Amish Country of Central Illinois has lots to see and do. You can fill a day or a week and not run out of relaxing, fun activities in this area.
ARCOLA
The Amish Interpretive Center
1-888-45AMISH
111 South Locust
Arcola, IL 61910
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Learn about the Old Order Amish of Central Illinois at the Amish Museum through an introductory video and exhibits of contemporary and historical objects and artifacts. The Gift and Book Shop carries quilts, crafts, and art by and about the Amish. Enjoy guided tours of the Amish community, meals in Amish homes, and tours of Amish homes and farms. Visit us at http://www.amishcenter.com/. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 am - 5:30 pm.
Raggedy Ann & Andy®™ Museum
(217) 268-4908
110 Main St.
Arcola, IL 61910
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This free not-for-profit museum will document, preserve and celebrate the artistic and social contributions of Johnny Gruelle and Raggedy Ann and Andy®™ to American popular culture.
Visit us at: http://www.raggedyann-museum.org/.
Arcola Historic Depot Built in 1885
1-800-336-5456
135 N Oak Street
Arcola, Illinois 61910
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The restored Historic Train Depot is a museum that displays railroad memorabilia, Raggedy Ann doll collection and the Louis Klein largest collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, along with other interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. The Depot now serves as a Welcome Center containing useful visitor information about the area and the Arcola Chamber of Commerce office.
Rockome Gardens
(217) 268-4106
125 N. County Road 425E
Arcola, IL 61910
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From I-57 exit 203 just 41/2 miles west in the middle of Amish country a major attraction with gardens, shops, displays and activities that will delight the young and old, fifteen acres of beautiful gardens, buggy rides, family-style and evening dining, unique attractions, quaint shops, entertainment and a great calendar of events! Call for your Free Brochure.
Visit us at: http://www.rockome.com/.
One & Only Hippie Memorial
135 N Oak Street
Arcola, IL 61910
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Visit America's One and Only Hippie Memorial! Located next-door to the Arcola Depot and Welcome Center.
Arcola Antique Mall, http://www.agatheringontheprairie.com/
ARTHUR
Illinois’ oldest and largest Old Order Amish Community.
The Amish community completely surrounds the village of Arthur. There are literally hundreds of shops in Amish country you can’t find elsewhere in Illinois. Browse out-of-the-way shops for a new experience. Many country shops, while operated by the Amish, and mainly for their own welfare, welcome customers for any reason. The Amish are friendly people with a different way of life. You can spend many days wandering the Arthur Amish countryside. Don’t expect to find any parking meters in Amish country, but do expect to find over 30 hitch racks and buggy lanes on major roads.
Dorothy Jurgens Park
W. Illinois Street
Arthur, IL
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A great place for a picnic downtown.
The Great Pumpkin Patch
217-543-2394
Located 2 miles south of Arthur and ½ mile west on 1900N Road.
Opened daily from September 15 through October 31 from 9am to 6pm. They were featured in the Martha Steward Magazine last October as one of the premier pumpkin patches in the country. They carry pumpkins, winter squash, gourds, Indian corn, garden mums. Also on site a play area, fun attractions, animals, mazes, concessions, and the Harvest Gift Shop. For more information go to http://www.thegreatpumpkinpatch.biz/ .
Eberhardt Park
217-543-2111
W. Route 133 & Eberhardt Drive
3 pavilions and numerous picnic tables, lots & lots of playground equipment.
Call to reserve a pavilion.
E. L. Jurgens Park
Camp grounds, baseball diamonds, tennis courts, Moultrie-Douglas County Fairgrounds, & public swimming pool.
My Amish Heritage, (Amish Used Buggy Lot)
c/o PJCC Worldwide, Inc.
P.O. Box 409
Arthur, IL 61911
http://www.myamishheritage.com/
Wilson’s Kitchens and More
1700N CR 2300E Road
Arthur, IL
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217-543-2408
The ‘Largest Amish-Owned Furniture Store in Illinois”. View woodworking shop in operation or tour woodworking shop at scheduled times. Over 9,000 Sq. Ft. store and showroom. 1 mile north and 1 mile west of Arthur. Hours Monday -Friday 6:30am -4pm and Saturday 9am to 3:30pm.
