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OPEN EVERY DAY • (636) 987-2400Located along the Katy Trail on Hwy. 9410 miles south of Hwy. 40 near Defiance

www.sugarcreekwines.com

Enjoy A Spectacular View ofthe Missouri River Valley.

Musical entertainment on the terraceSaturdays & Sundays • April–October • 1–5 p.m.

~ No Cover Charge ~

Concerts on the Hill!Last Saturday of each month through August~ $10 Cover Charge per Person ~

PICNIC BASKETS AND COOLERS WITH FOOD ALWAYS WELCOME. No beverages of ANY KIND may be brought onto the winery grounds.

Check out our website for entertainment schedule

~Indoor Seating Available~

Perfect Wines for a Perfect Setting

NOW A CCEPTING BOOKINGS

FOR WEDDINGS AND PRIVATE EVENTS IN OUR

NEW HILLTOP P AVILION FOR 2015

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Take a spring drive down

Highway 94 to savor the rollingcountryside, quaint German

towns and award-winning

wines of Missouri Wine

Country. Missouri has

long been noted for its

wines – as far back as the Civil War.

Towns which make up Missouri’s wine

country include Augusta, Deance, Dutzow

and Washington. The towns may be small,

but many of the wineries are top produc-

ers, garnering critical acclaim. In addition

to sampling locally-manufactured vintages,

tourists can tour wineries and take a relaxing

stroll through historic districts while browsing

the shops.

AugustaThe small town of Augusta boasts the rst

recognized wine district in the United States.

Just 30 minutes west of St. Louis, Augusta

and the surrounding area is also home to pic-

turesque farms, lush vineyards, breathtaking

scenery, as well as antique shops, small bou-

tiques, restaurants, unique historical sites and

bed and breakfast inns.

Visitors can enjoy a day trip or for a more

relaxing visit, Augusta offers more than 15

bed and breakfasts.

Montelle Winery invites the public to stop,

sample wine, relax and take in the view and

listen to music on weekends. For Mother’s

Day, Montelle is hosting a special brunch

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Augusta Plein Air Art Festival continuesthrough May 3 throughout wine country.

As part of the festival, Montelle is hosting a

Plein Air Adult & Youth Paint Out on Satur-

day, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The nal sale is May 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at Mount Pleasant Estates. Admission is free

to all events. For details, visit www.augusta-

pleinair.com.

Deance

Fostered by their love for wines, and fre-

quent trips to Missouri wine country, Ken and

Becky Miller left Kirkwood in 1994 and head-

ed to wine country. They are now proud own-

ers of Sugar Creek Vineyards and Winery in

Deance, where they, along with son Chris

Lorch, are producing award-winning wines.

The winery features live music on Saturday

and Sunday afternoons and Concerts on the

Hills monthly on Saturday evenings.

Deance was once home to Daniel Boone,

who spent his nal years in a stately, four-story

limestone house overlooking Femme Osage

Creek. Booneseld Village, which is open

to the public, features that house and over a

dozen relocated and restored 19th-centurybuildings. For details, call 636-798-2005 or

visit www.lindenwood.edu/boone.

Dutzow

Music lls the air at Blumenhof Winery

on South Highway 94 on Saturdays and Sun-

days. With its architecture and ambiance, the

winery’s German heritage is evident. It is lo-

cated in the historic village of Dutzow, Mis-

souri’s oldest German settlement, founded in

1832.

Washington

The German town of Washington, billed

as the “Heart of Wine Country” is less than

an hour’s drive from St. Louis on Highway

100 from I-44. The historic river town offers

shopping, dining, sightseeing – and wines.

Washington began with the arrival of 12Catholic families in the fall of 1833. Many

of the town’s historic structures remain to-

day. Henry Ribbe and his son Anton helped

put Washington on the map as the “Corncob

Pipe Capital of the World” when they began

making pipes in 1869.

The Washington Historical Society has

developed a brochure for a self-guided walk-

ing tour through town. Learn interesting facts

about Washington’s most historic buildings

and the individuals for whom they were con-

structed. Stop by the Visitor Center for a

copy of the guide.

The 33rd Annual Downtown Washing-

ton Fine Art Fair & Winefest will be held in

historic downtown Washington, May 15-17.

Sample over 60 wines from 14 Missouri win-eries. Admission to the wine tasting is $15 in

advance, $20 at the door.

