Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to start packing up your sunscreen, bathing suit and baseball cap for a day in the sun.
Whether you’re looking to race down a waterslide or scream your head off on a rollercoaster, Springfield has plenty of amusement parks within driving distance.
Here’s a breakdown of the closest spots to the state capitol, including where they are and how to get to them.
Knight’s Action Park
1700 Knights Recreation Drive, Springfield, IL
6.5 miles from Springfield
Dragonland Water Park
Pekin Park District, 193 Red Bud Memorial Drive, Pekin, IL
62 miles from Springfield
Grady’s Family Fun Park
1501 Morrissey Drive, Bloomington, IL
66 miles from Springfield
Sholem Aquatic Center
2205 Sangamon Drive, Champaign, IL
84 miles from Springfield
Raging Rivers Waterpark
100 Palisades Parkway, Grafton, IL
101 miles from Springfield
Six Flags St. Louis
4900 Six Flags Road, Eureka, MO
127 miles from Springfield
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Looking for a waterpark or roller coaster? Hit these spots in an hour or less from Springfield
Reporting by Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY NETWORK / State Journal-Register
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