Amish Country Tours

A step on guide will accompany your tour of the Amish countryside. The tours will also include meals in Amish homes, and Amish home, buggy shop, dairy farm and woodworking tours. Additional highlights include an Amish museum, local attractions, restaurants, and accommodations.

CITY: Arcola

The 200 Acres

Located in the heart of Illinois' Amish country, The 200 Acres is a working farm that features beautiful gardens, including a spectacular collection of more than 5,000 mums, and offers its heirloom seeds for sale. The 200 Acres is especially known for its more than 300 varieties of rare pumpkins, squash and gourds from around the globe that are grown right on the farm and displayed in its Great Pumpkin Patch from mid-September through October 31 every year. The on-site Homestead Bakery sells made-from-scratch goodies such as pies and angel food cake during spring, summer and fall.

CITY: Arthur

Rockome Gardens

Located in the midst of Illinois' Amish country, Rockome Gardens features the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, a cheese factory, gardens, shops, Amish dinners, special events, and farm and house tours.

CITY: Arcola

Buxton's Garden Farm

Pull up to Buxton's roadside stand to buy in-season vegetables, pumpkins and festive Indian corn.

CITY: Sullivan

Villa Galleries

Fine art located in the heart of the Illinois Amish country. The Villa Galleries has dedicated its gallery to local artists who have ties to the central Illinois area either through living situation or artwork subject. Photography, watercolors, colored pencil, oil and acrylic, stained glass, and pottery are just a few of the mediums featured in the gallery.

CITY: Arthur

Tri-County Auctions

Authentic, mix-with-the-Amish experience. Auctions held at Vernon Yoder’s farm near Arcola.

CITY: Arcola

Wilhelmina Art Gallery

Browse award-winning oil paintings by Wilma Woldt Krueger. Limited and open edition prints, landscapes, wildlife, still life and portraits are sold.

CITY: Effingham

Copper Eagle

The largest antique mall in Charleston, Illinois. The Copper Eagle antique mall is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Madison Avenue, known locally as "Five Points". The Copper Eagle has grown to around 75 dealers offering over 3000 square feet of antiques and collectibles. Inventory changes daily and many of vendors offer periodic specials. Copper Eagle is open every day of the week, so stop in and spend some time browsing - you might just find that one piece you have been searching for!

CITY: Charleston

Arthur Flower Shop

Floral items.

CITY: Arthur

Olde Brick Wall

Here at Olde Brick Wall we carry a wonderful collection of upholstered and early American reproduction wood painted furniture. There are several styles and colors to choose from. To complete your whole room, we carry paint, curtains, shower curtains, pillows, rugs, chandeliers, shelves and pictures. Established in 1994 in a charming, old hotel building in the heart of Illinois Amish country, Arcola, the Olde Brick Wall features a wonderful gathering of tinware, light fixtures, candles, redware, folk art and primitives. We offer everything you could ever want to give your home that special look, feel and smell of country that we all love so much.

CITY: Arcola

Grandpa's Place

Antiques, collectibles, and things in between. Monday-Friday call for appt.

CITY: Jewett

Simply Amish

Many Styles. One Standard. Amish isn't a style. It's a standard of excellence—desired by many and practiced by a very rare few. It's in the fine details of solid wood drawers, hand-finished, inside and out. It's in the skill of genuine Amish craftsmen, passed down from one generation to the next.

CITY: Arcola

The Primitive Goose

Seek out life's simple pleasures...A gathering of primitives, antiques, folk art, and home and garden decor. A memorable shopping experience!

CITY: Arcola

Ambero Antiques and Decorative Arts

Located on the west side of the historical Courthouse square in Charleston, IL, Ambero Antiques & Decorative Arts provides authentic antique, vintage, and contemporary furnishings at fair prices. Here you will find an eclectic mix of furniture, mirrors, art, ceramics, metalwares, textiles, and jewelry.

CITY: Charleston

Rock Kreations

Unique rock carvings, leather, purses, jewelry, pipes, and hand- carved miniatures.

CITY: Shelbyville

John Boos & Company

John Boos & Co. is the oldest industry in Effingham, open since 1887. John Boos products, butcher blocks and cutting boards, are being used by celebrity chefs throughout the U.S. Some celebrity chefs currently using the products are Charlie Trotter, Ming Tsai, Paul Kahan, and Susan Spicer at Bayona Restaurant in New Orleans, just to name a few. In addition, the country's premier food channel, "The Food Network," features chefs, such as Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, who prepare meals every day on John Boos cutting boards. A factory outlet and showroom is open to the public for tours, groups, or just to purchase the products.

CITY: Effingham

Arches Antique Marketplace

Antiques of all sizes and descriptions, from books and clothing to kitchen utensils and baby items.

CITY: Findlay

Graber Produce Patch

This roadside produce stand offers asparagus, radishes, eggplant and sweet corn.

