Imagine That! 11 Spots Where Creative Kids Can Play Pretend

In a land not so far away there are awesome places for all day imaginary play.

By Allison Sutcliffe July 26, 2017

Forget “playing” dress-up. Your sidekick sports her creative get-up anywhere and everywhere. Because for her, pretend play isn’t reserved for playtime; it’s a way of life. Celebrate her super-sized imagination at museums and parks that take it to the next level. Flip through to find spots where your kiddo can dream of being president, take to the seas pirate style, go on safari and more!

Giddy Up at Donley’s Wild West Town – Union, Il

Your lil' cowboy can kick up his spurs and spend time with a few wranglers at Donley's—a re-creation of an Old West town complete with saloon, general store, county jail and all. You'll survey the lay of the land on a train ride before watching a live Wild West show and grabbing treats at the ice cream parlor and popcorn shop attached to an old-fashioned movie theater that reels silent films throughout the day. To finish off the adventure, little rangers and outlaws will come face to face before panning for gold and hitting up theme park rides like the Runaway Mine Cars and the Canoe Water Ride.

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Online: wildwesttown.com

photo courtesy Donley's Wild West Town

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—Allison Sutcliffe & Melissa Heckscher