2013 Travel Guide
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Wabash Valley Wine Trail
The Wabash Valley Wine Trail is made up of five wineries located in the southeastern part of the state. Visitors to this area can enjoy the scenic Wabash River Valley, historic towns, and quaint bed and breakfasts.
CITY: Lawrenceville
White Squirrels of Olney
For over 100 years, Olney has been the home for hundreds of white squirrels. The albino squirrels can be seen at various locations in town, but are most often found in the Olney City Park.
CITY: Olney
Turkey Creek Lodge
A 3,000 sq. ft. lodge features a master bedroom with a private bath and two bedrooms with semi-private bathrooms. Located in rural Jasper County, Turkey Creek is perfect for hunters or individuals wanting a weekend retreat.
CITY: Newton
Kickapoo Creek Winery
A full-service winery with a tasting room and gift shop. We invite you to walk the grounds and visit the vineyard. Located just minutes from I-74 at the Kickapoo-Edwards exit.
CITY: Edwards
Apple Branch Orchard
This orchard offers apples, jellies, honey, jams and many other fruits for sale.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Clay County Speedway
This speedway features racing on a 1/3-mile clay oval track Saturday evenings from spring through fall.
CITY: Flora
Arndt's Fudge
Arndt's produces mouth-watering fudge in a variety of flavors. Stop by for a sample.
CITY: Newton
Lasata Winery
Lasata is a Native American word for "place of peace," and this winery's atmosphere lives up to the name. A variety of wines from blush and sweet to white or dry are created here and offered for tasting. Assorted cheese and other goodies are available, so bring your significant other and friends.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Bigard Orchard & Berries
Stop by for fresh strawberries May-June, and peaches from July-August.
CITY: Newton
Black Jewel Popcorn
Stop by and sample black kernels of corn that pop to the whitest popcorn you've ever seen. Tours are available.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Little Toot Railroad
Ride the rails and experience train travel as it was decades ago on a 15-inch-gauge Crown steam locomotive that runs through Charley Brown Park.
CITY: Flora
Wray's Fruit Farm
Stop for u-pick strawberries and apples in season, or purchase other fruit products such as apple butter.
CITY: Clay City
Henpeck Mercantile
Located one block off Main in Oblong, Henpeck features Painted Cabinets, birdhouses, curtains, candles and all weather baskets.
CITY: Oblong
Fry's Country Gifts
Located east of Lawrenceville on Old Rt. 50, Fry's features Moses Williard lighting, made to order florals, McCalls Candles, and much more.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Jasper County Golf Club & Banquet Facility
Jasper County Golf Club & Banquet Facility is a premiere golf course. Tee times are also available for non-members.
CITY: Newton
Albion Bowling Center
The Albion Bowling center features automatic scoring and league as well as open bowling throughout the week.
CITY: Albion
Clay County Museum
Housed in the old county jail, this museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Louisville
Illinois Oilfield Museum & Resource Center
One of only seven of its kind in the nation, this museum at Oblong Park highlights an industry that revolutionized the country.
CITY: Oblong
Lincoln Trail Memorial
This memorial commemorates the crossing of the Lincoln Family from Indiana to Illinois in early March of 1830.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Newton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
This 1,775 acre lake features 540 acres of shoreline as a day use conservation area. Recreational activities include fishing, picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and hunting.
CITY: Newton
Embarras River Canoeing
Spend the day canoeing and fishing on the Embarras River.
CITY: Lawrenceville
The Real McCoy
Featuring home style cooking in a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere. Daily specials are available in a smoke free environment. Please see our website for menu selections.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Illinois Wildlife Connections Lodge
All deer and turkey hunts include clean and comfortable accommodations in our new 3400 sq/ft. lodge. The lodge has 7 bedrooms, 5 showers, pool table, mud room, washer and dryer, patio, and more. Guide, stands, transportation, and meals are also included. All meals will be continental style breakfast, soup and sandwich type lunch, and an out of this world gourmet country style dinner, guaranteed to put on a few extra pounds. Airport pickup is available if needed. More than 5,000 acres for Archery Only Whitetail Deer and Eastern Wild Turkey. A lodge with full amenities await hunters. Their GPS Coordinates N39 .03.297' W088 .06.482'
CITY: Newton
The Country Barn Shoppe
Featuring juried craft and antiques in a fully restored curved roof barn.
