Location: Effingham
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Top 10 Things to do in Effingham, Illinois (IL)
Effingham is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,604 at the 2015 census estimate. Effingham is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Restaurants in Effingham
1. Effingham Convention and Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Located in Central Illinois, the City of Effingham has something for everyone. The Funfest Amphitheater, MY Garage Museum, The Effingham Performance Center, Cross at the Crossroads are just a few of our attractions. Effingham hosts several annual events including the Corvette Funfest and Funfest for Air-Cooled VW hosted by Mid America Motorworks in the fall, and EffingHAM Music Fests.
2. Fresh Digs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Fresh Digs offers an array of finely curated and constantly changing new, vintage, locally and globally handmade gifts, home goods and furniture. Find everything from art prints, jewelry, candles, DIY paint and topcoats, soaps, gifts and cards, tabletop items, vintage clothes and much, much more. Shop locally for locally made items and chat with owner, Joanna, about her favorite spots in town.
3. Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Ruffian72 - Highland, United States
I have been here numerous times for Corvette FunFest, SwapFest, and just to check out MY Garage (full of memorabilia and cool cars). The owner has always been very accommodating, friendly, and his passion for what he does is contagious. I have never missed a FunFest, thousands of beautiful Corvettes, followed by a great concert on Saturday night.
4. TREC Calico Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By 385karissar - Chicago, United States
I visited this trail on a Tuesday and Wednesday. It was beautiful scenery, a lot different than the typical forest preserves we have at home in Chicago. There weren’t a lot of other people out but I can’t speak to how busy it might get over a weekend. The second day I went, the trail was flooded in several areas. I tried a couple of different entrances but kept getting stuck - but there was pretty significant rainfall overnight.
5. Cross at the Crossroads
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By 386janeg - Joplin, United States
Pay attention to signs to get to the base of the cross, there are several turns to get there. It is beautifully landscaped and we enjoyed walking around it.
6. Tuscan Hills Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Since officially opening on July 1st, 2011, the winery has become home to numerous weddings, showers, fundraisers, class reunions, musical performances, and holiday parties. 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. We are particularly focused on offering exceptional quality wines and providing a comfortable, home-like atmosphere for all ages. We are family and pet friendly. All of our wines are made right here at the winery. However, if wine isn’t the drink for you, we also offer a full bar, wine-slushies, and sangrias. We offer wine tastings daily. Tuscan Hills isn’t only about the wine; it’s about the experience.
Reviewed By katdjz - Cleveland, United States
Very cute place, the wine slushies were delicious, and the wines I tried were all very tasty. Plenty of room to spread out and the server we had was great.
7. Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill
8. Effingham Performance Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 674stevew - Effingham, United States
The Effingham Performance Center has a seating capacity of around 1500. The acoustics very good and the performances can be from big name entertainers to local artists. The tickets office does a good job. The concession stand has soft drinks as well as beer, wine and hard liquor. They also serve pretzels, nachos, popcorn and candies.
9. Country Peddlers
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Country Peddlers, in Effingham, IL, is the premier clothing boutique serving Effingham, IL and greater Midwest areas since 1999. Country Peddlers is home of Katie Jo's Boutique, Rosebud Boutique, Elsie Peabody Boutique, and Nanny Creation! We offer children's and women's clothing, including plus sizes, as well as vintage decor, masks, decorative signs and much more. For your next shopping trip, visit Country Peddlers in Effingham!
10. Lake Sara
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By h_zurweller
Relaxing 3 day weekend. 3 generations, all enjoyed Lake Sara in June! Small but quiet lake, strict rules about boating, swimming, & no jet skis or wave runners allowed. We tubed behind a boat, kids and adults both enjoyed the tubing and boat ride. Fishing was great, blue gill & bass were biting. We stayed at a friends property but check out the local town for lodging or camping. There is a marina, small restaurant, and public beach area with sand! Perfect weekend Getaway!
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