Be blown away by the sight of 15 huge, colorful balloons flying high during the day and night. Flight times are 7am and 5pm daily, weather permitting. Each night the sky will light up with balloons being it up in the night sky participating in a “night glow”. There will be activities for the kids and food vendors. Stay in Rock Island, Illinois only 14 miles from the balloon races where you will find an active downtown, golf courses, casino, biking paths, marina, shopping and more.

Abe Lincoln Corn Maze Arial View

Be amazed at this corn maze design of Abe Lincoln cut out of 10 acres of corn field. Activities include pony rides, flea market, petting zoo, bake sale, flashlight maze and more. Besides seeing all the Lincoln Historical sites at Springfield, see the Dana-Thomas House, the Illinois State Capitol, shop at central Illinois’ largest indoor shopping facility and at the historical area downtown and take to the outdoors with activities like golf, biking or water activities.