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…

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 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 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 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Illinois!

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Play It Again Sports, Decatur, IL

This family-owned sporting goods store has been serving the Decatur community for nearly three decades and sells a wide variety of sporting gear. They offer both new and used equipment and always go…

This family-owned sporting goods store has been serving the Decatur community for nearly three…

Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois

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Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur, IL

With two floors of educational exhibits, kids will have hours of fun at the Children’s Museum of Illinois. They offer educational workshops through their learning labs, summer camps, and…

With two floors of educational exhibits, kids will have hours of fun at the Children’s Museum…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Illinois!

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Hickory Point Golf Course, Forsyth, IL

This central Illinois golf course is ideal for both beginner and experienced golfers alike. More experienced golfers are met with challenges such as long distances and the ever-present wind, while…

This central Illinois golf course is ideal for both beginner and experienced golfers alike. 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

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

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

Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, Tuscola, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Candy Shops in Illinois!

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,… 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

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

Hickory Point Golf Course, Forsyth, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Illinois!

This central Illinois golf course is ideal for both beginner and experienced golfers alike. More experienced golfers are met with challenges such as long distances and the ever-present wind, while… Read More

Play It Again Sports, Decatur, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Illinois!

Children’s Museum of Illinois, Decatur, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Illinois!

With two floors of educational exhibits, kids will have hours of fun at the Children’s Museum of Illinois. They offer educational workshops through their learning labs, summer camps, and… Read More

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