Things to do & places to visit in Decatur, Illinois, United States

Decatur city in Illinois, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:50.

Top things to do (21)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Kirkland Fine Arts Center (17 reviews)
- A nice place to enjoy awesome entertainment
Theaters

Husband and I recommend checking out the Kirkland schedule you'll enjoy your stay we guarantee incredible shows and performances are regularly scheduled for your pure enjoyment. See more..
5.0 Governor Richard J. Oglesby Mansion (7 reviews)
- Beautiful Home to Visit
Saturday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

If you are in town visiting the Staley Museum or downtown Decatur, don't miss this added stop. The Mansion is located a pleasant brick paved walk from the Staley Mansion and offers guided tours. The tour wasn't overly long and the docents were both very excited to be there and telling us it's history. The mansion boasts several important artifacts as the Governor was a legitimate friend to Abraham Lincoln and was even supposed to attend the theater with him on the fateful night of his assassination. They also have one of Santa Anna's legs, wow. See more..
5.0 Staley Museum (6 reviews)
- outstanding glimpse of how corporate heads lived 90-100 yrs ago
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

tour the original family residence of the A E Staley family who started their grain merchandising empire in Decatur, Illinois almost a century ago .their home as been historically restored with actual artifacts from the family and HQ items from their company . within walking distance from other historical residences in Decatur ; James Millikin home, Gov Oglesby mansion , etc.......... See more..
5.0 Transfer House (3 reviews)
- Iconic emblem of Decatur
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks

Walked around downtown Decatur on a beautiful summer evening and stopped at the Transfer House to take some photos. It's located in Central Park and has an informational placard about the history of the building on the west-side. Lost of shops and restaurants within walking distance all around. See more..
5.0 Golden Fox Brewing LLC (2 reviews)
- Come around back!
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Breweries

Golden Fox Brewing was created by two friends, Jim Fox and Kevin Ray, both of whom dabbled in homebrewing. Years ago, Kevin received a homebrewing kit for his birthday and was immediately hooked on the hobby. When Kevin started taking his homebrew to Indianapolis Colt's tailgates, he then discovered Jim also homebrewed. Through brewing for themselves and friends, they discovered that others loved the beers they crafted as much as they did. With people offering to buy their beer, the dream started to come alive—to brew beer on a professional level. The goal was to start out small, then grow steadily and ultimately retire from their full-time jobs. The opportunity arose to start and grow faster much sooner than expected. Now here we are, opening a taproom just three short years later! See more..
5.0 Redman's Furniture And Antiques (1 review)
- SO MUCH STUFF!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops

This store is literally PACKED almost to the ceiling with antiques and furniture. There is a single isle that winds through the store with everything stacked up. Prices are decent and the store owner was very friendly. I will definitely be back! See more..
5.0 Firehouse Flea Market (1 review)
- Lovely antique store with friendly staff!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops

The décor is beautiful and the booths are packed with antiques! There are beautifully handcrafted items as well and they are adding more and more booths to fill the whole building. See more..
5.0 Whistle Stop Antiques (1 review)
- Charming antique shop with delightful finds!
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Antique Shops

I loved this little shop and found quite a few items that I just had to have. Some of the booth owners were there and they were very friendly. This shop is definitely worth a stop! See more..
5.0 Splash Cove (1 review)
- Great for young kids or teens
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM Water Parks
Took my granddaughter and she had the best time. The venue is not huge so I felt more comfortable letting her play without fear of losing her. The staff was great! See more..
5.0 Decatur Area Convention And Visitors Bureau (1 review)
- Very helpful and informative!
Saturday: Visitor Centers

I was looking for information of things to see and do in the area and they had tons of brochures and visitors guides at their office in downtown Decatur. They were very friendly and recommended several really good restaurants and attractions while I'm in town for a few days. See more..
5.0 Macon County History Museum (1 review)
- Interesting history of Macon County
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM History Museums

I could spend hours walking around the old buildings and throughout the main museum exploring. I originally went looking for just Lincoln history but learned so much more! See more..
4.5 Scovill Zoo (154 reviews)
- Great little zoo that won't break the bank
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Zoos

This was part of our trip home from Springfield. We went on Mothers Day so wife got in free. For me and kids 4,7,14 it cost $44 and package included tickets for 3 sno cones, 8 train ride tix, and 4 carousel ride tix. Parking is free. Pony rides $4. Small zoo but not crowded and unlike some bigger zoos... The animals were actually out. If you are expecting St. Louis zoo then you will be disappointed, but if looking to spend some quality family time and not feel you got robbed then this is the place. Zoo is extremely clean and everyone was friendly. Huge playground for kids to exhaust themselves before ride home. See more..
4.5 Children's Museum of Illinois (65 reviews)
- What a Wonderful Place!
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Speciality Museums

Your Imagination Destination! A two story, 27,000 square foot facility packed with hands-on exhibits & activities for kids 2-10 (and Big Kids, too). We have an actual helicopter and firetruck parked outside for exploration, and a real police cruiser inside! See more..
4.5 The Avon Theatre (47 reviews)
- Classic theater experience.
Spent 1-2 hours Movie Theaters