CITY: Noble
Point Comfort
Lake house vacation rental home; one large bedroom with kitchen, laundry room, patio room with spectacular view of the lake, family room with dining table, deck, screened porch, fireplaces, one acre of land on beautiful Vernor Lake, and walking distance to Richland County Country Club. Relax and fish from the dock on this quiet lake side retreat.
CITY: Olney
Fox Creek Vineyards
Situated on a farm settled by the proprietor's great grandmother, the vineyard sits amid low rolling hills. Enjoy sampling the wines and spend some quality time in the country.
CITY: Olney
Albion Public Library
Established in 1819, the oldest public library in Illinois houses many original books brought here by English settlers.
CITY: Albion
The Village Stitchery
Features a wide variety of quilt fabrics & supplies, home decor items, gifts & clothing, and much more.
CITY: Oblong
John Stull Performing Arts Center at Olney Central College
The center at Olney Central College hosts many local and national performances throughout the year.
CITY: Olney
Berryville Vineyards
The winery harmonizes with nature to cultivate premium wine grapes. Walk through the oak forests, picnic in the vineyards or wade in the creek and stop in at the tasting room. The vineyard features fruit and grape wines from 20 varieties of grapes as well as raspberries, blackberries and gooseberries.
CITY: Claremont
Fox Creek Outfitters
A lodge that accommodates hunters with semi-guided and non-guided hunting tours.
CITY: Olney
Cloud 9 Bed and Breakfast
A Mediterrean exterior bed and breakfast complex with library, sun room, sitting room and other amenities.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Taylor Lake Campground
Ten RV sites, water, sewer, electrical hookups -- 20,30,50 AMP, 6 tent sites, lake, fishing, shower house, restroom and playground.
CITY: Olney
Red Hills State Park
Located on Rt. 50 between Lawrenceville and Olney, this State Park features fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, horse trails and camping in a semi-secluded setting. This 950-acre site offers wooded hills, picturesque meadows, nature areas and an abundance of wildlife.
CITY: Sumner
Bobe's Pizza in Lawrenceville
A local tradition, Bobe's offers all Italian favorites.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Lawrence County Country Club
This nine-hole facility is open seasonally, and offers tee times for non-members.
CITY: Lawrenceville
The Steak & Sandwich Shack
WI-FI Hot Spot - Free Internet access to all patrons. Serving breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Come and see for yourself why they say, "Once you have the Shack you will always come back!"
CITY: Lawrenceville
Mid-America Air Center
The Air Center hosts many fly-ins and ultra-lights throughout the year.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Schuetz Rentals
Schuetz Rentals provides a service to the business traveler with Corporate Apartments, Houses and efficiency apartments for the traveler. All are fully furnished with weekly and monthly rates available. Call for more information.
CITY: Olney
The McClure Guesthouse
Ideal venue for your; Overnight Accommodations, Bridal & Baby Showers, Business Luncheons and Dinners, Family Events, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Intimate Weddings. An 1872 Restored Italianate Victorian Home Located in the Heart of Downtown Olney, Illinois During the extensive restoration project the finest materials were used and extensive research was conducted to return this home to its original grandeur. You will marvel at the exquisite detail that has been put into this project.
CITY: Olney
McKim's Deli
Offers hot lunch and dinner specials as well as desserts and sandwich fixings. Located inside IGA.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Quail Creek Country Club & Resort
This 18-hole facility is a former PGA Tour site. Quail Creek also features a resort with several cabins for visitors to rent. Tee times are available for non-members.
CITY: Oblong
Travelers Inn
Located on East Main in Olney, this motel offers comfortable rooms for travelers. Sportsmen take note, electrical hookups for boaters are available and other needs for sportsmen.
CITY: Olney
El Rancherito - Olney
Authentic Mexican delicacies, your favorites, and a children's menu with American favorites.
CITY: Olney
Joe's Pizza in Olney
Authentic Italian favorites passed down from generation to generation await your dining pleasure.
CITY: Olney
Papa Mike's
Restaurant offers a full lunch and dinner menu in a sports-oriented atmosphere. Special, live entertainment and limo service.
CITY: Olney
Gray's
Bar and grille with a variety of menu items and specials. Call for website info.
CITY: Bridgeport
Dorney's Pumpkin Patch
Find pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, squash, hayrides, hay mazes, a beanbag toss, corn maze, gold mine, choo-choo train and many other family attractions.
