Decatur · Macon County, IL
Family things to do in Decatur
Scout analyzed 32 Decatur places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
32
Matches
8
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.8 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Decatur IL Central Park
Arts & Culture
Children's Museum of Illinois
Collection of interactive science & art exhibits for kids, with family activities & summer camp.
Outdoors
Fairview Park
Vibrant park with a pond & bike trail, plus an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts & a skate park.
Outdoors
Nelson Park
Spacious city park with a covered pavilion & access to Scovill Zoo & the lake shore.
Family
Scovill Zoo
Longtime lakefront venue with 400+ animals from 6 continents, plus a carousel, train & playground.
Outdoors
Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Arts & Culture
Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
Family
Aikman Wildlife Adventure
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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