Comments for Illinois Tourism http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com Illinois Vacation, Illinois Travel Guide Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:02:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Garden of the Gods/Hicks Dome/High Knob - Harrisburg, Illinois by Ron Dinsmore http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/75-garden-gods-hicks-dome-high-knob-harrisburg-illinois.html#comment-6277 Ron Dinsmore Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:23:39 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/75-garden-gods-hicks-dome-high-knob-harrisburg-illinois.html#comment-6277 very beautiful and interesting area. isited here in spring of 2009. We plan on making another trip to Shawnee National Forest area during the peach time so mayu go back again. Would like to see Bell Smith spring area next trip. very beautiful and interesting area. isited here in spring of 2009. We plan on making another trip to Shawnee National Forest area during the peach time so mayu go back again. Would like to see Bell Smith spring area next trip.

]]> Comment on The Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois by jafraldo http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/chicago-chicagoland-tourism/13-art-institute-chicago-chicago-illinois.html#comment-6141 jafraldo Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:16:31 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/chicago-chicagoland-tourism/13-art-institute-chicago-chicago-illinois.html#comment-6141 WELL,,, I hesitate to call the stuff in the Art Institute beautiful–– in the modern wing at least. More of a conceptual take on art, in the vein of "look even this can be considered art," than the pursuit of beauty. WELL,,, I hesitate to call the stuff in the Art Institute beautiful–– in the modern wing at least.

More of a conceptual take on art, in the vein of “look even this can be considered art,” than the pursuit of beauty.

]]> Comment on Raging Rivers Water Park by Mary http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/raging-rivers.html#comment-5036 Mary Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:34:21 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/raging-rivers.html#comment-5036 My husband and I are traveling from Alabama to Wisconsin and we wanted a "mid-way" stop. I found this site and thought it would be a fun place to stay. I feel you should have posted pictures for us to view........ Thanks My husband and I are traveling from Alabama to Wisconsin and we wanted a “mid-way” stop. I found this site and thought it would be a fun place to stay.
I feel you should have posted pictures for us to view……..
Thanks

]]> Comment on Bell Smith Springs - Eddyville, Illinois by zachary robinson http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/70-bell-smith-springs-eddyville-illinois.html#comment-4770 zachary robinson Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:14:46 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/70-bell-smith-springs-eddyville-illinois.html#comment-4770 I'm originally from Harrisburg Ill but have traveled all over the U.S. I've never come across a more beautiful place. As a child I remember my father taking to Bell Smith almost every weekend. The mystery of the woods always fascinated me. You never know what you might find while hiking through the woods or what type of wildlife you may stumble across. It is such a wonderful place. I am now thirty years old and have come back to the area so that I can share the mystery and wonder of this place with my children One of my hopes is that I may someday be able to work for the forestry commission out there I’m originally from Harrisburg Ill but have traveled all over the U.S. I’ve never come across a more beautiful place.
As a child I remember my father taking to Bell Smith almost every weekend. The mystery of the woods always fascinated
me. You never know what you might find while hiking through the woods or what type of wildlife you may stumble across. It
is such a wonderful place. I am now thirty years old and have come back to the area so that I can share the mystery and wonder of this place with my children One of my hopes is that I may someday be able to work for the forestry commission out there

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by brenda grubb http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-3409 brenda grubb Sun, 10 May 2009 20:16:49 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-3409 Well, my Raggedy Ann heart is broken!!!!!! We were not able to attend the festival every year but when we did it was wonderful!!!!! I'm also sad that the museum is closing because it was a class museum. I have a whole room devoted to Raggedy Ann/Andy and upon my death I was considering donating everything to the Arcola Museum.....I don't want it anywhere else!!!!! This is very sad news. Can you give me any details as to why the festival will not be held and why the museum is closing???? Just wondering.....At least I have all the wonderful memories of the festivals....I would get chill bumps walking around and seeing all the original Raggedy Ann/Andy dolls and items....This is a sad day in America!!! Yes, my Raggedy Ann 68 year old heart is broken!!!!!!! I will always will be a Raggedy Ann fan. Well, my Raggedy Ann heart is broken!!!!!! We were not able to attend the festival every year but when we did it was wonderful!!!!! I’m also sad that the museum is closing because it was a class museum. I have a whole room devoted to Raggedy Ann/Andy and upon my death I was considering donating everything to the Arcola Museum…..I don’t want it anywhere else!!!!! This is very sad news. Can you give me any details as to why the festival will not be held and why the museum is closing???? Just wondering…..At least I have all the wonderful memories of the festivals….I would get chill bumps walking around and seeing all the original Raggedy Ann/Andy dolls and items….This is a sad day in America!!! Yes, my Raggedy Ann 68 year old heart is broken!!!!!!! I will always will be a Raggedy Ann fan.

