visitor's guide fall/winter 2011
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A publication of the Herald & Review
601 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois 62523
217.421.6983 Fax: 217.421.7965
PUBLISHERTodd Nelson
EDITORGary Sawyer
ADVERTISING DIRECTORJoel Fletcher
LAYOUT ARTISTJill Koehl
PHOTOGRAPHYRalf Pansch
3 Welcome
4 Attractions
6 Shopping
7 Accommodations
10 Dining
14 Things To Do
17 Golf Guide
18 Calendar
welcomeDecatur, Forsyth and Mount Zion are at the heart of Illinois. It’s why it’s call
the heartland. The people are hard-working, resilient and welcoming. And it’s these people
who will make your stay in this area enjoyable and memorable. There’s plenty foryou to do and see.
Illinois may be known as the Land of Lincoln but it’s this area with which the16th President is most closely associated. There are many Looking for Lincolnactivities in close enough proximity to make your stay with us enjoyable.
Outdoor activities are plentiful too, whether it’s one of the many nature andhiking areas and trails, or water activities at Lake Decatur. As well, golfers willfind courses to challenge every level of play.
Whether it’s a unique dining experience, historic attraction or a golf course,you’ll find the utmost effort put forth to make your experience the best possible.That’s what makes the Decatur, Forsyth and Mount Zion communities and itspeople so special.
Use this guide to make your visit with us special.
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ANNA BETHEL FISHER ROCK GARDENNelson Park Blvd. and Lake Shore 10 a.m. to dusk, daily
This landmark overlooking Lake Decatur,a favorite spot for a quiet stroll, was built in1927 and reopened in 1993 following aprize-winning restoration. The secludedpaths wind through rocky terraces linedwith brightly colored annual flowers. Free.
DR. BIRKS MUSEUMMillikin University, Gorin Hall1184 W. Main St.424-63371 to 4 p.m., daily
Birks Museum has more than 1,000vases, lamps and pieces of art glass,including Wedgewood, Tiffany and Boehm.Other unusual items include a brilliantlydetailed Japanese bridal kimono andexquisite turn-of-the-century furniture byEmil Galle and Gustav Stickley. Themuseum also has become home for otheruniversity collections, including Chinese artobjects. Group tours are available bycontacting the museum in advance. Free.
CHEVROLET HALL OF FAMEMUSEUM3635 U.S. 36 East1-888-926-9843 or 791-5793www.chevrolethalloffamemuseum.com10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
The museum has a wide variety ofChevrolet’s most popular cars andmemorabilia from its early days throughthe present. Whether it was a race car, anIndianapolis 500 Pace car, or a show car, it’son display at the Chevrolet Hall of FameMuseum.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OFILLINOIS55 S. Country Club Rd.423-5437www.cmofil.com9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday throughFriday10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday1 to 5 p.m., SundayClosed major holidays
The Children’s Museum of Illinois offerstwo floors (more than 10,000 square feet)of exhibit space for school children, familiesand friends to explore. Visitors can windtheir way to the top of Luckey’s Climber.Make a lasting impression in the PinScreen,
or anchor the WKIDS TV newsdesk. Special programs areplanned for holidays. Freenights/days are offered everyquarter. Admission is charged.Children must be accompaniedby an adult.
GOVERNOR OGLESBYMANSION421 W. William St.429-94221 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays andSaturdays,June through August2 to 4 p.m., Sundays, June throughAugust
Home of Richard J. Oglesby,U.S. Senator and three-timegovernor of Illinois. Built in 1874,the Italiante home featuresOglesby’s original library whichhas been lovingly restored withwallpaper and furnishings of theGilded Age. Christmas Tea thesecond Sunday of December.Donations accepted.
HIERONYMUS MUELLERMUSEUM420 W. Eldorado St.1 to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday
You can’t turn on your faucets, go roller
skating, get a drink at a public fountain ordrive your car without thinking aboutHieronymus Mueller. Visit this interestingand award-winning museum.
ATTRACTIONS
The Lincoln Square Theatre plays host to a variety of entertainment throughout the year.
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HISTORIC DECATUR AUDIO TOUR202 E. North St.8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
The Decatur Area Convention & VisitorsBureau and the Historical & ArchitecturalSites Commission invite you to navigatehistoric Decatur with an audio tour. Theestimated driving time is one hour. Alongthe tour route you can find publicrestrooms downtown at the MaconCounty Building, the Library and CivicCenter. You will also find a wide variety ofrestaurants.
