2013 Travel Guide
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Casey Corner Car Show
This 8th annual event is presented by car enthusiast Bobby Staley and features Best of Show, Best Paint and Best Engine categories. Over 100 entries in 19 categories. Local charitable groups will have food stands. The is a vehicle registration fee (proceeds to local charities) but admission is free. Located at corner of US 40 and IL 49.
CITY: Casey
18 - 20
Mattoon Bagelfest
Free family event with food vendors, crafts & major entertainment.The World's Biggest Bagel Breakfast on Saturday morning! Contests include Beautiful Baby Bagel and Miss Bagelfest. Music from Finding Favour, Victoria Ghost and Joe Nichols.
CITY: Mattoon
3 - 4
Charleston Red, White & Blue Days
The 23rd annual community celebration features a concert by X-factor winner Tate Stevens with The Lemon Brothers for a free show on July 3rd. Also part of the fun is bingo, family activities, games, food, all you can eat ice cream, free entertainment, parade & fireworks! Located at Morton Park in Charleston.
CITY: Charleston
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Coles County Air Show
Show includes air performers, military vehicles, helicopter rides, variety of food vendors and family fun!
CITY: Mattoon
Sep 2
Arthur Amish Country Cheese Festival
This outdoor street festival features free cheese giveaways, wagon and pony rides, a petting zoo, kiddie tractor pull, cheese-eating and curling contests, free entertainment, a fireman's breakfast, ham and bean lunch, ice cream social, crafts, a flea market, car show and more. Win a national title at the National Cheese Eating Championships or a a World title in the International Cheese Curling Championships. Family and kid divisions for each event.
CITY: Arthur
3 - 14
Anything Goes
The classic nautical musical set in 1934 with a spectacular score by Cole Porter including favorites; You’re The Top, Friendship, I Get A Kick out Of You, Friendship and, of course, Anything Goes! It’s the story of evangelist turned nightclub singer Reno Sweeney and her old pal Moonface Martin (Public Enemy #13) as they help Billy in his attempt to win the heart of debutante Hope Harcourt. This wacky tale unfolds on the deck of the S.S. American and includes spectacular singing and tap dancing sailors!
CITY: Sullivan
17 - 18
Bluegrass in the Gardens
Rockome Gardens hosts its annual bluegrass music event with some of the Midwest’s most talented bands. The 20-acre theme park is an ideal setting for great music, and also offers the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, a cheese factory, candy shop, bakery, ice cream shop, snack shack, general store and beautiful flower gardens.
CITY: Arcola
23 - 24
Mennonite Relief Sale
Amish-crafted furniture and quilts, baked goods, homemade ice-cream, crafts and children's auction are just part of the items for sale during this community effort. Kids can enjoy a train ride, space walk, bounce house and more. Enjoy a full menu including BBQ chicken, ice cream, and river fries. The auction items include a variety of locally handcrafted items including many quilts, bedroom suites, dining room tables and chairs, tea carts, china cabinets, entertainment centers, roll top desks, lawn furniture and many smaller wood items. This is a community effort of many churches and individuals to help bring agricultural assistance, community development and social services for the hungry and needy of the world.
CITY: Arthur
5 - 13
Dora the Explorer Pirate Adventure
In Dora’s Pirate Adventure, Dora, Diego, Boots the Monkey, and her other friends take an exciting trip to Treasure Island. In this interactive show, the audience gets the chance to help Dora and her friends over Singing Mountain, past the silly Singing Bridge and also help them confront the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, Dora and Diego teach the audience both Spanish and English words and phrases to help them solve the puzzles and reach their goal!
CITY: Sullivan
5 - 6
Horse Progess Days
This showcase for horse-drawn equipment also offers draft horse farming exploratory classes, a pony pull, field demonstrations, produce demonstrations, sheep herding, hay demonstration, breed presentation and an auction.
CITY: Arcola
Sep 2
Annual Casey Popcorn Festival
Some call it an end-of-summer festival; others think of it as the beginning of the fall season. Casey residents will tell you the Casey Popcorn Festival is just good old-fashioned family fun! Located in the century-old Fairview Park, the Casey Popcorn Festival has earned its reputation as the Premier Family Festival in a two-state area. Music fills the air almost continuously as live bands offer oldies, classic rock, country, and southern Gospel. Kids entertainers such as magicians and animal shows are featured, as well as a huge carnival, more than 60 craft booths, a car show, festival food, and free popcorn, the official snack food of Illinois.
CITY: Casey
Museum Of Christian Heritage and Hall of Recognition
Religious history displays include memorabilia from local area churches, past and present.
CITY: Oakland
Oaklands's Historic Square
Visit Oakland's lovely New England-style square for a unique shopping and dining experience.
CITY: Oakland
Teutopolis Monastery Museum
See displays of early life in this German Catholic community, founded in 1838. The first Franciscans arrived in October 1858, and the three priests and six brothers quickly set about building a parish and friary.
CITY: Teutopolis
Village Theatre
The Village Theatre, with its 183 seats in the round, hosts theatrical performances.
