Welcome to
FORGOTTONIA, IL
McDonough County’s Macomb, Bushnell, Colchester, Blandinsville, Adair, Bardolph, Colmar, Fandon, Good Hope, Industry, New Philadelphia, Prairie City, Sciota, Tennessee, Walnut Grove, and beyond.
ABOUT
Welcome to unforgettable Forgottonia nestled comfortably in the bucolic surroundings of west-central Illinois' Lamoine Valley. Ensconced at the center of McDonough County is the province of Macomb, serving as the county seat and Forgottonia's regional hub. Here you'll find, state parks, retail, higher education, recreation, agriculture, manufacturing, amusements, senior living and endless scenic landscapes. Macomb itself features a Historic Downtown Square and is home to Spoon River College and Western Illinois University.
As a tourist destination, Forgottonia, IL is hard to beat with it's vibrant mix of unique shopping, arts & entertainment, casual & fine dining, events & attractions and sports & leisure, coupled with fertile fields, historic landmarks, Amish country and rustic small-town charm. All this is set against a backdrop of rural splendor and panoramic pastoral beauty.
If you're considering a family trip, planning an event, or just looking for a perfect weekend getaway, we're the place to Relax, Explore & Enjoy. That's what makes Forgottonia unforgettable.
But please see for yourself. Visit Forgottonia today!
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HELPFUL PRINTABLE RESOURCE GUIDES
- Events Calendar »
- Abraham Lincoln & Macomb / Looking For Lincoln »
- Antiques Guide »
- Argyle Lake State Park »
- Barn Quilts Guide »
- Bike Trails Directory »
- Education Guide »
- Emergency Phone Numbers »
- Glennwood Pool »
- Golf Guide »
- Historic Barns Guide »
- Historical Attractions Guide »
- Local Recourses »
- Macomb Home of Lizzie Magie Inventor of Monopoly Game»
- Map of Macomb »
- Map of McDonough County »
- Map of Western Illinois University »
- Restaurants Guide »
- Sculpture Tour »
- Shopping Guide »
UPCOMING EVENTS
Week of Events
WESTERN ILLINOIS MUSEUM WALKING TOUR
Western Illinois Museum walking tour of turn-of-the-century architecture on Thursday at 7pm and Saturday at 9:30am. Tour will explore the near-east side of Macomb’s downtown. There is a $5 suggested…
Alpaca Beach Party
Alpaca Beach Party
Little Creek Alpacas, 2105 N 50th Rd, Plymouth, from 1pm-5pm for our Season Grand Opening! 40+ alpacas roaming in a free range setting with a 2 acre pond and small…
Gymnastics and Circus Clinic
Gymnastics and Circus Clinic
12pm-4pm at YMCA, 400 E. Calhoun. Please bring snack and water. This event is fee to attend, call 309833-2129 for more details. All proceeds will go to support the qualifying…
PEACE DRUM CIRCLE
Jeep Blitz
Jeep Blitz
Jeep Blitz By Steinjager Visit www.jeepblitz.com for more details Three day event in Bushnell-fun for all
Jeep Blitz
Jeep Blitz
Jeep Blitz By Steinjager Visit www.jeepblitz.com for more details Three day event in Bushnell-fun for all
Firemen’s Breakfast
Jeep Blitz
Jeep Blitz
Jeep Blitz By Steinjager Visit www.jeepblitz.com for more details Three day event in Bushnell-fun for all
WIM Walking Tour-Turn of the Century Architecture
WIM Walking Tour-Turn of the Century Architecture
Tour rescheduled Because the weather was not cooperating Saturday, the Western Illinois Museum’s Architectural Walking Tour has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 28 at 9:30am.
- Argyle Lake State Park
- Bushnell-Prairie City Schools
- City of Bushnell
- City of Macomb
- Macomb.com Event Calendar
- Macomb Chamber of Commerce
- Macomb Park District
- Macomb School District
- McDonough County Board Committee Meeting Schedule
- McDonough County Special Recreation Association
- McDonough County United Way
