4 - H Park Campground

Unlimited tent sites -- lots of shade trees. Closed one week during July for the Livingston County Fair.

CITY: Pontiac

4-H Campground

Livingston County 4-H Park is located 1.7 miles from downtown Pontiac. Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates are available. Sites for RVs include water, and either a 50amp or 30amp electrical service. There is a dump station on site. Bathrooms and grills are available. Unlimited tent sites. Pets allowed, but must be leashed at all times.

CITY: Pontiac

American Legion Speedway

Offering some of the best dirt track racing in the Midwest, see UMP late models and street stock car racing at American Legion Speedway every Saturday from mid-May through Labor Day weekend.

CITY: Fairbury

Apple Tree Restaurant

Serving breakfast and lunch, Apple Tree offers a full menu of "down-home" cooking in a quaint and cozy atmosphere. Famous for their homemade pies.

CITY: Pontiac

Benchwarmers Pub

Unique eatery and bar filled with local sports memorabilia. Full service menu available daily.

CITY: Fairbury

Bernardi's II

One of the best Italian restaurants in Central Illinois. Famous for pasta, but also serves delicious fried chicken.

CITY: Pontiac

Bill's Antiques and Upholstering

A large selection of antique Victorian and oak furniture. A large selection of old lunch boxes and wooden telephones.

CITY: Pontiac

Cafe Fontana

The menu offers a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, paninis, Neapolitan pizzas and pasta. Entrees include baby back ribs, Marsala boneless pork chops, potato crusted Icelandic cod, filet mignon and New York strip steak. Homemade soup is also served each day. Be sure to save room for our fresh made gelatos.

CITY: Pontiac

Catherine V. Yost Museum and Art Center

The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z.F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper-middle class family during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

CITY: Pontiac

Classic Inn

28 rooms

CITY: Dwight

Comfort Inn - Pontiac

58 rooms; indoor pool and hot tub; some suites with hot tub; deluxe continental breakfast

CITY: Pontiac

Dargan Park Sculptures- "Seasons of Life"

25 feet tall, magnificent iron statues depicting the stages of man's life.

CITY: Pontiac

Dargon Park Sculptures

"Seasons of Life," created by sculptor and artist Barry Tinsley, stands 25 feet tall and is made up of three sculptures that symbolize the human "seasons" of growth during our lives.

CITY: Pontiac

Delong's Casual Dining & Spirits

Excellent food in a charming setting. Full menu, frozen custard, and alfresco dining available.

CITY: Pontiac

Dominy Memorial Library

A resource to encourage education and to promote research, the library acts as a cultural center, housing 18,709 books. It is also home to large print books, audio books, newspapers, magazines, music cassettes, videos, bifocal kits, and art prints. Patrons have access to a fax machine, copy machine, microfilm printer-reader, genealogy materials, and the internet through two computers. The library offers a meeting room, outreach programs, children's programs, and a children's library.

CITY: Fairbury

Dwight Country Club

This 18-hole, par 71 course features mature greens.

CITY: Dwight

Elliot's Corner Junction

Hot and cold sandwiches, fried chicken. Home of the famous "Bite-Me" burger.

CITY: Pontiac

Fairbury Downtown District

Fairbury's renovated downtown area features eateries, specialty shops, and consignment and antiques stores. There is also a vintage-style gazebo in the central park.

CITY: Fairbury

Fairbury Echoes Museum

This local museum features a Fairbury Room and exhibits that change periodically. Open Wednesday and Fridays, or by appointment.

CITY: Fairbury

Fiesta Motel

53- room motel in Pontiac Illinois.

CITY: Pontiac

First National Bank of Dwight

Famed architecht Frank Lloyd Wright designed and engineered this bank in 1905, and it is the only one of his three designed banks still standing.

CITY: Dwight

Gibson City Inn

A 23-unit, one story building. Newly remodeled in 2001. Quiet country motel.

CITY: Gibson City

Grand Prarie Families and Farm

The farm offers organic chicken, beef, pork, milk, cheese, bread and herbs.

CITY: Melvin

Heart's Desire Antiques & Accents

We offer a large selection of antiques, beautifully refinished Oak antique furniture, Amish-made furniture, and many other specially made goods.

CITY: Fairbury

Hearts Desire

2,400 square ft of crafts, gifts and antiques.

