Baxter’s Vineyard and Winery 2010 E. Parley Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354 | 217-453-2528 www.nauvoowinery.com
Baxter’s Winery is the oldest Winery in Illinois. It features blue cheese, wine racks, and homemade crafts. Free tours and wine tasting are also available. Baxter’s Winery is the only place to get delicious homemade pies and breads made by Carol’s Pies.
Carthage Jail & Visitors Center 310 Buchanan Street, Carthage, IL 62321 | 217-357-2989 May-Aug: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm
Sept-Apr: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12:30-5pm
The Old Carthage Jail was constructed of native yellow limestone between 1839 and 1841. It was the site where Mormon leader, Joseph Smith Jr., and his brother Hyrum, were killed by an angry mob on June 27, 1844. This resulted in the Mormons abandoning nearby Nauvoo on their famous trek west that led to the founding of Salt Lake City, UT.
Family Living Center Main & White Streets, Nauvoo, IL 62354 | 217-453-2419 Winter Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12:30-5pm
Summer Hours: Daily 9am-6pm
Open to the Public www.historicnauvoo.net
Explore the sights and sounds of pioneer life in historic Nauvoo. Hands-on-experiences include woodworking, weaving, rope making, pottery, and candle making just to name a few. A free, must see place for children.
Historic Nauvoo Visitor’s Center 350 North Main Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354 | 217-453-2419 May-Aug: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12:30am-5pm
Sept-Apr: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12:30-5pm
Free & Open to the Public >www.historicnauvoo.net
Stop by the Visitor’s Center for a tour of historic Nauvoo. Tour 65 separate and distinct sites from a bakery to a brick maker. Hands on activities, pioneer games, and even a horse-pulled wagon ride through the city can be enjoyed all year. Rides are available daily, weather permitting, except Sundays. Take time to explore the Monument to Women Garden while stopping at the Visitor’s Center. Within the garden area are statues depicting and celebrating women’s roles at every stage throughout life.
Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum 306 Walnut Street, Carthage, IL 62321 | 217-357-0043 May-Oct: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm
Mar, Apr, Nov & Dec: Mon, Wed, Fri-Sun 1-4 pm
The majority of this large collection of historic artifacts were donated by Dr. Alice Kibbe. The collection now includes Civil War and Indian artifacts, fashion items dating from 1840 to 1920, fossils, rocks, geodes, and other historic artifacts from around Hancock County.
Montebello Morgan Horse Farm 5716 East County Road 1720, Nauvoo, IL 62354
217-847-2481
Montebello Morgan Horse Farm has been a breeder of World Champion-quality Morgan horses for over 30 years. The site is also home to Big River Little Ponies Farm. Horse boarding and group tours are available. The farm can accommodate up to 20 people in a group. Tours and visitors are welcome by appointment.
Nauvoo Temple 50 N. Wells Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354 | 217-453-2243 www.historicnauvoo.net
The Nauvoo Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was recently rebuilt in Nauvoo, one of the early settlements of the Mormon people. The structure is 150 feet tall and overlooks the Mississippi River. The temple was reconstructed on the site of the original temple, which was built between 1841 and 1846, but later destroyed by arson after the Mormons left Nauvoo. Sacred ordinances are performed daily in the Nauvoo Temple. The?building is therefore not available for tourist visits. The beautiful gardens and grounds are open, however, and just north of the temple, at the corner of Knight and Bluff Streets,?the Temple Information Center presents a free 14-minute virtual tour.
Rheinberger Museum &
Weld House Museum Open May 15th – Oct 15th, 1-4 pm daily or by appointment. www.NauvooHistoricalSociety.org
Rheinberger Museum State Park Entrance off Hwy 96 on Parley St.
217-453-6422
Located in the Nauvoo State Park next to the oldest vineyard of Nauvoo, this original brick home highlights an Abraham Lincoln room, quilt room, Icarian room, Victorian parlor, toy and doll antiques, summer kitchen and original underground arched wine cellar.
Weld House Museum 1380 Mulholland Street Nauvoo, IL 62354
217-453-6590 or 309-221-8992
Covering history from Quashquema to present, visitors will see items of Dr. John Weld, pioneer physician. This 1837 Greek revival style home features a 900-piece arrowhead collection, river history display, pioneer artifacts, copies of Joseph and Hyrum’s death masks, 1895 wedding garments, old Nauvoo business artifacts and photos spanning over a century.
