Athens
Abe
Lincoln Log Nine Museum, open June 1 through September
1, Tues-Sat. 1-5PM.
Gift Shop Group or individual tours: May thorough
October 31, for reservations call (217) 636-8755
Oakford
Old
School Spa and Inn, 100 Old School Rd, Oakford, IL
62673, (217) 787-7700
Opening Fall 2002. “Where ancient natural therapy meets 21st
century science…beautifully.”
We bring the ancient natural equities into
balance with today’s body care and beauty needs that
is safe, natural and produces safe results.
Our philosophy and approach to balancing harmony,
health and wellness makes us unique.
Petersburg
Petersburg
Chamber of Commerce, 125 South 7th St. P.O.
Box 452, Petersburg, IL 62675 (217) 632-7363
Edgar
Lee Masters Memorial Museum, Eighth and Jackson Streets,
in memory of “The Spoon River Anthology,” the
memorabilia of this life and works are displayed in the
house where he lived as a young boy.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
(217) 632-7363
The
Farm, 20 theme gardens, rustic shop in barn featuring
herbal gifts and supplies, group tours, picnics and
hayrides. (217)
632-2888
Lincoln’s
New Salem State Historic Site, Route 97, this
reconstructed 1830’s village is where Abraham Lincoln
lived for six years as a young adult. All 23 buildings have been reconstructed to give visitors a
clearer understanding of pioneer life.
(217) 632-4000
Menard
County Historical Museum, 125 South 7th
Street, housed in 1889 Victorian building the Menard
County Museum contains documents, records, clothing and
artifacts relating to Menard County.
(217) 632-7363
Talisman
Riverboat, Route 97, next to New Salem, take a trip down
the Sangamon River aboard a paddlewheeler, mid-May
through mid-October. (217) 632-2219 or 632-7681
The
Theatre in the Park, Lincoln’s New Salem State
Historic Site, Route 97, new 500 seat outdoor theater,
auditorium style seats.
Open June-Aug.
(217) 632-4000 or (800) 710-9290