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2nd Street Music
2nd Street Music has a wonderful selection of music and collectibles.
CITY: Greenville
9th Street Cafe
9th Street Cafe offers delicious home cooking with large portions your family will love. While you wait for your fantastic food - which won't be long - you can read all about the history of Highland, Illinois.
CITY: Highland
A Buck or More
A Buck or More offers flowers, gift baskets, parcels, party favors, supplies, and services.
CITY: Greenville
A Taste of New England Antiques
We have a wide variety of antiques with a taste of New England.
CITY: Highland
Adams Brother's Coffee House
Adam's Brother's Coffee House offers a variety of tasty American classics.
CITY: Greenville
America's Best Value Inn/ CarlinVilla Motel
Home style charm in a country setting with high standards of the hotel industry. In historic Carlinville. Tanning beds, game room and voicemail are among the many amenities.
CITY: Carlinville
American Farm Heritage Museum
Farm implements, tools, tractors, and other equipment are featured that date back 100 years. The museum is open for special events including the Outhouse Festival in the fall.
CITY: Greenville
Andria's Countryside Restaurant
With such delicious dishes as Prime Beef Carpaccio, Fried Calamari, and Escargot en Croute, Andria's is a rare jewel of dining delight.
CITY: Edwardsville
Angus Bailey's Restaurant
American cuisine including specialty sandwiches, soups & salads, handcut steaks & chops, seafood, pastas and more! Full bar. Carry out available.
CITY: Carlinville
Annie's Frozen Custard
Annie's Frozen Custard has a variety of tasty flavors and portions so generous two can share.
CITY: Edwardsville
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Annual 5K Freedom Fun Run
Run or walk the 5K through the scenic landscape of Lake Lou Yaeger at Litchfield. Event begins at Picnic Area #3 and winds around the picturesque area. Open to all ages. There will be one water stop and a course marshall at the intersections.
CITY: Litchfield
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Annual Ribfest
Get your rib cookers out to the 8th Annual Ribfest for a rib cook-off or simply enjoy the rib dinner that evening! Live music also is a big part of this event, featuring Swamp Daddies, Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats, and the Funky Butt Brass Band. Held at Downtown Staunton on Main Street.
CITY: Staunton
Antique Addict Mall - Litchfield
Antiques, collectibles, new and used furniture, crafts, primitives, books, linens.
CITY: Litchfield
Applebee's - Wood River
Applebee's is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's.
CITY: Wood River
Aquatic Center
Splash around at the Aquatic Center. Climb up four stories and launch down your choice of two waterslides with more than 320 feet of winding turns and diving wells, or take a dip in the pool.
CITY: Wood River
Architectural Ceramics
Architectural Ceramics has a great selection of ceramics for home decor, gifts, and more.
CITY: Edwardsville
Arts of Fire
Arts of Fire has a pottery painting studio, ceramics painting, silver jewelry, and parties.
CITY: Edwardsville
Battle of the Bulls
Held at Midway Trailer Sales, this event features Bucking Bulls and professional bull riding from Shop Creek Cattle Company. The event is sanctioned through national bull riding entities.
CITY: Litchfield
Bead-It
Bead-It has a wide variety of silver, pearls, Swarovski crystal, seed beads, Chinese lamp beads, unique jewelry and much more. At Bead-It, you can also make your own jewelry with our friendly staff ready to help.
CITY: Edwardsville
Beaver Dam State Park
Camping, fishing, and restaurant. Named for beavers whose dam-building formed the lake more than a century ago, the state park is not home to the industrious rodents today.
CITY: Plainview
Bella Milano
Bella Milano offers the Milano burger, Pasta Con Broccoli, and so many other excellent choices, served by a warm and friendly staff. While you're there, try the featured wine: Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel.
CITY: Edwardsville
Ben Marne Asparagus
Buy fresh asparagus in season at this roadside stand or pick your own.
CITY: Litchfield
Bentley's Country Kitchen
Bentley's Country Kitchen has delicious food served in a cozy, casual dinning atmosphere by a helpful, friendly staff.
CITY: Greenville
Bethalto History Museum
A log cabin originally built in 1873 is this city's history museum. The cabin is authentically furnished as it might have appeared 150 years ago. The building once housed Bethalto's water, fire and police departments. The tiny one room jail can still be seen. Open M - F 1 - 4 p.m. for tours. Call for tour appointment.
CITY: Bethalto
Big Daddy's
Located on Main Street, Big Daddy's has wraps, pizza, sandwiches and more.