Warsaw Brewery Bar, Restaurant & Conference Center 900 N. 6th Street,? On the Riverfront, Warsaw, IL 62379
217-256-4393
Lunch 11am-2pm Tues-Sun Dinner 5pm-9pm Tues-Sun www.warsawbrewery.com
Founded July, 1861 by Rudolph Giller and family, the brewery was a small operation with only a five-barrel kettle and a small arched cellar erected under the family living quarters. It was shut down during prohibition in 1920, but rejuvenated in 1935 with the establishment of the Burgemeister and Old Tavern labels. The brewery continued providing many jobs until it closed its doors in 1972. After undergoing extensive renovations, this historic building is now a popular destination, located just off of the Great River Road overlooking the Mississippi River.
Arabian Woods Horse Farm 1279 E. 2385th Street, Camp Point, IL 62320 For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 217-593-6915 www.arabianwoods.tripod.com
Arabian Woods Horse Farm?has a friendly atmosphere with the utmost emphasis in regards to safe and fun participation in a well-rounded?horsemanship program for all ages.? The Farm is designed to educate and enlighten the horse enthusiast. Arabian Woods Horse Farm promotes the Arabian Horse & Colorful Half Arabian Horses produced here at the farm. Experience everything from birthday parties, tutorial camps, trail rides, individual experiences, as well as private lessons. Gift certificates are also available.?
East End Historic District 12th to 24th Streets, Maine to State Streets
Quincy, IL 62301
The East End Historic District is distinguished by its grand collection of homes of every period and style since 1850. Most have been painstakingly restored with lawns of beautifully planted sugar maples, tulip trees, flowering dogwood and redbud trees. Visit the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offices at 532 Gardner Expressway for maps of the historic districts.
Dr. Richard Eells House 415 Jersey Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-223-1800 Feb-Nov: Sat 1-4 pm | Admission: $3
The Dr. Richard Eells House was a part of the Underground Railroad. The home is the oldest standing two-story brick house in Quincy. In the 1840’s the house was a stopping point on the Underground Railroad, as escaping slaves made their way north to freedom. Dr. Eells is credited with helping several hundred slaves escape through the Underground Railroad.
Gardner Museum of Architecture & Design 332 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-224-6873 Wed-Sunday 1-4pm | Admission: $3 www.gardnermuseumarchitecture.org
The Gardner Museum building originally housed the Quincy Public Library. The museum was organized in 1974 to encourage the preservation of Quincy’s outstanding architectural heritage. Don’t miss the stained glass gallery and museum gift shop or the museum’s first Saturday of the month guided architectural walking tours May through October.
German Historic District 4th to 12th Streets, Adams to Jersey Streets
Quincy, IL 62301
The South Side German Historic District encompasses
most of Quincy’s southwest quarter. In the late 1800’s, as much as 70% of the area was inhabited by German immigrants. The district became known as “Calf Town,” due to the fact that almost every household had a cow or calf tied in their backyard. The original German YMCA building, built in 1893, is located on the southeast corner of 9th and State Streets.
Golden Windmill 902 Prairie Mills Road, Golden, IL 62339
217-696-2360 May-Oct: Sat 1-4pm, Sun 1-4pm, or by Appointment
$3 Adults, $1 Students, Children 6 & Under Free www.goldenwindmill.org
Visit the “Prairie Mill” in Golden, Illinois (Adams County), a restored Dutch smock windmill and a historic landmark in western Illinois.? It is the only restored, US-built windmill operating with its original millstones and wood gear mechanism. Built in 1873 by Henry Emminga, it’s one of only two Dutch windmills in downstate Illinois. Today, the Golden Windmill is owned by the Golden Historical Society and is home to the Windmill Museum and Gift Shop.
Granite Bank Gallery 428 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-228-2354 Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday 9am-3pm www.granitebankgallery.com
This Romanesque Revival building was built in 1892 and was originally the State Savings Loan and Trust Company. The building is rich with extensive wood paneling and the original metal teller cages. It is now the home of the Granite Bank Gallery, which carries a unique selection of decorative accessories, hand selected wines from around the world, and art collections by local artists. The building is also the home of the Washington Perk Café, which features tasty morning pastries, espresso bar, deli favorites, veggie sandwiches, and freshly baked desserts.
Illinois Veterans Home, All Wars Museum, and Deer Park 1707 N. 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-222-8641 Museum Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-12 pm and 1-4pm, Sun 1-4pm free admission
The Illinois Veterans Home of Quincy is one of our nation’s largest and oldest veterans homes. It not only generates its own electrical power, but also owns and maintains it’s own water, sewer, gas, telephone and data network systems as well. The Veterans Home also houses the All Wars Museum, which has over 10,000 artifacts and exhibits spanning from the American Revolution to the current “War on Terrorism”. Visit the deer and buffalo parks within the grounds.
