Lake Shelbyville

The 11,000-acre Lake Shelbyville offers plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, biking and swimming. Sun yourself on one of the public beaches or dock your boat at one of three marinas located around the lake.

CITY: Shelbyville

Lithia Rental Cabins

Formerly Lakeside Cabins. There are 4 cabins with full kitchenettes, screened porches, boat parking with electric. Also a 2 bedroom house, and 3 bedroom house. Campfire rings, grills, picnic tables, playground. Fishing Guide Service is available. Open April-October.

CITY: Shelbyville

Family Aquatic Center

This aquatic center has a frog slide, water slide, wet playground area, a sand playground, concessions, a shaded picnic area and a bath house.

CITY: Shelbyville

Oak Terrace Lodge

Four guest bedrooms, three baths, two fireplaces, patio, deck, private loft master suite with whirlpool and suana. Beautiful A-frame nestled in rustic timber overlooking pond.

CITY: Pana

Chautauqua Auditorium

Built in 1903, the auditorium is the largest building of its kind from anywhere in the world, and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Above the stage are Grecian statues designed by Robert Root.

CITY: Shelbyville

Willow Ridge Vineyards & Winery

Family owned and operated on a Sesquicentennial farm. Nestled in a rural setting, there is a relaxing Tuscan style atmosphere. Facilities include a banquet room that seats 190 people and a wine tasting room with seating for an additional 40 people. Both are available to rent for special occasions.

CITY: Shelbyville

Anderson Prairie

This 25-acre wildlife park, featuring remnants of the original tallgrass Illinois prairie, features a butterfly house.

CITY: Pana

Christian County Historical Society Museum

See an 1820s log house, the 1839 Christian County courthouse where Lincoln argued cases, an 1854 farmhouse and an 1856 one-room school. Also view military weapons from five wars, a collection of 1800s antiques and much more.

CITY: Taylorville

General Dacey Trail

This trail is a multi-use recreational trail -- accessed mainly by walkers, runners, and bikers. As you move along the pathways of the Dacey Trail, you will find nature at its best -- with many scenic views of Lake Shelbyville. The trail is being added to and improved each year and runs through parts of Shelbyville, Forest Park, and the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Shelbyville. You can begin the trail at Forest Park or at the Dam West Recreational Area (9th St.).

CITY: Shelbyville

Rock Kreations

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

CITY: Shelbyville

Lincoln Prairie Trail

This paved hiking and biking trail follows a historic rail bed for 15 miles across the Illinois prairie.

CITY: Pana

Deer Trail Golf Course

Nine holes of golf located next to Lake Shelbyville at the old "Country Club." Come and enjoy a round of golf and then come and enjoy food and a refreshment while looking over the Lake.

CITY: Shelbyville

Arches Antique Marketplace

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

CITY: Findlay

Rosamond Grove Cemetery

Located on a high mound overlooking the prairie, this cemetery is home of the famous Lincoln the Orator statue by artist J. Mulligan and the Lincoln-commissioned cannon called Mary Lincoln.

CITY: Pana

Assumption Historical Society/Museum

This museum displays old school pictures and artifacts from the town of Assumption. Open by appointment.

CITY: Assumption

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

Christian County Genealogical Society

The Genealogical Society is a research resource where you can find history on your family background, microfilm and microfiche, and books. The Society will also research your family for a donation.

CITY: Taylorville

Coon Creek Lodge

Seven clean and comfortable kitchenette rooms with living room, kitchen, bedroom and bath within walking distance of Coon Creek Beach and Boat Ramp. Rooms are equipped with pots and pans, table settings, coffee maker & toaster, towels, and bed linens. Only 1/2 mile from Lake Shelbyville. Open April - November.

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

Gregory's Resort Motel and Cabins

Come stay in one of the 12 clean, comfortable rooms or a cabin after a long day of fishing or playing! 60 seconds from boat launch. Adjacent to Lithia Campground and Marina. Boat hook-ups, bait shop & store. Pavilions, grills and fire pits. Borders U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. Open April 1st - October 30th every year. Has free Wi-Fi.

