Journey into the Wilderness of Bella Vita Private Rsort at 19795 State Hwy 16 Ashmore IL.61912

 Welcome to 1840s Rural Illinois

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, part of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, preserves the 19th-century home of Thomas Lincoln and Sarah Bush Lincoln, father and step-mother of our 16th president. Abraham Lincoln was a lawyer. His burgeoning law practice often brought him to Charleston and the farm, especially during the 1840s. Abraham Lincoln also owned a portion of the farm.

https://www.lincolnlogcabin.org/ 

The Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum

Experience The Turning Point and discover hidden history about one of America’s most iconic Presidents in Quincy, IL.

https://lincolndouglasdebatemuseum.com/

 The Thomas Lincoln Cemetery is located approximately 1 ½ miles west of the original Thomas Lincoln family home, and approximately 8 miles south of Charleston, Illinois.  Thomas Lincoln was buried in the Gordon Graveyard in 1851, and his wife, Sarah Bush Lincoln, was buried next to him in 1869. They were the father and step-mother of Abraham Lincoln. https://www.eiu.edu/localite/lincolns.php

 The Commodore Perry Davis Barn is located 3.4 miles east of the Five Mile House on the Westfield Road. It was built in 1880 by Commodore Perry Davis and is a large "Tennessee livestock barn." The center and loft of the barn are designed for storing grain and hay for feeding livestock in the side wings of the barn. 

https://www.fivemilehouse.org/

 The architects designed the Normal School in a castellated Gothic style.  Although simpler than the original drawings, Old Main retained the turrets, battlements, and towers of a castle, as well as the clustered windows and pointed arches of the Gothic style.  These elements may seem elaborate to us today, but how do they appear compared to the original drawing? 

https://www.eiu.edu/localite/oldmainconstruction.php

 Charleston’s Downtown Square has been the site of the Coles County seat since 1835. As a young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln practiced law in a previous version of the courthouse. Today, the late 19th-century Romanesque courthouse sits at the center of the square. Historic buildings display stunning architectural details and serve as home to current professional offices, unique shops, and restaurants. 

 Downtown Square
7th and Jackson Avenue
(217) 348-0430 

https://downtowndifferent.com/charleston/illi

We believe by trying to keep the building alive we are keeping history alive.  The building was used as a place for people to go that needed help since 1916.  We have not lost sight of that and hope visitors do not as well.  Your relatives may have been part of the history of Coles County Poor Farm or Ashmore Estates and we want to remember them as you did.  

https://ashmoreestates.net/ 

 https://www.eiu.edu/doudna/ 

 Charleston's reputation as a City of Murals is growing as more and more visitors to our town learn of the project. In 1998, local artists gathered their paintbrushes, climbed on to a scaffold and began transforming dull walls of downtown buildings into impressive works of art. The "Murals Around The Square" project was launched by the City of Charleston in an effort to promote Charleston's rich heritage and charming downtown square. Since 1998 seven more outdoor works of art have been completed

 At A Little Twisted Art, we celebrate the extraordinary creativity of local artists from Mattoon, Illinois. Our gallery is the unique home to an array of art pieces that promise to add a twist of originality to your space. Come explore the vibrant, thought-provoking, and utterly unique pieces that only our local talents can offer. 

https://www.alittletwistedart.com 

 The mission of the Tarble Arts Center is to engender appreciation for and involvement in the arts for the people of east-central Illinois and Eastern Illinois University through the presentation of exhibitions, performances, programs, education, and a teaching collection. Add a description about this item

https://www.eiu.edu/tarble/index.php

Art Smart Academy’s Community Art Center combines creativity and community while inspiring individuals of all ages and skill levels. From art enthusiasts to curiously creative, adults and children can freely walk-in and create canvas, ceramic, clay, or wood artwork without making an appointment. 