KIRKLAND GALLERIESMillikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center424-6227Lower and Studio Galleries: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through FridayPerkinson Gallery: noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Three galleries feature one-artist exhibitsduring the academic year. The PerkinsonGallery shows work by nationally knownartists. The Lower Gallery’s displays oftenare of photography. Area and studentartists display their works in the StudioGallery. Free.
MACON COUNTY MUSEUM COMPLEX5580 North Fork Rd.422-49191 to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday1 to 4 p.m., fourth Sunday of the monthClosed holidays
The Museum is an official Looking ForLincoln coalition site featuring MaconCounty’s first log courthouse whereLincoln participated in five “Lincoln InMacon County,” the legal cases in the late1830s, as well as showing Abraham LincolnTheater. The Lincoln Connection exhibitfeatures video in the artifacts andinformation on different aspects ofLincoln’s life, the Civil War and the GrandArmy of the Republic that was founded inDecatur. Exhibits featuring historicalartifacts and information about Decaturand Macon County from the 1830s to thepresent are also featured in the museum,along with an 1860s one-room schoolhouse, 1850s log house and 1920s railroadcaboose located in the Prairie Village.Admission fee: $2 for adults; $1 forchildren 12 and under.
MILLIKIN HOMESTEAD125 N. Pine St., 422-90032 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April through October
Banker James Millikin built this statelybrick mansion in 1876, the year of theUnited States centennial. The fully restoredlandmark is known for its woodwork,elegant fireplaces, plasterwork and etchedand stained glass. Donations accepted.
ROCK SPRINGS CONSERVATION AREA3939 Nearing Ln.423-7708www.maconcounty conservation.orgNature Center: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m., SundayHomestead Prairie Farm: 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June through OctoberClosed major holidaysHiking and Biking Trails: 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round
Located on 1,340 acres, the RockSprings Conservation Area puts visitors intouch with the environment. Programs forall ages. Living History programs areoffered in the Homestead Prairie Farm, arestored 19th century farmstead.Donations accepted, with fees for someevents.
SCOVILL ZOO71 S. Country Club Rd. 421-7435Open daily, April through October
Animals from around the world live asthey would in the wild in this 15-acre zoooverlooking Lake Decatur. More than 400wild and domestic animals from SouthAmerica, Africa, Australia and three othercontinents inhabit the zoo. The zoo’sShilling Environmental Education and VisitorCenter features a gift shop, fully accessiblerestrooms and an education/conferenceroom with outdoor amphitheater. You cantake a ride on the Z.O. & O. Express train,grab a snack at the Zoopermarketconcession stand, howl with the wolves inthe Wolf Howl, feed pygmy goats in thePetting Area and visit reptiles, fish andamphibians in the Herpaquarium. A varietyof educational programs are offeredthroughout the year. Admission is charged.
SCOVILL HOUSE & ORIENTAL GARDENS17 S. Country Club Rd.Open daily, 10 a.m. to duskChinese fu dogs guard the entrance to theJapanese-style garden in Scovill Park,originally part of the Scovill family estate. Itsgreenery, rocks, sand and water areornamented with oriental sculpture and agraceful sod bridge. Nearby stands a gazebo,surrounded by a formal flower garden. Free.
A wide variety of animals are plentiful at Scovill Zoo.
EVERY DAYIS A CHANCE TO SEETHE BUSEY PROMISE
DECATUR: 130 N.Water St. • (217)424-1111202 E. Ash Ave. • (217)425-83812505 N.Water St. • (217)424-5111
2070 S. Mt. Zion Rd. • (217)864-2300
SHELBYVILLE: 200W. Main St. • (217)774-5515
Visit busey.com to learn moreabout The Busey Promise. Member FDIC
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Shopping in Decatur, Forsyth and Mount Zion is anenjoyable experience for the whole family. A variety ofshops, from department stores to small boutiques, willtempt one and all. Visit a few retailers today, and takehome just what you were searching for.