CITY: Shelbyville

The Best 4 Less

We have everything from gift wrap, cards, specialty items, stuff animals, collectibles and seasonal items all 4 less! Located on the south side of Taylorville square.

CITY: Taylorville

Country Charm Bed and Breakfast

The delightful, historic colonial was built in 1858 and sits on a 1/2 acre parcel that boast beautiful views of a mini orchard. There are 4 nostalgic rooms on the 2nd floor. There is boat and RV parking. Open all year and has Wi-Fi. No pets allowed.

CITY: Shelbyville

Shelby County Historical and Genealogical Society

Historical items are displayed throughout this former jail and previous sheriff's residence. Tour the basement where the old jails cells are located, or trace your family tree.

CITY: Shelbyville

Lake Shore Golf Course

Rated 3½ stars by Golf Digest, this challenging scenic course has rolling hills, blind shots on three holes, many mature trees, watered fairways and bent grass greens.

CITY: Taylorville

Our Old House

1200 Square foot house with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air. Garage with electricity. Fully equipped kitchen, washer & dryer, all linens provided, satellite TV. Free Wi-Fi, Stocked fishing pond, fishing guide service available Campfire ring, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, BBQ grills, swimming pool, electric boat parking. Pets allowed. Open all year.

CITY: Shelbyville

Buck Stop Archery

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

CITY: Shelbyville

The Last Stop Abraham Lincoln Statue

The world's only statue of Abe Lincoln and a pig commemorates Lincoln's bemused request for a "writ of quietus" to calm noisy pigs gathered under the courthouse floor. "The Last Stop" refers to the location on the old 8th Judicial Circuit.

CITY: Taylorville

Christian County Coal Mine Museum

Featuring historical items pertaining to coal mining in Christian County, this museum includes coal mining equipment, memorabilia and more. Be sure to visit the coal miner monument on the courthouse lawn.

CITY: Taylorville

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

Late Bloomer on Main

Full-service florist with unique gift items.

CITY: Shelbyville

Boarman Chevy BelAir Museum

This museum openin in 2005 with Bob's private collection. The building is decorated in 50's sock hop style with black and white checkered floors. The walls are lined with 50's memorabilia, chevy clocks and neon signs. A jukbox takes you back to that popular era. The museum has eight vintage cars as well as a 1993 Indy Pace Car with only 28 miles. Mr. Boarman restored most of the cars himself and has been collecting over 25 years.

CITY: Shelbyville

Best Wedding Chapel

This chapel, once a Catholic church, was purchased by the Best family who now offers it for weddings. Built in the 1870s, the chapel has its original 14-foot stained glass windows that complement the 33-foot cathedral ceiling.

CITY: Shelbyville

Timber's Lodge

Three Story, six bedroom log home on 30 acres with fireplace, large deck, kitchen, central air, spa, large meeting room, trail rides, continental breakfast, TV, VCR, 5-person spa, gas grill and 2 charcoal grills. Next to Hidden Springs State Forest.

CITY: Strasburg

Eagle Creek State Park

A favorite of walkers and hikers, this park offers year-round camping and scenic hiking trails, many of them hugging Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek has 163 vehicular campsites, with 148 of those being Class A sites with electricity, picnic tables, and showers. There are 56 sites available by reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance by mail.

CITY: Findlay

Niemerg Family Winery

This father-son operation produces a wide variety of wines with grapes imported from throughout the U.S., including Illinois, Michigan and California. The winery features a tasting room and outdoor seating.

CITY: Findlay

Moweaqua Coal Mine Museum

Houses a number of coal minig artifacts - Pictures, newspaper clippings, coal mining tools, and other mine related materials on display. Most famous for the explosion that happened on December 24, 1932 which killed 54 workers.

CITY: Moweaqua

Gebhart Farms

Located in Edinburg, this farm specializes in organically produced and certified pork, chicken and turkey products.

CITY: Edinburg

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

Jake's Antiques & Amish Warehouse

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

CITY: Shelbyville

Burial Site of "Kay" The Circus Elephant

View the farm grave and marker for Kay, the beloved Carson & Barnes Circus elephant who died on October 21, 1994. Kay is only the second elephant to be buried in Illinois.