CITY: Edwardsville
Bigelo's Bistro
Bigelos boasts an eclectic combination of unique pasta dishes, specialty entrees, pizzas, sandwiches, salads and daily specials. In addition to the carefully designed menu, beer connoisseurs will be right at home with Bigelos selection of craft brews as well as local favorites. We also offer many different wines by the glass or bottle.
CITY: Edwardsville
Bilbrey Farms
Just outside of Edwardsville, Bilbrey Farms is home to exotic animals and trained birds. Come feed the animals or stay at the bed and breakfast.
CITY: Edwardsville
Bilbrey Farms Inc. Bed & Breakfast and Exotic Animal Farm
A farm with more than 45 animals including exotics such as a llama and zebra. This B & B features state-of-the-art amenities in a tranquil farm setting. They also feature a party barn which holds 100 people.
CITY: Edwardsville
Blue Springs Cafe
Blue Springs is home to the "foot-high" pies, which are a sight to see, also delicious home cooking and friendly service.
CITY: Highland
Bock Sculpture Museum
The museum, located in the original college building on the campus of historic Greenville College, features hundreds of sculptural pieces by Richard Bock, best known for his work with famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
CITY: Greenville
Bond County Courthouse
Surrounded by shops and restaurants on the square, the 19th-century courthouse offers a great view of the town's hundreds of flower and fruit trees in season.
CITY: Greenville
Bond County One Room School Museum
This museum is a living monument to the more than 72 one-story schools throughout the nation that served to educate children and host community gatherings.
CITY: Greenville
Bosshard Monument
The monument is a tribute to Swiss poet Heinrich Bosshard, who wrote Semparcherlied here in the 1850s.
CITY: Highland
Broadway Bar & Grill
From Burgers to Salads, to Pizza to Steak, they have it all at Broadway Bar & Grill.
CITY: Highland
Brooms Orchard
Apples, peaches, strawberries, jam and a country store. Pick your own pumpkins, apples, peaches and strawberries. Special events in September and August.
CITY: Carlinville
Buca Pizza Pub
Build your own pizza or simply enjoy pasta, calzones and beef rolls at Buca Pizza Pub. Unique pizza offerings include the "margharita" and the "pizza Greco". Or design your own special pie at this family-oriented restaurant. Hours: M - F 3 p.m. - 10 p.m., S - Su 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
CITY: Cottage Hills
Bull and Bear Grill & Bar
From salads to BBQ to pasta Bull and Bear has it and it's delicious.
CITY: Edwardsville
Bully's Smokehouse
Bully's specialize in slow cooked 'Award Winning' southern style barbecue as well as a variety of sandwiches, fish and desserts. They smoke their quality meats with fresh cut hickory and cook them at low temperatures for juicy tenderness. Bully's cooks its pork shoulders for over 15 hours and it's ribs for over 6 hours! If you have ever experienced 'fall off the bone' tenderness and a distinct hickory flavor, you can understand what makes Bully's Smokehouse legendary. After cooking is complete, they hand pull and chop on the best-selected portions. Bully's four signature sauces will make sure your cravings are filled! All of our soups and side dished are 'made from scratch' daily from the best ingredients! Bully's Smokehouse envisioned a restaurant that would feed the body as well as the soul with amazing food, great service and relaxing atmosphere.
CITY: Edwardsville
Buzzie's Again
Buzzie's Again has a wonderful 50s-60s atmosphere, with great food and service, and is fun for the whole family.
CITY: Highland
Carlinville Historic District
The Historic District includes the Macoupin County Jail, Million Dollar Courthouse, and the largest collection of Sears & Roebuck mail-order homes in the U.S.
CITY: Carlinville
Carnegie Public Library
This historic 1904 building houses one of the most complete genealogy departments in the area.
CITY: Litchfield
Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Craving a little south of the border sizzle? Casa Romero Mexican Restaurant & Cantina boasts some of the most authentic Mexican dishes in the area. Casa has the standard Mexican tacos, enchiladas, burritos and chimichangas. But step out a little with the Fiesta Seafood Nachos or the Tequila Fiesta Shrimp. Also known for their margaritas. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Noon - 10:30 p.m.
CITY: East Alton
Chang's Chinese Restaurant
Chang's offers delicious Chinese food in a family friendly atmosphere with affordable prices and excellent service.
