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Local Attractions : Illinois : Decatur
Children’s Museum of Illinois
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
Parents, be sure to take the kids to the Children’s Museum of Illinois in Decatur - where children play to learn, and adults learn to play! There are two floors of hands-on interactive exhibits to explore. Sensory House, Plexi-Painting, Water Works Water Table, Virtual Reality and Bubble Mania are just a few of the mind-challenging attractions. There is over 10,000 square feet in the museum, which provides realistic experiences such as flying in a plane, climbing a sculpture, making electricity…
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Local Attractions : Illinois : Chicago - Western Suburbs
Lincoln Park Zoo
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
This zoo is one of the oldest in the country, it was established in the mid 1800s. It is completely free, which is great for families on a budget. The Zoo is also open 365 days a year! It has a very intimate type setting, so you can be as…
Local Attractions : Illinois : Bloomington/Normal
Children’s Discovery Museum
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
Simply listing the exhibits available will give you an idea of what this great children’s museum has to offer. “Discover my World” is the first exhibit upon entering. It’s all about the child and what is contained within his world. The Clock Tower is the center of the museum and…
Illinois
Capital: Springfield
Largest Metro Area: Chicago
2007 Avg. Home Price: $210,852.95 (22)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $50,260.00 (14)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 10.8% (23)
Famous For: Abe Lincoln, pinball
