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Western Illinois University - - What To Do And See

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Visit the Western Illinois Museum, which can be found on S Lafayette Street, where you can see a wide collection of regional artifacts, historical documents and memorabilia.

Explore the Museum of Geology, located on WIU's campus, at Tillman Hall, where you can admire various earth science displays.

Have fun with the family at Ball Fore Family Fun Ctr., located on US Highway 136, where you can enjoy a miniature golf course, batting cages, playgrounds and other entertaining recreational opportunities.

Visit Old Bailey House, situated on S Campbell, a beautiful Victorian-style mansion, one of the oldest architectural structures in Macomb.

Sports & outdoor events

The Illinois Valley Striders Half Marathon, which happens in September, is perhaps among the most popular annual celebrations, held throughout the US state of Illinois.

The event is held in Peoria, IL, which is located at a distance of 69 miles from the city center of Macomb, IL, and offers runners a scenic and challenging course through the city streets and parks.

In 2009, the race started in one of Peoria's city parks, and continued through the grounds of Peoria's Springdale Cemetery.

Some of the participants described the course as "brutal", due to the tombstones and memorials that lie on the cemetery's grounds, which made the run quite interesting and very challenging.

Festivals

Perhaps the premier annual celebration in Macomb, IL is the Annual Macomb Heritage Days, which will be held on June 24 through June 26, in 2010.

The location of this fun and entertaining event is the historic downtown district of Macomb City, in Chandler Park, which is located at the intersection of Highway 67 and 136.

Enjoy live entertainment, food, a colorful carnival a "wild" parade and much, much more. Don't miss this year's Macomb heritage Days!

Shopping

Take the time to browse through the many shops, stores and boutiques, spread throughout the city, while staying in Macomb. You will certainly find the perfect gifts for friends, fantastic clothing and much, much more.

Below, there is a top 10 list of the most popular shopping spots in Macomb. Check it out!

Art City Gallery, Address: 921 West Jackson Street, Macomb, IL 61455.

The Black Toad Forge, Address: 10248 East 1000th, Macomb, IL 61455.

Magic Dragon Discovery Center, Address: 9 East Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455.

Kid's Kastle, Address: 111 South Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455.

Lil Stitches, Address: 109 South Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455.

Nelson's Clothing Store, Address: 106 North Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455.

Princess Shoppe, Address: 1520 East Jackson, Macomb, IL 61455.

Polkadots, Address: 5 East Side Square, Macomb, IL 61455.

Bliss, Address: 133 South Randolph, Macomb, IL 61455.

Piece To Peace Treasures, Address: 341 North Lafayette Street, Macomb, IL 61455.