SULLIVAN
Buxton's Garden Farm
West Route 121
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-728-7993
Contact: Steve & Paula Buxton
Open: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open June 21
http://www.buxtonsgardenfarm.com/
Camp Camfield Environmental Study Area
Public nature trails, prairie plots, fishing ponds, picnic tables, stage, and amphitheatre.
Forrest W. “Bo” Wood Recreation Area
Route 32 South
Sullivan, IL 61951
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Boat ramps, picnic area, fish cleaning station, camping.
The Little Theatre on the Square
16 E. Harrison St.
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-728-2065
Contact: Leonard Anderson
Professional equity theatre; performances for children and adults
http://www.thelittletheatre.org/
Moultrie County Historical & Genealogical Society
Okaw Valley Orchards
RR 2, Box 124
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-728-8269
Contact: James Bailey
Open: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mid July to November
Festival dates: October 7th and 8th
U-Pick and retail: gift items, pasteurized fresh cider, cider slush, peaches, apples, plums, apple doughnuts, apple dumplings, jams and jellies. Playground, picnic area and group tours available.
Sullivan Beach & Recreation Area
Route 32 South
Sullivan, IL 61951
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Picnic shelters, showers.
Sullivan Civic Center
Public indoor larger than Olympic size pool, gymnasium, weight equipment.
600 N. Washington St.
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-728-4541
Contact: Sue Weaver
www.sullivanil.us/civiccenter.htm
Sullivan Country Club
(Beautiful golf course & dining.)
R.R.#1
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-728-7232
http://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/courses/Sullivan_IL_Sullivan_Country_Club
Sullivan Marina & Campground
Boat ramp and slips, camping, Skeeter’s restaurant on the docks.
http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cflfc/Sullivan.htm
Sullivan Prairie Miniature Golf
Route 32
P. O. Box 632
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-728-9339
http://www.spminigolf.com/
Timberlake Golf & Camping Inc.
R.R.#3, Box 187
Sullivan, IL 61951
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217-797-6496
http://www.golfable.com/golfcourses/courses/Sullivan_IL_Timberlake_Golf_Course
Wilborn Creek Beach & Recreation Area
Sullivan, IL 61951
Boat ramp, picnic shelters, fish cleaning station, playground, bike trail.
Whitley Creek Access Area
Boat ramp.
TUSCOLA
Iron Horse Golf Course
http://www.ironhorsegc.com/home/index.php
Awaiting your arrival is an 18-hole links style championship golf course with bent grass tees, greens and fairways. Ironhorse provides a challenge to golfers of all levels with 4 sets of tees and a maximum yardage playing over 7,100 yards. In addition, the greens are considered some of the best around. So pack up your clubs and get ready for a true links golf experience when you visit Ironhorse Golf Club, just be ready to battle the wind, sand, water and acres of fescue grass!!!
Before or after your round be sure to visit our very own Ironhorse Grille. This provides a wonderful sports bar atmosphere and quality dining while you catch your favorite teams on one of our five 42” plasma TV’s. This place is a sports fan’s dream!
Tanger Outlet
http://www.tangeroutlet.com/
Bargain Hunting at its Best!! Over 35 Name Brand outlet stores, such as Gap, Cold Water Creek, Coach, Polo, Tommy HIlfiger, just to name a few.
Sale Street District
Our downtown area of Tuscola offers unique shopping and quaint restaurants. Wandering through the shops is a great to walk off that wonderful meal.
Flesor's Candy Kitchen
mailto:info@flesorscandy.com
Flesor's Candy Kitchen is a resurrection of our family's locally famous soda fountain and confectionary business located in its original site.
Built in 1871, the building is part of the original town. In 1901, shortly after his emigration from Greece, our grandfather, Gus Flesor, bought the building and opened his own confectionary, a trade he learned from other Greek immigrants who were migrating downstate from Chicago.
Success in the business allowed him to bring two brothers over to America, support his own growing family and contribute to his new town, Tuscola, with a viable business and leadership in community organizations.
Well into his nineties, Gus Flesor was interviewed as part of the University of Illinois' 1973 documentary of central Illinois artisans. In addition, our entire family was highlighted as the subsequent generations to maintain the now-vanishing craft of homemade candy and ice cream manufacturing.
Amishland's Red Barn
Just to the south of Tanger Outlet Center is a Big Red Barn. Enjoy home cooking at one of Central Illinois' largest buffets. Enjoy all the shops inside this "country village". From Amish made furniture to Thomas Kinkade there is something for everyone inside.