]]> Comment on Holy Family Log Church - Cahokia, Illinois by Cathy Zimmerman http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/203-holy-family-log-church-cahokia-illinois.html#comment-2613 Cathy Zimmerman Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:32:08 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/203-holy-family-log-church-cahokia-illinois.html#comment-2613 Oh my goodness, I grew up in Cahokia - graduated from Holy Family school and attended mass at the historic Log Church daily. What a thrill it is to find this site and revisit the old days. Also, i had no idea that dear Father Mueller rediscovered the Log Church and referbished it. Thank you for this walk down memory lane. Oh my goodness, I grew up in Cahokia - graduated from Holy Family school and attended mass at the historic Log Church daily. What a thrill it is to find this site and revisit the old days. Also, i had no idea that dear Father Mueller rediscovered the Log Church and referbished it. Thank you for this walk down memory lane.

]]> Comment on Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - Hartford, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/176-lewis-clark-interpretive-center-hartford-illinois.html#comment-2384 Editor Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:35:39 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/176-lewis-clark-interpretive-center-hartford-illinois.html#comment-2384 As of April 13, 2009 this is the latest information: When finished, the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower will rise 180 feet with observations decks at 50, 100, and 150 feet that are accessible by both stairs and an elevator. These decks will provide visitors with a picturesque panorama of the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the West as well as a view of the industrial landscape that characterizes the region east of the rivers. In addition, the tower will serve as an interpretative center highlighting the past, present, and future of the Riverbend area. When the site plan is completed, it will include a 350 seat amphitheater for public and private events, as well as bike access from the Confluence bike trail that tops the levee adjacent to the Tower site. This trail links the many attractions along the Great River Road. As of April 13, 2009 this is the latest information:
When finished, the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower will rise 180 feet with observations decks at 50, 100, and 150 feet that are accessible by both stairs and an elevator. These decks will provide visitors with a picturesque panorama of the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers to the West as well as a view of the industrial landscape that characterizes the region east of the rivers. In addition, the tower will serve as an interpretative center highlighting the past, present, and future of the Riverbend area.

When the site plan is completed, it will include a 350 seat amphitheater for public and private events, as well as bike access from the Confluence bike trail that tops the levee adjacent to the Tower site. This trail links the many attractions along the Great River Road.

]]> Comment on Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - Hartford, Illinois by Tom Danter http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/176-lewis-clark-interpretive-center-hartford-illinois.html#comment-2355 Tom Danter Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:55:27 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/176-lewis-clark-interpretive-center-hartford-illinois.html#comment-2355 What is the status of the observation tower that was being built in Hartford for the Lewis and Clark Bicentenial? Did it ever open? I know there were some budget problems. What is the status of the observation tower that was being built in Hartford for the Lewis and Clark Bicentenial? Did it ever open? I know there were some budget problems.

]]> Comment on MCLEAN COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY - Bloomington, Illinois by Donna Holtzinger http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/mclean-county-museum-of-history-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-2031 Donna Holtzinger Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:30:25 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/mclean-county-museum-of-history-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-2031 <p>We had a speaker from the museum to put on a presentation of "tools of the trade" here at the Mclean County Nursing Home and she done a fantastic job. The residents have asked me schedule another presentation. Keep up the good job.</p> We had a speaker from the museum to put on a presentation of "tools of the trade" here at the Mclean County Nursing Home and she done a fantastic job. The residents have asked me schedule another presentation. Keep up the good job.

