Illinois for a Kid and Family Friendly Vacation

A vacation is a time for a family to get away and enjoy events and places that are especially kid and family friendly. Illinois is blessed with many places that will make a kid and family friendly vacation and time to remember for old and young alike. Take a look at these examples of what Illinois has to offer for kids and the family and see if you can fit one into your own personal Kid and Family Friendly Vacation plans.

Donley's Wild West Town gives you a full days activities and some to spare. You can become a prospector and try your hand at Gold Pyrite Panning At The Sweet Phyllis Mine, the kids can become cowboys and ride ponies at the O.J. Corral, go for a train ride all around the town, take roping lessons, watch the tomahawk throw and the wild west shows, try out the archery range, take a canoe ride and stop in at the petting zoo. The museum is a treasure trove of real cowboy memorabilia. No re created exhibits here, just the real thing like wooly chaps, gun belts, guns, spurs lariats and boots, actual death masks cast from dead outlaws faces, handcuffs, and badges, gold & silver mine tools and equipment and a section on the Civil War displaying weapons, medals, a Union soldier's diary which records the personal insights & experiences of a Civil War soldier. This stop on your Kid and Family Friendly Illinois Vacation is located at Route 20 & South Union Road, Union, Illinois 60180, 815-923-9000

The Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum. Everyone remembers Raggerdy Ann and Andy. They have been around practically forever(1915). And how many dolls have their very own museum. The museum has not only memorabilia about the Raggedys, but also about the career of their creator, Johnny Gruelle. The original doll was made for his daughter, Marcella and one of the exhibits is Marcella's Room, a re creation of her play room. Any one who is familiar with the books knows about the The Deep Deep Woods and you can visit them also. There is also a display of Raggedys from Japan. This Kid and Family Friendly Vacation Place is located at 110 East Main Street, Arcola, Illinois 61910
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