The Art Fair is a juried selection of Mid-

western artists with free admission. Hours are

Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8

p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Washington Town & Country Fair will be

a highlight of the summer on Aug. 5-9 with

ne art, midway rides and lots more activities

and entertainment for the whole family. Mu-

sic highlights include Tenth Avenue North,

Bret Michaels, the Eli Young Band, Boston

and Eric Paslay. The annual fair is just one of

events throughout the year. For more infor-

mation, visit www.washmo.org.

EurekaOn the way to Missouri Wine Country,

delight the senses with a stop at Winding

Brook Estate, a 17-acre lavender farm,

located among the rolling hills of Southwest

St. Louis County off Interstate 44 in Eureka.

Beginning April 28, the estate is open on

Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It

will close for the season on Dec. 20. Visit the

Lavender Shoppe for everything lavender,

gifts, gourmet foods and more. Visit www.

windingbrookestate.com for a listing of

upcoming classes and events.

Taste Of Missouri Along Wine CountryHwy. 94 offers scenic

views, quaint German

towns & wine country

For a family getaway or busi-

ness retreat, Cedar Creek can

ll the bill.

As a family-owned

business since 1978,

Cedar Creek’s goal is to

provide an unparalleled

level of hospitality. Located in New Haven,

off Highway 100, Cedar Creek will create

the ideal experience for a family vacation,

romantic getaway or corporate retreat.

Guests can relax by the pool, sh on the

seven-acre lake, test skills on the tennis court,

practice the golf swing on the nine-hole ex-

ecutive golf course or enjoy the beauty of

the Blue Bird Hiking Trail. The center offer s

a variety of lodging options for groups large

and small. Stay in rooms at Cedar Lodge, or

rent a house.

For more information, visit www.cedar-

creekcenter.com or call 573-237-3672.

Book A Getaway To New Haven

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SPECIALEVENTS

For more information: 1-888-7WASHMOwww.washmo.org

636-239-1743 or email: [email protected] I-44 WEST TO EXIT 251

THEN NORTH ON HWY 100 TO WASHINGTON

May 15–17 • Fine Art Fair & WinefestSample wines at the only “All

Missouri Wineries” tasting as youview works of art!

Fourth Thursday: May–SeptemberSunset on the Riverfront

Rennick Riverfront ParkLive music on the beautiful Missouri

River. Great food and drink.Free admission.

Second Thursday: May-July/Sept-OctMusic at the Market

Farmers’ Market Main StreetEnjoy music, great food, drink and

friends. Free admission. August 5–9 • Town & Country Fair

Washington Fairgrounds.The third largest fair in

Missouri featuring big nameentertainers, motor sport

events, home economics, finearts, midway rides, and livestock

exhibits. Fun for all ages.One price for all entertainment.September 25 • Chili Cook-off

Main Street. This popular event kicksoff the Fall Festival of Arts and Crafts

weekend.September 26–27

Fall Festival of Arts & CraftsMain Street. Arts and crafts booths,

enjoy a bite to eat, live entertainment.Special area just for kids.

2015

Kirkwood to Washington... Twice Daily!

Tasting Room & Gift Shop Open Dailyat Highway 94 in Dutzow, Missouri

800-419-2245www.blumenhof.com

WINEGARDEN

ENTERTAINMENT FREE ADMISSION • NO COVER

FRI 5/1 ED BELLING (contemporary) 4-7

SAT 5/2 SCHMITTS & GRINS (country/rock) 2-5

SUN 5/3 ALSOP, GROSSI, HALLEY 2-5 (bluegrass, blues, rock)

FRI 5/8 DAN SPROAT (classic rock, country) 4-7

SAT 5/9 ERIC MCSPADDEN 2-5 & MOJO SYNDROME (blues)

SUN 5/10 GARDEN PARTY TRIO (country, rock) 2-5FRI 5/15 RICK CURTRIGHT (classic rock) 4-7

SAT 5/16 STEVE LESLIE (rock) 2-5

SUN 5/17 PAYDIRT (rock duo) 2-5

FRI 5/22 MARK MOEBECK (classic rock) 5-8

SAT 5/23 MARISSA HARMS noon-3 (contemporary pop/country)

& SAVANA (rock) 5-8

SUN 5/24 BUTCH WAX & THE HOLLYWOODS 2-5 (motown, R&B)

