Altamont
Altamont Chamber of Commerse, 202 N. 2nd
St., Altamont, IL (618) 483-5714
Altamont Living Museum, 102 S. Main.
Now used as a theatre for live performances of
music and drama or for exhibiting fine arts, this 1912
church gives you a taste of the “Old-Time Religion”
with its luminous stained-glass windows, curved oak pews
& a cloped wooden floor that makes it possible to
hear every note. (618)
483-1111
Effingham
Effingham Convention & Visitor’s Bureau,
201 E. Jefferson Ave., P.O. Box 648, Effingham, IL
62401-0648 (217)
342-5310; (800) 772-0750
Effingham Beach, Rts 32-33,
Exits 160 at Lake Sara.
Cool off at this large sandy beach, picnic areas,
boat docks, large concession area & pavillion
rentals. (217)
868-2964
The Cross at the
Crossroads, Interstate Highways 57 & 70 (exit 159)
Effingham, The 198 foot tall symbol of Love and Hope is
viewed by approximately 50,000 people each day.
For more than 200 years, the Cross has been the
most recognized symbol of the Christian faith. Now marvel at a cross standing nineteen stories tall,
approximately placed on one of America’s most traveled
interstate corridors.
Consider a Cross that shines in the sunlight as a
reminder of God’s love to millions of travelers. And view a Cross that also shines in the night sky as a true
light to lead the world out of darkness.
Finish Line Teletrack, 1208
N. Keller Drive. Enjoy
exciting thoroughbred and harness races televised from
around the country.
(217) 342-3377
Historic Courthouse,
Jefferson at Third. Built in 1871 and listed in the
Nat’l Register of Historic Places.
(217) 342-5305
Lake Sara, 15482 Wildwood
Dr. Offers
skiing, swimming, camping and some of the finest fishing
in the area. (217)
868-2964
My Garage R&D, N. Rt
45, Exit 162. Showcases
classic and low-mileage Corvettes with a wide array of
Corvette memorabilia. (217) 347-5591 or (800) 500-1500
Sculpture on the Avenues,
Jefferson & Washington Aves, Downtown.
This year-long exhibit features the work of
sculptures throm throughout the Midwest.
Exhibit changes every July.
(800) 772-0750
Wilhemina Art Gallery, 400
N. Main St. Sunken
garden gallery to view new paintings & prints by
award-winning artist Wilma Woldt Kruger.
(217) 347-2737
Teutopolis
Ballard Nature Center, Rt.
40. This
center has a small cemetery where pioneers buried
infants and other family members who died on the trek
west. Nature
trails, nature center with many exhibits, butterfly
& hummingbird gardens. Mon-Fri 8-4; Sat 12-4. Trails
open dawn-dusk (618)
483-6856
Monastery Museum, 110 S.
Garrott St. Franciscan Monastery built in a period
spanning 1858 to 1904.
Open the 1st Sun of each month,
April-Nov (217)
857-3586