John Wood Mansion 1835 Log Cabin, and Parsonage
425 S. 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-222-1835
Office: Mon-Fri 10am-2pm •
Quincy’s History Shop: Tues-Sat 10am-2pm
Tours: April-Oct, Mon-Sat 10 am-2 pm •
Admission: $3 for one site, $5 for two sites www.adamscohistory.org
The John Wood Mansion is the restored home of Quincy’s founder and the twelfth Governor of Illinois, John Wood. The mansion is recognized by historians and architects as one of the Midwest’s finest existing examples of Greek Revival architecture. The 1835 Pioneer Log Cabin is preserved, refurbished authentically, and features a pioneer garden. The Parsonage displays items depicting the history of Adams County while preserving a historic parsonage. The Parsonage is open during office hours.
Kayak Quincy Tours begin and end at All America Park 1419 Bonansinga Drive, Quincy, IL 62301 217-214-3700 or 800-978-4748 The 2nd & 4th Saturdays June-September
Tours: 9am-11am, 1pm-3pm, 5pm-7pm >www.seequincy.com
Two-hour professionally-guided kayak tours of the Quincy Bay on the Mississippi River are hosted during the summer season. All tours are led by an ACA certified instructor. Call the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 217-214-3700 for more details as well as to book reservations.
Family Living Center Adams County Fairgrounds
2007 E. 1250th Street, Mendon, IL 62351
(2 ½ miles south of Mendon on Highway 336) For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 217-222-0412
Mid-May -Oct: Sun 1-4pm or by appointment
Built in 1914 and donated to the Adams County Old Tyme Association, the round barn was later moved to its current site in 2000. Local Amish helped to disassemble and rebuild the barn. The structure is 80 feet in diameter with a 40-foot silo in the center. The museum is open to the public at the Adams County Fair. The Adams County Olde Tyme Association hosts two annual Flea Markets at the barn, held the 3rd weekend of May and the 3rd weekend of September. The museum now exhibits antique machinery and household items from 20th century farms.
Maid Rite 507 N. 12th Street, Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-222-9767 Open daily from 11am-7:30pm
Quincy’s home of the “maid rite” sandwich. This unique restaurant began in June of 1928 with three tables and four chairs and has expanded four times over the years. Not to be missed, naturally, are the maid rites, but also homemade soups and ice cream concoctions, which are one of a kind.
Mill Creek Farms offers fresh picked fruits and vegetables. The season begins in mid-April with asparagus, mid-May though June for strawberries, early July through August for sweet corn, tomatoes, and green beans, and October for pumpkins. Open 8 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday seasonally for all produce. Pumpkin picking, a corn maze and hay rides are offered every Saturday and Sunday in October from 12-5 pm.
Mississippi Valley Antique
Auto Museum Front & Cedar Streets, Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-7909
Memorial Day to Labor Day: Sundays 12-4pm
or by Appointment
Admission: $2
Over 35 antique cars, featuring an annual car show each Father’s Day. The museum is located in All America Park, on the approach to Quinsippi Island, which also contains the Lincoln Era Log Cabin Village.
Park Place Park Place from 12th to 14th Street, Quincy, IL 62301
Quincy’s first planned neighborhood, Park Place consists of 25 houses built between 1889 and 1917 according to restricted covenants. The covenants stipulated that the home be built of either stone or brick, be at least two stories, and cost at least $3,000. Carriage houses were accessed only from the alleys and the residences followed a standardized setback from the street. Queen Anne is the most common architectural style represented. The boulevard is one of the few remaining brick streets in Quincy.
Prairie Junction Gardens 2175 N. 2700th Avenue, Golden, IL 62339
217-696-4463 May-Oct: Fri-Tues 10am-6pm
A true garden experience, recognized with National Display Garden Status. Visit over 800 varieties of daylilies and over 400 varieties of irises along with other perennials. The peak iris bloom is near Mother’s Day and the peak bloom for the daylilies is near July 4th.
Private Home Tours Various homes, Quincy, IL 62301
217-214-3700 or 800-978-4748 >www.seequincy.com
Private Home Tours of Quincy offers group tours of some of Quincy’s most significant and architecturally rich homes. Twenty one private homes are currently participating in the year round program. The private home tours are clustered into neighborhoods, to allow groups to visit each home within walking distance of each other. Call the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to learn more information and to book your tour. The program is available to groups of 20 or more people.