MON 5/25 GARY SLUHAN (“parrot head”) 2-5

HAPPY HOUR DRINK SPECIALSEVERY FRI. 4-6 PM

GRILL OPEN DURING MUSIC

2011 GOVERNOR’S CUP WINNER

3 Winding Brook Estate Drive, Eureka Missouri636-575-5572 • [email protected]

Open Tuesday-Saturday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Spring & Summer Events• Lavender Plants Available - April 25

• Lavender Wreath Making Class - April 28 & May 6

• Lavender Aromatherapy Class - May 2 & July 11

• Lavender Desserts & Teas - May 9, 13, 20 - June 4, 6, 12

• Sample Saturday - May 30 & June 20

• Lavender Cooking Class - June 13

Reservations required for some events.

Visit our website for detailswww.WindingBrookEstate.com

Experience Lavender at Winding Brook Estate

A one-of-a-kind venue justa few miles from Hermann,Cedar Creek in New Haven

invites you toEat, Meet, Stay & Play!

1401 Olive RoadNew Haven, MO 63068

Reservations: 855-778-7222

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Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing, Horseback Riding,RV Hookups, Various Types of Lodging, Camping,BBQ Dinners & Pizza Delivery

STEELVILLE, MO 1-800-367-4516

www.huzzahvalley.com or email us [email protected]

Float the Huzzah, Courtoisand Meramec Rivers

Rel a x o n the Ri ve r LOCATED IN THE OZARKS ON THEBEAUTIFUL MERAMAC RIVERWhether you are looking to camp out under the stars,sleep comfortably in a ranch house, or sleep a largegroup in a bunkhouse, we have what you are looking for!

Canoes • Raft Rentals • Campground • RV Park & ResortHorseback Riding • Swimming

Rafts, canoes, kayaks &more

Come to our CountryKitchen Diner and get aHome Cooked Meal

Plenty of equipped spotsfor you to hook up andpark your RV

For more information visit www.garrisoncanoe.com1.800.367.8945 | P.O. Box 1069, Steelville, MO 65565

Stay in our River BluffLodge

LIVE IN CONCERT - 2015 SEASON

For a complete schedule andto purchase tickets, visit us online:

www.meramecmusictheatre.comBox Office (573) 775-5999

Located in Historic Steelville, Missouri

May 14 Mark Lowry with 7 PM The Martins & Stan WhitmireMay 30 The McKameys 6 PMJune 27 Blackwood Brothers 6 PMJune 28 The Lettermen 2 PMJuly 18 BJ Thomas 2 PMJuly 25 The Nelons 6 PMAug. 1 Jimmy Fortune 2 PMAug. 9 Glenn Miller Orchestra 2 PMAug. 22 Legacy Five 6 PMAug. 28 Matthew West 7 PMSept. 19 Good News! He's Alive: 6 PM The Talleys & Tribute QuartetOct. 3 The 5th Dimension 2 PMOct. 11 The Oak Ridge Boys 2 PMOct. 17 Restless Heart 7 PM

Lost Creek Guest RanchGetaway Cabin Lodging next door to Maramec Spring Park

Call 888-689-LOST(5678)

to make a reservation

The Great Outdoors surroundsLost Creek Ranch – come and Enjoy It!

www.lostcreekmo.com

COME STAYat the Kick’n K Farmhouse

Vacation RentalsThis is truly a privatecountry experience.Farmhouse sleeps up to 10people and the new SunriseCabin sleeps 4. Great forfamily getaways, reunions,weddings and privateparties of all types

• Private 8-person Hot Tub

• Canoe / Raft / Kayak• Horseback Riding• Pavilion at the River• Horseshoe Pits• Private Massages• Winery Tours (Day Trips &

Overnight Packages)

573.259.5597 • [email protected]

#3 Farmhouse Lane • Steelville, MO 65565

Spyder Jam USA at Cowtown - Return to the Heartland: June 10-13

www.cowtownusainc.com

Crawford County Fair - American Pride: July 7-11

12 OUTDOOR MURALS~www.cubamomurals.com

HISTORY MUSEUM~www.crawfordmomuseum.com

VETERANS MEMORIAL • GUINNESS WORLD RECORD LARGEST ROCKING CHAIR

HISTORIC UPTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT ALONG ROUTE 66

UNIQUE RESALE, ART & GIFT SHOPS • DINING • ANTIQUE MALLS

VISITOR CENTER AT I-44 OVERPASS (EXIT 208)~www.cubamochamber.com

CUBA LAKES GOLF COURSE~www.cubalakesgolf.com

FUN DOWN IN THE COUNTRY!