CITY: Taylorville

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

Sally's On The Square

Charming restaurant in a restored turn of century building located on the south side of monument square in a historical section of downtown with unique storefront columns. Serving breakfast all day long. Salad Bar, Senior Discount everyday.

CITY: Shelbyville

Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk Baseball Museum

This small museum honors professional baseball players from the surrounding area, including Cooperstown Hall of Famers Sunny Jim Bottomley, Charlie "Red" Ruffing and Ray "Kraker" Shalk.

CITY: Nokomis

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

The Shelbyville Connection

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

CITY: Shelbyville

The Shaker Loft Bed & Breakfast

Contemporary B&B. Shaker loft with king-size bed, Amish room with queen bed, quilt room with full bed. Wooded lakeside serenity, 18-hole golf course, driving range, boating and fishing available, reservations required.

CITY: Pana

National at Eagle Creek Golf Course

This newly renovated 18-hole golf course is designed as a pro course.

CITY: Findlay

Hall's Jewelry & Gifts

An elegant shop filled with jewelry and gifts for you or that special someone.

CITY: Moweaqua

The National at Eagle Creek Golf Course

The National Golf Course at Eagle Creek is a premier public golf course located in Eagle Creek State Park in Findlay, Illinois. Nestled in the heart of over 34,000 acres of woods and prairie on the banks of Lake Shelbyville, The National is a challenging yet fair test for the golfer of any ability. Now with five sets of tees!

CITY: Findlay

Joe's Pizza and Italian Foods

Family friendly atmosphere with homestyle pizza and italian foods.

CITY: Shelbyville

The National at Eagle Creek

This 18-hole pro golf course has been refurbished with new sand traps, and water features and has great views of Lake Shelbyville. There is a driving range and paved cart paths.

CITY: Findlay

Carnegie Schuyler Library

A full-service library, the Carnegie still contains the original furniture, interior decor and double stairway that was designed and built in 1913 from funds donated by Andrew Carnegie.

CITY: Pana

Iced

A baker's delight, this small cafe offers different flavors every day of the week. With unique cupcakes such as banana split, orange dreamsicle, margarita, along with everyday flavors. There are also unique cookie bars, cookies, cakes, and more along with coffees and teas. They will design unique creations for your party or get together or they can host your party right there in the shop.

CITY: Shelbyville

Stone Coal Log Cabin Village

Original log buildings in this educational village are from Illinois' early prairie years.

CITY: Pana

Ramsey Lake Golf Course

This nine-hole golf course opened in 1965.

CITY: Ramsey

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

Lake Lawn Inn

23 unit hotel. Restaurant facility on location. Room service and cableTVv offered. Phones in the rooms. Weekly rates offered.

CITY: Pana

The Inn at Oak Terrace

New rooms, each with 2 queen size beds. The Inn is adjacent to the pro shop & 18-hole golf course and a restaurant/ lounge. Conference and reception facilities available.

CITY: Pana

The Iron Keg

Recently opened after doing extensive construction and renovation in the historic downtown Shelbyville, The Iron Keg is a friendly spot to relax and enjoy a frosty beverage Check out the daily specials and try Butch's Pizza and Burgers.

CITY: Shelbyville

Gas Light Motel

Newly remodeled, 21 rooms. Singles and doubles. Carport parking.

CITY: Taylorville

29 West Motel

24 rooms, discounts available for pool and exercise room use.

CITY: Taylorville

Tailwinds Steakhouse

This Steakhouse sits in Downtown Findlay, "the Heart of Lake Shelbyville". Serving American style foods from chicken, steaks, and fish to homestyle lunch specials.

CITY: Findlay

Longbranch Grill

Fine Dining at It's Best. Serving appetizers, soups, & salads, steaks, pork, chicken, seafood, pasta, desserts, sandwiches.

CITY: Shelbyville

Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant

Family owned and operated restaurant. Dine In, carryout, or enjoy the buffet.