CITY: Charleston
Murals Around the Square
Charleston is known as a city of murals, thanks to the many murals located around the town square. View them on a seven-block tour of the area.
CITY: Charleston
North Entrance To Lake Shelby
This 15-mile-long lake has 250 miles of shoreline, offering camping, fishing, boating, marinas and more.
CITY: Sullivan
19 - 30
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
A non-stop laugh-fest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful courtesan for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, and a showgirl or two. This hysterical farce features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart.
CITY: Sullivan
Off Route 32 Cafe
Hand-Pattied Burgers, Daily Plate Specials, Pizza, Salad Bar, Kid's Menu. Come hungry, but if you leave empty, it's your own fault.
CITY: Stewardson
Moultrie County Courthouse
Placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courthouse features several murals and documents depicting industry.
CITY: Sullivan
Seventh Street Underground
A student coffee house and entertainment. A non-alcoholic venue for college students.
CITY: Charleston
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
The Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center provides guests with countless features, great service and a convenient location. Lake Land College is less than a mile away from this Mattoon, IL hotel and local points of interest like Illinois Amish Country, Eastern Illinois University and Lincoln Log Cabin are nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the multitude of recreation areas offered in the surrounding area. The Douglas Hart Nature Center, Peterson Park, Meadowview Golf Course and Lake Mattoon are in the vicinity. Several specialty stores, shopping malls, retailers and restaurants are close to the hotel.
CITY: Mattoon
Country Junction/ Amoco
Friendly convenience store with pizza, hot dogs, chicken and deli type items.
CITY: Kansas
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. Open year round.
CITY: Arthur
Comfort Inn - Casey
A beautiful wooded country setting, within walking distance to several restaurants, nearly half way in between Indianapolis and St.Louis. Gold Award winner from 1997-1999. 3 Star AAA rating.
CITY: Casey
Greathouse of Pizza
Family owned pizzeria serving homemade Italian favorites such as: pizza, pasta, Italian beef and other various items.
CITY: Casey
Roc's Black Front
Rocs is celebrated for its baby back ribs and original 'Norm's nirvana barbeque sauce.
CITY: Charleston
Hong Kong House - Charleston
Chinese restaurant with full menu - dine-in, carry-out or delivery.
CITY: Charleston
The Briarwood
Candles, enamelware, pottery, lighting and accessories, furniture, linens, primitive, colonial and cottage.
CITY: Sullivan
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
Baymont Inn & Suites
Consider our Baymont Inn & Suites Mattoon hotel your home base during your stay in Mattoon. Conveniently located off Interstate 57, our Mattoon, IL, the hotel is just minutes away from local destinations like Lake Mattoon, Fox Ridge Park and Rockome Gardens. Each guest room comes with homestyle amenities to make your stay relaxing. Take advantage of amenities like free Wi-Fi Internet access and our heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub. After a peaceful rest, start your day with free continental breakfast before starting your Illinois adventure.
CITY: Mattoon
Amishland's Illinois Shop
Official Illinois cabin featuring Illinois information literature, Lincoln memorabilia, Illinois artisans and Illinois food products and souvenirs.
CITY: Tuscola
Crist Orchards
This orchard offers strawberries, peaches, apples, cider and other fresh in-season fruits.
CITY: Atwood
Bolin Enterprises, Inc World's Largest Wind Chimes
With chimes suspended nearly 50 feet above the ground, the BEI wind chime is a sight to behold! The longest of five chimes is 42 feet long-almost double that of the past world record holder. The chimes sing gentle and deep as they strike the clapper, long gleaming lengths paying tribute to BEI's expertise in the pipeline industry. Stick around to visit the tea shop opening next door!
CITY: Casey
Korner Cafe
Daily specials, lunch buffet with good home-cooking and friendly service.
CITY: Chesterville
Budget Host
Clean Rooms! Free Coffee, Free HBO, Free Local Calls, Microwave & Refrigerator Available, Weekly & Monthly Rates Available, Food Nearby.
CITY: Greenup
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
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
Super 8 Motel - Tuscola
63 rooms with one suite, interior entry, 24-hr coffee service and 24-hr front desk with wakeup service.
CITY: Tuscola
Richards Farm Restaurant
Enjoy dining in an authentic, restored country barn. Delicious food, country ambiance and excellent service. Dinner only. Sunday buffet from 10:30am to 2:00pm. Check out our menu online!
CITY: Casey
Lincoln Garden Family Restaurant
Family restaurant and 24 hour weekend diner. Skillets, gyros, pita wraps, salads, soups, pastas, omelettes, steaks,chicken ribs, sandwiches, seafood and childrens menu
CITY: Charleston
Comfort Suites - Mattoon
The newest hotel in the area, opened in 2000. 70 units, there are jacuzzi suites and 2-rm. suites available. Two restaurants on connecting property, one with a full service bar.
CITY: Mattoon
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
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
Greenup Antique Mall
15,000 square feet, one level, approximately 100 vendors. Old West Cafe on site.