CITY: Fairbury

Historic Swinging Bridges

Three bridges which cross the Vermillion River. Built as early as 1898 and one of the most popular attractions in Pontiac. Bridge 1 connects Riverview Drive and Play Park. It was built in July 1898 by Joliet Bridge Company with an iron structure, 190 feet long and 4 feet wide and supported by cables swung from masonry piers. The current bridge is a wooden structure. Bridge 2 connects the Play Park and Chautauqua Park - Eden M. Johnson Memorial circa 1926. Bridge 3 connects the south side and Riverside-Humiston Park. It was built in connection with the adjoining park, circa 1978: Illinois Contractors, Inc.

CITY: Pontiac

Historical Society Museum/Alton Railroad Depot

The restored railroad depot, designed by Henry Ives Cobb, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society and is still an operating Amtrak train station.

CITY: Dwight

Holiday Inn Express - Pontiac

54 rooms. Some rooms with jacuzzi available. Guest laundry. Handicap accessible.

CITY: Pontiac

Humiston Woods and Nature Center

A 335-acre wooded tract with 7 trails, 2 pavilions, 4 picnic areas, a fishing pond, a canoe dock, and includes 3 handicapped-accessible areas.

CITY: Pontiac

Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum

Free admission to the finest collection of memorabilia associated with the history of the Mother Road in Illinois. Featuring Route 66 Artist and Icon, Bob Waldmire's bus and van! Be sure to step around back where you will see the World's Largest Route 66 shield and other great murals.

CITY: Pontiac

Indian Creek Golf and Country Club

This nine-hole course has challenging water hazards, a driving range, a lounge and a banquet room. The club is open April to November.

CITY: Fairbury

International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum

Free admission to a museum featuring the history of outdoor sign and mural art. Videos, drawings, and artifacts tell the story of advertising art. Art work for sale. The International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Museum is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the outdoor wall advertising signs painted in the days before electronic mass media. The painters who created those early signs called themselves "Walldogs." The displays which are found at the museum tell the history of the early sign painters who created their art on the sides of brick buildings, barns, and other structures. Examples of those early signs can still be seen throughout the Midwest and, though faded, peeling, and sometimes barely readable, these "ghost signs" remain an important part of our collective cultural and commercial history.

CITY: Pontiac

Joe's Stationhouse Pizzeria

Pizzas, pasta, and more. Family owned and operated for over 40 years.

CITY: Pontiac

La Mex

Tasty Tex-Mex food with ample portions and friendly service.

CITY: Pontiac

Lazy H Stables

One- and two-hour guided horseback rides by reservation only. Hayrack rides offered in fall. Open April 1 - October 1.

CITY: Ellsworth

Left Field Grille

Home of Livingston County's Best Hamburger. Family friendly and free delivery.

CITY: Pontiac

Lion's Lake

This new lake is located on old Route 66 at the southeast edge of Dwight. Donated to the village in 1994 and improved with funding from local organizations, the lake offers a beautifully landscaped picnic are, fishing, and a bike trail. Open year-round.

CITY: Dwight

Livingston County Courthouse

Located on the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Abraham Lincoln tried some of his earlier cases here.

CITY: Pontiac

Livingston County War Museum

Walking through Livingston County War Museum is like taking a tour of the 20th Century, including artifacts, films, books, uniforms and weapons of several wars. The museum does not glorify war, but shows the best attributes of men and women caught up in war. In doing so, we respectfully honor the service of America's veterans, and the men and women from the area who served in the military.

CITY: Pontiac

Looking for Lincoln Exhibits

Pontiac’s historic connections to Abraham Lincoln date back to Lincoln’s early days as a young lawyer traveling the 8th Judicial District. Lincoln visited Pontiac many times, represented a number of local citizens in legal actions, and made connections here that helped him to rise to prominence in state and national politics. Nine outdoor story boards help tell the stories associated with Lincoln's many visits to Pontiac. Pick up a map at the Visitor Center.

CITY: Pontiac

Lydia's Loft

Elegant lodging in downtown Pontiac. Full kitchen, living room, bedrooms. Lydia's Loft is a circa 1890's building that has been renovated from its original use as retail store to a beautiful 1600 square foot loft apartment. It features a second story view of the beautiful and historic downtown Pontiac IL. Entering Lydia’s Loft from the street level entrance located just behind the Route 66 Museum you will climb two stories into complete privacy and solitude. Your stay includes 1600 square feet of space, complete with two bedrooms; one king size bedroom and one queen size bedroom. You have two twin sofa sleepers also with which to accommodate your entire family.

