15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

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Two-Story Outhouse, Gays, IL

On a patch of green grass in a small park stands a two-story outhouse. This historic outhouse in Gays was once connected to two-story apartments, but the apartments were eventually demolished. The…

On a patch of green grass in a small park stands a two-story outhouse. This historic outhouse in…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois

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Niemerg's Steakhouse & Brass Rail Lounge, Effingham, IL

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a chicken lunch and dinner, which are both served with salad or soup, vegetable, and potato. Their country…

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a…

The 9 Best Markets in Illinois!

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Shady Crest Farm Market, Arthur, IL

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many homemade products. You’ll find fresh produce, deli meats, and cheeses, baked goods such as…

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many…

The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

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Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware, Newton, IL

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware. They offer hardware supplies, appliances, and services including plumbing and remodeling.…

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing &…

Sugar Rush! Illinois' Best Candy Shops

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Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, Tuscola, IL

Located in Tuscola, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen isn’t your ordinary candy store. They hand-dip their chocolates and have an old-time soda fountain. They’re known for their butter creams,…

Located in Tuscola, Flesor’s Candy Kitchen isn’t your ordinary candy store. They…

The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

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Yoder's Kitchen, Arthur, IL

Yoder’s Kitchen serves old-fashioned Amish cooking in a clean facility. They offer menu items and a buffet, which includes a salad bar and dessert station. Popular menu items include the fried…

Yoder’s Kitchen serves old-fashioned Amish cooking in a clean facility. They offer menu items…

The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

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Eagle Creek State Recreation Area, Findlay, IL

View indigenous wildlife, miles of shoreline, and herds of deer at the Eagle Creek State Recreation Area in Findlay. Hikers can undertake three marked trails for a relaxing walk through the forest,…

View indigenous wildlife, miles of shoreline, and herds of deer at the Eagle Creek State Recreation…

10 Best Spa Hotels in Illinois

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Oak Terrace Resort, Pana, IL

However you like to vacation, you’ll find it at Oak Terrace Resort. Guests at the resort’s private villas, lodge, or RV park can take advantage of countless amenities like a fishing pond,…

However you like to vacation, you’ll find it at Oak Terrace Resort. Guests at the…

The 9 Best Breweries in Illinois!

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Triptych Brewing is named for the three main, raw ingredients they use in their beer-making process. They have brewed over 100 different types of beers and enjoy creating new and different varieties.…

Triptych Brewing is named for the three main, raw ingredients they use in their beer-making…

10 Best Buffets in Illinois

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Jalyrih Grill, Decatur, IL

Have a hankering for some soul food? If you’re in the Decatur area, you’re in luck, because the Jalyrih Grill is in your neighborhood. While it offers delicious comfort throughout the…

Have a hankering for some soul food? If you’re in the Decatur area, you’re in luck,…

Niemerg's Steakhouse & Brass Rail Lounge, Effingham, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois!

Niemerg’s Steakhouse features a huge menu and extremely reasonable prices. Their serve a chicken lunch and dinner, which are both served with salad or soup, vegetable, and potato. Their country… Read More

Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware, Newton, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Illinois!

For a local hardware store that always goes the extra mile, head to Steve Jones Plumbing & Hardware. They offer hardware supplies, appliances, and services including plumbing and remodeling.… Read More

Shady Crest Farm Market, Arthur, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Markets in Illinois!

Shady Crest Farm Market isn’t your typical grocery store—this small market offers many homemade products. You’ll find fresh produce, deli meats, and cheeses, baked goods such as… Read More

Eagle Creek State Recreation Area, Findlay, IL

Featured in The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Illinois!

Oak Terrace Resort, Pana, IL

Featured in 10 Best Spa Hotels in Illinois

However you like to vacation, you’ll find it at Oak Terrace Resort. Guests at the resort’s private villas, lodge, or RV park can take advantage of countless amenities like a fishing pond,… Read More

Yoder's Kitchen, Arthur, IL

Featured in The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

Yoder’s Kitchen serves old-fashioned Amish cooking in a clean facility. They offer menu items and a buffet, which includes a salad bar and dessert station. Popular menu items include the fried… Read More

Triptych Brewing, Savoy, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Breweries in Illinois!

Two-Story Outhouse, Gays, IL

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Illinois!

On a patch of green grass in a small park stands a two-story outhouse. This historic outhouse in Gays was once connected to two-story apartments, but the apartments were eventually demolished. The… Read More

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site

402 South Lincoln Highway, Lerna, IL

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site preserves the site of the 1840s farm of Thomas and Sarah Bush Lincoln, father and stepmother of our 16th pres... Read More

Douglas-Hart Nature Center

2204 Dewitt Avenue East, Mattoon, IL

The Douglas-Hart Nature Center consists of 65 acres of native Illinois habitat including prairie, woodland, and wetland. The center includes a... Read More

Mattoon Skate Park

Shelby Avenue and North Logan Street, Mattoon, IL

Arcola Sk8park

Moore Memorial Park, Arcola, IL

Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum

110 East Main Street, Arcola, IL

Museum History : The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum opened to the public in May of 1999, in Arcola, Illinois. We are the only offici... Read More

Illinois Amish Country

138 S. Vine Street, Arthur, IL

Arthur, Illinois is a town of 2,200 residents located 10 miles west of Interstate 57 off exit 203 in East Central Illinois. The friendly, down-home... Read More

The Little Theatre On The Square

16 East Harrison Street, Sullivan, IL

History: Founded by Guy S. Little, Jr., a man who was fulfilling his lifelong dream to operate a quality professional theatre, The Little Theatre... Read More

Douglas County Museum

700 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL

The national award-winning Douglas County Museum is operated by volunteers (with a part-time paid director). The museum features short-term e... Read More

Moultrie Sullivan Junior Fair

, Sullivan, IL

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