Arcola
Illinois
Amish Country, The Arcola Depot Welcome Center P.O. Box
274, 135 N. Oak, Arcola, IL 61910 (217) 268-4530 or (800) 336-5456
www.arcola-il.com
The
Arcola Depot, 135 North Oak, one of many displays is a
Raggedy Ann collection and the Louis Klein Brush
Collection, the largest collection of antique brooms and
brushes in the U.S.
(217) 268-4530 Or (800) 336-5456
The
Illinois Amish Interpretive Center, 111 South Locust,
the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center is the first
museum in Illinois dedicated to the Amish culture.
It traces the history of the Amish religion and
provides an extensive look into the lives of Illinois
Amish. (217)
268-3599 or (888) 45-AMISH
Johnny
Gruelle’s Raggedy Ann and Andy Musuem & Gift Shop,
P.O. Box 183, 110 Main Street, this museum is devoted to
Arcola native Johnny Gruelle, the creator of Raggedy Ann
and Andy. See
art, memorabilia and archival material.
$1 donation, children under 12 free.
Catalog & mailorders welcome.
Tues-Sat 10-5 closed major holidays
(217) 268-4908 www.raggedyann-museum.org
Rockome
Gardens, 125N County Road, 425E, 7 acres of rock and
floral gardens, train and buggy rides and numerous shops
plus special events throughout the season.
(217) 268-4106
Arthur
Illinois
Amish Country, Amish Country Info Center 106 East
Progress, Arthur, IL 61911, a visitor’s center
containing maps and information on the entire Amish
Area. 150
Amish craft shops on their farm sites dot the
countryside, totally surrounding the village of Arthur.
(800) 722-6474
The
Arthur Amish, The large “Old Order Amish
“settlement surrounding Arthur is Illinois’
largest Amish settlement More than 3500 members of this
religious faith, most living within a buggy-ride of
Arthur, have shunned the faced-paced life of modern
society and continue to farm with horse drawn
implements, and operate their small businesses without
the aid of modern conveniences.
More than 200 country businesses are located in
the Arthur area, complimenting a vigourous “English”
business are in Arthur.
Because of their strong religious beliefs all
Amish businesses are closed on Sunday, but some Arthur
shops and restaurants are open.
Contact the Amish Country Information Center for
specifics.
Atwood
Atwood
Tourist and Information Center 112 ˝ South Main, P.O.
Box 319, Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2734.
The early trains made an “at the woods” stop,
and in 1873 the town on Atwood was formed.
Main Street today features split-rail fences,
benches, grassy areas, trees, crafts, collectibles,
antiques and more for a relaxed shopping and visiting
experience. The Old Ocean to Ocean Road built by WPA in 1930’s.
www.douglascoutourism.com
Village
Craftsmen, Main Street, watch the Amish create
furniture. (217)
578-3834
Harris
Agriculture Museum, 303 W. Locust Ave, Atwood, IL.
The most authentic agriculural display including
antique tractors (1922-1937), engine & a 1919 Model
T Ford grain/dump truck, replicas of a 1920’s
farmstead kitchen, early grain elevator office &
blacksmith shop. 8-5
By appointment. (217)
578-2231
Newman
Newman,
Located on US Rt. 36 at the eastern edge of Douglas
County, Newman retains many street scences unchanged
since the turn-of-the-century.
Enjoy a relaxed meal at one of the excellent
dining establishments or visit the old Streibich
Blacksmith. Douglas
County’s only landmark listed on the Nat’l Register
of Historic Places.
Tuscola
Tuscola
Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 434, Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-5013
Tuscola
Visitor’s Center, Rt. 36, 502 East Southline Road,
Tuscola, IL 61953 (217)
253-6240 or (800) 441-9111
Downtown
Tuscola is a success story of renovation and
restoration. Nineteenth
century buildings provide a warm atmosphere for
restaurants and distinctive specialty shops offering
gifts, antiques, collectibles and variety of services.
Tuscola’s location affords a unique oportunity
to combine peaceful midwest Illinois relaxation with a
variety of interesting activities.
Tuscola is an Illinois Main Community.
Amishland’s
Country Village, I-57, Exit 212, 1304 Tuscola Blvd,
Charming 80,000 sq. ft. indoor country village.
Area’s largest selection of Amish oak
furniture, Amish baking, Amish cheese barn and 400 seat
buffet. Amish
country tours & getaways, special events, live
entertainment plus area’s greatest crafts & gift
shops make this “The Best of the Country”!
(800) 500-3705
Korean
War Veterans National Museum and Library, C-500 Tuscola
Blvd. Located
at the Factory stores of Tuscola.
Museum hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5., Sun. 1-5, Office
open at 8. Email:
kmuseum.theforgottenvictory@advancenet.org
www.theforgottenvictory.org
or call (217) 253-5813 or (888) 295-7212
Douglas
County Museum, 700 South Main Street, come learn about
local history, with rotating exhibits and special
events. (217)
253-2535
Factory
Stores at Tuscola, I-57 and US 36, Tuscola. Stores
at Tuscola where you will find great bargains at over 50
stores. Call
for holiday hours.
(217) 253-2282 www.shoptuscola.com
Villa
Grove
Villa
Grove Chamber of Commerce, 6E. Harrison, Villa Grove, IL
61956 Perched
on the banks of the beautiful Embarras River, quaint
Villa Grove offers excellent fishing in the Old Res, an
historic railroad roundhouse, and a turn-of-the-century
hotel. A
mix of the old and new-it’s a great place to live and
visit. (217)
832-8179