The downtown area is always a goodplace to start, and Decatur is noexception. You can browse the uniqueboutiques and shops, and enjoy an
atmosphere wherehistory and the futuremeet. DowntownDecatur shoppingincludes, Fox’s Den,Brass Horn, Talbot’s,Raupp’s Shoes and FloraGems.
Throughout Decaturyou’ll also find manyother shoppingopportunities, includingFairview Plaza,Brettwood Village,Northgate ShoppingCenter and two Wal-Mart Super Centers(north and east).
Just north of Decatur,in Forsyth, is HickoryPoint Mall, whichfeatures more than 70retailers. The mall is
anchored by Von Maur, Bergner’s, Kohl’s, Sears and J.C.Penney. Other stores include Waldenbooks and Zales.Near Hickory Point Mall are several other businesses,including Best Buy, Lowe’s, Menards and Coziahr Harley-
Davidson/Buell.No matter the length of your shopping
list or the length of your stay, there issomething for everyone. Browse theboutiques and visit Decatur, Forsyth andMount Zion stores for the best in shoppingvariety
SHOPPING
Hickory Point Mall, Brettwood Village Shopping Center and downtown Decatur provide great shopping opportunities.
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Ramada Limited355 E. Hickory Point Rd., 217-876-8011
Decatur Inn3035 N. Water St., 217-877-3380
Sandy’s Motel1675 E. Pershing Rd., 217-877-1387
Sleep Inn3920 Hospitality Lane, 217-872-7700
Soy City Motel1828 E. Eldorado St., 217-428-8624
Super 8 Motel3134 N. Water St., 217-877-8888
Tri-Manor Motel3420 N. 22nd St., 217-877-6900
Holiday Inn Express ** *** √5170 N. Wingate, 217-875-5500
Victoriana Bed & Breakfast 640 W. Main St., 217-428-0637
The Younker House Bed & Breakfast500 W. Main St., 217-422-9707
Homewood Suites333 W. Marion Ave., Forsyth, 877-0887
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Baymont Inn ** ***Interstate 72 at U.S. 51, 217-875-5800
Best Value Shelton Inn & Suites450 E. Pershing Rd., 217-877-7255
Comfort Inn & Suites134 Barnett Ave., Forsyth, 217-875-1166
Country Inn & Suites Hotel *** **5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd., 217-872-2402
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel *** 4191 U.S. 36 West, 217-422-8800 **
Days Inn-Decatur **333 N. Wyckles Rd., 217-422-5900
Fairfield Inn1417 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 217-875-3337
Hampton Inn (Hilton Honors Program)1429 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 217-877-5577
Hawthorne Suites Ltd. *** **2370 Mt. Zion Rd., Decatur, 217-864-9311
Intown Motel1013 E. Eldorado St., 217-422-9080
Lakeview MotelU.S. 36 East & Country Club Rd., 217-428-4677
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atm guideGREATERDECATUR
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atm guideGREATERDECATUR
Downtown 225 N. Water Street, drive-up
Brettwood Village Shopping Center3030 N. Water Street, drive-up
South Shores398 W. 1st Drive, drive-up
Decatur Memorial Hospital2300 N. Edward Street, Patient Registration
Mt. Zion Area1880 S. Mt. Zion Road, drive-up
Forsyth 1401 W. Hickory Point Drive, drive-up
217.875.3131www.hickorypointbank.com
Takes American Express, Accel, Discover, Exchange, MasterCard, Cirrus, STAR, Plus, Visa, Pulse
Member FDIC
*ATM is located at a Busey branch
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FULL MENUApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar1275 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth875-0281
The Beach House 2301 E. Lakeshore Dr., 422-7202
Bizou259 N. Main St., 422-7000
Cheddar’s Casual Café1340 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth877-3100
Corona’s Mexican Grille2350 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-1028
Diamonds Family Restaurant2959 N. Oakland Ave., 872-1683
Doherty’s Pub & Pins242 E. William St. 428-5612
Firewater Café888 W. Eldorado St., 429-3395
Jimmy Ryan’s101 S. Main St., Suite 800, 422-4700
McGorray’s Golf & Grill2927 N. Water St. 330-6764
O’Charley’s927 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-1672