]]> Comment on “Cathedral of the Country”, St. Mary’s Church - Beaverville, Illinois by James Soucie http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/113-cathedral-country-st-marys-church-beaverville-illinois.html#comment-1641 James Soucie Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:53:17 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/113-cathedral-country-st-marys-church-beaverville-illinois.html#comment-1641 I was rained on a farm between St. Anne and Beaverville. My Grandparents and Great Grandparents farmed south of the rail road tracks on the Morocco road. The first farm sets on the south side of the road, still standing today or at least up to my last trip by in 2007. My father was raise on that farm till about 13 than moved west of Papineau to the Baron Hill Farm. My great and grandparents are buried in the church Cemetery alone with many Aunts and Uncles. There was a private girl’s school that was attached to the Church up until about the early sixties. Many Chicago families sent daughters to be educated by the Nuns in Beaverville. The town was first called St. Marye’s but chanced it name as mail got mixed up with a town by the same name in Indiana. Prior to the draining of the great Kankakee lake area just ten miles to the east after the Civil War this area was full of Beavers and other wild life that lived on the edge and in the waters of the large lake. Not much of a town left. Of course the church still stands in all it beauty, Small business that support farming and few new homes remain. It was never a large town but it was the center of the farming area in the late 1880’s up until the end of the sixties as travel became much easier business and better employment was available in Watseka and Kankakee. I was rained on a farm between St. Anne and Beaverville. My Grandparents and Great Grandparents farmed south of the rail road tracks on the Morocco road. The first farm sets on the south side of the road, still standing today or at least up to my last trip by in 2007. My father was raise on that farm till about 13 than moved west of Papineau to the Baron Hill Farm. My great and grandparents are buried in the church Cemetery alone with many Aunts and Uncles. There was a private girl’s school that was attached to the Church up until about the early sixties. Many Chicago families sent daughters to be educated by the Nuns in Beaverville. The town was first called St. Marye’s but chanced it name as mail got mixed up with a town by the same name in Indiana. Prior to the draining of the great Kankakee lake area just ten miles to the east after the Civil War this area was full of Beavers and other wild life that lived on the edge and in the waters of the large lake. Not much of a town left. Of course the church still stands in all it beauty, Small business that support farming and few new homes remain. It was never a large town but it was the center of the farming area in the late 1880’s up until the end of the sixties as travel became much easier business and better employment was available in Watseka and Kankakee.

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by John Buckingham http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1583 John Buckingham Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:55:17 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1583 It's terrible news the museum is closing! We visited (from Connecticut) in 2007 and were planning on returning. Maybe we can make it back before you close this year. It’s terrible news the museum is closing! We visited (from Connecticut) in 2007 and were planning on returning. Maybe we can make it back before you close this year.

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1334 Editor Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:57:28 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1334 There will not be a festival in 2009. There will not be a festival in 2009.

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by Nelda Weber http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1327 Nelda Weber Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:36:41 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1327 Will there be a Raggedy Ann Festival in Arcola in June, 2009? I will be visiting from N.M. during the month of June. Sincerely, nelda weber Will there be a Raggedy Ann Festival in Arcola in June, 2009?
I will be visiting from N.M. during the month of June.
Sincerely, nelda weber

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1095 Editor Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:59:45 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1095 I just called the museum and got a recording (apparently I called to early) and told them about their site being down. Although the site is down (and hopefully they will get it up and running again) they obviously are still open. Sorry for any problems you had. Pat I just called the museum and got a recording (apparently I called to early) and told them about their site being down. Although the site is down (and hopefully they will get it up and running again) they obviously are still open. Sorry for any problems you had.
Pat

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by John Fawcett http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1068 John Fawcett Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:35:27 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-1068 Hi, Has the raggedy Museum closed? I keep clicking on their link and it will not come up. I have some incredible Raggedy art that is looking for a home and thought they might be interested. Thanks John Fawcett Manie Antique Toy & Art Musem Hi, Has the raggedy Museum closed? I keep clicking on their link and it will not come up. I have some incredible Raggedy art that is looking for a home and thought they might be interested. Thanks
John Fawcett Manie Antique Toy & Art Musem

