EXPLORE ELGIN AREA

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ELGIN AREA’S FAMILYG e t a w ay By the Elgin Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Summer is a great time to escape with the family. Elgin area businesses and attractions have continued to implement strong health and safety standards to ensure the peace of mind for you and your family. And we have already done the planning for you!

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Start your trip with the basics: checking in to where you’ll be staying. Hotel deals can be found at www. ExploreElginArea.com. After checking in, head to South Elgin for the afternoon. Epic Air Trampoline Park is a great way to burn off some energy. But if fresh air and time outside is what you’re looking for, stop by SEBA Park. This park is outfitted with equipment for picnicking and play. The Fox River Trail runs directly through it, so you can hop on the trail and do some natural sightseeing all the way into Elgin! The Fox River Trolley Museum is located nearby for an outdoor museum experience.

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Get the day rolling by heading to Elgin for an exhibit! There are many museums in the Elgin area like the Elgin History Museum or the Elgin Public Museum that feature interactive exhibits that are great for kids. Near the Elgin Public Museum, you will find Lords Park. Lords Park is a scenic park known for its beautiful pavilion and zoo where you can visit the bison! Another great museum is Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 — this was the last fire barn to be decommissioned. Built in 1903, this historically recognized landmark now houses the city’s fire-related collection of memorabilia! Spend the afternoon getting some fresh air at one of Elgin’s over 70 parks and open spaces. Festival Park is located right along the Fox River and is a great fishing spot. The kids can cool off in the splash pad, enjoy some of the local public art and explore the playground! This park is also used as an event venue, notably for the Elgin Parks & Recreation’s Movies in the Park series.

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After checking out, head over to Santa’s Village Azoosment and Water Park: This Christmas-themed amusement park is home to thrill rides, a zoo and Santa Springs, its water park! For more outdoor adventure, you can stop by Randall Oaks Zoo, a barnyard zoo home to a variety of kid-friendly farm animals for viewing and feeding. Come visit the mini horses, emus, reptiles, fox and great horned owls! And if your family loves animals, Enjoy Pioneer Farm offers the opportunity to hold and interact with baby farm animals in the spring and summer months. A great way to end your weekend getaway is to take a step back in time at the Underground Retrocade. Enjoy numerous cabinets of arcade games! And you can forget the quarters — for $15, you get a wristband for unlimited plays!

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