Paco’s Sol Bistro237 N. Main St. 330-6483
Porter’s On Merchant170 N. Merchant St., 429-0669
Red Lobster997 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 875-3196
Robbies122 N. Merchant St., 423-0448
Ruby Tuesday’s4405 E. U.S. 36, 423-9989
Texas Roadhouse 1155 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 876-7380
PIZZAClockwork Pizzeria550 N. Van Dyke 330-7033
De Franco’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant253 N. Main St., 420-6400
Del Carmen’s Pizza East221 N. 22nd St., 428-5991
Del Carmen’s Pizza West1601 W. Grand Ave., 428-7800
Domino’s Pizza3030 N. Woodford St. 875-47721135 W. Wood St. 422-22441948 E. Eldorado 429-4155
Donnie’s Homespun Pizza126 S. Oakland Ave., 424-4344
Filippo’s Pizza435 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion864-4467
Garcia’s Pizza1099 W. Main St. 424-1800
Godfather’s Pizza4829 E. U.S. 36 864-98002860 N. Main St. 875-7000
Little Caesar’s1925 N. Water, 875-5898
Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders2805 N. Main St., 876-7800
Maustell’s Pizza2245 E. Wood St., 421-9666
Monical’s Pizza348 W. First Dr. 423-23332230 Mount Zion Rd. 864-20604333 Prospect Ave. 875-7340
Papa John’s 3082 N. Main St., 872-7722
Papa Murphy’s 4625 E. Maryland 864-3999252 W. Mound Rd. 875-1700
The Pizza Factory397 W. 1st Dr. 428-4400
DINING
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Pizza Hut 975 W. Eldorado St. 422-8777910 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 875-1603910 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5114
Prime Time Pizza2855 N. Main St., 791-5166
ETHNICAloha3025 Kandy Ln., 875-5540
Asia House3074 N. Water St., 875-7900
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café2930 N. Main St. 877-0967
The Chili Bowl104 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth872-7215
China Buffet4280 Prospect Dr., 877-7880
China House1205 E. Eldorado St., 423-8331
China One2036 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4700
Chinese Tea Garden105 N. Main St., 429-1688
Da Franco’s253 N. Main St., 420-6400
Dragon Buffet695 W. Pershing Rd., 876-8885
El Matador2912 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. 876-18272048 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4253
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant4204 N. Prospect877-7547
First Wok1683 W. King, 423-2900
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse4929 N. Prospect872-0600
Guadalajara351 W. 1st Dr., 423-9724
House of Gyros1819 E. Eldorado St., 424-8919
Junz Asian Grill & Bar849 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth875-9888
La Fondita285 E. Ash Ave., 872-1471
La Gondola Spaghetti House2825 N. Water St. 875-48882034 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4333
Lincoln Square Lounge/ The Other Side121 N. Main St., 423-2180
Mi Jalapeño108 E. Barnett Ave., Forsyth 875-6141
Mi Pueblito1607 W. King, 428-7610
Mi Taqueria3715 N. Woodford St.521-5389
No. 1 Kitchen973 E. Eldorado St., 428-9833
Olive Garden3795 N. Water St., 877-7470
Panda Express 1085 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth875-5912
Pastabilities Italian Grill134 E. Main St., 422-7278
Pho Golden Bowl4280 N. Prospect, Forsyth, 877-7880
Royal International Buffet2036 Mount Zion Rd., 864-4700
Sloan’s Calzones 190 Merchant St., 422-4940
Tuscany Steak & Pasta House1099 W. Wood St., 429-7000
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CASUAL FAREBlue Eggs and Ham120 S. Oakland Ave., 542-1515
Bob Evans 3020 N. Water St., 875-4577
Buffalo Wild Wings851 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth, 877-8370
Clare’s Family Restaurant2502 E. William St., 428-3437
Common Ground200 N. Oakland Ave., 424-3969
Coney McKane’s104 E. Prairie Ave., 475-1111
Cracker Barrel5120 Hickory Point Frontage Rd., Forsyth876-8036
Culver’s 2994 N. Water St. 875-29004850 Aldi Dr. 864-9600
Curly’s Bar & Pizza2683 N. Water St.875-9800
Debbie’s Diner1404 N. 22nd St., 423-4130
