ANTIQUES/GIFTS

Arcola

Olde Brick Wall

Arcola Primitive Goose

Arcola Emporium Antiques

Arthur

A Gathering on The Prairie

Yoder's Lamps and Antiques, Arthur, IL

Tuscola

Prairie Sisters Antique Mall

Paddy Wagon Antiques

Route 36 Antiques

Atwood

Main Street Antiques & Gifts

Amish Tours

• Illinois Amish Interpretive Center in Arcola, Illinois


• AMC Tours Arthur, IL


• Amish Adventures and Stellar Tours in Arthur, Illinois.

Amish Furniture

• Country Charm Amish Furniture


• Yoder's Homestead Furniture in Arcola, Illinois


• The Woodloft in Arthur, Illinois, and others.

Quilts

Arthur holds the Arthur Quilt Show in April. Rockome holds three quilt auctions: April, September and October. Held in Otto Center, Arthur, IL. This is the area for quilts

• Stitch & Sew, Arthur
  
• The Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture, Arthur
• Country Cheese and More, Arthur
  
• Amish Quilt and Craft in the countryside.
  

Malls

• The Tanger Outlet Mall in Tuscola, Illinois
• There are interesting downtown stores in Arcola and Arthur.
  

Clothing

• Delbert's Clothing is an outstanding men's clothing store in the area.
  

Mexican Markets

• Molina's Meat Market, Arcola, IL,
  
• Los Jarritos grocery store, Arcola, IL
  

Good Dining

There are many good dining choices.

• Arcola franchise Restaurants: Dairy Queen, Hen House, and Monical's Pizza.
  
• Amish food in The Dutch Kitchen
  
• A delightful lunch experience at the Daily Kneads Cafe which features a European trained chef, Gary Maples.
  
• Chesterville, west of Arcola, contains the Korner Cafe with Amish food. It's a local hangout for area residents.
  
• Yoder's Country Kitchen at the edge of Arthur is a popular area restaurant.
  
• Tuscany, in Tuscola, IL is an outstanding Italian restaurant.
  

Other Unique Experiences

• There are two authenitic, old-fashion soda fountains, Flesor's Candy Kitchen in Tuscola, IL that is well-known for its candy and
  
• Dicks Pharmacy in Arthur which should be visited for its milkshakes.
  
• Country Cheese and More located in downtown Arthur. This Amish owned and run store offers unique choices and is worth the visit.
  
• There are three very good authentic Mexican restuarants in the area. Las Caszuelas and Taco Tako are in Arcola. Las Penita is in Tuscola.


• Photography Herschberger Galerie, Arthur, IL; Darrell Beachy Photography, Arcola, IL; and Main Street Photography by Leanne Rardin, Arcola, IL.
  

Amish Shops

There are several interesting Amish shops, including Miller's Dry Goods, Stamping Supplies, Beachy's Grocery and Bakery, The Lamp Shop, A.D. Miller's furniture refinishing shop, Swings 'n Things, Mast Harness shop, an assortment of furniture and woodworking shops, two upholstry shops, Planks Preserves, Yoder's Gazebos, The Country Bike Shop, The Variety Store, Health Food Store, and the Country Shoe Shop. Ask us about information about these stores since most do not have phone numbers and all are in the countryside.