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visitorsguide FALL/WINTER 2010 A publication of the Herald & Review 601 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois 62523

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Decatur, 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 for you to do and see. Illinois may be known as the Land of Lincoln but it’s this area with which the 16th President is most closely associated. There are many Looking for Lincoln activities in close enough proximity to make your stay with us enjoyable. Outdoor activities are plentiful too, whether it’s one of the many nature and hiking areas and trails, or water activities at Lake Decatur. As well, golfers will find 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 its people so special. Use this guide to make your visit with us special.

PUBLISHER Todd Nelson EDITOR Gary Sawyer SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Ralf Pansch ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Joel Fletcher LAYOUT ARTIST Shel Long PHOTOGRAPHY Ralf Pansch

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ATTRACTIONS ANNA BETHEL FISHER ROCK GARDEN Nelson 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 in 1927 and reopened in 1993 following a prize-winning restoration.The secluded paths wind through rocky terraces lined with brightly colored annual flowers. Free. DR. BIRKS MUSEUM Millikin University, Gorin Hall 1184 W. Main St. 424-6337 1 to 4 p.m., daily Birks Museum has more than 1,000 vases, lamps and pieces of art glass, including Wedgewood,Tiffany and Boehm. Other unusual items include a brilliantly detailed Japanese bridal kimono and exquisite turn-ofthe-century furniture by Emil Galle and Gustav Stickley.The museum also has become home for other university collections, including Chinese art objects. Group tours are available by contacting the museum in advance. Free. CHEVROLET HALL OF FAME MUSEUM 3635 U.S. 36 East 1-888-926-9843 or 791-5793 www.chevrolethalloffamemuseum.com 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,Tuesday through Sunday The museum has a wide variety of Chevrolet’s most popular cars and memorabilia from its early days through the

A wide variety of animals are plentiful at Scovill Zoo. present. Whether it was a race car, an Indianapolis 500 Pace car, or a show car, it’s on display at the Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ILLINOIS 55 S. Country Club Rd. 423-5437 www.cmofil.com 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday Closed major holidays The Children’s Museum of Illinois offers two floors (more than 10,000 square feet) of exhibit space for school children, families and

friends to explore.Visitors can wind their way to the top of Luckey’s Climber. Make a lasting impression in the PinScreen, or anchor the WKIDS TV news desk. Special programs are planned for holidays. Free nights/days are offered every quarter. Admission is charged. Children must be accompanied by an adult. GOVERNOR OGLESBY MANSION 421 W.William St. 429-9422 1 to 4 p.m.,Wednesdays and Saturdays, June through August 2 to 4 p.m., Sundays, June through August Home of Richard J. Oglesby, U.S. Senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Built in 1874, the Italiante home features Oglesby’s original library which has been lovingly restored with wallpaper and furnishings of the Gilded Age. Christmas Tea the second Sunday of December. Donations accepted. HIERONYMUS MUELLER MUSEUM 420 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 or drive your car without thinking about Hieronymus Mueller.Visit this interesting and award-winning museum.

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HISTORIC DECATUR AUDIO TOUR 202 E. North St. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday The Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Historical & Architectural Sites Commission invite you to navigate historic Decatur with an audio tour.The estimated driving time is one hour. Along the

MILLIKIN HOMESTEAD 125 N. Pine St. 422-9003 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April through October Banker James Millikin built this stately brick mansion in 1876, the year of the United States centennial.The fully restored landmark is known for its woodwork, elegant fireplaces, plasterwork and etched and stained glass. Donations accepted.

tour route you can find public restrooms downtown at the Macon County Building, the Library and Civic Center.You will also find a wide variety of restaurants. KIRKLAND GALLERIES Millikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center 424-6227 Lower and Studio Galleries: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Perkinson Gallery: noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday Three galleries feature one-artist exhibits during the academic year.The Perkinson Gallery shows work by nationally known artists.The Lower Gallery’s displays often are of photography. Area and student artists display their works in the Studio Gallery. Free. MACON COUNTY MUSEUM COMPLEX 5580 North Fork Rd. 422-4919 1 to 4 p.m.,Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 4 p.m., fourth Sunday of the month Closed holidays The Museum is an official Looking For Lincoln coalition site featuring Macon County’s first log courthouse where Lincoln participated in five “Lincoln In Macon County,” the legal cases in the late 1830s, as well as showing Abraham Lincoln Theater.The Lincoln Connection exhibit features video in the artifacts and information on different aspects of Lincoln’s life, the Civil War and the Grand Army of the Republic that was founded in Decatur. Exhibits featuring historical artifacts and information about Decatur and Macon County from the 1830s to the present are also featured in the museum, along with an 1860s one-room school house, 1850s log house and 1920s railroad caboose located in the Prairie Village. Admission fee: $2 for adults; $1 for children 12 and under.