Downtown Café 217 N. Main St.428-1120
Dreamer’s DinerChevrolet Hall of Fame Museum3635 U.S. 36 East
Duffer’s Grill Room at Hickory Point Golf Course727 W. Weaver Rd. 421-6657
The Elbow Room3775 N. Woodford St., 875-3067
Esker’s Tavern1703 E. Clay St., 423-3518
Flipperz1104 N. Main St., 329-0057
Gabby’s Restaurant & Lounge1385 E. Pershing Rd., 877-1955
Garden Family Restaurant696 E. Pershing Rd., 872-7227
Golden Glaze Donuts3755 E. William Street Rd., 475-1828
The Greenhouse Restaurant4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800
Grinder’s Gourmet Coffee Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth 872-5282
Hickory River Smoke House 2330 S. Mount Zion Rd., 864-1864
Home Town Buffet944 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-8221
Jan’s East End Grill566 N. Brush College Rd., 428-0094
Lock Stock & Barrel129 S. Oakland Ave., 429-7411
Main Hangar910 S. Airport Rd., 421-7452
Panera Café255 E. Ash Ave., 872-6435
Paul’s Confectionery999 N. Water St., 428-6665
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery2999 N. Monroe St., 875-0743
Pla-Mor Snack Bar2121 N. 22nd St., 428-2222
Raspberry Tea Room5025 S. U.S. 51, Elwin, 865-2916
Robbies Outlet118 N. Merchant St., 423-0448
Southside Grille799 S. 22nd St. 706-5255
Sports Zone4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800
Starship Billiards 3015 Grand Prix Dr., 872-8882
Steak ’N Shake1330 E. Pershing Rd. 877-32312250 Mount Zion Rd. 864-6593920 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 876-0105
Tasty’s Chicago Grill824 W. Eldorado, 422-60601510 E. Pershing Rd. 876-0054
Thirsty’s Pub & Grub1770 E. Pershing Rd. 875-6692
Triple Dog Dare Ya1425 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5885
University Dogs1135 W. Wood St., 422-2288
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Vinnie’s Barbee-QHickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 875-2214
The Wagon1987 N. Jasper St., 429-2260
The Wharf201 W. First Dr., 423-5450
Whit’s End3663 E. William Street Rd., 423-9163
Wing Stop1491 W. King St., 424-9464
FAST FOODArby’s Roast Beef Restaurant1495 E. Pershing Rd. 877-71174303 Prospect Dr. 876-16001925 Mount Zion Rd. 864-3820
Burger King1099 E. Eldorado St. 428-80241195 E. Pershing Rd. 877-95034241 N. Prospect Dr. 876-1130
Dairy Queen610 Snyder 877-4131230 W. First Dr. 428-10144605 E. Maryland 864-9610
Hardee’s1080 W. Eldorado St. 428-6100
Jimmy John’s 100 E. Prairie Ave. 423-83232950 N. Water St. 872-82821130 W. Wood St. 425-27551910 Mount Zion Rd. 864-9999
Judy’s Kitchen & Catering1045 N. State Highway 121, Mount Zion864-4023
Kentucky Fried Chicken105 W. Wood St. 422-48081310 E. Pershing Rd. 872-1725
Krekel’s2320 E. Main St. 423-17191355 N. Route 48 362-0121801 E. Wood St. 429-11223727 N. Woodford St. 875-40441340 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5725
Long John Silver’s701 W. Eldorado St. 422-8977
McDonald’s4030 E. Boyd Rd. 872-1974962 W. Eldorado St. 422-8149109 E. Lucile Ave., Forsyth 875-79133005 N. Water St. 877-92592799 N. 22nd St. 425-29801909 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-49371835 E. Eldorado St. 423-1775
Subway145 E. Pershing Rd. 875-0885566 N. Brush College Rd. 233-22311499 E. Eldorado St. 362-01231400 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 872-1121Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth 872-60051411 E. Mound Rd. 877-09784224 Prospect Ave. 875-39101135 W. Wood St. 422-2036355 N. Wyckles Rd. 233-3141331 W. 1st Dr. 422-86431485 W. Main St., Mount Zion 864-03094625 E. Maryland St. 864-22211580 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-09651015 W. Eldorado St. 429-04962300 N. Edward St. 876-8770248 N. Park St. 330-17984030 E. Boyd Rd. 876-0508
Taco Bell753 E. Pershing Rd. 875-01551991 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-29001400 W. Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 876-1298
Wendy’s102 E. Pershing Rd. 872-6440
1803 E. Mound Rd. • Decatur • (217) 877-1577www.decaturfmc.org
