2013 Travel Guide
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Hardy's Reindeer Ranch
The North Pole has moved to Central Illinois. Try your luck at the 6+ acre corn maze, the Grand Prix style race track, pick a pumpkin or a Christmas tree (depending on season), stop by the fascinating gift shop and, of course, see the reindeer!
CITY: Rantoul
Hap Parker Family Aquatic Center
Fun for the whole family! Highlights include two amazing water slides that splash down into 350,000 gallons of crystal clear water. The zero-depth entry pool also features water toys for children, lanes for swimmers, and diving boards. The 14,000 square foot facility also has a full bath house with accessible restrooms and changing rooms, along with a full-service concession stand, shaded and open lounge areas, picnic tables and much more.
CITY: Rantoul
Mena's Mercantile
Beautifully organized, clean antique shop in downtown Paxton. Specializing in antiques, collectibles and good old-fashioned hospitality. New items daily. Located in the basement, it is a not for profit thrift store where all items are 50 cents.
CITY: Paxton
Grand Prarie Families and Farm
The farm offers organic chicken, beef, pork, milk, cheese, bread and herbs.
CITY: Melvin
The Heartland Spa
Escape to a country estate on a private lake surrounded by acres of wood and miles of farmland. Once a busy dairy farm this award-winning destination spa stays true to its roots by providing a welcoming, unpretentious, and nurturing environment for guests to relax, unplug and focus on their individual lifestyle goals.
CITY: Gilman
Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
Largest aerospace museum in Illinois. Occupying more than 126,000 square feet plus outdoor air park.
CITY: Rantoul
Chanute Air Museum
The Chanute Air Museum encompasses over 126,000 sq. ft. of display space, boasting the largest aerospace museum in Illinois. The museum's special memorial items are dedicated in honor of pioneer aviators of Illinois and Chanute AFB commanders and heroes. A gift shop, visitors reception suite, library, Children's Discovery Room, snack bar and helpful volunteers await visitors' arrival.
CITY: Rantoul
Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society Headquarters
The Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society is dedicated to preserving historical and educational information about the Illinois Central Railroad and the many predecessor railroads that have been part of the IC system. This headquarters feature a depot, museum and library.
CITY: Paxton
Onarga Township Cemetery
The cemetery is the eternal home of Timothy Webster, a Civil War spy.
CITY: Onarga
Hinkle Produce
Buy cucumbers, gherkins, peppers, pumpkins and other in-season produce.
CITY: Cissna Park
Veterans Memorial
This nine-ton cannon, used in WW II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, stands alongside Veterans Parkway in honor of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.
CITY: Watseka
Iroquois County Historical Society Museum
This old ourthouse museum houses numerous exhibits, as well as collections of natural and cultural objects that reflect the dinstictive characteristics of the county.
CITY: Watseka
Mann's Chapel
Mann's Chapel, located just south of Rossville, is the oldest church in Vermilion County, constructed in 1857.
CITY: Rossville
Pool's Pine Acres
Pick up sweet corn, as well as cut-your-own scotch, red and Austrian pine trees.
CITY: Melvin
Middle Fork Forest Preserve
Middle Fork Forest Preserve, 1600 acres in northeast Champaign County, offers visitors a campground (53 of 65 campsites have electricty), brand new playground, swimming beach, fishing, hiking, boat rentals, cross-country skiing, picnicking, a Waterfowl Management Area, renovated meeting facility and programs. The campground now accepts online reservations.
CITY: Penfield
Rossville Depot Railroad Museum
The Depot Museum is operated by the Danville Junction Chapter of the Railway Historical Society. The museum honors the railroad industry and includes records for research puroposes.
CITY: Rossville
Super 8 Motel - Gilman
52 rooms, super start breakfast from 6am-10am, Olympic-size jacuzzi.
CITY: Gilman
Shagbark Golf & Country Club
This challenging nine-hole, par 36 course is noted for its small greens.
CITY: Onarga
Magnuson Heritage Inn
Magnuson Heritage Inn is conveniently located in Rantoul, Illinois off of Interstate 57, just 15 miles from Champaign. While in Rantoul check out their many attractions such as Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, Air Museum, play the links at their many golf courses, or just take in the quaint village of Rantoul.
CITY: Rantoul
The Razzano House
Uniquely private, the Razzano House is an architect designed home built by restauranteur and golfing professional Louis Razzano in 1952 to match the elegant period homes in the area. It is now a charming, comfortable guest home.
