Guidebook for Victorian Vacation
Food Scene
The owner Tony named the place after their oldest daughter. They are from Italy and this is a great pizza place. They have salads and sandwiches and they deliver.
Rosy's Pizza
458 E Main StThe owner Tony named the place after their oldest daughter. They are from Italy and this is a great pizza place. They have salads and sandwiches and they deliver.
Joe, the owner, and his family run this local diner. Daily specials are written on the white board which include soup, vegetable and dessert selections of the day in addition to the entree specials.
Highway Family Restaurant
131 Cole StJoe, the owner, and his family run this local diner. Daily specials are written on the white board which include soup, vegetable and dessert selections of the day in addition to the entree specials.
Great soft serve ice cream with different flavors each week. Can also get sandwiches, fries and other food.
Dairy Den
Great soft serve ice cream with different flavors each week. Can also get sandwiches, fries and other food.
Jenny Wren Club
Local bar with food
Great lunch specials including burgers, fish, hot ham and cheese. My Dad loved the breakfast biscuits and gravy.
Hardee’s
Great lunch specials including burgers, fish, hot ham and cheese. My Dad loved the breakfast biscuits and gravy.
Sightseeing
Beautiful trees, 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, children’s playground, recreation center.
Bushnell
Beautiful trees, 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, children’s playground, recreation center.
One of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe-inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley
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Dickson Mounds State Museum
10956 N Dickson Mounds RdOne of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe-inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley
The museum consists of and outdoor display of Historic Engines and an indoor Museum with Artifacts, Memorabilia, and model trains
Galesburg Railroad Museum
211 S Seminary St The museum consists of and outdoor display of Historic Engines and an indoor Museum with Artifacts, Memorabilia, and model trains
Peoria Zoo is home to over 100 species of exotic animals from around the world
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Zoo di Peoria
2320 N Prospect RdPeoria Zoo is home to over 100 species of exotic animals from around the world
Location where Joseph Smith, the first President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his brother Hyrum were martyred. You can also tour the visitors' center and walk through the beautiful gardens, where a life-size statue of Joseph and Hyrum pays tribute to the brothers
Carthage Jail
310 Buchanan StLocation where Joseph Smith, the first President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his brother Hyrum were martyred. You can also tour the visitors' center and walk through the beautiful gardens, where a life-size statue of Joseph and Hyrum pays tribute to the brothers
- Tour the family properties of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The sites include the homestead, mansion house, red brick store and grave sites of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum Smith.
Joseph Smith Historic Center
- Tour the family properties of Joseph Smith, founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The sites include the homestead, mansion house, red brick store and grave sites of Joseph, Emma, and Hyrum Smith.
This museum and heritage center offers tours, a restored barn, grandfather house, and an agricultural museum among prairie grass and native trees. Includes a historical and genealogical library, as well as, Mennonite museum and archives that are very handicapped accessible (about 1 hour drive)
Mennonite Heritage Center
675 IL-116This museum and heritage center offers tours, a restored barn, grandfather house, and an agricultural museum among prairie grass and native trees. Includes a historical and genealogical library, as well as, Mennonite museum and archives that are very handicapped accessible (about 1 hour drive)
It contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn" which is actually a small theatre with a few more exhibits and where live performances are often held. The museum contains hundreds of artifacts and modern colorful displays appropriate for all ages
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Carl Sandburg State Historic Site
313 E 3rd StIt contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn" which is actually a small theatre with a few more exhibits and where live performances are often held. The museum contains hundreds of artifacts and modern colorful displays appropriate for all ages
Founded in 1975, the Museum of Geology is an arm of Western Illinois University's Department of Geology. Originally conceived as a learning resource center for students enrolled in the natural sciences, it also serves the general public and is dedicated to cultural enrichment and public understanding of Earth Sciences.
Museum of Geology
115 Tillman HallFounded in 1975, the Museum of Geology is an arm of Western Illinois University's Department of Geology. Originally conceived as a learning resource center for students enrolled in the natural sciences, it also serves the general public and is dedicated to cultural enrichment and public understanding of Earth Sciences.
Baxter's Vineyards & Winery
2010 Parley StWhile visiting Nauvoo, check out the local wines.
When you head up to Galesburg to check out Carl Sandburg's home or the Railroad Museum, stop by Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery. The perfect ending to your day.
Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery
120 Hidden DriveWhen you head up to Galesburg to check out Carl Sandburg's home or the Railroad Museum, stop by Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery. The perfect ending to your day.
Head over to Lewistown and check out the Big Horse Vineyards.
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Big Horse Vineyards
11603 Co Rd 9Head over to Lewistown and check out the Big Horse Vineyards.
Take a drive to Moline (about 90 min) and check out the history of John Deere. See the latest and greatest in farm equipment. Sit in the large combines and tractors.
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John Deere Pavilion
1400 River DrTake a drive to Moline (about 90 min) and check out the history of John Deere. See the latest and greatest in farm equipment. Sit in the large combines and tractors.
City/town information
Located on a bend of the Mississippi River just south of the Iowa border. One of America’s premier historic communities with more than 40 historic sites from the 1840 time period. Established in 1839 by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Visit a blacksmith shop, a tin shop, a bakery, print shop, post office, and brickyard. Guides dressed in period clothing are at most locations. All sites, tours, shows, and rides are free. Get a gingerbread cookie at the bakery, a souvenir brick at the brickyard and a ring made from a horseshoe nail at the blacksmith shop
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Nauvoo
Located on a bend of the Mississippi River just south of the Iowa border. One of America’s premier historic communities with more than 40 historic sites from the 1840 time period. Established in 1839 by early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons). Visit a blacksmith shop, a tin shop, a bakery, print shop, post office, and brickyard. Guides dressed in period clothing are at most locations. All sites, tours, shows, and rides are free. Get a gingerbread cookie at the bakery, a souvenir brick at the brickyard and a ring made from a horseshoe nail at the blacksmith shop
See the Mississippi River and visit George M. Verity Riverboat Museum & Rand Park (1 hour away). Check out the Casinos if you like to gamble.
Keokuk
See the Mississippi River and visit George M. Verity Riverboat Museum & Rand Park (1 hour away). Check out the Casinos if you like to gamble.
Quincy
visit John Wood Mansion & Quincy Museum, All Wars Museum & Villa Katherine
Burlington
Check out the Mighty Mississippi and gamble at the casinos.
Macomb
Home of Western Illinois University.
Check out the great soft-serve ice cream place! Antique Store, Church with beautiful stain glass windows and just North of town you can see Camels!!!
IL-41, Avon, IL, Stati Uniti
Check out the great soft-serve ice cream place! Antique Store, Church with beautiful stain glass windows and just North of town you can see Camels!!!