Float the Courtois, Huzzah,and Meramec Rivers

CANOEING • RAFTS

KAYAKS • TUBES POOL • HORSEBACK

LOG CABINS • RVS

CAMPING • SHOWERS

GROUP BBQS

www.BassResort.com1-800-392-3700

STEELVILLE, MISSOURI

10 Miles East

of Steelville

on HWY. 8

Enjoy shaded riverfrontcampsites, RV hookups, anda fully-stocked Country Storewith ice, food, and beverages.

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Outdoor recreation is a

short drive down Interstate

44. The Meramec Riv-

er cuts a path between

Cuba and Steelville.

Steelville is situated

on three rivers: the

Meramec, the Huzzah and the Courtois.

During warm weather, canoers and kay-

akers are among the outdoor enthusiasts who

come to enjoy the area’s rivers and streams.

But Steelville and Cuba offer attractions in

their own right.

Cuba

Cuba, “The Rte 66 Mural City,” is lo-

cated 80 miles southwest of St. Louis on

Interstate 44. The small town boasts 12 col-

orful, outdoor murals, a history museum, a

veterans memorial and the Guinness world

record’s largest rocking chair. Check out

the historic business district along Route

66, its dining options and antique malls.

Discover Cuba during the Crawford

County Fair July 8-11. Headlining this

year’s musical entertainment will be Tra-

cy Lawrence and Trick Pony on July 11.

Other highlights include carnival rides,

truck and tractor pulls, plus a parade down

Route 66, the queen pageant and famoussh sandwiches. The fair is a century-old

tradition that has grown into one of Craw-

ford County’s largest events.

Steelville

Steelville, which some call the “Floating

Capital of Missouri,” is also known as the

place for music lovers. The Meramec Music

Theatre brings many well-known musical

acts to the area. A small sampling of the

summer lineup includes the Blackwood

Brothers on June 27, BJ Thomas on July 18

and the Glenn Miller Orchestra on Aug. 9.

With Art in the Park on April 25, from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m., spring is a good time to get

acquainted with this little town. Sponsored

by the Steelville Arts Council, highlights of

this event include a raku ring demonstra-

tion by local potters Rob Bowness and Ja-

mie Smith and a chainsaw demonstration

by chainsaw artist Stacey Robinson from

Montgomery City. The festival will also

feature music with band Trilogy from Rol-

la, plus other local groups, children’s activ-

Dillard Mill State Historic Site is Missouri’s best-preserved example of a water-powered gristmill, completed

in 1908. The red mill is on the blue waters of Huzzah Creek near Davisville.

photo by Diana Linsley

Outdoor Recreation &More In Steelville, Cuba

cont. p. 17

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MONTICELLORAILWAY M U S E U M

Monticel lo, IL • www. mrym.org

Ride Vintage Trainsevery Saturday & Sunday

May through Octobertrains operate rain or shine visit mrym.org for fares

and schedulesSteam Trains once a month

Mother & Father’s Day TrainsRailroad Days in September

Picnic Grove • Gift ShopDisplay Cars

Charter our Business orDining Cars for your Group

800-772-0750

www.visitefnghamil.comities, a chalk art competition, food and arts

and crafts vendors.

Numerous lodging options are available.

In Steelville, Kick’n K Farmhouse &

Arena, overlooking the Meramec River, of-

fers two vacation rental homes – an 1899

farmhouse which sleeps up to 10 and the

new Sunrise Cabin.

Bass River Resort features canoeing,

kayaking or rafting trips on the Courtois,

Huzzah and Meramec rivers, plus riverside

camping, RV sites and cabins for groups

from two to 20 people. Huzzah Valley

Resort also outts trips on the three rivers

and offers camping, lodging in log cabins

and many other activities. Located on the

Meramec River, Garrison’s River Resort of-

fers canoes and raft rentals, a campground,

lodge, RV resort, dining and more.

Get away to Lost Creek Guest Ranch

near Maramec Spring Park which boasts the

fth largest spring in Missouri.

Outdoor Fun from page 16

New Harmony, Ind., is a

testament to the hidden trea-

sures to be found along inter-

state highways.

