Get outdoors in Mercer County
Outdoor recreation is one of our main attractions and activities!
Visitors and locals enjoy motorsports, kayaking, disc golf, and other outdoor activities. You are sure to find something to enjoy your time outside in MerCo.
Nature
Come and enjoy the nature in Mercer County. From lakes, the sunflower fields, and even rivers; MerCo offers some beautiful scenery.
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Fyre Lake
From our bent grass tees, greens and fairways Fyre Lake Golf Club is a beautiful Nicklaus Design Golf Course, in the heart of the Midwest, every golfer will enjoy.
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Danndee Flowers
Danndee Flowers is a u-pick sunflower farm featuring 2 and a half acres of beautiful wildflowers! (Open seasonally)
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Lake of Matherville
Come walk the lake, or purchase a Sportsman’s Pass to participate in activities such as fish, boating, or kayaking.
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New Boston Waterfront
Take in the view of the Mississippi River in New Boston, Illinois! A perfect place to take some photos and spend some quality time.
Recreation
Come have some fun in MerCo! Whether you’re learning something new or doing you’re favorite activity, Mercer County is a great place to come and experience.
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Disc Golf - Keithsburg
Come out to the Keithsburg, Illinois disc golf course! This large spanned area is great to come and experience.
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Keithsburg Kayak Company
Head down to Keithsburg for some time in nature! Keithsburg Kayak Company provides kayak rentals and guided Edwards River tours.
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Mercer County Motorsports
Come out to the trails to ride your SXS, ATV, or dirt bikes at MC Motorspots! They also offer primitive camping.
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Sandy Oak’s Dirt Bike Track
Sandy Oaks was home to the 1977 AMA 125CC National Motorcross and featured in RacerX Illustrated.
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Skinners Pumpkin Patch
A pumpkin path right in Aledo! Open seasonally, this is a must for fall and a great place for family and friends.
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Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway
Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway is your go to for dirt track racing, go-kart racing and classes with plenty of room for racers and spectators.
Come and enjoy one of our many MerCo parks!
Whether you are looking for a park with a pool or playground equipment,
Mercer County has some fun places to choose from.