Our mission is to foster a space where people can connect, learn, and express themselves through art. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, we provide a welcoming space while encouraging freed

https://illinoisamishcountry.com/wp/

 http://www.mattoongolfandcountryclub.com/ 

 https://meadowviewgolf.com/ 

 https://www.charlestoncountryclub.org/ 

Address: 4253 Lincoln Hwy Rd, Charleston, IL 61920

. Machines take exact currency and does not make change (five dollar bills and one dollar bills). The lights turn off on October 1st and resume March 1st. Golfers may hit off the mats or the grass. Enjoy and have fun!" 

Phone: (217) 549-9497

 Olde Barn Sporting Clays offers two different sporting clay courses and a 5 stand. No membership required. We offer something for everyone. 

26628 State Hwy 133 , Oakland, IL, United States, Illinois
+1 217-853-9983

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057583533796

https://www.countylineshooting.net/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067025861387

 5244 1400E, Charleston, IL, United States, 61920Address

• chasgunclub@gmail.com

 Located just 4mi. East of Charleston, Illinois on IL.RT16, The Charleston Speedway provides the most exciting racing.  The Speedway has National Sactioning from DIRTcar Racing, providing national oversight for all divisions. DIRTcar Modified, DIRTcar Pro Modified, DIRTcar Pro Late Model, DIRTcar Street Stock, DIRTcar Factory Stock, and DIRTcar Hornet are the divisions that compete on a weekly basis, with special events sprinkled throughout the season. Fans can expect a front row seat to side-by

Its time to satisfy your Need for Speed. Bring the Family and enjoy a day or weekend watching smokey burnouts, wheel stands & side by side action.
 

https://ccdragway.com/

 With 235 acres of fun, Lincoln Trail Motosports is the premier motorcycle racing and riding facility in the Midwest.  The park currently features multiple tracks from mild to wild, trails, on-site pro shop, bathrooms and showers.  Big or small, there is something for everyone at Lincoln Trail Motosports. 

https://www.ridelincolntrail.com/

Centrally located in Mattoon, IL, Emerald Acres Sports Connection features:

• 8 Baseball and Softball Diamonds
• 12 Multi-purpose turf fields
• 4 Multi-purpose grass fields
• A 140,000 square foot indoor field house
• An indoor family entertainment center
• Walkable retail & restaurants
• On-site medical lease space 
• Opening in 2024, The Emerald Acres Sports Connection development is a $80M indoor and outdoor sports facility on 150 acres that is projected to draw 580,000 visitors and generate $23.8 million in direct

Lantz Complex

Completed in 1967, the Lantz Complex serves as home to the Eastern Illinois athletic department and its 21 NCAA intercollegiate sports.

The building was named in honor of Charles Lantz a long time coach and educator at the university.  Housed within the complex are Groniger Arena, Lantz Indoor Fieldhouse, Ray Padovan Pool, Panther Athletic Academic Center, student recreation center and offices for athletic staff and the department of Kinesiology, Sport & Recreation instructors. 

htt

 Friendship Garden
1698 Lafayette Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
www.dhnature.org/friendshipgarden

Garden is open 365 days of the year, sunrise to sunset

Need assistance? Questions? Please contact us at 217-235-4644 or  

 Douglas-Hart Nature Center
2204 DeWitt Avenue East
Mattoon, IL 61938
www.dhnature.org/naturecenter

​Trails and outdoor areas are open sunrise to sunset 365 days of the year. 

  The Whiteside Garden
8422 N County Rd 1820e
Charleston, IL 61920
www.dhnature.org/whitesidegarden

Outdoor garden areas are open sunrise to sunset 365 days of the year. 

Community park featuring a playground, baseball diamond, picnic pavilion & public restrooms.

Service options: Picnic tables available · Playground swings available · Dogs allowed

Address: 1215 Division St, Charleston, IL 61920

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9 PM

Phone: (217) 345-4812

Service options: Picnic tables available · Playground slides available · Dogs allowed

Address: Charleston, IL 61920

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10 PM
 

 Lafferty Nature Study Area:  7 acres; S. Douglas Drive 

Visit Lake Charleston for birdwatching, kayaking, fishing, biking, picnicking, and playing! Lake Charleston's trails connect to Sister City Park, Lakeview Park, and Woodyard Park. Over 9 miles of trails to hike and mountain bike! 
Lake Charleston requires your boat to have a valid state licensing sticker. All sizes of motors are allowed on the water, but must adhere to the “No Wake” rule (Boats may not go more than 5MPH unless wind conditions require it; boats need to avoid creating large waves

