BERRYVILLE
Berryville Vineyards
1910 N. Prairieton Rd.
Here we harmonize with nature to cultivate premium wine grapes. Only hand selected, sun-ripened fruit from our own vineyard becomes Berryville wine. Visitors are welcome anytime (by appointment other than Saturdays) to enjoy the peaceful nature of Berryville Vineyards. Walk through the mature oak forests, picnic in the vineyards or wade in the creek.
618-456-2335
www.berryvillevineyards.com
BRIDGEPORT
Lanterman Park
Park Ave. and 1st St.
Features the original office of Dr. Schrader and Pepple School, a one-room schoolhouse, both built in the late 1800s. The park also includes a shelter house, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts and a playground.
618-945-7323
FLORA
Clay County Speedway
U.S. Hwy. 45 N. at 700 N.
Catch a car race on this one-third-mile, clay oval track Saturday evenings at 7:00 PM from Spring through Fall.
618-662-6825
HUTSONVILLE
Hutstonville Memorial Village
Outer South Rose Street
A memorial village consisting of seven log cabins, representing life as it had been in Illinois in 1812. The re-created village is dedicated to the Isaac Hutson family, who were massacred by Indians in 1812. Many activities have been hosted atthe village, including tours by scouts, schools,and organizations, as well as the annual massacre pageant.
618-563-4531
LAWRENCEVILLE
Lawrence County Historical Museum
619 12th Street
There are many displays of historical artifacts of Lawrence County, along with models of the oil field industry, which once dominated the area.
618-943-4317
www.lawrencecountyillinois.com/history/museum.html
Robeson Hills Nature Preserve
A 120-acre remnant of mesic upland forest of the Southern Upland Section of the Wabash Border Natural Division. The preserve is part of a 545 acre outdoor laboratory and environmental education site managed by Vincennes University . Robeson Hills also has significant archeological and historical features; shell middens of an Archaic Indian culture occur on the river bluffs.
812-882-3350
Lincoln Heritage Trail State Monument
Illinois Rte. 33 in Westport
Begins in the heart of the Wabash Valley in Westport Illinois, just across from Vincennes Indiana, where a monument commemorates the Lincoln family’s move from Indiana to Illinois in 1830.
618-943-3516
LOUISVILLE
Clay County Historical Society Museum
105 S. Main St.
Located on the east side of the square in Louisville, the Clay County Museum occupies the former Clay County Jail and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is open to groups or individuals by appointment.
618-665-3573 or 618-686-7541
MASON
Crossroads MX
3092 Mallard Lane
Located in Northern Clay County near Hord & Iola. Regular events are hosted throughout warm weather, and the full schedule can be accessed online
618-686-2769
www.crossroadsmx.com
NEWTON
Arndt’s Fudgery
106 W. Washington St.
Established in 1913, uses the finest ingredients to make the creamiest fudge you have ever tasted. Visit their nostalgic store, which still has the original sculptured tin ceilings, wooden floors and antique fixtures.
800-753-8343
www.fudgery.com
Fairview Drive-In
Rt. 33 East
opened in 1953 and has been remodeled twice, once after the original screen was blown over because of a wind storm. The Fairview is large enough to hold 250 cars!
618-455-3100
www.earlann.net/fairviewdrivein.html
Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
3490 E. 500th Ave.
A 1775 acre lake with 540 acres of shoreline, a 780-acre fish and wildlife area, offering a variety of sights and activities. Visitors can enjoy viewing the endangered prairie chickens and other wildlife; hunting; boating; fishing; and 22 miles of trail for hiking, 5-1/2 miles of mountain bike trails, cross-country skiing and equestrian use.
618-783-3478
Peterson Park
701 E. Marion
This beautiful park is full of recreational opportunities. It features playground equipment, miniature golf, batting cages, picnic tables, shelters, restrooms, sand volleyball, basketball, tennis, horseshoe pitch, hills for sledding, and a new canoe camp for access to the Embarras River. Aquatic Center with a state-of-the-art bathhouse and concession area, 90-foot spiral waterslide (wade-in zero depth area), lap pool and diving area with two diving platforms.
618-783-8451
www.cityofnewtonil.com
Earl Dufrain Park
403 Liberty Avenue
E.D.P. has playground equipment, picnic tables, and a skateboard park. The skateboard park has Rhino skateboard equipment including a half-pipe, a quarter pipe, a flat bank, handrail box, flybox, grind box, grind rail, and a kinked rail all on a concrete pad.
Jasper County Golf Club
8817 N 800th St.
An 18-hole public course that challenges every level of player.
618-783-3790
Prairie Ridge State Natural Area
4295 N. 1000th Street
one of the best sites in Illinois for observing rare species of grassland wildlife. Whether your interests are bird watching, nature study, photography, or simply enjoying the prairie vistas, this is a great place to visit.
