Overview
3 sights · 2 things to do
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Best things about Macomb
Spring Lake Park
Several miles of trails for hiking and biking, canoe/kayak rental, picnic area, playground, fishing, and camping. The bait shop rents pontoon and paddle boats, as well as golf carts. Wi-Fi is free for 60 minutes per 24 h…
Argyle Lake State Park
Several miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, canoe/kayak rental, picnic area, playground, fishing, and camping. Also a host site for a local Maple Syrup Festival.
University Art Gallery Museum
The Old Bailey House
Geology Museum
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Peoria)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BRL Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, Burlington — 33 mi away. Directions
- UIN Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field, Quincy — 45 mi away. Directions
- STL St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis — 119 mi away (major hub). Directions
Amtrak has a station at 120 East Calhoun Street. Illinois Service stops at the station.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Spring Lake Park, Argyle Lake State Park, University Art Gallery Museum
- Afternoon The Old Bailey House, Geology Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By train
Amtrak has a station at 120 East Calhoun Street. Illinois Service stops at the station.
Get around
By bus
Go West provides bus service. +1 309 575-3333
See
See The Old Bailey House
- Western Illinois Museum
Do
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