Wheels O' Time is a hands-on, old-machinery kind of museum north of Peoria. Its mix of vehicles, trains, clocks, toys, tools, and local Americana gives it the feel of several enthusiast collections under one roof.
It is best for families and mechanically minded travellers rather than art-museum purists. The pleasure is in browsing: odd devices, restored vehicles, and the everyday objects that made earlier generations move, work, and play.