Local Attractions
The Village of Rantoul has many exciting activities and festivals for you to enjoy. From celebrating our rich history to enjoying beautiful new facilties and fun for the entire family.

Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
In 1917 Rantoul, Illinois, was chosen by the U.S. Army Air Service to train pilots for World War I. Over the next 75 years Chanute Field (which later became Chanute Air Force Base) became the premier technical training school for the USAAF and USAF. At the time of its closure in 1993 Chanute had trained over 2 million men and women and was the third oldest active base in the U.S. Air Force. Today, Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum displays and preserves the proud history of Chanute Air Force Base, the United States Air Force, and Illinois aviation.
http://www.aeromuseum.org/

Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
The North Pole has moved to Central Illinois! Visiting our Reindeer Ranch is a truly wonderful experience! Yes, reindeer really do fly; not by way of sleigh. These reindeer borded a 747 jet airplane in Alaska and made themselves right at home on our ranch in Illinois.
http://www.reindeerranch.com/

Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
The highlights of the Center include two amazing water slides that splash down into 350,000 gallons of crystal clear water. The zero-depth entry pool also features water toys for children, lanes for swimmers and diving boards. The 14,000 square foot facility also has a full bath house with handicap accessable restrooms and changing areas, a full-service concession stand, shaded and open lounge areas, picnic tables and much more.
http://www.myrantoul.com/recreation/aquaticcenter/index.html