]]> Comment on Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch - Rantoul, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/hardys-reindeer-ranch-rantoul-illinois.html#comment-724 Editor Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:20:50 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/hardys-reindeer-ranch-rantoul-illinois.html#comment-724 I have forwarded your inquiry on to the ranch and requested they contact you directly. It should be a wonderful stop on your tour! Pat Watson Editor I have forwarded your inquiry on to the ranch and requested they contact you directly.
It should be a wonderful stop on your tour!
Pat Watson
Editor

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-723 Editor Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:19:22 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-723 I have forwarded your inquiry on to the museum and asked them to contact you directly. I am certain that your group will enjoy the museum, who couldn't be charmed by Raggedy Ann and Andy?? Pat Watson Editor I have forwarded your inquiry on to the museum and asked them to contact you directly. I am certain that your group will enjoy the museum, who couldn’t be charmed by Raggedy Ann and Andy??

Pat Watson
Editor

]]> Comment on Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum - Arcola Illinois by MARION BURNS http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-722 MARION BURNS Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:21:24 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/7-raggedy-ann-andy-museum-arcola-illinois.html#comment-722 I am bringing a bus group of adults to your area in October, 2009 and would love to take them through your museum. Please e-mail me with details of your tours and how a tour can be arranged. I will have 50 people. Thank you, Marion Burns, President Travelwalk PO Box 397 Slingerlands, NY 12159 I am bringing a bus group of adults to your area in October, 2009 and would love to take them through your museum. Please e-mail me with details of your tours and how a tour can be arranged. I will have 50 people.
Thank you,
Marion Burns, President
Travelwalk
PO Box 397
Slingerlands, NY 12159

]]> Comment on Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch - Rantoul, Illinois by happy trails tours http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/hardys-reindeer-ranch-rantoul-illinois.html#comment-700 happy trails tours Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:10:36 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/hardys-reindeer-ranch-rantoul-illinois.html#comment-700 <p>I am interested in bringing a group in the fall of 2009. Do you have specials for groups? What is available. Please send a package with all the info. Happy Trails Tours 70 Town & Country Decatur, IL 62526</p> I am interested in bringing a group in the fall of 2009. Do you have specials for groups? What is available. Please send a package with all the info. Happy Trails Tours 70 Town & Country Decatur, IL 62526

]]> Comment on Eagle Watching in Alton - Alton, Illinois by James Belote http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/199-eagle-watching-alton-alton-illinois.html#comment-424 James Belote Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:03:09 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/199-eagle-watching-alton-alton-illinois.html#comment-424 <p>An excellent post. From Christmas to the end of February Alton, Illinois area boasts more American Bald Eagles than any other palce outside Alaska. There are Eagle Watching Packages available at many area many area bed and breakfasts and motels, Eagle Meet & Greet at the Alton Convention and Visitors Center, and Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park. You owe it to yourself to explore the area and enjoy these majestic creatures.</p> An excellent post. From Christmas to the end of February Alton, Illinois area boasts more American Bald Eagles than any other palce outside Alaska. There are Eagle Watching Packages available at many area many area bed and breakfasts and motels, Eagle Meet & Greet at the Alton Convention and Visitors Center, and Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park. You owe it to yourself to explore the area and enjoy these majestic creatures.