CITY: Pontiac

Mario's Pizza

Although their reputation rest on their excellent pizza, Mario's offers a broad selection of other fine dishes.

CITY: Pontiac

Matthew T. Scott Home

The traditional Victorian home belonged to Matthew T. Scott, a well-known agriculturalist, and his wife Julia Green, one of the founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

CITY: Chenoa

Monical's Pizza

Traditional and specialty pizzas, pasta and salads. Try their famous "Family Pleaser" combination.

CITY: Pontiac

New China Inn Buffet

Classic Asian cooking, available for take-out or dine-in.

CITY: Pontiac

Old City Hall Shoppes

Thirty craft and antique shops under one roof in this old, historic city hall.

CITY: Pontiac

Old Log Cabin

Open since 1926 and a fixture along America's "Mother Road," Route 66. Great food, nostalgic decor and superior service. Heritage travelers won't want to miss this one!

CITY: Pontiac

Patton Cabin

The Patton Cabin was built in June 1829 by John Patton, one of the area's first settlers. The cabin was constructed with the help of Native Americans who lived in the area.

CITY: Lexington

Pit Stop Family Cafe

A family style restaurant with an automotive theme. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

CITY: Pontiac

Pizzas by Marchelloni

Pizza, fried chicken, daily specials, pizza buffet.

CITY: Pontiac

Pizzas by Marchelloni/Bowling Alley

Restaurant offers pizza and sandwiches and has a large banquet room with separate bar. Eight-lane bowling alley features a game room.

CITY: Fairbury

Pontiac Buffet

Classic American and Chinese foods.

CITY: Pontiac

Pontiac Elks Club

18 holes- open to public. This course features bent grass greens, fairways and tees. With a mix of mature trees throughout, there is also plenty of sand and water to challenge your shot making skills. A great test for all players with big, undulating greens, three par-3s of more than 200 yards and water on 12 of 18 holes. Also featured is a restaurant, with a lounge and banquet facilities, an all grass driving range, practice greens, full service Pro Shop, halfway house, pool and locker rooms. Tee times available daily. Golf and lung cards are accepted.

CITY: Pontiac

Pontiac Elks Country Club

This championship 18-hole course features a driving range and practice green, lounge and restaurant, plus an indoor pool.

CITY: Pontiac

Pontiac Family Kitchen

Full service menu and comfortable surroundings. Banquet room available for special events.

CITY: Pontiac

Pontiac Visitor's Center

Be sure to stop by and pick up local Pontiac and tourist information for area attractions, dining, coupons and shopping.

CITY: Pontiac

Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center

The history of the Oakland and Pontiac car brands as seen through 15 classic cars, dealer artifacts, a complete print library and memorabilia. Free admission-open year round.

CITY: Pontiac

Pool's Pine Acres

Pick up sweet corn, as well as cut-your-own scotch, red and Austrian pine trees.

CITY: Melvin

Prairie Creek Library

The library was originally built in 1896 as a carriage house, and later transformed into a treatment and recreation building for the Keeley Institute, a well-known alcohol rehab center in the late 1800s.

CITY: Dwight

Renfrew Park

6-acre park donated to the village in 1891 by David McWilliams, the first banker and business person in the community. It is named after the Prince of Wales, Baron Renfrew, who visited the area while on a hunting expedition in 1860.

CITY: Dwight

Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum

See the finest collection of memorabilia from the historic Mother Road in Illinois. The free-admission Hall of Fame features nostalgic photos and displays, plus attractions that include Route 66 artist and icon Bob Waldmire's bus and van, and the world's largest Route 66 shield.

CITY: Pontiac

Route 66 Heritage Wayside Exhibits

Five wayside story boards that highlight the history of Route 66 in Pontiac. Pick up a map at the Route 66 Museum.

CITY: Pontiac

Saybrook Freedom Festival

Come and enjoy the parade, car and motorcycle show, food, music, fireworks and more, held in June.

CITY: Saybrook

Schulz Tree Farm

Cut your own scotch pine, white pine, Norway and blue spruce Christmas trees. Also visit the barn, where you'll find unique Christmas gifts and crafts, wreaths, swags and free cocoa.

