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An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a well-lit entrance, a parking lot, and a car parked outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

2.8 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

James

P7,543

P8,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for 'Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham'.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden table, a TV, a lamp, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A spacious living area with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, and a painting on the wall.

2. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

3 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Angelica

P4,670

P5,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and a high ceiling.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.

A bar area with multiple seating options, a Red Bull refrigerator, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

3. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Kayleen

P4,723

P5,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a water feature, and a poolside lounge area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a patterned rug.

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

11.2 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

James

P8,555

P9,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and string lights.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

5. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

10.9 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Celestine

P9,198

P10,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A Holiday Inn & Suites building with a covered entrance and a stone facade.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a pool ladder.

A spacious lobby with a flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view.

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

10 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Taylor

P9,939

P11,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a lifeguard chair, and a changing room area.

A hotel room with a blue armchair, a green sofa, a wooden table, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A kitchen with a microwave, toaster, and coffee machine. There are also bowls of fruit and a tray of pastries.

A reception area with a counter, a wooden cabinet, and a wall-mounted TV.

7. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

10.6 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Allen Carolyn

P6,690

P7,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a green wall with a plant design.

A large indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by chairs and a lifebuoy.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a lamp, and a staircase with a green wall.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

8.5 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Amy

P5,153

P5,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a small table, and a painting of a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with a checkered floor, wooden cabinets, a microwave, toaster, and a coffee maker.

A hallway with a large poster of corn plants and the word 'Mansion' on the wall.

A pool area with a clear view of the sea, a blue chair, and several lounge chairs.

9. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

10.5 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Laura

P5,759

P6,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

10. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10.1 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Katherine

P6,791

P7,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a lamp on the desk.

A spacious lobby with a large Christmas tree, green armchairs, and a high ceiling with a decorative railing.

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a parking lot and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern kitchen area, comfortable seating, and a bar.

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

10.1 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Loretta

P6,047

P6,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a geometric pattern, a mirror, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a black doormat, a clock, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, lounge chairs, and a no diving sign.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

10.2 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Tim

P4,873

P5,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A lobby with two grey armchairs, a glass-top coffee table, and a painting of trees on the wall.

A hotel reception desk with a computer, a sign reading "Quality Inn by Choice Hotels", and a "Stay Here" sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a sofa, and a lamp.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

10.7 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Randi

P5,498

P6,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a ceiling fan, a seating area with chairs, and a large wooden door.

A hotel hallway with a patterned carpet, beige walls, and a ceiling light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a chair.

A clean, well-lit kitchen area with a refrigerator, vending machines, and a coffee station.

14. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

10.7 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

Sonia

P4,060

P4,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A two-story house with a front porch, a central door, and two side windows.

A room with hardwood flooring, a wooden wall, and a window.

A room with a wooden floor, white walls, a window, and a door.

A two-story house with a porch and a front yard.

15. Locust housing

4.1 km from Children's Museum of Illinois

P47,165

P49,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Children's Museum of Illinois

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion	9.4 Exceptional 887 reviews	View
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur	7.2 Good 1,004 reviews	View
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel	8.0 Very Good 1,001 reviews	View
Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth	9.0 Wonderful 389 reviews	View

Top Children's Museum of Illinois Hotel Reviews

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Older conference event center. Rooms were clean. Staff was wonderful. The restaurant and the bar and food was good. Breakfast was also good. Lots of parking. For the price it was absolutely worth more."

Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

8/10 Good

"The onsite breakfast was very good."

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was great! Breakfast was delicious! Room was spotless! The only negative thing was website said there was a hot tub, but there wasn't one. Would definitely stay here again!!!"

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

10/10 Excellent

"I like the clean room, breakfast, kitchen, and staff was all excellent"

Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was very good. Plenty of parking available"

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic! Clean room with CCS EV Chargers right next to it. Pretty cool place. Just had a small hiccup when checking out."

Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and bed was comfortable and quiet. Was disappointment there being no Hot Tub which was initially why I picked it but was also here for a family engagement so my stay was not ruined by it, but it was disappointing because it listed a hot tub as an amenity here, But the area has restaurants and Mall all right in the area and it was a nice quiet weekend and a nice restful time when I was in the room."

Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk lady is SO nice! Very clean will be staying again!"

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Illinois

Scovill Zoo

8.0/10 (55 reviews)

Birds, fish and animals, from alligators to zebras, will entertain the family at this charming zoo along the eastern shores of Lake Decatur.

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A wooden pier with benches overlooking a lake and forested hills.

Overlook Adventure Park

8.2/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit Overlook Adventure Park during your travels to Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Nelson Park

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nelson Park, a lovely green space in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Lake Decatur

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Decatur during your travels in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Decatur Public Library

Decatur Public Library is just one of the places to see in Decatur, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Transfer House

You can find out about the history of Decatur with a visit to Transfer House. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Hieronymus Mueller Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hieronymus Mueller Museum in Decatur. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Millikin University

8.6/10 (112 reviews)

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Millikin University, during your travels in Decatur. Experience the entertainment venues and theater scene in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Children's Museum of Illinois?

Children's Museum of Illinois is located in a family-friendly area of Decatur that travelers like for its theater scene. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Children's Museum of Illinois?

Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Children's Museum of Illinois. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur and Locust housing.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Children's Museum of Illinois?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Children's Museum of Illinois.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Children's Museum of Illinois, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Children's Museum of Illinois.

What can I see and do near Children's Museum of Illinois?

Create some family memories at Scovill Zoo, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, and Heroic Age Arts Center while you're exploring the area around Children's Museum of Illinois. Explore nature at Lake Decatur and Nelson Park. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Millikin University and Transfer House.

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Our top choices for Children's Museum of Illinois hotels

1. Hampton Inn Decatur Mt. Zion

2. Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Decatur

3. Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

4. Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

5. Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

6. Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

7. Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

8. Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

9. Best Western Forsyth - Decatur

10. Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

11. Comfort Inn & Suites Decatur - Forsyth

12. Baymont by Wyndham Decatur IL North

13. Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

14. Americas Best Value Inn Decatur, IL

15. Locust housing

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Top Children's Museum of Illinois Hotel Reviews

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel

Holiday Inn & Suites Decatur-Forsyth by IHG

Homewood Suites by Hilton DecaturForsyth

Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth

Fairfield Inn Forsyth Decatur

Sleep Inn Decatur I-72

Garner Hotel Decatur - Forsyth by IHG

Quality Inn Forsyth - Decatur

Other attractions near Children's Museum of Illinois

Scovill Zoo

Overlook Adventure Park

Nelson Park

Lake Decatur

Decatur Public Library

Transfer House

Hieronymus Mueller Museum

Millikin University

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