About two hours east of St. Louis along

Interstate 64, is the one-of-a-kind village of

New Harmony.

Along the banks of the Wabash River,

New Harmony was once the home of two

social experiments, During the early part

of the 19th century, the village was founded

as one of two attempts to establish Utopi-

an communities by the Harmonie Society, a

group of Separatists from the German Lu-

theran Church. Led by Johann Georg Rapp,

they left their rst American home in Penn-

sylvania, and established a community onthe Indiana frontier.

These devout Germans achieved eco-

nomic success and the community became

recognized as “the wonder of the west.”

Slightly more than a decade later, however,

they sold the town and surrounding lands

to Robert Owen, a Welsh-born industrialist

and philosopher.

Owen’s ambition was to create a perfect

society through free education and the abo-

lition of social classes and personal wealth.

He encouraged world-renowned scientists

and educators to settle in “New” Harmony.

With the help of his partner, William Ma-

clure of the Academy of Natural Sciences

in Philadelphia, this community introduced

New Harmony For Unique Adventure East Along I-64

Monticello is home of

the all-volunteer Monticello

Railway Museum. Rides are

offered on Saturdays and

Sundays, May through Oc-

tober. Trains operate rain

or shine. The museum also

schedules numerous special

events throughout the year, such as for Moth-

er Day and Father’s Day weekend and the

4th of July.

Come explore the museum’s many railcars and other equipment and view museum

displays.

The museum opens for the 2015 season

on Saturday, May 2.

Visit mrym.org for fares and schedules.

Ride A Train InMonticello, Ill.

educational and social reforms to America.

New Harmony celebrated its bicentenni-

al in 2014. The town has become known for

its gardens, sculptures, art galleries, restored

historic buildings and public spaces designed

for quiet contemplation and spiritual renewal.

The town boasts 12 buildings from the early

19th century and 20 buildings from the mid-

19th century, including a museum, library,

gallery and opera house.

On May 2 and 3, live music and more will

ll New Harmony at the annual Arts In Har -

mony.

For overnight visits, accommodations

range from an upscale, modern inn to histor-

ic guest houses and intimate bed and break-

fasts.Nearby is Harmonie State Park locat-

ed on the Wabash River. Amenities feature

camping sites and rustic cabins, boat ramp,

shing, Nature Center, picnicking, trails and

swimming pool.

Celebrating 200 years, the Indiana town was once site of a Utopian community

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SUPERMAN and all

related characters and

elements are trademarks

of and ©DC Comics (s14)

• 15ft. Superman Statue

• Comic Artists & Writers

• MSC Fan Film Festival

• Man of Steel Competitions

• Celebrity Meet & Greet

• Carnival Rides

• K-9 Crew Trick Dogs

• BMX Stunt Show

• Illusions & Magic

• Kids Activities

• Live Music

• Heroes & Villains

Costume Contest


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EXpeRIeNCE OUR UToPIAInspiring public spaces, first-class lodging & dining, unique

shops & galleries, family festivals and year-roundperforming arts.

An easy 2-hour drive from St. Louis, New Harmony is a

place like no other. Come see why this thriving, walkable

village with a rich utopian legacy gets rave reviews from

the Chicago Tribune, Midwest Living Magazine, USA Today

and many others.

Plan Your Trip at VisitNewHarmony.com

I-64 East from St. Louis to Exit 4 (first exit after entering Indiana)

VisitNewHarmony.com

Metropolis (cont.)

fan lms entered from 17 countries. Films

will be shown at the Baymont Theater

Thursday evening, Friday and Sunday, with

the top lms being awarded Friday evening.

Filling out the schedule are the Kid’s

Superhero Costume Contest, the Beautiful

Baby Contest, an eating contest, Superman

trivia and new this year, the Great Metrop-

olis Puzzler Contest. For athletes, the cel-

ebration has the Kiwanis Super Trek Bike

Ride, the Supercity Crosst Challenge, the

Superman Road Race & Fun Walk, a Disc

Golf Tournament and the Superman Clas-

sic Push/Pull Competition.

Sunday’s featured events are the Heroes

and Villains Costume contest, and the Rota-

ry Car Show.

Illinois’ rst state park, Fort Massac State

Park in Metropolis, will host great movies

and family fun at the 2015 Movies in The

Park. Movies begin at dusk. In case of rain,

they will be viewed inside the visitor center.