618-783-2685
Sam Parr State Fish and Wildlife Area
13225 East State Hwy 33
This 1100-acre park features a 189-acre lake that is nestled in a rolling timbered area. The lake contains largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, crappie, channel catfish and bullhead. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, canoeing, equestrian and foot trails, picnic areas, wildlife, camping, hunting and more.
618-783-2661
OBLONG
Illinois Oil Field Museum
Rt.33
West edge of Oblong, started October 10, 1961 to preserve the tools of an era that brought great prosperity to the county. The oil museum was the realization of a dream inspired and encouraged by Enos Bloom, an Oblong mechanic. Come and see the interesting and extensive collection of oil field memorabilia, working displays, and research material.
618-592-6439
Oblong Lake & City Park
East Side of town off IL Rt. 33
Visit our completely reconstructed lake area. Enjoy our picnic area, fishing, playground and paved walking path (.6 mile) around the lake.
618-592-4355
www.theonlyoblong.com
OLNEY
Rotary Park
Kiwanis Road
Located on the north side of East Fork Lake
Playground Equipment, VITA path (Fitness/exercise trail) and Disc Golf! (A.K.A. Frisbee Golf) Bring your own Frisbee or Discs or they can be purchased at Wal-Mart. Fun for the entire family or the serious enthusiast! Also, offering opportunities for you to fish, picnic and boat.
618-395-7302
www.ci.olney.il.us/Visitors
Carnegie Museum
401 E. Main St.
A trove of Richland County history! A collection of books and artifacts of World Famous Ornithologist Robert Ridway. Artifacts from the oil, military, education, farming and medical industry. Early publications of the Olney newspaper. Permanent displays of the Civil War and evolution of Little Egypt.
618-392-2868
Heritage House
122 E. Elm
Victorian home built in 1874. It features complete turn of the century furniture and artifacts.
618-392-2868
Bird Haven
Robert Ridgway Memorial Arboretum & Sanctuary
Located on the southern side of East Fork Lake, at Millers Grove, this site is a living tribute to Robert Ridgway, naturalist, scientist, artist and author. A walking trail allows visitors’ to view over 50 different varieties of trees, fauna and wildlife. A world-renowned man, Dr. Ridgway was an authority in the field of ornithology with the Smithsonian Institute.
618-395-7302
www.ci.olney.il.us/Visitors/Parks.htm
Fox Creek Vineyards
5502 N. Fox Rd.
A small, family owned and operated winery with their own modest vineyard and is located in the Southeastern Illinois countryside amid the low rolling hills of the old orchard country of Richland county.
618-392-0418
www.Foxcreekwinery.com
PALESTINE
Fort Lamotte
E. Lamotte and Leaverton Park
A construction of a civilian style early 19th century American fort, featuring a two story block house and small log cabin. The block house is mainly constructed of popular logs as is the cabin. Local hickory was used for the cantilever logs, between 1st and 2nd stories with a puncheon 2nd story floor and persimmon trusses. The stockade walls are of locally grown hedge and black locust. This is the third fort to bear the name Lamotte.
618-544-7570
www.fortlamotte.com
Fife Opera House
123 South Main Street
The Fife Opera House was built by David Fife sometime between 1898 and 1900, and operated regularly until 1912. Along with the Opera House, which is located on the 2nd floor of the building, Mr. Fife operated a hardware store on the first floor, and a casket display room behind the dressing rooms. The Opera House was placed on the National Register. Come take tour and see old stage backdrops, show scenery, gas lights and more, and take home some souvenirs!
618-586-9418
www.fifeoperahouse.org
Palestine Commercial Historic District and Unique Shops
Downtown Palestine
31 buildings that are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Unique shops that include everything from florists to gift boutiques, antiques to galleries, and home furnishings to salons, all within walking distance. Visitors can also sample several diverse eateries while downtown.
618-586-2222
www.pioneercity.com
ROBINSON
The Heath Museum and Confectionery
125 S. Court St.
Located on the west side of square, the Heath Museum and Confectionery features an old-fashioned soda shop, Heath memorabilia, specifically the Heath Candy Bar, manufactured in Robinson.
618-544-5309
Genealogy Room
606 North Jefferson Street
Public Library District, the Robinson Public Library boasts one of the largest collections of genealogical records in the state.
618-544-2917
www.robinson.lib.il.us/
Crawford County VFW Post #4549 Military Museum & Memorial Wall
712 East Main Street
The Museum houses materials from World War II to the present. Many Veterans, families, and friends have made contributions of diverse items depicting foreign wars and campaigns to be put on display here. The museum is open to the public and appointments may be arranged for school or other group visitations.
WESTPORT
Lasata Winery L.L.C.
RR 2 Box 64B Highway 33 (GPS N38° 41′ 58.80", w87° 31′ 48.96")
Lasata is an Indian word meaning a place of peace. Our winery is located in a peaceful wooded setting near Robeson Hills across the Wabash River from Vincennes, Indiana, one mile north of Westport, Illinois, on scenic highway 33.
618-884-1200
www.lasatawines.com