CITY: Greenville
Chartreuse Bed & Breakfast
A B&B by two sisters! Air conditioning, Balcony, Cats in residence, Corporate rate available, Discounts/specials available, DVD, Fireplace in room, Full breakfast, Gift shop on site, Internet Access, Meeting rooms/facilities, No smoking, Other meals upon special request, Patio, Piano, Picnic baskets, Picnic grounds, Private porch, Suites available, Television in room, VCR
CITY: Greenville
Chico's Restaurant & Lounge
Home of the hand-dipped double coated onion rings, Chico's offers daily food and drink specials. Burgers, sandwiches and wraps and pizzas are among the menu features. Karaoke each Wednesday. Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. and Friday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
CITY: Wood River
Children's Museum of Edwardsville
Toddlers to 12-year-olds can enjoy the unique interactive exhibits and seasonal events at this fun children's museum.
CITY: Edwardsville
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
This monument honors generations of soliders who sacrificed their lives for their country.
CITY: Greenville
Civil War Monument at the Veterans' Memorial
Generations of soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their country are honored.
CITY: Greenville
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
Colonel Benjamin Stephenson House
This two-story brick home is a wonderful example of Federal-style architecture from 1820. Col. Stephenson, who was a contemporary of Lewis & Clark, moved there in 1809.
CITY: Edwardsville
Comfort Inn
This Edwardsville IL hotel features full-service facilities and amenities including: • Free breakfast with hot waffles • Free local calls • Free weekday newspaper • Indoor pool Guests will enjoy walking the spacious and beautifully landscaped grounds. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, data ports and access to copy and fax services. There are two conference rooms with over 1,500 square feet of meeting space. The hotel offers deluxe guest rooms and suites that feature microwaves, refrigerators and two-person whirlpool bathtubs. All rooms are equipped with coffee makers and cable television. In addition, non-smoking rooms are offered. The Comfort Inn & Conference Center is proud of its courteous and professional staff. They look forward to hosting both business and leisure travelers when staying in the Edwardsville.
CITY: Edwardsville
Country Hearth Inn and Suites
39 rooms, non-smoking, handicapped accesible, credit cards accepted, cable television available, fitness room, pets accepted, and complimentary breakfast served.
CITY: Edwardsville
Country Inn Motel
19 rooms, pets allowed, restaurant within walking distance, complimentary breakfast
CITY: Livingston
Creative Glass Etching
Creative Glass Etching offers beveled, carved, and ornamental glass. Also, B2B and auto glass.
CITY: Edwardsville
Crystal Ballroom
This ballroom, named for its beautiful Italian chandelier constructed of 2,200 crystal pieces, features dancing to big band orchestras on its 3,500-square-foot floor.
CITY: Staunton
Cunetto's Restaurant
Cunnetto's is a full service restaurant that offers diverse menu of American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a sports bar serving drinks nightly.
CITY: Greenville
D&M Hunting Club
Located 2.6 miles south of Rt. 37. With five strategically placed dry, heated, concrete pits overlooking water. Hunt in decoyed spreads in excess of 200 dozen, ducks available. Mandatory professional guides.
CITY: Marine
Diamond Mineral Springs
Diamond Mineral Springs is a down home country restaurant. Choose from the buffet or order from the large menu full of your country favorites such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes, buscuits with apple butter, and much more.
CITY: Highland
Doc Holliday's Saloon & Eatery
In the mood for a "Shoot Out" filet mignon? How about a "Cowboy" on your dinner plate? Steaks, fish, ribs and pasta are among the many entrees available at Doc Holliday's Saloon & Eatery located in Cottage Hills (between Alton and Bethalto). This full-service bar and restaurant carries out the western theme with its menu offerings from Doc's Smoked Ribs to the OK Corral Sirloin. For smaller appetites, pizza and sandwiches are also available. Hours: Daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. The bar is open until 2 a.m. Su - F and 3 a.m. on Saturday.
CITY: Cottage Hills
Don Ole Mexican Restaurant
Satisfy your South of the Border cravings at Don Ole Mexican Restaurant.
CITY: Highland
Donzo's Sports Bar & Grill
The original Wood River Sports Bar, Donzo's offers family-friendly dining options as well as a full service bar. Daily specials and even better specials when the Cardinals play the Cubs! Watch your favorite sporting event while you dine. Open daily 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
CITY: Wood River
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
E.L. Flanagan's
E.L. Flanagan's is where food, friends and fun come together. They have wings, appetizers, salads, sandwiches & wraps, pizza & pasta, soups & chili, steaks & chops, chicken & seafod and burgers and baskets.
CITY: Highland
Eagle's Nest Restaurant
Eagles Nest has a varied menu where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. The place is clean, cheerful and features home-cooked fare. Very reasonably priced.
CITY: Bethalto
East Alton Ice Arena
Grab your skates and hit the ice any time of the year at this indoor ice arena. Didn't bring your skates? No problem. Rent a pair and take a few laps around the rink. It's the coolest place in town all year round!