ROCK SPRINGS CONSERVATION AREA 3939 Nearing Ln. 423-7708 www.maconcounty conservation.org Nature Center: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday Homestead Prairie Farm: 1 to 4 p.m., S aturday and Sunday, June through October Closed major holidays Hiking and Biking Trails: 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round Located on 1,340 acres, the Rock Springs Conservation Area puts visitors in touch with the environment. Programs for all ages. Living History programs are offered in the Homestead Prairie Farm, a restored 19th century farmstead. Donations accepted, with fees for some events. SCOVILL ZOO 71 S. Country Club Rd. 421-7435 Open daily, April through October Animals from around the world live as they would in the wild in this 15-acre zoo overlooking Lake Decatur. More than 400

The Lincoln Square Theatre plays host to a variety of entertainment throughout the year. wild and domestic animals from South America, Africa, Australia and three other continents inhabit the zoo.The zoo’s Shilling Environmental Education and Visitor Center features a gift shop, fully accessible restrooms and an education/conference room with outdoor amphitheater.You can take a ride on the Z.O. & O. Express train, grab a snack at the Zoopermarket concession stand, howl with the wolves in the Wolf Howl, feed pygmy goats in the Petting Area and visit reptiles, fish and amphibians in the Herpaquarium. A variety of educational programs are offered throughout the year. Admission is charged. SCOVILL HOUSE & ORIENTAL GARDENS 17 S. Country Club Rd. Open daily, 10 a.m. to dusk Chinese fu dogs guard the entrance to the Japanese-style garden in Scovill Park, originally part of the Scovill family estate. Its greenery, rocks, sand and water are ornamented with oriental sculpture and a graceful sod bridge. Nearby stands a gazebo, surrounded by a formal flower garden. Free.

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SHOPPING Shopping in Decatur, Forsyth and Mount Zion is an enjoyable experience for the whole family. A variety of shops, from department stores to small boutiques, will tempt one and all. Visit a few retailers today, and take home just what you were searching for. The downtown area is always a good place to start, and Decatur is no exception. You can browse the unique boutiques and shops, and enjoy an

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 is something for everyone. Browse the boutiques and visit Decatur, Forsyth and Mount Zion stores for the best in shopping variety

atmosphere where history and the future meet. Downtown Decatur shopping includes, Fox’s Den, Brass Horn, Talbot’s, Raupp’s Shoes and Flora Gems. Throughout Decatur you’ll also find many other shopping opportunities, including Fairview Plaza, Brettwood Village, Northgate Shopping Center and two WalMart Super Centers (north and east). Just north of Decatur, in Forsyth, is Hickory Point Mall, which features more than 70 retailers. The mall is

Hickory Point Mall, Brettwood Village Shopping Center and downtown Decatur provide great shopping opportunities.

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ACCOMMODATIONS Baymont Inn ** *** Interstate 72 at U.S. 51, 217-875-5800

Best Value Shelton Inn & Suites 450 E. Pershing Rd., 217-877-7255

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Comfort Inn & Suites 134 Barnett Ave., Forsyth, 217-875-1166

Country Inn & Suites Hotel *** ** 5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd., 217-872-2402 72

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel *** 370 4191 U.S. 36 West, 217-422-8800 ** Days Inn-Decatur ** 333 N. Wyckles Rd., 217-422-5900

Fairfield Inn 62 1417 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 217-875-3337

Hampton Inn (Hilton Honors Program) 61 1429 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 217-877-5577

Hawthorne Suites Ltd. *** ** 2370 Mt. Zion Rd., Decatur, 217-864-9311

Intown Motel 1013 E. Eldorado St., 217-422-9080

Lakeview Motel 25 U.S. 36 East & Country Club Rd., 217-428-4677

Ramada Limited 355 E. Hickory Point Rd., 217-876-8011

Decatur Inn 3035 N. Water St., 217-877-3380

Sandy’s Motel 1675 E. Pershing Rd., 217-877-1387

Sleep Inn 3920 Hospitality Lane, 217-872-7700

Soy City Motel 1828 E. Eldorado St., 217-428-8624

Super 8 Motel 3134 N. Water St., 217-877-8888

Tri-Manor Motel 3420 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 & Breakfast 500 W. Main St., 217-422-9707

Homewood Suites 333 W. Marion Ave., Forsyth, 877-0887

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Downtown 225 N. Water Street, drive-up Brettwood Village Shopping Center 3030 N. Water Street, drive-up

217.875.3131 www.hickorypointbank.com Member FDIC

South Shores 398 W. 1st Drive, drive-up

Decatur Memorial Hospital 2300 N. Edward Street, Patient Registration Mt. Zion Area 1880 S. Mt. Zion Road, drive-up Forsyth 1401 W. Hickory Point Drive, drive-up

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DINING Papa John’s 3082 N. Main St., 872-7722