]]> Comment on David Davis Mansion - Bloomington, Illinois by E. Boehme http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/235-david-davis-mansion-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-375 E. Boehme Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:41:09 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/235-david-davis-mansion-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-375 I read the above artical....it was interesting but inacurate. My birthmother was the housekeeper for Mrs. Davis Sen. David Davis's mother who lived in the house before David gave it to the state. As a little girl and teenager I stayed with (Aunt Anna and Mrs. Davis) in the house. The curtains in the dinning room etc...were changed with the seasons...Aunt Anna's room with shower etc. was located on the second floor at the head of the steps to the right. Where she ironed and sewed was the next room over. I loved to sit and talk to Mrs Davis and she always told me the same stories...about the house...It wasd the blinds in the study were she set...the room on the right of the front entry door, that intreged me. They had Europian scenes that came into view during the daylight hours. I'm a 74 year ols woman now. But my days and nights spent at the David Davis mansion are fond memories...But I didn't know that Aunt Anna was my birthmother untill my (dad) her bother died May 23, 2002. Thank you. Everetta Boehme Lakeland, Florida I read the above artical….it was interesting but inacurate.
My birthmother was the housekeeper for Mrs. Davis Sen. David Davis’s mother who lived in the house before David gave it to the state. As a little girl and teenager I stayed with (Aunt Anna and Mrs. Davis) in the house. The curtains in the dinning room etc…were changed with the seasons…Aunt Anna’s room with shower etc. was located on the second floor at the head of the steps to the right. Where she ironed and sewed was the next room over. I loved to sit and talk to Mrs Davis and she always told me the same stories…about the house…It wasd the blinds in the study were she set…the room on the right of the front entry door, that intreged me. They had Europian scenes that came into view during the daylight hours. I’m a 74 year ols woman now. But my days and nights spent at the David Davis mansion are fond memories…But I didn’t know that Aunt Anna was my birthmother untill my (dad) her bother died May 23, 2002.
Thank you. Everetta Boehme Lakeland, Florida

]]> Comment on Garden of the Gods/Hicks Dome/High Knob - Harrisburg, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/75-garden-gods-hicks-dome-high-knob-harrisburg-illinois.html#comment-331 Editor Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:41:45 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/75-garden-gods-hicks-dome-high-knob-harrisburg-illinois.html#comment-331 Carita, Thank you for the inquiry, it's an interesting inquiry so I have forwarded on to the National Park Service and asked them to please respond to you and to copy me so I can add the information to our site. Pat Watson Editor Carita,
Thank you for the inquiry, it’s an interesting inquiry so I have forwarded on to the National Park Service and asked them to please respond to you and to copy me so I can add the information to our site.

Pat Watson
Editor

]]> Comment on Garden of the Gods/Hicks Dome/High Knob - Harrisburg, Illinois by carlta walls http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/75-garden-gods-hicks-dome-high-knob-harrisburg-illinois.html#comment-330 carlta walls Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:34:21 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/75-garden-gods-hicks-dome-high-knob-harrisburg-illinois.html#comment-330 I wonder if any of the caves in this area has anything to do with Hicks Dome? The Garden of the Gods, and Rim Rock Trail the whole area if that seems to have some kind of geological story behind them. Strange, nobody investagates Cave Hill, I hear it goes on for miles, even under the Ohio river. How was all this created? Ice Age, or was this area under great water at some point? I wonder if any of the caves in this area has anything to do with Hicks Dome? The Garden of the Gods, and Rim Rock Trail the whole area if that seems to have some kind of geological story behind them. Strange, nobody investagates Cave Hill, I hear it goes on for miles, even under the Ohio river. How was all this created? Ice Age, or was this area under great water at some point?

]]> Comment on Illinois Amish Interpretive Center - Amish Country Tours - Arcola, Illinois by cole Buchanan http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/107-illinois-amish-interpretive-center-amish-country-tours-arcola-illinois.html#comment-328 cole Buchanan Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:37:06 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/107-illinois-amish-interpretive-center-amish-country-tours-arcola-illinois.html#comment-328 beautiful beautiful

]]> Comment on The Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois by Ancient Art - from Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyption … | Eyes On Living http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/chicago-chicagoland-tourism/220-art-institute-chicago-chicago-illinois.html#comment-301 Ancient Art - from Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyption … | Eyes On Living Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:50:07 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/chicago-chicagoland-tourism/220-art-institute-chicago-chicago-illinois.html#comment-301 [...] pottery, and funerary art are just a few of the different types of works visitors will see at the Art Institute of Chicago. The European Painting and Sculpture section has more than 3,500 paintings and sculptures from the [...] […] pottery, and funerary art are just a few of the different types of works visitors will see at the Art Institute of Chicago. The European Painting and Sculpture section has more than 3,500 paintings and sculptures from the […]

]]> Comment on C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum - Clinton, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/121-c-h-moore-homestead-dewitt-county-museum-clinton-illinois.html#comment-300 Editor Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:26:47 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/121-c-h-moore-homestead-dewitt-county-museum-clinton-illinois.html#comment-300 Thank you for contacting www.illinoisbeautiful.com with your inquiry. The dates are:Apple & Pork Festival September 27 & 28, 2008. We hope you attend and enjoy this celebration. Pat Watson Editor Thank you for contacting http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com with your inquiry. The dates are:Apple & Pork Festival September 27 & 28, 2008. We hope you attend and enjoy this celebration.