The season opens on May 8 with “The

Box Trolls,” followed by “Dolphin Tale 2”

on May 22, “Big Hero 6” on June 5, “The

Lego Movie.” Movies will continue on the

second and fourth Friday of the month

through October. For a complete schedule or

more information about Movies in the Park

and other events, call 618-524-4712 or fol-

low on Facebook “Fort Massac State Park.”

Also, visit Metropolis and enjoy Superman

sites and the Superman Museum on Market

Street. Fort Massac State Park is open for

picnics and family fun all summer. The park

is also home to an 18-hole disk golf course

and a new playground. Visit reserveamerica.

com for camping reservations. For more

Metropolis information, call 877-424-5025

or visit metropolistourism.com.

Efngham

Located in Central Illinois where Inter-

state 57 meets Interstate 70, the city of Eff-

ingham has a little something for everyone.

With 18 hotels and over 60 restaurants, the

town welcomes visitors to spend a few days

exploring what the city and surrounding

communities have to offer.

The Funfest Amphitheater, My Garage

Museum, The Efngham Performance Cen-

ter, Cross at the Crossroads, Firey Grill,

Tuscan Hills Winery and Lake Sara are a

few of the attractions that make Efngham

a tourism destination for thousands of trav-

elers each year.

For music lovers, country music, singer

Kellie Picklar will perform on May 2 at the

Efngham Performance Center.

The Efngham Artisan Fair turns Down-

town Efngham into an art gallery for resi-

dents and visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

Saturday, May 9, as the arts are celebrated.

Work from over 40 artists from across the

region will be on display for purchase, in-

cluding oil paintings, pottery, jewelry and

sculptures.

Mid America Motorworks is home to My

Garage Museum. Visitors can see rare and

one-off Corvettes and air-cooled Volkswa-

gens from the private Yager family collec-

tion. Mike Yager founded Mid America in

1976. The museum also boasts thousands of

automotive collectibles and memorabilia –

from cars to neon signs and gas pumps. The

free museum is open seven days a week.

North of Efngham off I-57 is Lake Shel-

byville, an Army Corps of Illinois lake with

11,000 acres of water featuring 200 miles of

shoreline, camping, boating, hiking and more.

The lake has been touted as one of the best

bass lakes in Illinois. Swimmers can take a dip

in one the lake’s three public beaches which

open the end of May. For hiking, the area has

over 50 miles of developed multi-purpose trails.

Experience Sights, Activities & Family Fun In Illinois from page 18

Effingham Artisan Fair turns the Illinois towninto an art gallery on May 9.

The Illinois towns of Ar-

thur, Arcola, Tuscola and

Sullivan are home to about

4,500 conservative, rural

Amish who strive to “be not

conformed to this world.”

The rst Amish families

to settle in Central Illinois in1865 were three Pennsylvania Mennonite

families. Today, an area approximately 12

miles east and west, and ve miles north and

10 miles south make up Amish Country with

Arthur at the heart of the settlement.

The Amish’s presence, combined with

their more progressive “English” neigh-

bors, creates an intriguing cultural blend of

the old and the new. The two cultures are

respectful of one another’s differences and

together have created a haven for tourism.

Arthur

Arthur, whose motto is “you’re a stranger

only once,” is in the heart of Amish Country,

10 miles west of I-57 at exit 203.

The Amish farm the land and operatenumerous country shops. The horse-drawn,

black Amish buggies are a common sight

around Amish country.

In Arthur, shoppers will nd a unique

shopping experience. Good food, cheese,

fudge, ice cream and sodas, gifts, custom lo-

cally crafted furniture, men’s clothing, crafts,

local art, quilts, antiques, orals, Martin gui-

tars, and much more are within easy walking

distance. Most Amish-owned businesses are

closed on Sundays.

For entertainment, check out the Penn

Station Theatre which opens this summer in

downtown Arthur. It will feature live music,

bluegrass and gospel, local bluegrass jams

and scheduled stage groups. For professional

theatre, The Little Theatre is one of the best

equity actors theatres this side of Chicago. It

offers a solid summer schedule with produc-

tions sure to please.

Arthur doesn’t have any chain restau-

rants. Instead, locally-owned eateries servelovingly prepared comfort food.

Arthur hosts a number of events and fes-

tivals, such as the Third Saturday Downtown

Arthur Market, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with10

to 20 crafters selling their wares.

