Attractions and Sightseeing Whether you have a day, a week, or just an afternoon to venture around the region (Illinois, Iowa, Missouri) before or after the Symposium, there are lots of choices to make and lots of reasons to stay a little longer! Not only are there interesting diversions in Macomb, within a ½ day’s drive of Macomb, you can see the best of the best — Chicago with all its cultural attractions, fantastic architecture, and great shopping. A trip to Springfield, Illinois leads you to historic adventures at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library and the many Lincoln Historic sites along the way. A trip to St. Louis, Missouri would not be complete without a visit to the "Arch" and a stop in Hannibal, Missouri of Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer fame. Nauvoo historic site is just few miles from Macomb, as is Dickson Mounds Museum, Indian burial ground and educational center. Lots of reasons to stay an extra day or two! Recreational and cultural attractions in and near Macomb
| Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitors Guide |
Western Illinois University
Art Gallery (on the WIU campus) |
| Western Illinois Museum
website
201 S. Lafayette St., Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-2750 |
BallFore Family Entertainment Center
Hwy 136 West, Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-836-9741 Driving ranges, batting cages, archery range, in-line/Ice skating rink, miniature golf, sand volleyball, playground, and basketball. |
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Harry Mussatto Golf Course (University course)
WIU - Tower Rd, Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-298-3676 |
Shaw Creek Golf Course
300 1/2 N. Miller, Bushnell, IL 61422 Phone: 309-772-3422 website |
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Macomb Country Club
20 Hickory Grove, Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-837-2132 website Open play for visitors residing outside of McDonough County. |
Gold Hills Golf Club
10980 E 900th St, Colchester, IL 62326 Phone: 309-837-2930 |
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Twin Oaks Golf Club
800 W. Adams, Blandinsville, IL 61420 Phone: 309-652-9519 |
Swan Creek Golf Club
1189 Golf Course Rd, Avon, IL 61415 Phone: 309-465-3127 |
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Argyle Lake State Park
RR#1, Colchester, IL 62326 Phone: 309-776-3422 Argyle Lake State Park, known as a fisherman's delight, has a full complement of recreational opportunities. Just 7 miles from Macomb, Argyle Lake offers picnicking, camping, hiking, and boating in a scenic, natural setting. With its 93-acre lake for boating and fishing, 5 miles of rugged foot trails through timberland and full-service campgrounds, this heavily wooded, 1,700-acre site is the ideal place to enjoy the outdoors. |
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Horn Field Campus
(website)
Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-298-1967 Retreats, picnics, camps, nature studies, or a teams-course. Contact the RPTA Department for scheduling and assistance in planning an activity at Horn Lodge. |
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Lake View Nature Center
10050 N. 1500th Rd. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-833-4562 or 309-833-5052 Lakeview Nature Area borders Spring Lake Park on the south side of the lake, and is home to deer turkey, fox, beaver, geese, ducks, coyote, and much more. With its 93-acre lake for boating and fishing, 5 miles of rugged foot trails through timberland and full-service campgrounds, this heavily wooded, 1,700-acre site is the ideal place to enjoy the outdoors. Call the Macomb Park District at 309-833-4562 for hours. |
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Macomb Park District
Phone: 309-833-4562 The park district provides year-round programming for various age groups and abilities, and special events for families. Disc Golf Course, Fishing Ponds, Picnic Shelters, Ball Diamonds, Nature Center, Volleyball, Horse Shoe Pits, Miniature Golf, Driving Range, Batting Cages, Hiking Trails, Playgrounds, Spring Lake Park and campground. |
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Spring Lake Park & Campground
595 Spring Lake Park Rd. Macomb, IL 61455 Phone: 309-833-2052 Email: parks@macomb.com Fishing, Camping, Picnicking, Boat Rental, Canoe Rentals, Paddle Boat Rentals. Washroom facilities, showers, electrical and water hook-ups are available for campers. Spring Lake is adjacent to the Macomb Park District's Lakeview Nature area where you can enjoy a nice hike in the timber, prairie or wetland. There is also a nature center for you to visit or rent out for an event. |