Pat Watson
Editor

]]> Comment on C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum - Clinton, Illinois by Charles Vrabel http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/121-c-h-moore-homestead-dewitt-county-museum-clinton-illinois.html#comment-298 Charles Vrabel Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:41:06 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/121-c-h-moore-homestead-dewitt-county-museum-clinton-illinois.html#comment-298 What dates is the Apple and Pork Festival? Thank you. What dates is the Apple and Pork Festival?

Thank you.

]]> Comment on Illinois Railway Museum - Union, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/52-illinois-railway-museum-union-illinois.html#comment-285 Editor Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:06:40 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/52-illinois-railway-museum-union-illinois.html#comment-285 The museum is open with a huge welcome to all that visit. Your daughter will love the train rides and the sights as will you! Union is near Lincoln so a nice drive from where you are in Naperville. The Editor The museum is open with a huge welcome to all that visit. Your daughter will love the train rides and the sights as will you!

Union is near Lincoln so a nice drive from where you are in Naperville.

The Editor

]]> Comment on Illinois Railway Museum - Union, Illinois by Sue Ellen Stewart http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/52-illinois-railway-museum-union-illinois.html#comment-277 Sue Ellen Stewart Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:06:59 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/52-illinois-railway-museum-union-illinois.html#comment-277 So you are currently open for business? What are your hours and would a little 4 yr old girl that loves trains find this interesting? We're in Naperville, IL. What is Union close to? Thank you! Sue Ellen Stewart So you are currently open for business? What are your hours and would a little 4 yr old girl that loves trains find this interesting? We’re in Naperville, IL. What is Union close to?

Thank you!

Sue Ellen Stewart

]]> Comment on Hidden Lake Winery - Aviston, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/173-hidden-lake-winery-aviston-illinois.html#comment-255 Editor Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:37:23 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/173-hidden-lake-winery-aviston-illinois.html#comment-255 Thank you for contacting the travel site www.illinoisbeautiful.com with your question. Althought there are not accommodations at the winery following is a list of facilities in the general area that you may want to check into. Silent Forest Retreat Cabins at Hidden Lake Winery 10580 Wellen Rd. Aviston, IL 62216 (618) 228-7428 www.silentforestretreat.com Timmermann House Bed & Breakfast 6130 Old US Highway 50 Aviston, IL. 62216 (618) 228-7068 www.timmermannhouse.com Holiday Inn Express 20 Central Blvd. Highland, IL. 62249 (618) 651-1100 www.hiexpress.com Knotty Pine Motel 215 N 4th Street Breese, IL. 62230 (618) 526-4556 Super 8 Carlyle Lake 1371 William Road Carlyle, IL. 62231 (618) 594-8888 www.super8.com Okawville Original Mineral Springs 506 Hanover Okawville, IL. 62271 (618) 243-5458 www.originalokawville.com Thank you again for contacting us. Pat Watson Editor Thank you for contacting the travel site http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com with your question. Althought there are not accommodations at the winery following is a list of facilities in the general area that you may want to check into.

Silent Forest Retreat Cabins
at Hidden Lake Winery
10580 Wellen Rd.
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7428
http://www.silentforestretreat.com

Timmermann House Bed & Breakfast
6130 Old US Highway 50
Aviston, IL. 62216
(618) 228-7068
http://www.timmermannhouse.com

Holiday Inn Express
20 Central Blvd.
Highland, IL. 62249
(618) 651-1100
http://www.hiexpress.com

Knotty Pine Motel
215 N 4th Street
Breese, IL. 62230
(618) 526-4556

Super 8 Carlyle Lake
1371 William Road
Carlyle, IL. 62231
(618) 594-8888
http://www.super8.com

Okawville Original Mineral Springs
506 Hanover
Okawville, IL. 62271
(618) 243-5458
http://www.originalokawville.com

Thank you again for contacting us.
Pat Watson
Editor

]]> Comment on Hidden Lake Winery - Aviston, Illinois by Pattie Raposo http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/173-hidden-lake-winery-aviston-illinois.html#comment-252 Pattie Raposo Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:40:15 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/173-hidden-lake-winery-aviston-illinois.html#comment-252 Is there lodging available at Hidden Lake??? Is there lodging available at Hidden Lake???