On Saturday, June 5-6, come out for the

Arthur Days Strawberry Jam Festival, which

features live music, strawberry treats of every

kind, crafts, inatables for kids, games and

more. In addition, discover bargains at the

merchants’ sidewalk sales.

This year, Arthur’s Freedom Celebration

and Fireworks will be on Saturday, June 27,

1 to 10 p.m., with craft shows, parades, food,

helicopter rides and more.

Other events are scheduled throughout

the summer, such as the Annual Moultrie-Douglas County Fair, July 5-11, one of the

oldest, continuous county fairs in Illinois.

For a complete schedule of activities, visit

www.illinoisamishcountry.com.

Arcola

Arcola, lined with stately buildings, is also

home to a host of unique shops that offer

shoppers opportunities to purchase art, an-

tiques, locally-made Amish baked goods as

well as hand-crafted Amish furniture.

To learn about the local Amish visit the

Illinois Amish Museum at Rockome Gar-

dens. Visitors can schedule tours of Amish

homes, barns and a meal in an Amish home.

In addition to the museum, stroll through

Rockome’s extensive gardens. For times and

more information, visit www.rockome.com.

Every year, Raggedy Ann and Andy en-

thusiasts visit the small town that was the

boyhood home of the creator of the Rag-

gedy Ann phenomenon, Johnny Gruelle.

This year’s annual Raggedy Ann Ralley at

Rockome will be June 6-8, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Other events include the annual Pop the

Top Festival on June 27 featuring a car show

in Arcola, adjacent to “The One and Only

Moomaw America’s Hippie Memorial.”

Plus, check out the 15 beautiful mu-

rals painted by the famous Walldogs, cele-

brating Arcola history.

The Broom Corn Festival on Sept. 11-13

celebrates Arcola’s distinction as being the

“Broom Corn Capital of the World. Held

at Tanger Outlet Center, it features broom

activities, arts and crafts, free entertainment,

food, a parade, races and more.

Tuscola

Tuscola works hard to provide a

community large enough to offer world-

class golf, eclectic artisan collectives, antique

treasures and name-brand shopping, while

maintaining a warm, small-town charm.

From small downtown shops to Tanger

Outlet Center, Tuscola offers a shopping ex-

perience for everyone. At the center, shop-

pers will nd a big-city shopping withoutthe big-city hassle with stores from Coach to

JCrew to UnderArmor and Chico’s.

Downtown Tuscola boasts specialty shops

and the Vault Arts Collective, a privately

owned collective of more than 60 inde-

pendent artists showcasing and selling their

works.

Golfers are invited to the Ironhorse Golf

Club, an 18-hole championship course rated

4.5/5 stars by Golf Digest magazine.

For accommodations, Tuscola offers op-

tions, such as the Simple Pleasures Bed &

Breakfast and several hotels in town.

Past Meets Present In Illinois Amish CountryHorse and buggies area common sight in

Amish Country.

photo courtesy byDiana Linsley

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IllInoIs AmIsh Country

- Arthur, Il -

Picture yourself in the Arthur Amish Country Shops. Out in the Amish countryside you’ll nd

country grocery stores, quilt and fabric shops,

bakeries, orchards and fruitstands, buggy shops,

wood working shops and more.

Our country Shops give you an

authenc experience - you have the

opportunity to interact directly with Amish

shopkeepers and nd many special treasures to take home.

Picture yourself spending an aernoon in the unique shops in Downtown Arthur!

Our main street oers anques, gis, art and photography, Amish quilts, fresh fudge, cheese

and baked goods, wine, local cras, sewing noons and fabric, menswear, sporng goods,

an old fashioned soda fountain, Arthur Amish furniture and much more!

Arthur-Amish Country Welcome Center106 E. Progress, Arthur, IL 61911

www.ArthurIllinois.us 1-800-72AMISH (727-6474)

From St Louis and points South

Take I-70 to I-57 Northbound to Exit 203 at Arcola

then Exit West on State Route 133 nine miles

to ARTHUR and the Heart of Illinois Amish Country

Fesvals, sales, markets, aucons, benets, and other special events and acviesll our Arthur Acvity Calendar all year and you are invited to join us!

Add in the good country food and all the unique places to shop in and around Arthur

and you’ll nd a family adventure waing for you to explore... anyme!

Picture Yourself

in Arthur...

The Heart of

Illinois Amish Country

Picture yourself in Arthur!

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