1930’s Agriculture Museum Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-223-5099 or 217-224-9249 Open by Appointment Only
The Preserving Agriculture History Museum showcases
John Deere agriculture machinery that would have been found on a 80-120 acre farm in the Midwest during the 1930’s. It also includes many of the items of a typical 1930s farmhouse. Free and open to groups.
Quincy Art Center 1515 Jersey St., Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-223-5900 Tues-Fri 12-4pm, Sat-Sun 1-4pm
Admission: $3.00 Adults, $1.00 Seniors and Students www.quincyartcenter.org
The Quincy Art Center, a museum of the visual arts, was started in 1923 and is located on the grounds of the former Lorenzo Bull mansion, now the Women’s City Club. In 1990 an award-winning addition was opened with galleries and a gift shop with studio space in the lower level. A variety of rotating exhibitions are presented throughout the year. Important contemporary Midwestern art is a primary focus, and work by artists of national and international renown are also featured.
Quincy Bikes is a community bike loan program which allows individuals to obtain a bicycle for personal or recreational use. This program promotes an inexpensive means to physical fitness and bike trail ridership and awareness. The bikes are available at three checkout locations in Quincy. For a $10 refundable deposit, individuals can loan a bicycle from the following locations:
America’s Best Value Inn –– 300 South 3rd Street
Quincy University –– 1800 College Ave
Salvation Army –– 323 North 5th Street
For more information contact 217-228-4514.
Tour Quincy offers bike rentals from Quincy’s Tourist Information Center at the Villa Kathrine, 532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy, IL 62301. Rent an automatic Trek Lime or a 7-speed Cruiser Tandem and tour Quincy at your leisure. Available on an hourly or daily basis. Reservations suggested. Contact the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to reserve your bikes at 217-214-3700.
Quincy Community Theatre 300 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd & York Streets, Quincy, IL
(In the Oakley Lindsay Civic Center) | 217-222-3209 Box Office: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm www.1qct.org
This state of the art community theatre far outshines and outperforms many professional theatres. The Quincy Community Theatre’s first production was in 1929. The theatre seats 498 people and is complete with a thrust stage and full orchestra pit. Six different performances a year attract sell out crowds.
Quincy’s Looking For Lincoln Way Side Exhibits 128 N. 5th St., Quincy, IL.
217-228-8696 or 217-228-4515 www.lookingforlincoln.com
Witness Lincoln’s history in the community as an open book. A total of eighteen wayside exhibits display the Lincoln legacy in the historic areas of Quincy, many of them around Washington Park. The Lincoln Bicentennial Commission has designed waysides using images, photos, and text highlighting Abraham Lincoln’s connections to the community. Some mark specific locations where events occurred. Others address the vibrant city, business, and industrial landscapes as well as prevailing issues of the age of Lincoln. All will enhance the visitor’s understanding of the life and legend of our 16th President.
Quincy Museum 1601 Maine St., Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-224-7669 Tues-Sun 1-5pm | Closed Nov, Jan, & Feb
Admission: $3 Adults, $2 Children www.thequincymuseum.com
The Newcomb-Stillwell Mansion, completed in 1891, is the home of the Quincy Museum. The first floor of the building is restored to the style of the 1890’s. The second floor features changing exhibits, a local history room, a new acquisitions gallery and a gift shop. The third floor is a wonderful place for children with rotating exhibits on Dinosaurs, Mississippi Wildlife and Native Americans.
Quincy Park District & Wavering Aquatic Center Offices: 1310 Washington, Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-7703 Mon-Fri 8-5pm
Aquatic Center: 1200 North 36th Street www.quincyparkdistrict.com
The District provides a full range of activities, services, and facilities year round to the community. Such services and facilities include a wide variety of recreational programs available for youth and adults, approximately 950 acres of park land, an administrative building with gymnasium, classrooms, indoor playground and activity center and two outdoor swimming pools with waterslides.
Moorman Wavering Complex which includes batting cages, miniature golf, paddleboat and bike rentals. The district also maintains a riverfront 275 slip marina and public boat launching ramps, irrigated 27-hole public golf course with clubhouse, pro shop and concessions, a riverfront interpretive center, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, soccer/football fields, basketball courts, 23 picnic shelters, fishing lake, playground sites, archery range, trailer dumping station, and walking/jogging paths.