Sunday Worship Services:8:30 a.m. – Traditional/Blended Service9:45 a.m. – Sunday School
10:45 a.m. – Contemporary Service6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship Service
Mondays: 11:00 a.m. – Worship Service 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Food Pantry
Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Youth Group & Prayer MeetingPastor
Gerald Coates
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ANTIQUESBailey’s Corner324 E. Ruehl, Forsyth, 877.4211
Downtown Antiques254 W. Main, Decatur, 422.2228
Lily Pad 2125 East Eldorado Street, Decatur,422.6095
Past Perfect Antiques & Gifts 1220 E. Pershing Road #1, Decatur, 876.7173
Remember When Antiques 4310 West Main Street, Decatur, 233.1059
Wabash Depot Antique 780 E. Cerro Gordo St., Decatur, 233.0800
ART GALLERIESThe Art Shop 2828 N. Main, Decatur, 876.0823
Baron Studio & Gallery 1416 N Oakland Ave., Decatur, 424.1659
Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum 3635 E. State Rt. 36, Decatur, 791-5793
Decatur Area Arts Council 125 N. Water, Decatur, 423.3189
Kirkland Fine Arts Center 1184 W. Main, Decatur, 424.6318
North Fork Folk Art Center 5326 North Fork Road, Decatur, 422.0114
Nova Gallery of Art and Framing160 E. Main, Decatur, 423.8606
Blue Connection117 N. Water St. Decatur, 428-0112
Your Request Art Gallery &Boutique 3777 North Woodford Street, Decatur, 875.7085
BIKING, HIKING &RECREATIONRock Springs Conservation Area/Fairview Bikeway, this scenic 2.9-milepaved trail passes through the woodedSangamon River bottom from FairviewPark to Rock Spriings Center. Bicycle andpedestrian-only bridges span StevensCreek and the Sangamon River, 423-7708.
Rock Springs Conservation AreaHiking trails of varying lengths are gradedfrom easy to difficult. Open 7 a.m. tosunset daily, 423-7708.
Sand Creek Conservation AreaSouth Franklin St. Rd. Hiking and equestriantrails totaling 7.6 miles. Open 7:00 am tosunset daily. Check the website for trailconditions:www.maconcountyconservation.org. 423-7708.
Fort Daniel Conservation Area4975 Fort Daniel Road. 4.5 miles of hikingtrails, picnic pavilion and playground.Open 7:00 am to sunset daily.
Spitler Woods State Natural Area705 Spitler Park DriveMt. Zion, IL 62549, 217.864.3121
Forsyth Bike & Walking PathThe path starts at the Forsyth Village Hall,877-9445.
BOATINGBoating on Lake Decatur is allowedyear-round with a permit at the cashier’swindow on the second floor of theDecatur Civic Center. One-day permits
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may also be purchased for $5. For generalinformation call the Lake ManagementOffice, 424-2837. For licensing questions, call 424-2709.
BOWLINGSpare Time Lanes-11th Frame 2870 N Jasper St, Decatur, 875.3141,875.3142
Pla-Mor Lanes 2121 North 22nd Street, Decatur,428.2222
CAMPINGFriends Creek Conservation AreaLocated near Argenta. Campground has 35camping sites, 16 with 30 amp electricalservice. Picnic tables and grills. Water anddump station available, showers and flushtoilets. Hiking trails, playground, and creekfishing. Open May-October. Call for rates423-7708 or visit:www.maconcountyconservation.org.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIINGRock Springs Conservation AreaTrails are open from 7:00 am to sunsetwhenever there is at least four inches ofsnow on the ground. Free. Skis, poles andboots can be rented – call for fees andsnow conditions. 423-7708.
DANCINGThe Dance Centre 3163 N. Woodford, Decatur, 877.8876
The Greater Decatur Y School of Dance 220 W. McKinley Ave. , DecaturYWCA 872-9922, YMCA 872-9622
Country Wranglers 362-1310
Debbies Dance Studio2828 N. Main, Decatur 877-9009
Dorothy Foster Dance 180 S. Glencoe, Decatur, 423-8907
Jacqulyen’s Hawaiian Dancing9219 E. William St. Oakley, 763-6018
Studio B 864-3115 or 422-1269
FISHINGLake DecaturFishing permitted with a state license. For size limits and other restrictions, call the Lake Management Office, 424-2837.
