Doc’s Soda Fountain

Located on historic Route 66, this was originally a pharmacy built in the 1880’s. The soda fountain was added to the business in the 1950’s. Stop in for an old-fashioned treat or ice-cream. Doc’s is also open for lunch and dinner.

CITY: Girard

Henry's Ra66it Ranch

This quirky must-see Route 66 attraction, information center and souvenir gift shop is home to rabbits of all kinds, bunny and VW, as well as Mother Road memorabilia.

CITY: Staunton

Scotty's Route 66 Bar & Grill

Drive Route 66 to one of the Mother Road's few remaining original diners, and try your hand at golf on the nine-hole course next door.

CITY: Hamel

Dream Catcher Ranch and Kennel Petting Zoo

Specializing in small animals that kids can touch and play with, at Dream Catcher you can also tour the farm and ride the zoo train.

CITY: Staunton

Historic National Road Scenic Byway

The National Road is called the "road that built the nation" because it was the first highway in American history. Today the National Road in Illinois covers 164 miles, from Marshall and the Wabash Valley, to East St. Louis and the Mississippi River.

CITY: Greenville

Shoal Creek Nature Preserve

This 260-acre site offers nature trails for visitors to explore wetlands, prairie openings, and sandstone bluffs and ledges. The preserve is home to more than 700 plants and 70 bird species, including bald eagles during the winter months.

CITY: Litchfield

Walton Park

Home of the first Litchfield Chautauqua, with speakers such as William Jennings Bryan and Carrie Nation in 1905. Beautiful lake, playground and picnic areas.

CITY: Litchfield

Oak Leaf Country Club

Oak Leaf offers a nine-hole, par 32 course.

CITY: Girard

Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

22 species of fish are found in this lake, including bass, white crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, yellow bass, bluegill, and carp. This 1,100-acre lake is surrounded by native oak and hickory forests. Picnicking, hiking, and limited hunting and trapping.

CITY: Coffeen

Backwoods Berry Farm

Pick up fruits of the season from the roadside stand or head to the fields to pick your own strawberries, black raspberries or asparagus.

CITY: Hettick

Timber Lakes Golf Course

Timber Lakes features an 18-hole, par 72 course.

CITY: Staunton

Rustic Acres Campgrounds

155 sites, recreation building, swimming pool, lake fishing, boat rentals, tent camping, handicap access.

CITY: New Douglas

Beaver Dam State Park

Camping, fishing, and restaurant. Named for beavers whose dam-building formed the lake more than a century ago, the state park is not home to the industrious rodents today.

CITY: Plainview

Ripson Bridge

Located north of Greenville in Sorento, this covered bridge holds festivals every year that draw thousands of visitors.

CITY: Sorento

Bur Oaks Camp Ground

Open all year, swimming and fishing, handicap access.

CITY: Alhambra

Twin Oaks Golf Club

Twin Oaks offers a scenic nine-hole golf course.

CITY: Greenville

Carlinville Lake

Fishing, boating, and campground.

CITY: Carlinville

Indian Grove Campground

Overnight tent camping, overnight pull through spots and permanent camper sites. Call ahead -- space limited for overnight trailer sites.

CITY: Coffeen

Staunton Country Club

This well-established, hilly nine-hole, semi-private course has many mature oaks, small greens and one water hole. The club also offers a swimming pool, tennis court and snack bar.

CITY: Staunton

Rainmaker Campground

Pump track available, approximately 25 weekend sites and 200 permanent sites.

CITY: Butler

Glenn Shoals Lake

Covering 1200 acres, has picnic areas, marina and public boat slips.

CITY: Hillsboro

Lake Hillsboro

Located on Lake Hillsboro , many camp sites, hiking and horseback trails, picnicking areas, playground and swimming beach

CITY: Hillsboro

Tomahawk Camp Ground

142 sites, electricity, water, sewer, showers.

CITY: Pocahontas

Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course

This nine-hole course is par 36.

CITY: Raymond

Hillsboro Sherwood Forest Campground Montgomery County

Camping, Hiking, Fishing along with many special events. Call ahead for information.

CITY: Hillsboro

Bremer Sanctuary

Trails for bird watchers and nature lovers; 200 acres.

CITY: Hillsboro