Quincy Raceways & Scotties Fun Spot 8000 Broadway Street, Quincy, IL 62305
Office: 217-224-3843 | Hotline: 217-224-4100
Quincy Raceways
www.quincyraceways.com
Enjoy IMCA Late Models, A & B Modified, and Bombers every Sunday evening at 6:30 pm from April through August. Special racing events and concerts are held at the raceways throughout the year. Call for special prices and schedule details. Located on the grounds is Scotties Skateland. For more information, call 217-222-3868.
Scotties Fun Spot www.scottiesfunspot.com
Quincy's newest indoor attraction, offering Laser tag, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, Ball-O-City, Mini-Lane Bowling, and large game arcade and Winners Grill restaurant.
Open daily from 10am-9pm and Sundays at 11am. Fri/Sat open until 11pm.
Quincy University & Stadium Home of the Quincy Gems Baseball Team 18th and Spruce Street, Stadium
18th and College Street, Campus
Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-228-5279 www.quincy.edu www.quincygems.com
Founded in 1860, the Catholic Franciscan School now enrolls 1,200 students. Francis Hall has long been a symbol of Quincy University and attracts visitors with its stately 140-foot tower and 19th century Revivalist façade. Day passes are available to Quincy University’s Fitness Center, complete with Olympic size pool.
QU Stadium has been the home of minor league baseball teams and farm clubs since the early 1940’s. The stadium currently houses the Quincy Gems Collegiate Baseball Team each summer. For a game schedule, call 217-223-1000.
Saint Francis Catholic Church 1721 College Street, Quincy, IL 62301
217-222-2898
This beautiful, ornate church was built in the Gothic Revival style. Construction began in 1884, and it cost approximately $62,000 to build. White marble was used extensively throughout the interior. Not to be missed are the wall and ceiling murals.
Siloam Springs State Park 938 East 3003rd Lane, Clayton, IL 62324
217-894-6205 www.dnr.state.il.us
The beautifully wooded terrain, sparkling lake, and carefully maintained facilities make this 3,323 acre site one of the most beautiful parks in Illinois. It’s an ideal setting for outdoor visits, whether your interest is hunting, fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking or bird watching. The park is surrounded by luxuriantly forested gullies and scenic crests alive with wild roses, black-eyed Susans, white false indigo and snapdragons. Located just minutes east of Quincy.
Spirit Knob Winery 2213 E. 640th Plaza, Ursa, IL 62376 | 217-964-2678 www.spiritknob.com
Located on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, Spirit Knob Winery is the first bonded winery in Adams County. The winery was established in 2002 and is family owned and operated. Group tours and wine tasting are available every Friday from 4-10 pm and most weekends from 1-5 pm. Please check their website for current hours.
Underbrink’s Bakery 1511627 College Ave., Quincy, IL 62301 | 217-222-1831
Tuesday-Saturday 7am-2pm
Celebrating 80 years of business, this German bakery began in 1929 and is still a definite stop for anyone with a sweet tooth. The bakery is famous for their frosted angel food cupcakes and radio rolls. Antique baking tools line the walls, along with the original display cases. Many of the bakery’s original recipes are still being used.
Villa Kathrine 532 Gardner Expressway, Quincy, IL 62301
217-224-3688
Mon.-Sat. 9-5pm
Sunday 1-5pm closes at 4pm Nov.-Feb.
Admission: $3/Adult, $1.50/Child 6-12
Group tours available by appointment. www.villakathrine.org
The Villa Kathrine is a unique example of Mediterranean architecture. Built as a residence in 1900 on a bluff with a breath-taking view of the Mississippi River, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built for Quincy native and world traveler George Metz, the Villa Kathrine was based on his sketches and photos of villas throughout the Mediterranean. It has a number of interesting features, including a “harem” room and a courtyard, which surrounds a reflecting pool. The building now houses Quincy’s Tourist Information Center as well as the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Washington Park 4th to 5th Street, Maine to Hampshire Street
Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-7703 www.quincyparkdistrict.com
Washington Park is the city’s original central square laid out by Quincy’s founder, John Wood, in 1825. The square was formerly called John’s Square, named in honor of President John Quincy Adams. In 1858, Washington Park was the site of the sixth Lincoln-Douglas debate. Laredo Taft’s sculpture now marks the setting of the debate site. Today, farmer’s market is held in the park every Saturday morning and Tuesday afternoon from May through October. The park also offers a new splash fountain and is home of many popular music and art fests.
