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Shedd Aquarium

Griswold Conservation Area

West of Bluemound, off Rte. 48, Decatur, IL 62513

Hiking & Trails

The site features one of the glacial kame “mounds” of the Blue Mound area. Through the efforts of Blue Mound area citizens and civic groups, and the Macon County Conservation District, this forty-acre site has become an attractive recreational area.

Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.

What's happening nearby...

Burning Red: a Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  May 25 @ 7PM

Bruning Red: a Tribute to Taylor Swift is coming to the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater! Every Burning Red show is a journey through all of Taylor's "Eras"…

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Craig Morgan with Drew Baldridge at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 07 @ 7PM

Country Music Artists Craig Morgan with Drew Baldridge performing at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater.

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That Arena Rock Show at The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 14 @ 7PM

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