This is a classic theater run as a local venue. It shows up to date films with an old school charm. Enjoy See more..
4.5 Rock Springs Conservation Area & Nature Center (38 reviews)
- One of Decatur's Gems
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Educational sites

Rock Springs Center is not just a beautiful and peaceful place to be in nature. They offer a very nice visitors' center and frequent activities. It's one of Decatur's gems! I really enjoy walking my dog on the trails and also the folk music once a month on Sundays. See more..
4.5 Wabash Depot Antique Mall (27 reviews)
- interest look into the tools and trinkets of a earlier era
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops • Shopping Malls

The selection of items, brought back a lot of memories of my childhood and how things use to be. A real trip into the past See more..
4.5 Overlook Adventure Park (16 reviews)
- Great place for friends and family to have some fun!
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Miniature Golf

A newly opened mini-golf park at Nelson Park is a fantastic place to take friends and family for a fun day of relaxing. The 2 differenct sets of 18 hole courses make each hole a fun experience. There are water hazards, obstacles on each green, hills and turns. If you can keep from being frustrated at the challenging holes, you will definately enjoy this mini-golf outing. The price is very reasonable and there are snalcks to keep your hunger satisfued. See more..
4.5 Hieronymus Mueller Museum (14 reviews)
- Intriguing history of Mueller and Decatur
Speciality Museums

The exhibits and entire experience was incredibly fascinating. I had no idea that Mueller had invented as much as he had and was the epitome of "The American Dream" come true. It is a smaller museum but I could've spent hours listening to the tour guide and reading all of the information on the exhibits. I will definitely be going back with my kids. See more..
4.5 James Millikin Homestead (13 reviews)
- Incredibly preserved piece of History
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This was by far my favorite tour of all the mansions in Decatur. The Tour Guide had all kinds of interesting stories about the Millikins and the mansion through the years. The Homestead is rich with art and so many original furniture pieces that the family owned. Everything is in amazing condition since no one else has lived there except the Millikins. They host many open houses and other events that I will definitely be attending! See more..
4.5 Lincoln Square Theater (9 reviews)
- I predict: REZA is the next Copperfield!!!
Theaters

AWESOME illusions! Very personable and crowd inclusive show! LOVED every minute of it! Can hardly believe we had this kind of talent in DECATUR!!! See more..
4.5 Sand Creek Conservation Area (7 reviews)
- Great Hiking and Equestrian Trails
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Went on a hike while the weather was nice in the middle of winter. Everything was well kept and will definitely be going back frequently in the spring and summer. The Historic Paris-Springfield Road was very interesting to research and learn about after seeing it. See more..
4.5 Drive In Antique Mall (3 reviews)
- Worth a visit
Antique Shops • Shopping Malls

A good variety of items and larger than it looks on the outside. Decently priced items as well. There's a cute little shop next door called The Glass Shop too that's worth taking a look through. Found a couple of gifts at both shops. The cashier was very friendly! See more..
4.5 The African-American Cultural and Genealogical Society Museum (2 reviews)
- Great Museum for field trips
Saturday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

We toured the Museum for MLK Jr. day and learned a lot about African American history of the local area as well as throughout the country. Exhibits are very well put together and displays are interesting. The Museum Curator was a wealth of knowledge and very friendly. See more..
3.5 Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum (30 reviews)
- You have to be Chevy lover. I'm not.
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

The cars listed on the website may not be there. I wanted to see the Corvairs but they are no longer stored there. The museum is an old grocery store. To me it appears the owner has some nice cars and that he leases heated space to others (I didn't ask). And then charges to let folks view the cars in storage. It's an okay stop. They don't have a restroom and you must go to restaurant two doors down. Among the collection are some 50s and 60s vets, as well as newer ones, Cameros from 1968 on, and several impalas. There's plenty of memorabilia along the walls and a couple of 30s chevys. Again I'm not a chevy aficionado so I might be a little harsh. See more..
Macon County Fair (0 review)
Saturday: Cultural Events

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Decatur Central Park Farmers' Market (0 review)
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Farmers Markets
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Anne Lloyd Gallery (0 review)
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Art Galleries

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Dotty's (0 review)
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Casinos

Dotty's welcomes you! We offer a fun, friendly atmosphere for gaming and slots in a shopping center conveniently located near you. Inside our country kitchen you'll find our ever changing food menu full of "comfort classics" and fun twists on old favorites. We also invite you to enjoy our gourmet coffee, herbal teas, and our generous selection of beer and wine. See more..
Dotty's (0 review)
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Casinos

Dotty's welcomes you! We offer a fun, friendly atmosphere for gaming and slots in a shopping center conveniently located near you. Inside our country kitchen you'll find our ever changing food menu full of "comfort classics" and fun twists on old favorites. We also invite you to enjoy our gourmet coffee, herbal teas, and our generous selection of beer and wine. See more..
Dotty's (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Casinos
Dotty's welcomes you! We offer a fun, friendly atmosphere for gaming and slots in a shopping center conveniently located near you. Inside our country kitchen you'll find our ever changing food menu full of "comfort classics" and fun twists on old favorites. We also invite you to enjoy our gourmet coffee, herbal teas, and our generous selection of beer and wine. See more..