In The Dawghouse
Round Lake IL US
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One of the nicest things about Holiday World is that they don't charge you to death like Six Flags does. The food is resonably prices and they have drink kiosks every 100 yards or so where pop and water is free. When we go to Six flags we have to pay $10 for a sports cup and then pay each time it gets refilled.
There isn't alot to do in the area besides Holiday World. we have relatives who live close by so we are usually visiting them when we go. Evansville isn't far away and I believe there are some state parks nearby that have some lessons in history but we havent been there yet.
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You've got a Jellystone right there with waterslides. Get that out of your system locally and save the longer trip for some pretty stuff. Stay at Starved Rock SP and hike the canyons at nearby Matthiesen SP. You won't believe you are in northern Illinois.
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woody78shovel
So.East Missouri
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We are going to take our 3 grandkids ages 4 thru 6 to Branson and SDC and Celebration City in two weeks hope you'all have as much fun as we will
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mzappala
Hinckley, Ohio
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Sandusky Ohio totally rocks. Not only because of Cedar Point and Soak City, but there are 3 (soon to be 4) indoor water parks within a 15 minute drive, including Kalahari which is the largest in the country. There are dozens of campgrounds in the vicinity, our personal favorite being East Harbor State Park in Marblehead, about 15 mintes from Sandusky. Also in Marblehead is another outdoor waterpark called Monsoon Lagoon. Much smaller, a WHOLE lot less expensive (about $15 a person), not as many thrills as the bigger parks, but perfectly adequate for your age kids. It never seems overcrowded. You WILL rest your bones there and have a wonderful day.
There's tons to do in the Sandusky/Marblehead/Port Clinton/Lake Erie Island area. We camp nowhere else.
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woody78shovel
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So have you decided where your goin be sure to let us know how it went
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DavidM49
Bartonville, IL
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If you want to do the St. Louis area thing (Cardinals, Arch, zoo etc.), St. Joe State Park about 40 miles south of St. Louis is a great campground. Although it is primarily an ATV riding area, there are swimming beaches and lakes, bike trails and again close enough to St. Louis where you can do all of the tourist things there. Have fun
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10tca01
Columbia Missouri
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woody78shovel wrote:At Branson MO you can get a 3 park pass for 3 and 5 days pass is for Silver Dollar City Celebration city and I think its called Water World or sumthin like that several campgrounds COE and Private Silver Dollar City has plenty of rides both wet and dry an area called gyser gulch plenty of good music and food If you Google Silver Dollar City you'll get lots of good info also in Branson you can ride the Ducks DixieStampede is there plus tons of other stuff Silver Dollar city also has a campground with all the amneities and they have a shuttle bus that runs back and forth to the theme park every two hrs If you haven't been to Branson you won't be dissappointed Oh and one last thing about a hour or so drive on down into Eureka Springs Ark they have the great Passion Play it is fantastic outdoor play that if you come that far you shouldn't miss a couple other things you might Google if yolu decide to go there Bass Pro Shop Sprigfield MO the Shepard of the Hills outdoor play Dixie Stampede Branson area theater and shows I reckon you can tell but we go there a lot
Silver Dollar City is a great place to go. Branson itself is a nice little town. Then maybe you could drive three hours north to see us in Columbia!
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beenie weenie
Indiana
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I vote for Santa Claus!! We usually go there at least twice a year. We love it there. It's the cleanest amusement park I have ever seen in my life, I love their waterpark too. It has something for everyone in the family. The campgrounds are nice, with swimming pools. The Squire Boone caves are not too far away, which is a great place to explore with kids, especially on a hot, hot day, because it is nice and cool down there year round. On your way back stop in Leavenworth at the Overlook Restaurant for great food, and a beautiful breathtaking view of the Ohio River as you are perched high above looking down in the valley. If you bring along a sitter, you can sneak off to French Lick to the Spa or do a little gambling in the casino. For the kids there is a great train museum next door to the hotel in French Lick. They can take a ride on a real old fashioned train. There's lots to do down that way.
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mpmeisch
Aurora, IL
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My family really enjoyed the Mamouth Cave area in Cave City, Kentucky. The Yogi Bear campground was nice, and had a waterslide and miniature golf. We spent a day at Kentucky Down Under and Dinosaur World. The kids loved both (3 & 5 yr olds). There are many attractions in the area. Alot of small caves to tour besides the largest cave in the US, Mamouth Cave.
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cmartin7143
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Well the deed is done! After hearing problems at Indiana Beach have moved plans to Lake Rudolf/holday world for the week. Will be the first major pull for our 40' dual slide monster(59'clicked). Lake rudolf had to find a wide deep slot for us. Next weekend we gota pull the deck air up the tires and be on the move sunday morning. Not much time for true shake down, but its new and only 10' longer and 5000lbs heaver than our last trailer. We put new shocks on the excursion and found the front springs have sagged 2" from stock will try to replace this week,but should be fine as the 1200lbs tounge settles the rear. Gona run the scales in peru IL just to see how far above ratings we are,should be intesting. thanks to all, for all your help!
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