Summer is “unofficially” underway. And the month of June is serving up tons of summery fun things to do! Here are 15 activities, events, and things to do to get your June itinerary started…
Write your wish list. It’s never too early to send Santa your Christmas list. Write your letter at the Santa Claus Museum & Village now… and you’ll receive your response at Christmastime!
Have a beach day. Have fun in the sun—and on the sand—at Lake Lincoln inside Lincoln State Park!
Get transported back in time. Tour the 13 replica cabins and explore the museum at the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum for a glimpse of Abraham Lincoln’s Indiana years.
Pump up your adrenaline. Soar through the sky on the Thunderbird roller coaster, or splash down as you race to the finish on Cheetah Chase at Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari.
Learn about Lincoln. The Visitor Center at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial features a museum with interesting exhibits, two Memorial Halls, an orientation film, and a bookstore.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment under the stars. Check out a double feature of family-friendly films at Holiday Drive-In Movie Theater.
Zip, climb, and bounce your way to fun.Santa’s Express Ziplines offers a variety of activities to get your blood pumping, including a zipline, rock climbing wall, and bungee trampoline.
Take in a play. The Rivalry comes to Lincoln Amphitheatre June 25 – 27 and takes audiences behind the scenes of the 1858 debates between Illinois Senator Stephen A. Douglas and a then-unknown lawyer named Abraham Lincoln.
This list is just the beginning. The area is positively packed with fun things to do, so make sure you allow plenty of time to enjoy them all! Because there’s so much to do in June, you’ll need a place to stay. Check out our complete list of lodging to find the perfect hotel, cabin, cottage, or vacation rental. And you’re sure to work up an appetite while you’re visiting, so here’s where to find the best eats in the area.