Rock Springs Conservation AreaThree ponds. State of Illinois limits andrestrictions apply. State fishing license isrequired. 423-7708.
FITNESS CENTERSCurves for Women2605 N. Water St., 877-06871582 N. State Hwy 121, 864-2745
Decatur Athletic Club1010 Southside Dr., 423-7020
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Decatur Indoor Sports Center1295 W. Wood St., 429-3472
Club Fitness 2807 N. Main St., 872-2777
121 Fitness1000 N. State Hwy 121, 864-5000
Greater Decatur Y220 W. McKinley Ave., 872-9622
Image Health & Fitness2003 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes),424-9925
It Figures 2024 S. Mt. Zion Rd., 864-9315
GO-KARTSPla-Mor/Pla-Land 2135 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes)Race mini-NASCAR go-karts around analmost 1/4-mile track, 233-6814.
HOCKEYAges 4 through high school can enjoy iceaction by joining house teams at theDecatur Civic Center arena or travelteams playing home and away games.
HORSEBACK RIDINGBig Creek Riding Stables4961 E. Lost Bridge Rd. Private lessons andgroup lessons, trail riding (horses availableto rent) and birthday parties. Registeredhorse shows, rodeos, team penning androping competitions held throughout theyear, 864-3436.
Sand Creek Conservation AreaFranklin Street Road. Daily trail riding rates:Macon County residents free; all others-$2per day or $18 per year. Riders must bringtheir own horses. 423-7708.
White Pines RanchCorner of Walmsley & Allen Rd. Decatur,865-2826
ICE SKATINGDecatur Civic Center ArenaOctober through March. Call for sessiontimes, 422-6161
MINIATURE GOLFPaul’s Puttin’ PlaceNelson Park Boulevard. Regular hours areApril-October, weather permitting. Call forhours, 422.2316.
Pla-Mor and Pla-Land2135 N. 22nd St., 362.5965
ROLLER SKATINGSkateland of Decatur, Inc.3710 Greenswitch Rd. Bring your own skates or rental skates are available. Inline skates are welcome. Call 872.0306 for price and hours.
SKATEBOARDINGSkate Park at Fairview ParkOpen 8 a.m.-dusk—7 days a week. Mon.,Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. is for skateboarding.Tues. & Thurs. is for BMX bikes.
SLEDDINGGriswold Conservation AreaWest of Blue Mound. Bring your sleds from7 a.m. - sunset daily, snow and weatherpermitting. Just off Illinois 48—Free,423.7708.
Nelson ParkNear Lake Decatur, on Nelson Park Blvd.,offers exciting, fun-filled, hilly terrain. CallDecatur Park District for hours 422.5911.
SOFTBALL & BASEBALLFans Field, Sunnyside & Rotary ParkDiamonds Open May 9-Oc.r 12, 422-8535
Borg-Warner Sports Complex 429-0788
TENNISDecatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr. Call for fees and to schedule court time, 423.7020.
Fairview Park Tennis ComplexFree—Nominal fee to reserve courts. Open May-October, 7 a.m. to dusk. For reservations, call 421.7432 or422.8535.Free tennis courts are located incity parks, including Kiwanis, Sinawik, SouthShores and Cresthaven.
THEATRESAvon TheatrePO Box 1190, Decatur, 422.8151
Lincoln Square Theatre 127 North Main Street, Decatur, 422.4300
Strand Cinemas 5130 East Fitzgerald Road, Decatur,864.4272
Hickory Point Twelve Cinemas 150 Hickory Point Court, Forsyth, 875.1618, www.gkctheatres.com
WALL SPORTSDecatur Athletic Club1010 Southside Dr. Call 423-7020.
Greater Decatur Y220 W. McKinley Ave. Raquetball, handballand squash. Call to schedule court time,872-9622.
Decatur Indoor Sports Center1295 W. Wood St. Rock climbing, wall,group rates available and reservations areencouraged, 429-3472.