 The Embarras River (/ˈɛmbrɑː/ EM-brah)[2] is a 195-mile-long (314 km)[3] tributary of the Wabash River in southeastern Illinois in the United States.[4] The waters of the Embarras reach the Gulf of Mexico via the Wabash, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers. The river drains a watershed around 1,566,450 acres (6,339.2 km2) in an agricultural region. It arises near Champaign-Urbana and flows south to near Vincennes, Indiana. The name comes from French explorers, who used the French word, embarras, for r

 2338 McKinley Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 

 Lake View Park Trail is an advanced single track dirt trail, 6 miles in length. It's quite technical in nature, offering good descents and heart-pounding climbs. 

https://www.singletracks.com/gallery/?id=282563

 Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail is 12 miles of paved trail for bicyclists, joggers, and walkers connecting Charleston and Mattoon, parking available where Madison Avenue and Old State Road run parallel (39.499, -88.198) and just east of Country Club Road (39.498, -88.226). Additional parking is at Seaton Field on Division Street. No motorized traffic allowed. A comfort station is available at Loxa Road on the trail. 

https://www.traillink.com/trail/lincoln-prairie-grass-trail/

Fox Ridge a 2,064-acre park just south of Charleston in east-central Illinois, is known for its steep, thickly wooded ridges, broad, lush valleys and miles of rugged, scenic hiking trails.

 The Coles County park is set amidst rolling hills along the forested bluffs of the Embarras ("Ambraw") River. Hiking the trails at Fox Ridge is a highlight for many visitors. The staircase to Eagle's Nest climbs 144 steps to a deck overlooking the river, providing wonderful views. open for public hunting. 

 Woodyard Memorial Conservation Area protects 205 acres of forest, hill prairie and river. The 36-acre Waterworks Hill Prairie, recognized by the Illinois Natural History Survey as a high-quality glacial drift hill prairie, is the largest and best glacial drift hill prairie remaining along the Embarras River. The 136-acre woodland tract contains upland woods with steep slopes and deep ravines, flooded ravine/wetland habitat and lake shore frontage on Lake Charleston. The 36-acre river tract has 

 Visitors love us for our supersized Roadside Attractions, historic downtown, and oursmall-townn charm.  Check out our World's Largest and other Big Things 

https://www.bigthingssmalltown.com/

Located between Arthur and Arcola, less than 6 miles west from Interstate 57 exit 203, this is a wildlife drive-thru park where you can get up close and personal with animals you’ve only seen behind fencing at a zoo or on television. You’ll have the opportunity to see and take pictures of animals right out of your vehicle while you drive the 1-mile long path through our Drive-Thru.

 The Rotary Community Aquatic Center offers a zero-entry pool with water features that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.  The water slide and diving boards are in the south pool area, and the main pool now offers lap swimming whenever the facility is open.

2024 Hours, pool opens May 27 and closes for the season August 11:  
  NOTE:  You must be 13 years or older to attend alone. Anyone 12 years of age or younger must be with a patron that is at least 16 years old. 

  Garden is open 365 days of the year, sunrise to sunset 

Friendship Garden
1698 Lafayette Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
www.dhnature.org/friendshipgarden 

 Our solid maple roller rink spans thousands of square feet, surrounded by a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Our latest addition is a 12-hole blacklight pirate-themed minigolf course.  We added Laserforce Laser Tag the most innovative lasertag company with an amazing blacklight arena,  a Play Smart playground area packed with interactive activities for smaller children, an amazing arcade  combined with a wholesome atmosphere makes Silver Star Skate fun.

 This is a small quiet winery a few miles off of Interstate 70. I have been visiting for a decade, and appreciate the quiet atmosphere.