CITY: Sullivan

Nature's Bounty

Buy dried herbs and flowers, or pick your own red and golden delicious apples.

CITY: Sullivan

Sisters

Locally hand crafted goodness, baked goods, fun decor for the home, children's section & more, soaps, blankets, antiques, sock monkey & designer fabrics, amish souvenirs, hand woven rugs, teapots and more.

CITY: Arcola

Country Charm

Small craft and gift shop. Some antiques.

CITY: Mattoon

The Wishing Well

Unique Antiques & Home Decor. Come in a see the antiques, quilts, inspirational signs, framed prints, candles, Pipberry Accents, Jim Shore, primitives.

CITY: Shelbyville

Olivier's Country Creations & Gifts

Fabric, craft supplies, beads, finished crafts, gifts, handmade quilts, birdhouses, collectibles, books, videos, furniture, and much more.

CITY: Strasburg

Yoder's Lamps & Antiques

A shop full of antiques and 30+ dealers, plus a large inventory of antique oil and gas lamps. Repair and parts are available for antique and modern oil and gas lamps. Authorized Aladdin Lamp dealer and repair.

CITY: Arthur

K-mart

K-mart features comfortable shopping and more selection for the customer.

CITY: Effingham

Wal-Mart Supercenter

Newly expanded, this Wal-Mart Supercenter has everything from groceries with deli, meat, and fish departments, to a pharmacy, one-hour photos and vision center. They also have clothing, furniture, gardening supplies, along with much, much more

CITY: Effingham

Melrose Quilts & Sewforth

Seasonal retail store offers heirloom quilts & homespun accessories. Occasionally the Mennonite shop owner may be seen working on her quilts.

CITY: Arthur

Buck Stop Archery

Newly opened archery shop in downtown Shelbyville. Carry hunting supplies and accessories, clothing, and more.

CITY: Shelbyville

Late Bloomer on Main

Full-service florist with unique gift items.

CITY: Shelbyville

Righter's Christmas Tree Farm

Cut your own Christmas scotch and white pine trees here.

CITY: Sullivan

Moran Orchard

Pick your own strawberries in season, and buy fall apples, Indian corn, pumpkins and gourds.

CITY: Trilla

Shady Crest Farm Market

Come visit this working Amish farm and apple orchard. They have a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale, plus fresh honey, apple butter and maple syrup. A Deli filled with 15 different Country-Cured Meats & 24 different Cheeses is also available Monday - Saturday. While you're there, enjoy a hand-dipped ice cream cone. You can also find Fresh Baked Goods every Thursday - Saturday. Open year round.

CITY: Arthur

Possum's Treasures

Shelbyville's most unique gift shop with gift Items for all ages. Realistic wildlife figurines, handcrafted gemstone jewelry, specialty cookbooks for camping, RV's etc., gourmet foods, tapestries, Amish jams, butters, jelly, and mustard. Stash teas, Jelly Belly, novelty T-shirts and Lake Shelbyville Souvenirs.

CITY: Shelbyville

Prairie Hill Farm

Stop by for pick-your-own blueberries in season.

CITY: Bethany

Jake's Antiques & Amish Warehouse

Antiques & Oak reproductions. Mattresses, Amish made furniture, Bicycles, Yard Decorations and furniture.

CITY: Shelbyville

My Favorite Things

A unique shop featuring gifts for every occasion, gourmet foods, Camille Beckman hand and body products - Home decor -- candles, aromatique potpourie, Boyds Bears and gifts -- Jewelry. Stop in to sample our gourmet coffee.

CITY: Arcola

Downtown Effingham

Downtown, outdoor, shopping at several diversified stores.

CITY: Effingham

The Pewter Spoon

Many gift ideas, from miniatures to decorative and functional items. Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.

CITY: Arthur

Legacy Harley Davidson

Legacy Harley-Davidson is not only a great place to stock up on the latest Harley-Davidson gear, but it is an attraction that brings thousands of visitors to the area. The Harley Barn houses new and pre-owned motorcycles, along with clothing, merchandise, parts, and much more. The folks at the Harley Barn also invite travelers to visit their one-of-a-kind events that they hold throughout the year at the barn.

CITY: Effingham

Whalen's West Side Floral

Unique and one-of-a-kind floral designs and home decor. Small, cozy shop that will delight and inspire.

CITY: Shelbyville

Schlabachs Berries

Stop at this roadside spot and pick your own strawberries.

CITY: Sullivan

Yoder's Homestead Shop & Furniture

Beautiful locally crafted Amish furniture in walnut, oak, quarter-sawn, cherry, hickory and maple. You can also find quilts and locally made jams, jellies and popcorn.

CITY: Arcola

Prairie Peddler

In the heart of Amish Country; featuring home furnishings, Vera Bradley, Kitchen and Specialty foods.

