It’s time to start planning what you’re going to do in the coming year. These 10 ideas for 2020 attractions will give you a good head-start when it comes to making out plans for the new year. Scroll on to find out what you won’t want to miss out on this year.
- Mount Hoy At Blackwell Forest Preserve
Facebook/Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Available through February, weather permitting, this 800-foot hill lets you enjoy the beauty of the forest preserve as you glide by on your inner tube. Rentals are available for $10 per day. Click here to find out what else you can do at this forest preserve.
- The Catcade
Facebook/The Catcade - cat rescue and lounge Guests pay by the hour to enjoy unlimited video games and kitty play time at this unique attraction. Modeled after a cat cafe, this modern-day shelter and adoption center is a fun place to socialize with felines. Get more details about this hot spot here.
- Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve
Google/Ashley - Przybysz Featuring 1.3 miles of paved trails, this forest preserve is an excellent place to visit anytime of year. Here, you’ll find a diverse ecosystem, waterfalls, pavilions, a historic mill and museum, and several other park amenities. Learn more from previous coverage.
- Great Wolf Lodge
Facebook/Great Wolf Lodge You’ll find a little bit of everything at this 80,000-square-foot park as it fits several waterslides a lazy river, kiddie pools, dump buckets, and more. Being indoor, it is perfect for any season. More details about this fabulous lodge and waterpark attraction are available here.
- Horseshoe Mound Preserve
flickr/Ron Cogswell Spanning 40 acres, this marvelous area contains a Stonehenge-esque structure is known as Council Ring, and it is made from giant stones that align with the setting sun on the summer and winter solstices. Extraordinary views abound here. Get more details from previous coverage.
- Congo River Adventure Golf
Facebook/Congo River Golf You can play 36 holes of mini golf at this magnificent attraction, which is part golf and part treasure hunt. Kids of all ages love to visit this place when the weather is warm. Get more details about it here.
- Pirate’s Cove Children’s Theme Park
Facebook/Elk Grove Park District This is one of those 2020 attractions you’ll want to save for the summer as it is only open June through August. It features all sorts of pirate-themed attractions to inspire immagination. Lean more about the boats, dragons, castles, and live performances here.
- I&M Canal Boat
Facebook/I&M Canal Boat This unique and unforgettable tour begins with a lesson in tending to mules before taking guests down the Illinois and Michigan Canal. A single mule pulls this 70-passenger boat as its passengers receive a history lesson. Learn more about this adventure here.
- Independence Pioneer Village
Facebook/Independence Pioneer Village Featuring a museum of log cabins from the 1800s, this living museum replicates life from Abraham Lincoln’s time. Many of the buildings are originals and a true sight to see. Get more details about the history behind this unique place here.
- Sugar Grove Family Fun Center
Facebook/Sugar Grove Family Fun Center Open March through October, herein lies the largest go-kart track in the state. It is a quarter-mile long and fun for all ages. In addition to racing, guests can enjoy mini-golf, a driving range, and bumper boats. Get more details about this excellent amusement park.
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Facebook/Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Available through February, weather permitting, this 800-foot hill lets you enjoy the beauty of the forest preserve as you glide by on your inner tube. Rentals are available for $10 per day. Click here to find out what else you can do at this forest preserve.
Facebook/The Catcade - cat rescue and lounge
Guests pay by the hour to enjoy unlimited video games and kitty play time at this unique attraction. Modeled after a cat cafe, this modern-day shelter and adoption center is a fun place to socialize with felines. Get more details about this hot spot here.
Google/Ashley - Przybysz
Featuring 1.3 miles of paved trails, this forest preserve is an excellent place to visit anytime of year. Here, you’ll find a diverse ecosystem, waterfalls, pavilions, a historic mill and museum, and several other park amenities. Learn more from previous coverage.
Facebook/Great Wolf Lodge
You’ll find a little bit of everything at this 80,000-square-foot park as it fits several waterslides a lazy river, kiddie pools, dump buckets, and more. Being indoor, it is perfect for any season. More details about this fabulous lodge and waterpark attraction are available here.
flickr/Ron Cogswell
Spanning 40 acres, this marvelous area contains a Stonehenge-esque structure is known as Council Ring, and it is made from giant stones that align with the setting sun on the summer and winter solstices. Extraordinary views abound here. Get more details from previous coverage.
Facebook/Congo River Golf
You can play 36 holes of mini golf at this magnificent attraction, which is part golf and part treasure hunt. Kids of all ages love to visit this place when the weather is warm. Get more details about it here.
Facebook/Elk Grove Park District
This is one of those 2020 attractions you’ll want to save for the summer as it is only open June through August. It features all sorts of pirate-themed attractions to inspire immagination. Lean more about the boats, dragons, castles, and live performances here.
Facebook/I&M Canal Boat
This unique and unforgettable tour begins with a lesson in tending to mules before taking guests down the Illinois and Michigan Canal. A single mule pulls this 70-passenger boat as its passengers receive a history lesson. Learn more about this adventure here.
Facebook/Independence Pioneer Village
Featuring a museum of log cabins from the 1800s, this living museum replicates life from Abraham Lincoln’s time. Many of the buildings are originals and a true sight to see. Get more details about the history behind this unique place here.
Facebook/Sugar Grove Family Fun Center
Open March through October, herein lies the largest go-kart track in the state. It is a quarter-mile long and fun for all ages. In addition to racing, guests can enjoy mini-golf, a driving range, and bumper boats. Get more details about this excellent amusement park.
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