They have flights, so you can sample before you buy a bottle. There are snacks like cheese, nuts and meat, to purchase in a cooler if you are hungry. There are also plenty of beverage choices if you do not wish to have wine, and milk and juice for kiddos if you are visiting with your family. 

https://www.yelp.com/biz/cameo-vineyards-greenup

  The venue has nice landscaping in the front of the building, with a pond and wooded area in the back. A great place for professional photographs. Very picturesque! Inside it's rustic with a large stone fireplace. A wedding (or reception) was taking place when we arrived. The venue is oftentimes used for special events, per the owner. As for the wine, it was on the sweeter side but still good. I tried a grapefruit flavored wine, which was surprisingly tasty. I'll likely give this place another 

 Warren James Winery was born out of a love of family and community. The vision began in 2014 after a conversation between brothers. After returning from college to their hometown of Mattoon, Illinois, Blake and Cole Pierce knew that they wanted to enrich their community by developing a place for their friends, neighbors, and family to make memories. Over the next eight years, Cole and Blake planned, learned, and labored in order to bring Warren James Winery to fruition. At WJW we love creating 

 This father-son operation produces a wide variety of wines with grapes imported from throughout the U.S., including Illinois, Michigan and California. The winery features a tasting room and outdoor seating. 

 Irene's Vineyard and Winery is locally owned and operated by the Boldrey Family at their secluded countryside home nestled along the North Fork Creek.  Wayne and Irene moved to their home in 1958 where they raised their 4 children at this beautiful countryside place, we now call Irene's Vineyard.  Although they have both passed now our family still carries on the traditions of family, food, fun and wine!  We welcome you to make yourselves at home and enjoy this beautiful place. 

 Tuscan Hills Winery began as a big dream of a local family and has blossomed into a place of gathering where people of all ages can relax and have fun.  Since officially opening on July 1st, 2011, the winery has become home to numerous weddings, showers, reunions, parties, and weekly musical performances.  The owners, Wes and Wanda Pitcher want all visitors to “Come as our guests, leave as our friends.” Tuscan Hills Winery provides an old-world Tuscan feel in the heart of Effingham, Illinois. 

 VAHLING VINEYARDS  2683 County Highway 6, Stewardson, IL 62463   217.682.5409 

https://vahlingvineyards.com/

 Charleston Community Theatre is a not-for-profit organization. Our board  is comprised of area residents who love theatre and come together to  produce three to four plays annually.  Our goal is to provide our audiences with  high quality, meaningful theatrical experiences. We welcome anyone who  would like to get involved with local theatre! We can provide  opportunities to act, work on a crew, produce, and direct.  

https://charlestoncommunitytheatre.com/

Add a description about this item

 Enjoy shopping in Mattoon's Cross County Mall, enclosed and climate-controlled for year-round shopping comfort. The mall is located in Mattoon on Illinois Route16 and Interstate 57 and contains over twenty five stores with more than 300,000 square feet of convenient shopping. Come experience the convenience and enjoyment of shopping at Cross County Mall! 

 Indoor flea market @ 601 Monroe NW corner of the Charleston Square Mon-Sat 10am-6pm. Vendor info cal 

601 Monroe Avenue , Charleston, IL, United States, Illinois

+1 217-549-9605

From toys and video games to fashionable clothing and matching shoes for the whole family, your Charleston Walmart Superstore has it all. We're conveniently located at 2250 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 , just 1.2 mi from Charleston High School. We know that you're busy, so we're here for you every day from 6 am so you can get what you need when you need it. Looking for something specific or have a question about what we have in store? Give us a call at 217-345-1222 

Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber’s Mission:

Promote and Protect our businesses.

Prepare and Provide networking 

opportunities and resources.

Partner and Pursue economic growth and development for the greater Charleston Area

https://charlestonchamber.com/shop-local/

A In order to build a healthy retail organization that achieves sales and profits adequate for corporate growth and so that we may provide meaningful work and opportunity for the personal growth and security of every Niemann Foods Associate, we firmly believe in the fact that customer service is the reason for our continued success. dd a description about this item

https://www.mycountymarket.com/

 We’re a complete grocery store with produce and home goods. Filling your shopping cart with top quality groceries has never been easier – or more rewarding! We carry the family of quality Kroger brand products and have a wide variety of choice USDA meats.