CITY: Arcola

Country School Market

Housed in a closed school, this historic brick school building has found a new purpose. It now houses the Country School Market with consignment rooms with antiques, crafts, collectibles, jewelry, books, furniture, railroad items, farm toys, and much more.

CITY: Findlay

Okaw Valley Orchard

Check out the store and bakery, where you can buy apples, peaches, cider, jams, jellies and apple butter. A playground and picnic area is available. An apple festival is held over Columbus Day weekend.

CITY: Sullivan

The Shelbyville Connection

Name-brand clothing for less! Clothing and accessories for missy, petite and juniors.

CITY: Shelbyville

Four Acre Wood Products

We are the largest custom furniture and cabinet manufacturer in the area. If the item you want is not currently available, we will be happy to custom make it.

CITY: Arthur

Vyverberg's

Gifts - Raggedy Ann dolls and books - Amish souvenir gifts - T-shirts - locally made brooms - Ambassador greeting cards - infant dept. - Alfred Dunner and Click sportswear - men's sportswear.

CITY: Arcola

Country Charm - Arcola

Largest showroom in the area for Amish-crafted furniture.

CITY: Arcola

Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture

Along with Amish Oak furniture, the Calico Workshop offer a lot of, you guessed it, calicos and fabric. Pre-made quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies.

CITY: Arthur

The Homestead Bakery

We are very pleased to continue bringing all our valued customers the freshest, made-from-scratch delights such as caramel-iced cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, honey white and wheat breads, sweet and specialty breads, a variety of cookies, iced cut-out cookies and classic angel food cakes of various flavors. And we feature specialty pumpkin items in the fall. Load up on baked goodies, as well as all the other scrumptious items that we stock on our shelves. These include a substantial assortment of mustard's, pickled vegetables, relishes, salsas, jams, jellies, butter spreads, noodles and a generous selection of fine candies and fudge.

CITY: Arthur

Emporium Antiques

Large antique store featuring multiple antique dealers.

CITY: Arcola

From the Heart Gifts

Many handcrafted woodcrafts, jewelry, watercolor art, stained glass, and one-of-a-kind purses. Gourmet foods, candles, balloons, glycerin soaps, gift baskets, silk flower arrangements, greeting cards, toys & plush, garden art, unique gift items, Findlay and Lake Shelbyville souvenirs. Come in and visit the Book Nook.

CITY: Findlay

The Wood Loft

The Woodloft works directly with the local Amish craftsmen here in the Illinois Amish Country to ensure that we can offer the finest heirloom quality pieces of custom furniture. The Wood Loft prides itself on being the best store in the Illinois Amish area with the ability to create custom furniture made right here by the Arthur Amish. We have a great staff who stand ready to help you create your heirloom today. Visit our showroom in Arthur, Illinois, or browse our on-line catalog for ideas or to select items that fit your needs.

CITY: Arthur

DJ's Custom Framing

Custom framing and matting services. Can also help to restore old photographs.

CITY: Shelbyville

Country Attic Homespun Memories

A gift and collectible shop, specialize in Boyds, Mary Englebreit, Yankee Candles, Anheuser Busch steins, Bennington pottery and classic "Pooh". A collector club headquarters.

CITY: Mattoon

Past & Present Antiques

Antiques and collectibles, fine china, glassware, primitives, toys, lamps, furniture, pictures, quilts, vintage and more.

CITY: Mattoon

B and J's Antiques

Seventy plus booths featuring antiques, crafts, collectibles, Coca-Cola memorabilia, agricultural equipment and Fenton glassware. Three flea markets, Memorial weekend, Labor Day weekend, and the Fourth of July.

CITY: Sullivan

Lincoln Book Shop

New and used books, cards and more.

CITY: Charleston

D and M Sports Center and Family Fashions

We are a clothing and sports store, geared toward outdoor sporting. Men and women's clothing.

CITY: Sullivan

The Briarwood

Candles, enamelware, pottery, lighting and accessories, furniture, linens, primitive, colonial and cottage.

CITY: Sullivan

Greenup Antique Mall

15,000 square feet, one level, approximately 100 vendors. Old West Cafe on site.

CITY: Toledo

Round House Antiques

We invite you to come and visit us at Round House Antiques in Charleston, IL to see our unique selection of antiques, primitives and collectibles. We sell quality vintage and antique items that can be treasured for a lifetime and passed down for generations. Antiques, collectibles, vintage jewelry, primitives, furniture, glassware, gift certificates, and layaway.

CITY: Charleston

Village Square Mall

Indoor shopping mall with several stores such as JC Penneys, DEB GNC, Disc Jockey, Payless Shoe Source, Wallpaper for Less, Bath & Body Works, The Kitchen Store, and many more.

CITY: Effingham