The best things to do in Decatur

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Victory Lanes - Decatur

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Victory Lanes is Decatur’s go-to for rolling a few frames this week, bouncing between a newly revamped arcade and Hudson's Pub & Grub, and…

2870 N Jasper St

“Victory Lanes is Decatur’s go-to for rolling a few frames this week, bouncing between a newly revamped arcade and Hudson's Pub & Grub, and letting their party pros handle the planning. Whether it’s a birthday, team night, or just a Tuesday, it’s effortless fun with zero hassle.”

From the Decatur newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Overlook Adventure Park

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Overlook Adventure Park pairs Scovill Zoo-themed mini golf with a ropes course 25 feet up, unique to Central Illinois, featuring 33…

2501 E Nelson Pk Rd

“Overlook Adventure Park pairs Scovill Zoo-themed mini golf with a ropes course 25 feet up, unique to Central Illinois, featuring 33 challenges from tightrope steps to a breezy zip line. It’s an easy local reset this week, whether you’re corralling kids or just chasing bragging rights.”

From the Decatur newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Lincoln Greens Golf Course

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Lincoln Greens Golf Course serves up 18 classic holes along Lake Springfield, with those calming water views that somehow make your tempo…

700 E Lake Shore Dr (Springfield)

“Lincoln Greens Golf Course serves up 18 classic holes along Lake Springfield, with those calming water views that somehow make your tempo behave. Loop it with the crew this week, enjoy the park-district vibes, and remember that a flushed 7-iron counts as self care.”

From the Springfield newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Pasfield Golf Course

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Casual 9-hole city course with greens. Staff are deemed friendly/helpful by many.

1700 W Lawrence Ave (Springfield)

“Casual 9-hole city course with greens. Staff are deemed friendly/helpful by many.”

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Lincolnshire Fields Country Club

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Membership-only country club with a golf course.

2000 Byrnebruk Dr (Champaign)

“Membership-only country club with a golf course.”

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Legends Driving Range & Executive Course

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Golf course featuring 9 holes and a driving range, plus a snack shop.

4551 Nicklaus Dr (Champaign)

“Golf course featuring 9 holes and a driving range, plus a snack shop.”

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Long Bridge Golf Course

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Public golf course featuring a driving range, a bar, a restaurant, and live music.

1055 W Camp Sangamo Rd (Springfield)

“Public golf course featuring a driving range, a bar, a restaurant, and live music.”

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Bunn Golf Course

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This tree-lined public golf course has 18 holes with narrow fairways plus a snack bar & a pro shop.

2500 S 11th St (Springfield)

“This tree-lined public golf course has 18 holes with narrow fairways plus a snack bar & a pro shop.”

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