CITY: East Alton
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
79 room hotel, handicap accessible, credit cards accepted, cable tv, convention facilities, small meeting rooms, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness room, pets accepted, restaurant within walking distance, lounge/bar, complimentary breakfast.
CITY: Greenville
Edwardsville Children's Museum
The museum focuses on expanding young minds through a variety of educational programs. It is available for birthday parties and field trips.
CITY: Edwardsville
Edwin Hardt
Buy jack-o-lanterns, decoratives guords, squash and mini pumpkins here.
CITY: Litchfield
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El Mezcal
Stop by for real homemade Mexican food. Can enjoy us at our Alton, Godfrey or Bethalto locations. Don’t forget the margarita!
CITY: Bethalto
Erato Wine Bar
The expanded menu options at Erato Wine Bar encompass not only a large selection of boutique wines but an array of international beers, over one hundred spirits, and locally derived cuisine. Erato Wine Bar continues to focus on an ever progressive menu to better serve our patrons.
CITY: Edwardsville
Farmers Restaurant & Bakery
Farmers Restaurant has been a 3rd generation family owned business since 2003. They specialize in ‘Famous Pressurized Fried Chicken’, ‘Grandma’s Homemade Cheesecake’, ‘Carrot Cake’, ‘Grandma’s Bread Pudding’ and many delicious pies and other desserts! Their carry-out menu features a choice of family meals at exceptional prices and their dine-in provides variety in our menu such as steaks, seafood, pastas or chicken dinners, and much more! All dine-in customers begin their meals with Farmer's freshly baked yeast rolls and sweet corn muffins. Farmers also serve varieties of salads, soups, chili, and sandwiches, and, of course, many desserts to choose from.
CITY: Highland
Fiona's Family Restaurant
Fiona's offers a variety of delicious home cooked traditional American food. Family-friendly; children's menu. Open 24 hours Sunday - Wednesday.
CITY: Edwardsville
Fiona's Family Restaurant
Awesome homemade soups made daily at this little family-style diner which offers a larger, more varied menu than many bigger restaurants. One-of-a-kiind sandwiches include gyros, corned beef, and breaded tenderloin. Breakfast is also served. Billed as a "must" stop for anyone in the Wood River area. Hours: Daily 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
CITY: Wood River
Floral Designs by Cindy
A large inventory of fresh flowers, plants, European/dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, silk arrangements, wedding flowers, funeral designs, gourmet gift baskets, and candles.
CITY: Greenville
Forsee Vineyards
Surrounded by stately oaks, Forsee Vineyards offers estate handcrafted wine in a serene country atmosphere. Sit on the patio and listen to music or take your favorite glass and stroll the six acres of vineyards.
CITY: Coffeen
Franchise Sports Bar & Grill
Home of the $5 pizza on Mondays and 25-cent wings on Wednesday, the Franchise Sports Bar and Grill is an upscale sports bar that is also family friendly. Varied menu which ranges from catfish sandwiches to shrimp/lobster ravioli to ham and beans with cornbread. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - midnight and Sunday, noon - Midnight.
CITY: Wood River
From My House To Yours
Historic home with five rooms plus a garden area crafts, used furniture, candles, nick knacks, flavored coffees, old plows, wheel barrel and more. "Five rooms to browse".
CITY: Mount Olive
Furniture Doctor and Antique Mall
Antiques -- Repair and upholster draperies and refinish.
CITY: Litchfield
Ge Gee's
Ge-Gee’s is a place where you can sit back and relax with a good cup of coffee and your favorite sandwich or salad. Enjoy time with good friends and family, read a book, or connect to our free Wi-Fi. At Ge-Gee’s you will find fresh made pecan rolls, huge cinnamon rolls, ooey gooey butter cake, and many other homemade desserts. You will also enjoy our salads, sandwiches, and daily homemade soups. Here at Ge-Gee's we value our customers. We strive for excellence in preparing a delicious meal, and we pride ourselves in treating each customer as a member of our own family.
CITY: Bethalto
Geno's 140 Club
Geno's 140 Club in Bethalto is a great place to have lunch or dinner. The original owners began Geno's in 1942. The same traditions of excellent food and friendly service were begun on their opening day and have continued. Famous for our steaks, stromboli and salads, Geno's 140 Club has a wide menu that has something for everyone. Pasta and sandwiches are offered alongside steak and chicken entrees, with generous portions to satisfy the appetite. Venture out to Bethalto for your next meal at Geno's 140 Club. We'll be happy to see you and you'll be glad you came.
CITY: Bethalto