Woodland Cemetery 155th & Jefferson Street, Quincy, IL 62301
217-222-2412
Quincy Woodland Cemetery can be considered among the most beautiful cemeteries to be found anywhere in the Midwest. The panoramic view from the bluff above the Mississippi River can only be upstaged by the majestic beauty of the ancient hardwood trees arranged throughout the cemetery’s borders. A beautiful mausoleum stands, with floor length stained glass windows, on the site where a Civil War hospital once stood. An annual tour of Woodland Cemetery is held in October and sponsored by the Gardner Museum of Architecture and Design. Call 217-224-6873 for more tour information.
Abe Lincoln’s
Talking Houses Tour Various homes in Pittsfield, IL 62363 | 217-285-4484 www.pikelincoln.com
Simply tune your radio to the station listed on the house marker and begin the self guided tour of eleven homes with Abe Lincoln significance in Pittsfield. The first home on the tour is at the northeast corner of West and Washington Streets. A yard plaque marks each home, depicting its history with Lincoln. The county also features Lincoln Wayside Exhibits. For a copy of the self-guided brochure or more info on the Wayside Exhibits visit the Pike County Visitors Center at 224 West Washington in Pittsfield or the Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Offices at 532 Gardner Expressway in Quincy.
Clark 54 Drive-In Theatre Hwy 54, Summer Hill, IL 62363 | 217-285-2805 www.clark54drivein.com
Located between Louisiana, Missouri and Pittsfield, Illinois, Clark 54 Drive-In Theatre is open April through September during the weekends, showing two features each night. A concession stand is open during show times. Call for more details as well as movie listings and show times.
Collver Family Winery 2 Rooster Way, I-72, Exit 20, Barry, IL 62312
217-335-3279 www.collverfamilywinery.com
Family owned and operated, Collver Family Winery is open year round, with tours of the winery and the vineyard available by appointment. Bottled wine, wine accessories and wine tasting are available in the gift shop. Engage in the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, held year round at the winery. Call for reservations and show details.
Enjoy the rolling hills of Pike County at the Heartland Lodge, located just one hour from Quincy. ATV rentals, horseback riding, scenic hay rides, Old West Cookouts, hiking trails, and mountain bike rentals all await you at this premier resort. Bountiful home cooked meals are included for guests staying at the Lodge. Hunters nationwide know Heartland Lodge as a premier hunting lodge located in prime whitetail deer hunting territory, with some of the best upland hunting including wild quail hunting and pheasant hunting in Illinois.
Hopewell Winery 16168 State Highway 96, Rockport, IL 62370
217-285-2759
Friday-Saturday 10am-8:00pm; Sundays 12:00pm-6:00pm www.hopewellwinery.com
Hopewell Winery is located half a mile outside of Summer Hill on Highway 54. On September 1, 2007, Hopewell Winery opened its doors for business on their acre wide grounds. Private events may be hosted at the winery’s on-site banquet hall. Featuring nine different wines, three dark beers on draft, and five dark beers available by the bottle. A dinner menu is also available on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lake Pittsfield Pittsfield, IL 62363 | 217.285.4484
This 200-acre lake and the 480-acre recreational park its located within offer boating, fishing, RV and primitive camping, hiking, picnicking, tennis, softball, soccer, playground equipment, & shelters. The camping is equipped with treated drinking water, electrical hookups, public telephone, lighted areas and a trailer dumping station. Directions: 2 miles east of US 54 &1.5 miles north of IL 106 (approximately 2 miles east of Pittsfield)
Pine Lakes Resort 1405 Lakeview Heights, Pittsfield, IL 62363
217-285-6719 or 877-808-7463 www.pinelakesresort.com
Pine Lakes is a beautiful 105 acre campground with a 45 acre stocked lake.? We’re located in the gentle rolling hills of West Central Illinois.? Enjoy fishing (no license required), beach swimming, hiking, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, planned activities, game room, hay rides, playgrounds, volleyball, cable TV and more. If you are not a camper, we have clean, comfortable housekeeping cottages and camping cab.
Pittsfield Historical
Walking Tour 1Various homes in Pittsfield, IL 62363
217.285.1817
Pittsfield was established in 1833 and has enjoyed a long and colorful history. Much of the central part of Pittsfield is listed as an historic district in the National Register. We invite you to catch a glimpse of some of our past on this self-guided tour. Be sure to check out the newly refurbished William Watson Hotel on the south side of the square and the new Lincoln wayside exhibit on the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square. The
walking tour brochure is available at the Pike County Visitor Center or by calling the above number.