CITY: Shelbyville

DJ's Custom Framing

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

CITY: Shelbyville

Druby's

Burgers, tacos, and more. Special soft serve flavors of the week.

CITY: Shelbyville

Karla's Kollectibles and Antique Mall

Largest antique mall in Christian County -- Next door to the Dutch Mill Flea Market.

CITY: Pana

Market Street Inn

Lovingly cared for Queen Anne Victorian home of 1892 developed into a bed & breakfast in 1994.

CITY: Taylorville

Angelo's Pizza

Angelo's Pizza has been serving Taylorville and surrounding areas service since 1965. Angelo's has gone through many transitions throughout it's lifetime, including expanding the dining room, kitchen and parking lot in order to meet our customers' expectations. Items include pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soup, salad and more. Banquet room available for large groups or special events. Catering available.

CITY: Taylorville

Cottage Rose Gifts & Crafts

Stop in at the Cottage Rose Gifts & Crafts. We have everything from purses, jewelry, florals, candy, sports fan gifts, Tutu's Baby Clothes and Gifts, hair bows galore, tie dye, gourmet foods, Harry & David , Wind & Willow, Gourmet Village, Amish Popcorn and more.

CITY: Taylorville

The Lumber Yard Grill & Pizza

Opened up in an old lumber yard. This unique dining experience serves grill specialties and pizza in downtown Findlay.

CITY: Findlay

Chapala Mexican Grill

Mexican Cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere.

CITY: Shelbyville

Legends Draft House

Newly opened restaurant-bar located in completely remodeled, renovated downtown building. Serving everything from appetizers to dinners, salads, burgers, kids menu, pizza, hotdogs, soft drinks, and alcohol. Lots of TVs to watch your favorite sport teams.

CITY: Shelbyville

Oak Terrace Golf Course

Home of the Shotmaker's Mile, Oak Terrace is a championship 18-hole course complete with a driving range, putting and chipping green, and a fully stocked pro shop.

CITY: Pana

Chautauqua Auditorium

Built in 1903, the auditorium is the largest building of its kind anywhere in the world, and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Above the stage are Grecian statues designed by Robert Root.

CITY: Shelbyville

Route 16 Cafe

Great food, great service, great prices. Home-cooked meals and daily specials.

CITY: Tower Hill

The Boutique

Spa based Boutique carries those spa necessities and splurges to bring a "little spa" into your life. Also have accessories, handbags, jewelry, apparel, tonics, Paul Mitchell, Pevonia Botanica skin care and many gift items. Boutique is located by Lakeview Spa at Oak Terrace Resort.

CITY: Pana

Super 8 - Taylorville

32 rooms. King-size beds available. Honeymoon and kitchenette suites available.

CITY: Taylorville

Herrick Cafe

A hometown delight with daily specials.

CITY: Herrick

Lithia Cabin Rentals

For an enjoyable stay, choose from one of four cabins, a two-bedroom or three-bedroom house. There are campfire rings, grills, picnic tables and a playground. Parking with electric hook-ups for boats. Fishing guide service is also available. Close to Lake Shelbyville and Lithia Springs Marina. Open April-October.

CITY: Shelbyville

Paublo Agricultural Museum

The museum houses antique trailers, threshing machines, horse-drawn equipment and other exhibits connected to farm life.

CITY: Stonington

Papa Ronnie's Pizza

Family owned Pizzeria in downtown Moweaqua.

CITY: Moweaqua

Kitchell Park and Chautauqua Auditorium

This 40-acre park, donated to the City of Pana by Civil War Captain Kitchell, features the round Chautauqua Auditorium, Schuyler Bridge, a playground and picnic area.

CITY: Pana

Taylorville Chautauqua Auditorium

This auditorium opened on August 23, 1914, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

CITY: Taylorville

Mulligan's Restaurant

Situated at Oak Terrace Resort on Lake Beyers. Serving everything from appetizers to full course meals. Also have a banquet room available for parties, weddings, banquets, etc. Can accommodate up to 400 in banquet hall, 40 in lounge, and 70 in dining room. Sunday buffet from 7:30 - 2.

CITY: Pana