Atlanta's Bunyon Giant (Hot Dog Man) - Atlanta, Illinois For 40 years the hot dog man stood in front of Bunyon's on Ogden Avenue in Berwyn, Illinois, but when the eatery closed the fate of the Hot Dog Man was up in the air - - until it was loaned to the … [Read more...]
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J.H. Hawes Elevator – Atlanta, Illinois
J.H. Hawes Elevator - Atlanta, Illinois Wooden ramps, horses drawing grain wagons filled with the harvest are part of the history of this National Historic Register site. The site was listed in 1991. … [Read more...]
Harris Agricultural Museum – Atwood, Illinois
Harris Agricultural Museum - Atwood, Illinois The Harris Agricultural Museum houses the most authentic agricultural display in the area. Their geographic location places them in the heart of the United States agricultural production sector. Displays … [Read more...]
“Cathedral of the Country”, St. Mary’s Church – Beaverville, Illinois
"Cathedral of the Country", St. Mary's Church - Beaverville, Illinois Completed in 1910, St. Mary's Church is the only Catholic Church in Beaverville, Illinois. In fact, it is the only church in town. The church is rich in French Canadian … [Read more...]
Bryant Cottage State Historic Site – Bement, Illinois
Bryant Cottage State Historic Site - Bement, Illinois The Bryant Cottage State Historic Site is a simple, 1856 four-room house showing pioneer architecture and as a key historic site in the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates. … [Read more...]
The Last Stop – Taylorville, Illinois
The Last Stop - Taylorville, Illinois ‘The Last Stop’ statue Northwest corner of the Christian County Courthouse lawn. This life-size bronze celebrates Taylorville’s unique story of Lincoln’s request for a “writ of … [Read more...]
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum – Springfield, Illinois
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - Springfield, Illinois Walk through the library, enjoy the grounds, learn about the life of the President from prior to his election to the assassination. … [Read more...]
Air Combat Museum – Springfield, Illinois
Air Combat Museum - Springfield, Illinois Are you interested in the planes of the past that fought in the wars? Then you will truly enjoy the museum. The most famous fighter plane built by the US during World War II, the Mustang escorted Allied … [Read more...]
Alto Vineyards – Champaign, Illinois
Alto Vineyards - Champaign, Illinois family owned winery and vineyard is located in the foothills of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Our second tasting room in Champaign, Illinois. … [Read more...]
Urbana Park District – Urbana, Illinois
Urbana Park District - Urbana, Illinois 22 parks comprising nearly 600 acres and hundreds of programs available at the parks you will find something for everyone. Whether you have young children or are a senior citizen there is something for you to … [Read more...]