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University of Illinois – Urbana, Illinois

University of Illinois - Urbana, Illinois The college is one of the top ranked in the country.  With over 150 undergraduate programs, 100 graduate and professional programs the college has turned out, and continues to turn out the best and brightest … [Read more...]

Lincoln College Museum – Lincoln, Illinois

Lincoln College Museum - Lincoln, Illinois Being the only college to have the name of Lincoln from the time he was alive this college has worked to provide a quality display of Lincoln artifacts and other displays to showcases of the rich local and … [Read more...]

MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY – Bloomington, Illinois

MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY - Bloomington, Illinois The museum opened to the public in 1904 with an array of presidential papers and other items from the time.    Currently there are over 18,000 items on display showing the life of … [Read more...]

Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum – Arcola Illinois

Notice!!  The museum is open and welcoming visitors for the balance of 2009 but following that it will be closing with the Museum pieces going to the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The management would like to take this … [Read more...]

The Ballard Nature Center – Altamont, Illinois

The Ballard Nature Center - Altamont, Illinois 210 acre parcel of land east of Altamont is a wonderful opportunity to visit this fully functional nature education site with a visitor center, staff, programs, activities, and numerous miles of trails. … [Read more...]

Ben Winters’ Steam Engine Musuem – Altamont, Illinois

Ben Winters' Steam Engine Musuem - Altamont, Illinois Come and see the antique locomotives, steam-driven tractors and enormous stationery steam engine. There are many things to see and do at this museum that will both entertain and educate. … [Read more...]

Dr. Charles M. Wright House – Altamont, Illinois

Dr. Charles M. Wright House - Altamont, Illinois The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A Renaissance Revival home featuring furnishings from three generations of the Wright family. … [Read more...]

Illinois Amish Interpretive Center – Amish Country Tours – Arcola, Illinois

Amish Country Tours - Arcola, Illinois A unique experience awaits you with Amish Country Tours which focuses on offering their guests a complete Amish experience. They suggest that you first come to the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center to view an … [Read more...]

Rockome Gardens, LLC – Arcola, Illinois

Rockome Gardens, LLC - Arcola, Illinois Maybe it is time to take a step back to a simpler time as you experience a village that includes an ice cream shop, bakery and unique shops. Enjoy the various activities that Rockome has to offer during the … [Read more...]

Atlanta Library & Museum – Atlanta, Illinois

Atlanta Library & Museum - Atlanta, Illinois Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places the Atlanta Public Library was built in 1908 with a style of architecture based on the Neo-Classic design of the 1840s with high ceilings and a domed … [Read more...]