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GOLF COURSES
Country Club of Decatur135 N Country Club Rd, Decatur
429-782318 Holes • Private • Driving Range
South Side Country ClubW. Grove Rd., Decatur, 428-4851
18 Holes • Private • Driving Range • Rental ClubsCredit Cards Accepted
Red Tail Run Golf Clubby Raymond Floyd, 520 W. Grove Rd., Decatur, 422-2211
18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental ClubsCredit Cards Accepted
Scovill Golf Course3909 W. Main St., Decatur, 429-6243
18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental ClubsCredit Cards Accepted
Hickory Point Golf CourseWeaver Rd., Decatur, 421-7444
18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental ClubsCredit Cards Accepted
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AUGUSTAug. 1 - 6USTA/URSULA BECK PRO TENNISCLASSIC, Fairview Tennis Complex,Decatur. 423-7020.
Aug. 1 - 2TEAM SOY DECATUR JUNIOROPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP,Scovill Golf Course and Hickory PointGolf Course, Decatur. 429-6243.
Aug. 2DECATUR PARK SINGERS &YOUNG PARK SINGERS, MonroePark, Decatur.
Aug. 3DECATUR PARK SINGERS – 75THANNUAL LANTERN PARADE,Fairview Park, Decatur.
Aug. 4BIKE NITE, 6 p.m., AIW Hall, Decatur.428-4487.
Aug. 5 - 7DECATUR CELEBRATION. 5 p.m.,Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday,downtown Decatur. 423-4222.
Aug. 6 - 7DECATUR CITY ADULT TENNISTOURNAMENT, Fairview Park TennisComplex, Decatur. 520-6084 or 421-7432.
Aug. 6DECATUR PARK SINGERS -DECATUR CELEBRATION, 2 and 7p.m. Central Park, Decatur. 423-4222.
Aug. 7“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZINGTECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,”presented by LITTLE THEATRE - ONTHE SQUARE, 7:30 p.m., Nelson Park,Decatur.
Aug. 8DECATUR PARK SINGERS &YOUNG PARK SINGERS, 6 p.m., FirstChristian Church, Decatur.
Aug. 10DECATURPARK SINGERS& YOUNG PARKSINGERS, 6 p.m.,Fairhaven ChristianHome, Decatur.
Aug. 11BIKE NITE, 6p.m., BourbonBarrel, Decatur.428-4487.
Aug. 19 - 21USTA/MEN’SMIDWESTHARDCOURTTENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS,Fairview Park Tennis Complex, Decatur.421-7432.
Aug. 20 - 21DARRYL STOCK/LOCK STOCK &BARREL 2-MAN, Hickory Point GolfCourse and Scovill Golf Course, Decatur.
Aug. 27ZOO-RIFIC, 5 p.m., Scovill Zoo,Decatur. 422-5911.
Aug. 30 – Sept. 1FARM PROGRESS SHOW, ProgressCity USA, 1 College Park, Decatur. (309)586-5888.
Aug. 31RODNEY ATKINS, 5 p.m., ProgressCity USA, 1 College Park, Decatur. (309)586-5888.
SEPTEMBERSept. 8BIKE NITE, 6 p.m., Coziahr Harley-Davidson/Buell, Forsyth. 428-4487.
Sept. 10GARDEN CLUB OF DECATURFLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m., FirstChristian Church, Decatur.
Sept. 11GRANDPARENTS’ DAY, 1 p.m.,Scovill Zoo, Decatur.
Sept. 17INTERNATIONAL RED PANDADAY, Scovill Zoo, Decatur.
Sept. 30SWING NIGHT 7, 6 p.m., Gaitros FBOHangar, Decatur Airport.
OCTOBEROct. 9CRUISIN’ ROOSTERS CAR SHOW,1 p.m., Sliderz Bar & Grille, Long Creek.429-9744.
Oct. 13 – 16; Oct. 20 – 23; Oct. 27 – 31BOO AT THE ZOO, 5:30 p.m., ScovillZoo, Decatur.
Oct. 22JUVAE JAZZ SOCIETY: THEORIGINAL WILDCAT JASS BAND,5 p.m., Decatur Club, Decatur. 877-4527.
NOVEMBERNov. 10 and 12DECATUR AREA ARTS COUNCILBUS TRIP: “BILLY ELLIOT,” MaddenArts Center, Decatur. 423-3189.
DECEMBERDec. 10PAJAMA PARTY WITH SANTA, 1and 5 p.m., Scovill Zoo, Decatur. 421-7435.
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