight Tour of New Salem

15588 History Lane, Petersburg, IL

The Candlelight Walk offers the only opportunity to see the village at night. Period clothed interpreters will be inside many of the log homes and ... Read More

Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive

PO Box 525, Lewistown, IL

About Us:The Spoon River became nationally known from the work of Edgar Lee Masters, the author of the noted Spoon River Anthology. The home of Mas... Read More

Center for American Archeology

Illinois 100, Kampsville, IL

The CAA Visitors’ Center & Museum, housed within the historic Kamp Store building, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.... Read More

Springfield Skatepark

2748 Lenhart Drive, Springfield, IL

In early 2000, the Springfield Park District recognized the growing popularity of skate parks and the lack of a public skate park facility within t... Read More

Museum of Geology

1st Floor Tillman Hall, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Founded in 1975, the Museum of Geology is an arm of Western Illinois University's Department of Geology. Originally conceived as a learning resourc... Read More

Great River Road

581 South Deere Road, Macomb, IL

There is a place located in the heart of America, sometimes referred to as The Heart of America. It represents four centuries of history and herita... Read More

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

1740 West Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL

The annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular and Carve for the Carillon were founded by former Rees Carillon Society Board Member Brenda Poston. These eve... Read More

Washington Park Botanical Garden

1740 W Fayette Avenue, Springfield, IL

The Springfield Park District's Washington Park Botanical Garden is a place for enjoyment and education. The Garden provides a scene of tranquility... Read More

Knight's Action Park

1700 Knight's Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL

Park HistoryKnight’s Action Park & Caribbean Water Adventure have long been Springfield’s home for entertainment, excitement, and r... Read More

Lakeview Nature Center

10050 North 1500th Road, Macomb, IL

The mission of Lakeview Nature Area is to promote stewardship and conservation of the environment through experiential education. Adjacent to Sprin... Read More

Virden Skatepark

, Virden, IL

Pearson Museum

801 North Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine ranks as one of the fortunate few medical schools to have a history museum on its campus. Since its... Read More

Illinois State Museum

502 South Spring Street, Springfield, IL

Mission StatementThe Illinois State Museum promotes discovery, lifelong learning, and stewardship of the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois.... Read More