Barn Quilts Trail
A Barn Quilt is a large, hand-painted wooden block typically displayed on the front or side of a barn. McDonough County is dotted with dozens of these unique and charming examples of modern folk art and you can follow your own quilt trail throughout Forgottonia. You might also find interest in McDonough County’s Historic Barns.
Read MoreTwin Oaks Golf Club
The 9-hole course at Twin Oaks Golf and Country Club in Blandinsville, IL features 3,004 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35.
Read MoreSmiley’s Family Farm, Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
Smiley’s Family Farm, Orchard & Pumpkin Patch, located just outside of McDonough County‘s lovely village of Industry, IL, have 15 varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and squashes. They plant over 7-thousand pumpkin seeds a year, so there’s A LOT of pumpkins for sale; A LOT! They also have pie pumpkins for baking, tractor pulled hay-rack rides, fresh…
Read MoreShaw Creek Golf Course
A shorty, but sporty 9-hole course deemed “great for beginners” by the Peoria Journal Star, Bushnell‘s Shaw Creek Golf Course is best known for its forgiving fairways. The greens are well manicured and medium in size and speed and a beautiful creek lazily flows through the hilly terrain and comes into play on three holes. The course is…
Read MoreHistoric Chandler Park
Established in 1893 through the benevolent donation of Macomb business man C.V. Chandler, historic Chandler Park sits at the heart of Macomb, in the center of McDonough County. With it’s original brick sidewalks, iconic gazebo and century old trees, this scenic park is home to several historic monuments and host to many of the towns festivals and events.
Read MoreGlenwood Pool
The Glenwood Pool, located in Macomb’s beautiful Glenwood Park, is open to the public and is a fun, safe, and affordable place where families have traditionally cooled off on hot spring and summer days for more than seven decade. Whether you’re a seasoned swimmer or just enjoy relaxing poolside, Glenwood Pool has something for everyone! The…
Read MoreHistoric Oakwood Cemetery
Created in 1857, Oakwood Cemetery is remarkably historic. Its founder, William H. Randolph, a former sheriff and state legislator, was the leading Abraham Lincoln supporter in McDonough County. And on two occasions Honest Abe stayed at his Macomb hotel, The Randolph House. With 14,000 burials, Oakwood is by far the largest cemetery in McDonough County. Oakwood was…
Read MoreHistoric Barns of McDonough County
McDonough County’s rich history is steeped in agriculture and farming. Much of the area has been farmland for well over a century. Farming has changed dramatically over the years, but many of the structures have remained, particularly the historic barns. The area surrounding Macomb is home to dozens of these historic buildings, and it invites you…
Read MoreLakeview Nature Center & Prairie Labyrinth
Lakeview Nature Center is nestled into 350 acres of pure beauty just to the east of Spring Lake Park & Campgrounds and provides a rustic and relaxing environment to host your next event. Whether you desire the great outdoors or the protection of our timber frame building for your baby shower, birthday party, or business…
Read MoreWine Sellers
Since 2003, The Wine Sellers has been McDonough County’s only full-service wine bar and specialty retailer for craft beers, select spirits and of course, fine wines. The owners invite you to stop in to browse their varied selection and employ their knowledge and experience in helping you find just the right adult beverage for a meal, a…
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