]]> Comment on RiverboatTwilight - Galena, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/135-riverboattwilight-galena-illinois.html#comment-218 Editor Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:55:23 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/135-riverboattwilight-galena-illinois.html#comment-218 Lynn, I have forwarded your email on to the Riverboat for them to send you the requested information. We hope it works for you to have a fabulous trip. The Editor Lynn,
I have forwarded your email on to the Riverboat for them to send you the requested information.
We hope it works for you to have a fabulous trip.
The Editor

]]> Comment on RiverboatTwilight - Galena, Illinois by Lynn Desotelle http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/135-riverboattwilight-galena-illinois.html#comment-217 Lynn Desotelle Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:50:05 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/135-riverboattwilight-galena-illinois.html#comment-217 i saw your ad in a magazine and would like you to send me info on the 2-3day trips. please send brochures to: Lynn Desotelle 935 Quincy Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 We would be interested in a trip the weekend of Sept 12-14, Thank you i saw your ad in a magazine and would like you to send me info on the 2-3day trips. please send brochures to:
Lynn Desotelle
935 Quincy Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

We would be interested in a trip the weekend of Sept 12-14,

Thank you

]]> Comment on Holy Family Log Church - Cahokia, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/203-holy-family-log-church-cahokia-illinois.html#comment-198 Editor Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:55:13 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/203-holy-family-log-church-cahokia-illinois.html#comment-198 I have updated the informaiton on this attraction which answers most of of your questions. The only thing I don't know is if there is a park nearby. You could contact the church and ask at 618-337-4548. Thank you for contacting www.iowabeautiful.com The Editor I have updated the informaiton on this attraction which answers most of of your questions. The only thing I don’t know is if there is a park nearby. You could contact the church and ask at 618-337-4548.

Thank you for contacting http://www.iowabeautiful.com

The Editor

]]> Comment on Holy Family Log Church - Cahokia, Illinois by Tracey Goestenkors http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/203-holy-family-log-church-cahokia-illinois.html#comment-197 Tracey Goestenkors Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:36:53 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southwest-illinois-tourism/203-holy-family-log-church-cahokia-illinois.html#comment-197 Where is this located in Chaokia? street address? Can it be toured? Is there a park nearby? Where is this located in Chaokia? street address?

Can it be toured? Is there a park nearby?

]]> Comment on John Deere Collectors Center - Moline, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/128-john-deere-collectors-center-moline-illinois.html#comment-167 Editor Fri, 23 May 2008 13:10:34 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/128-john-deere-collectors-center-moline-illinois.html#comment-167 Hello Mike, Thank you for contacting www.illinoisbeautiful.com with your question. I have forwarded your request on to the Collector's Center and asked them to contact you with the information you request. We hope they respond quickly! The Editor Hello Mike,
Thank you for contacting http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com with your question. I have forwarded your request on to the Collector’s Center and asked them to contact you with the information you request.
We hope they respond quickly!
The Editor

]]> Comment on John Deere Collectors Center - Moline, Illinois by Mike Aneston http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/128-john-deere-collectors-center-moline-illinois.html#comment-166 Mike Aneston Fri, 23 May 2008 12:53:56 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/western-illinois-tourism/128-john-deere-collectors-center-moline-illinois.html#comment-166 My 4-year old son (Nicholas) and I visited your facility Thursday 05-22-2008. He & I had a great time and enjoyed ourselves. I was in looking at the collectors toys for sale, my question is: How can I acquire (purchase) the 1/32 John Deere 9530 Gold Edition Tractor that Ertl offers? Money is no object when it comes to my little guy... Can you keep me on file or give me your comments if one can be gotten? Work/Office # 708-392-1086 cell # 708-305-3078 home # 219-662-5962 I sure would appreciate any feed back or comments you can send me on this subject.... Best Regards Mike Aneston My 4-year old son (Nicholas) and I visited your facility Thursday 05-22-2008. He & I had a great time and enjoyed ourselves.
I was in looking at the collectors toys for sale, my question is: How can I acquire (purchase) the 1/32 John Deere 9530 Gold Edition Tractor that Ertl offers? Money is no object when it comes to my little guy… Can you keep me on file or give me your comments if one can be gotten?
Work/Office # 708-392-1086
cell # 708-305-3078
home # 219-662-5962
I sure would appreciate any feed back or comments you can send me on this subject….
Best Regards
Mike Aneston

