This Amusement Park In Illinois Will Take You Back To The Wild West
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published July 07, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s a wonderful place in Illinois that brings the Wild West to the Midwest. From themed rides to historic relics, you’ll get a full experience of what things were like in the West over a century ago.
Children of all ages will marvel at this fun park. Keep scrolling to see why you should visit this summer.
Go back in time with a visit to Wild West Town in Union. It is ideal for kids ages three through 12, but adult children will enjoy the experience too.
Visitors will get to pretend they are cowboys, sheriffs, and even gold miners. There are also live action shows and the opportunity to shoot slingshots or try your hand at archery.
There is also a roller coaster, a train ride, pony rides, lazy canoes, a carousel, and hand carts, which is more than enough for a full day of fun and learning.
Step into a world from the past and learn what it was like to be a cowboy in the West. Giddy up and get yourself to one of the best attractions in Illinois.