CITY: Toledo
Days Inn and Convention Center
123 room facility located in Mattoon, IL. Located just off Interstate 57 and a short drive from Charleston, Eastern Illinois University, Lake Shelbyville, Tuscola and Amish Country.
CITY: Mattoon
Past & Present Antiques
Antiques and collectibles, fine china, glassware, primitives, toys, lamps, furniture, pictures, quilts, vintage and more.
CITY: Mattoon
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
The Spicery Tea Room
Specialized in casseroles, quiches, soups, salads and desserts all made from scratch on premises. Setting: a 1901 Sears-Roebuck ordered catalogue house.
CITY: Tuscola
Route 36 Antiques
Over 40 quality antique dealers offering: furniture, glassware and collectibles. Let's make a deal.
CITY: Tuscola
Dutch Kitchen Restaurant
Discover one of Illinois Amish Country's most popular dining spots; breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in our nostalgic Main St. setting.
CITY: Arcola
Hampton Inn - Mattoon
61 room motel. There are restaurants within walking distance. Small meeting room for eight people.
CITY: Mattoon
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
Harrison Street Inn
Small inn and Victorian home that has been divided into 4 guest rooms. Each unit has a private locked entrance and a private bath. Cable TV & private phone lines in each room.
CITY: Sullivan
Jackson Avenue Coffee
Located one block east of historic Courthouse Square. Large selection of coffees and coffee drinks. Pastries. Salads. Entertainment. Next door to and communicating with Calliope Court Boutique.
CITY: Charleston
What's Cookin'
Burgers, sandwiches, wraps, chicken entrees, pasta dishes, Mexican selections, salads. Home of Charleston's famous Strawberry Bread. Catering available.
CITY: Charleston
Bent Tree Country Club
This 18-hole, par 70 course is a challenge for players of all levels.
CITY: Charleston
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
Arcola Camper Stop
30 campsites; 28 have water, 30 amp electric and cable TV. Restroom with showers. Sites are grass and gravel, flat and level.
CITY: Arcola
Yoder's Kitchen
Amish/Mennonite homestyle cooking. Lunch/dinner buffet, full menu, homemade pies and rolls. Be sure to visit our new gift shop. Let us serve your next banquet. Enjoy a unique dining experience in our relaxed friendly atmosphere.
CITY: Arthur
Magic Wok
Magic Wok serves a wide array of Chinese specialties. Check out our website.
CITY: Charleston
El Rancherito - Charleston
Authentic Mexican restaurant. Enjoy the finest Mexican food in Illinois. Call ahead for carry outs and check out our other locations.
CITY: Charleston
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
Budget Host
29 units with smoking and non-smoking. Two queen beds are in a standard room.
CITY: Greenup
Holiday Inn Express- Mattoon
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express - the newest hotel in Mattoon! Conveniently located at I-57 between Champaign and Effingham.
CITY: Mattoon
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
KOA Campground and Camper Sales
8-acre lake, some shade trees. 82 sites with three cabins, summer active.
CITY: Casey
Longbranch Grill
Fine Dining at It's Best. Serving appetizers, soups, & salads, steaks, pork, chicken, seafood, pasta, desserts, sandwiches.
CITY: Shelbyville
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
The Best Budget Inn
74 rooms, free continental breakfast. Cable TV with HBO. Two floors with exterior corridor. Suites are available. Handicap accessible.
CITY: Arcola
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
Pauly's BBQ
Pulled Pork, Ribs, Chicken and Smoked Sausage. Udder Blasts, Ice Cream. Catering available.
CITY: Arthur
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
Forrest W. "Bo" Wood Recreation Area
This recreational area has 47 sites available for camping and more are being added. To make reservations, see the information. For general information, you can go to www.lakeshelbyville.com.
CITY: Sullivan
Amishland Red Barn Buffet
400 seat award-winning buffet with local recipes, Amish bread, desserts, apple butter, butcher shop meats and great Amish country decor.
CITY: Tuscola
Flesor's Candy Kitchen
At Flesor's Candy Kitchen we're just happy that warm weather prompts folks traveling up and down Interstate 57 or Route 36 to take the Tuscola, Illinois exit, stop at our great Tanger outlet mall, and then navigate a tiny bit more to our little downtown where they discover the treasure that is our store. We are also thrilled to welcome tourists to our region who have come to explore Amish Country and include in their itinerary a look at a couple of non-Amish, ½ Greek sisters who make candy the old-fashioned way, too. During summer, people flock to our hundred-year-old soda fountain (homemade ice-cream!) and are delighted that we serve good food for lunch every day from 11:00 to 3:00. We also welcome buses, and crazy Devon is almost always on hand to stand on a chair to give her “speech” about the store's history and offer big groups a tour of the candy room.
CITY: Tuscola
Fox Ridge State Park Campground
43 sites, electricity at each site, shower building, and shared water. Dump station. Reservations accepted.
CITY: Charleston
Hebron Hills Camping
Wooded camp ground, 2½-acre pond, trails, some cabins and full hook-up.
CITY: Oakland