]]> Comment on Illinois Railway Museum - Union, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/52-illinois-railway-museum-union-illinois.html#comment-139 Editor Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:17:39 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/northern-illinois-tourism/52-illinois-railway-museum-union-illinois.html#comment-139 It is 59 miles to Union from Chicago and Amtrak does not service the area. I suggest you go to Mapquest.com or to randmcnalley.com and get driving directions. Thank you for your inquiry. The Editor It is 59 miles to Union from Chicago and Amtrak does not service the area. I suggest you go to Mapquest.com or to randmcnalley.com and get driving directions.

Thank you for your inquiry.

The Editor

]]> Comment on Miller Park Zoo - Bloomington, Illinois by Editor http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/238-miller-park-zoo-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-134 Editor Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:28:18 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/238-miller-park-zoo-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-134 Although we are not the zoo, we are a travel site, I checked and yes, the snow leopards are still there. Thank you for contacting www.illinoisbeautiful.com. We hope you stop back often. The Editor Although we are not the zoo, we are a travel site, I checked and yes, the snow leopards are still there.

Thank you for contacting http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com. We hope you stop back often.

The Editor

]]> Comment on Miller Park Zoo - Bloomington, Illinois by George Hardesty http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/238-miller-park-zoo-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-133 George Hardesty Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:25:24 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/central-illinois-tourism/238-miller-park-zoo-bloomington-illinois.html#comment-133 Years ago my wife and i enjoyed this zoo , i especially remember the snow leapords. are they still with you? George Hardesty Carrier Mills , Il 62917 Years ago my wife and i enjoyed this zoo , i especially remember the snow leapords. are they still with you?

George Hardesty
Carrier Mills , Il 62917

]]> Comment on Superman Museum - Metropolis Illinois by I am not Superman | cargotheatre.org http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/8-superman-museum-metropolis-illinois.html#comment-26 I am not Superman | cargotheatre.org Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:16:28 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/8-superman-museum-metropolis-illinois.html#comment-26 [...] got a letter the other day that was addressed to the Superman Museum Metropolis Illinois. It was stuck behind another letter that was addressed to me from another return address [...] […] got a letter the other day that was addressed to the Superman Museum Metropolis Illinois. It was stuck behind another letter that was addressed to me from another return address […]

]]> Comment on Superman Museum - Metropolis Illinois by My Superman museum | Vanillacokefans http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/8-superman-museum-metropolis-illinois.html#comment-23 My Superman museum | Vanillacokefans Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:11:44 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/8-superman-museum-metropolis-illinois.html#comment-23 [...] I were going to build a superman museum I would have to start with wax figures of all the people in the comic. I would have to have one of [...] […] I were going to build a superman museum I would have to start with wax figures of all the people in the comic. I would have to have one of […]

]]> Comment on Superman Museum - Metropolis Illinois by My letter to Superman | longtimeagocompany.com http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/8-superman-museum-metropolis-illinois.html#comment-10 My letter to Superman | longtimeagocompany.com Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:16:59 +0000 http://www.illinoisbeautiful.com/southern-illinois-tourism/8-superman-museum-metropolis-illinois.html#comment-10 [...] sent a letter to the Superman Museum Metropolis Illinois and I never got a reply. Of course I sent it to Barry White and I don’t know if he [...] […] sent a letter to the Superman Museum Metropolis Illinois and I never got a reply. Of course I sent it to Barry White and I don’t know if he […]

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