CITY: Lawrenceville
Outdoor Sportsman's Lodge
Offers hunting, fishing, golf and meeting packages, as well as getaway weekend packages. Gas fireplaces, central heating and air, satellite TV, and gourmet meals delivered directly to your table. Outdoor Sportsman's Lodge is conveniently located just off Newton lake with 2 cabins so you can enjoy your hunt. Some of the nations best Bass Fishing can be found as well as a hunters paradise for all game. Guided and non-guided fishing and hunting packages are available by calling. In the off-season this facility is a Bed & Breakfast. Described as a "Sportsman's paradise" by World Champion Angler Denny Brauer.
CITY: Newton
East Fork Lake - Olney Water Skiing
East Fork Lake north of Olney is a perfect location for water sports. Whether it's skiing, or tubing, you'll enjoy your time in Olney at East Fork Lake.
CITY: Olney
Holiday Motel
Handicapped Accessible, Non Smoking Rooms, Credit Cards, indoor pool and restaurant inside.
CITY: Olney
Fox Creek Outfitters
Located in one of the country's top states for producing Trophy Whitetail Deer, along with the Eastern Wild Turkey. Situated on privately owned land, the cabin is surrounded by hardwood timber, river bottoms, and rich farm fields. Fox Creek offers guided and non-guided deer hunts each season. Several cabins are available for hunters.
CITY: Olney
Great Wall
Authentic Chinese food to eat in or take out. Full menu. See buffet specials. No MSG.
CITY: Albion
Prairie Ridge State Natural Area
Located southwest of Newton, Prairie Ridge is a wonderful site for observing rare species of grassland wildlife. Over 2500 acres, visitors will enjoy bird watching, nature study, photography and much more.
CITY: Newton
Outdoor Sportsman's Lodge
Outdoor Sportsman's Lodge offers several packages for all individuals. Hunting, fishing, golfing or family getaways can be enjoyed in their luxurious cabins located Southwest of Newton.
CITY: Newton
Illinois Wildlife Connections
Located in rural Jasper County, northeast of Newton, Illinois Wildlife features a lodge for hunters during deer seasons and in the off-seasons hosting meetings, receptions and off-season lodging.
CITY: Newton
Midwest Antiques
Specializes in antique furniture, Roseville pottery and a general line of antiques.
CITY: Olney
Kightlinger Antiques and Collectibles
Located in Kickapoo, IL (5 Min west of the Grand Prairie Mall on 150 across from Ludy's restaurant) This shopping destination features antiques, gifts, home accessories, lamps and custom re-purposed furniture. Holiday splendor starts Oct 1st! With the largest Christmas Shop in Central Illinois with over 65,000 ornaments on 80 trees and 10,000 lights you will be sure to be amazed and "yes!" you can purchase the ornaments. We also buy and sell estates so stop by and see us today! Our antique shop is conveniently located off of Interstate 74 near the Kickapoo Creek Winery.
CITY: Edwards
Lakeside RV Park
Located north of Olney adjacent to East Fork Lake, this park features all the amenities campers seek.
CITY: Olney
Anthony's Wild West Side and Fall Out Saloon
A unique Western dining experience featuring steaks, ribs, pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and our famous BBQ, smoked for over 15 hours. With 3 banquet rooms and catering available, we also make our own fudge and bulk candies.
CITY: Flora
East End Cafe'
Featuring Steaks & Chops, Always Fresh Fish, Pasta Dishes, Best Omelets, Great Burgers and more. Open Daily!
CITY: Flora
River Park Motel
Located on the banks of the Embarras River, Riverpark offers weekly rates with boat hookups.
CITY: Newton
Parklane's
Located in Newton's bowling alley. Unexpected breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items. Specials offered. Cheeseburgers; classic mom'n'pop fare.
CITY: Newton
Solid Grounds Coffee Shop
We are not your ordinary coffee house, you'll never know what's brewin! In this fast paced world we live in, sometimes we forget how to just have some joy and how to smile. It's not a vacation retreat, but it's a great place to feel pampered, listen to the fountains and light instrumental music, sit on the patio and drink some created coffees, teas, or smoothies. You can read some of our books, play games, use a headset and listen to music, or even make and appointment for a hair cut! We might even break out into song from time to time! We serve Q's (wonder what they are?), salad wraps, great cinnamon rolls, cheesecake and Big cookies. We only cook up so much, so don't miss out on what we may create!
CITY: Newton
Ty's Family Buffet
Ty's offers a variety of foods on their buffet. Newly remodeled - lots of rooms for all types of gatherings.
CITY: Olney
Dairy Dee
Seven flavors of soft serve ice cream everyday. Also offering a wide variety of premium sandwiches. Dine outside on our patio or carry out. World famous! (in this part of the world)
CITY: Sumner
