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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

Lincoln Park

Located across from the Statehouse in Vandalia, the park features a life-size, bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln. This is a favorite spot for photos with the 16th president.

CITY: Vandalia

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

Vandalia State House

Step inside the Illinois’ oldest surviving State Capitol building. Vandalia was the fourth statehouse in Illinois, and is best known for the era when Abraham Lincoln served in the Illinois House of Representatives. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of this restored landmark.

CITY: Vandalia

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

Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

As a major stopping point for migrating ducks and geese, this 9,486-acre area offers excellent public waterfowl hunting opportunities.

CITY: Vandalia

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

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

Ramsey Lake State Park

A one-mile walking trail winds through the park, and a 13-mile horse trail is located at the north end alongside a campground for horses.

CITY: Ramsey

Timber Lakes Golf Course

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

CITY: Staunton

Ripson Bridge

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

CITY: Sorento

Rustic Acres Campgrounds

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

CITY: New Douglas

Bur Oaks Camp Ground

Open all year, swimming and fishing, handicap access.

CITY: Alhambra

Indian Grove Campground

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

CITY: Coffeen

Twin Oaks Golf Club

Twin Oaks offers a scenic nine-hole golf course.

CITY: Greenville

Ramsey Lake Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1965.

CITY: Ramsey

Rainmaker Campground

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

CITY: Butler

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

Hideaway Campground

95 sites, electricity, water, sewer, showers, reservations.

CITY: Keyesport

Raymond Shoal Creek Golf Course

This nine-hole course is par 36.

CITY: Raymond

Vandalia Golf & Country Club

Opened in 1916, this nine-hole course features 2,782 yards of golf from the longest tees, for a par of 35.

CITY: Vandalia

Glenn Shoals Lake

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