CITY: Watseka
Iliff House Bed & Breakfast
Iliff House bed & breakfast is located in East central Illinois in the city of Hoopeston. Choose between three spacious, comfortable bedrooms each with its own character, TV/DVD, high-speed wireless internet. Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fans in all bedrooms and many more amenities. A full breakfast to order is prepared for you at a time you choose. Sit down in our beautiful paneled dining room. Or, weather permitting, the porch or poolside can be nice. On cold blustery days this old house wraps itself around you and keeps you warm and safe. On warm sunny days Iliff House includes the outdoors. Check out the deck and pool, Phyllis' garden and Koi pond. Oh, and stretch out on that wicker swing.
CITY: Hoopeston
TimberCreek Bed and Breakfast
TimberCreek Bed and Breakfast offers country retreat style lodging in a secluded Illinois meadow surrounded by trees and a stream. It is the ideal setting to escape fast-paced everyday living and relax, recharge, and reconnect with each other.
CITY: Paxton
Days Inn Rantoul
Located just off of Interstate 57 welcoming to all: truck drivers needing place to stay, families visiting Rantoul or Champaign-Urbana (just an extra 15 miles down I-57 to Champaign and nearest to Market Place Mall), or meeting planners. The Days Inn Rantoul has meeting space provided for you! Days Inn Rantoul is also pet friendly.
CITY: Rantoul
Quarters Inn - Rantoul
Newly remodeled, 198 rooms, 2 suites, game room, pets welcomed, kids stay free, 12 miles north of Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois
CITY: Rantoul
Super 8 Motel - Watseka
42 rooms, large truck parking available. Nice hotel. Meeting room accommodates 50.
CITY: Watseka
Inside Out
Step across the threshold of this lovingly restored, 106 year old building. Throughout the two story shop and its enclosed garden, you’ll find a tasteful and eclectic blend of upscale, contemporary home and garden décor items. Mirrors, lamps, clocks, candles, candleholders, vases, and gorgeous garden iron. You’ll also find trendy fashion jewelry and accessories. The ground floor Wine Corner features fine wines from Illinois vineyards and wine accessories. Sampling takes place every day and wine can be purchased by the glass (or bottle) for sipping while you shop or to enjoy in our beautiful garden. Up the Stairs, you’ll find The Food Corner, filled with a surprising array of Illinois Food products and kitchen gadgets you won’t want to live without. All around you’ll find April Cornell linens, more accessories and décor, a Spa Corner designed to inspire and sooth your mind, body and spirit.
CITY: Gilman
Country Thyme Tea Room
Victorian tea room. All food made from scratch. Reservations strongly recommended!
CITY: Paxton
Main Street Cafe'
Looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee while traveling down Interstate 57? Then stop by Main Street in Gifford, and be on the look out for their daily specials!
CITY: Gifford
Tin Pan
Charming diner in historic Paxton. Fresh salad bar, appetizers, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Full menu includes chicken dinners, salmon, Yellow Fin Tuna, Steak and more. Make sure you save room for a slice of fresh pie. Host your next event at the Tin Pan.Dine-in, carry-out, catering and event hosting. Special catering menu available.
CITY: Paxton
Ott's Drive-In
Just like the 1970's and 1980's have your food brought out to you by waitresses on roller skates, and enjoy true classic American burgers and shakes!
CITY: Rantoul
Red Wheel Resturant
Red Wheel Restaurant in Rantoul, IL provides home made family style food. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Located just off of Interstate 57.
CITY: Rantoul
11 - 14
I&I Antique Tractor Historic Farm Days
Relive historic farming days at this annual four-day event. Plow and tillage field demonstrations, model gas and steam engines, horse and tractor demos, daily antique tractor pulls and country cooking you won’t want to miss. For more information, call 217-351-4133 or visit www.antiquefarm.org.
CITY: Penfield
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Half Century of Progress
Static displays, parts vendors, flea market and of course the nearly 200 acres of cropland to be harvested and tilled during the Half Century of Progress make this a show that has to be seen! Nowhere else can you see vintage machines strut their stuff in real life field conditions as they were built to do, and not just for a few minutes at a time. From the earliest days of tractor power to the horsepower explosion of the 1970's, it will all be represented here and at work in the field, not just sitting and looking pretty.
CITY: Rantoul
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