CITY: Pontiac

Strevell-Lincoln House

Built in the 1850's, this home welcomed Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Among the many connections Pontiac has to Abraham Lincoln, one of the most interesting revolves around Lincoln's friendship with local attorney, Jason W. Strevell. Strevell was born in New York and migrated to Illinois in 1855. He was admitted to the Illinois bar that same year, and began his practice in Pontiac. He was involved in his legal practice here for twenty-four years. He served as a Republican in the Illinois House of Representatives, and also had one term as a Senator. He was a member of the electoral college that elected Hayes to the presidency, and was actively concerned in the first presidental election of William McKinley. The house is currently being restored by the Livingston County Historical Society.

CITY: Pontiac

Super 8 - Chenoa

The Chenoa Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-55 at exit 187, Rt 24. The hotel is just 20 minutes from Bloomington-Normal. The small town hospitality and friendly service is always available to serve your needs after a busy day of travel. The Chenoa Super 8 provides a complimentary SuperStart breakfast, free local calls, free high speed internet and pets are welcome. The rooms feature 27 inch TVs with extended cable and free HBO. Micro-fridges are available in some rooms. Try one of the Jacuzzi Suites for a relaxing stay.

CITY: Chenoa

Super 8 Motel - Dwight

2 story motel, 30 rooms, some truck parking.

CITY: Dwight

Super 8 Motel - Pontiac

48 rooms. Some rooms have microwave and refrigerator. Truck parking available. Restaurants nearby.

CITY: Pontiac

The Country Mansion Restaurant

The original structure was built as a boarding house in 1891. It was purchased and moved to its present site in 1895. In 1977, the home was purchased by the Ohlendorfs, remodeled and opened as The Country Mansion. Eight or more need reservations.

CITY: Dwight

The Gibson House Bed and Breakfast

The Gibson House Bed and Breakfast, LLC. Is a restored 1897 Victorian with modern amenities; wireless internet and flat screen TV’s. Each room has its own unique and distinct décor with amazing antique faux painting on the ceiling and walls along with antique furnishing. Treat yourself and someone special to the sophisticated and elegant accommodations. A delicious wholesome breakfast awaits you in a formal dining room.

CITY: Gibson City

The Jones House

This Gothic Revival house, built in 1858, it is the oldest brick home in Pontiac.

CITY: Pontiac

The Windmill

The Windmill was built in 1896 to supply water for the Oughton estate and grounds, which later became home of the Keeley Institute, an alcohol rehab center.

CITY: Dwight

Three Roses Bed & Breakfast

Four quaint rooms; homemade gourmet breakfast, close to downtown attractions. At Three Roses Bed & Breakfast (circa 1890), you can experience the comfort of our beautiful guest rooms and enjoy personalized service when it comes to your breakfast. All breakfasts are cooked to order from scratch and can accommodate any special diets including gluten free. Just let us know of your special dietary requirements when you make your reservation. We offer our motorcycle guests and those with vintage cars a spot in our secured garage to give you extra peace of mind. Your best night sleep is our goal. We are conveniently located off Interstate 55 near Old Route 66 and on Route 116.

CITY: Pontiac

Travis Wood Products

Museum-quality, historic Shaker reproduction furniture and accessories handcrafted by local artist. Showroom by appointment. Listed as one of the top 200 craftspeople in the United States by Early American Magazine.

CITY: Fairbury

Trees and Trim

Cut your own scotch, white and red pine, douglas fir, Norway and blue spruce Christmas trees here.

CITY: Fairbury

Twin Groves Wind Farm

Located on the wind-swept Bloomington Moraine in eastern McLean County, Twin Groves Wind Farm offers 396 megawatts of affordable, pollution-free wind energy, enough to meet the annual energy needs of about 118,000 homes. Learn more about this exciting new facility with a farm tour.

CITY: Ellsworth

Whispering Pines of Dwight

Bed and breakfast with a beautiful, quiet country setting on a heavily wooded three acre lot. Breakfasts include international recipes.

CITY: Dwight

Wolf Creek Golf Club

The 18-hole course features 6,637 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 69.1 and it has a slope rating of 117. Wolf Creek golf course opened in 1972.

CITY: Pontiac

Wolf Creek Golf Club - Pontiac

This 18-hole championship course has a pro shop and is easily walkable, with a par 72 and 5,470-6,900 yards.

CITY: Pontiac