FULL MENU Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 1275 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 875-0281

Papa Murphy’s 4625 E. Maryland 864-3999 252 W. Mound Rd. 875-1700

The Beach House 2301 E. Lakeshore Dr., 422-7202

The Pizza Factory 397 W. 1st Dr. 428-4400

Bizou 259 N. Main St., 422-7000 Cheddar’s Casual Café 1340 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 877-3100

Pizza Hut 975 W. Eldorado St. 422-8777 910 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 875-1603 910 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5114

Corona’s Mexican Grille 2350 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-1028

Prime Time Pizza 2855 N. Main St., 791-5166

Diamonds Family Restaurant 2959 N. Oakland Ave., 872-1683 Doherty’s Pub & Pins 242 E. William St. 428-5612 Firewater Café 888 W. Eldorado St., 429-3395 Jimmy Ryan’s 101 S. Main St., Suite 800, 422-4700 McGorray’s Golf & Grill 2927 N. Water St. 330-6764 O’Charley’s 927 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-1672 Paco’s Sol Bistro 237 N. Main St. 330-6483 Porter’s On Merchant 170 N. Merchant St., 429-0669 Red Lobster 997 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 875-3196 Robbies 122 N. Merchant St., 423-0448 Ruby Tuesday’s 4405 E. U.S. 36, 423-9989 Texas Roadhouse 1155 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 876-7380 PIZZA Clockwork Pizzeria 550 N.Van Dyke 330-7033 De Franco’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant 253 N. Main St., 420-6400 10 SPRING/SUMMER 2011 • THE VISITORS GUIDE

ETHNIC Aloha 3025 Kandy Ln., 875-5540 Del Carmen’s Pizza East 221 N. 22nd St., 428-5991 Del Carmen’s Pizza West 1601 W. Grand Ave., 428-7800 Domino’s Pizza 3030 N. Woodford St. 875-4772 1135 W. Wood St. 422-2244 1948 E. Eldorado 429-4155 Donnie’s 126 S. Oakland Ave., 424-4344 Filippo’s Pizza 435 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-4467 Garcia’s Pizza 1099 W. Main St. 424-1800 Godfather’s Pizza 4829 E. U.S. 36 864-9800 2860 N. Main St. 875-7000 Little Caesar’s 1925 N. Water, 875-5898 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders 2805 N. Main St., 876-7800 Maustell’s Pizza 2245 E. Wood St., 421-9666 Monical’s Pizza 348 W. First Dr. 423-2333 2230 Mount Zion Rd. 864-2060 4333 Prospect Ave. 875-7340

Asia House 3074 N. Water St., 875-7900 Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café 2930 N. Main St. 877-0967 The Chili Bowl 104 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 872-7215 China Buffet 4280 Prospect Dr., 877-7880 China House 1205 E. Eldorado St., 423-8331 China One 2036 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4700

Chinese Tea Garden 105 N. Main St., 429-1688 Da Franco’s 253 N. Main St., 420-6400 Dragon Buffet 695 W. Pershing Rd., 876-8885

Lincoln Square Lounge/ The Other Side 121 N. Main St., 423-2180 Mi Jalapeño 108 E. Barnett Ave., Forsyth 875-6141

Curly’s Bar & Pizza 2683 N. Water St. 875-9800

Mi Pueblito 1607 W. King, 428-7610

Downtown Café 217 N. Main St. 428-1120

El Matador 2912 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. 876-1827 2048 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4253

Mi Taqueria 3715 N. Woodford St. 521-5389

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant 4204 N. Prospect 877-754

No. 1 Kitchen 973 E. Eldorado St., 428-9833 Olive Garden 3795 N. Water St., 877-7470 Panda Express 1085 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth 875-5912

First Wok 1683 W. King, 423-2900 Fuji Seafood, Steak House & Sushi Bar 4929 N. Prospect 872-0600 Guadalajara 351 W. 1st Dr., 423-9724 House of Gyros 1819 E. Eldorado St., 424-8919 Junz Asian Grill & Bar 849 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth 875-9888

Debbie’s Diner 1404 N. 22nd St., 423-4130

Duffer’s Grill Room at Hickory Point Golf Course 727 W. Weaver Rd. 421-6657 The Elbow Room 3775 N. Woodford St., 875-3067 Esker’s Tavern 1703 E. Clay St., 423-3518 Flipperz 1104 N. Main St., 329-0057

Pastabilities Italian Grill 134 E. Main St., 422-7278

Gabby’s Restaurant & Lounge 1385 E. Pershing Rd., 877-1955

Pho Golden Bowl 4820 N. Prospect Dr., 877-7880

Garden Family Restaurant 696 E. Pershing Rd., 872-7227

Royal International Buffet 2036 Mount Zion Rd., 864-4700

Golden Glaze Donuts 3755 E. William Street Rd., 475-1828

Sloan’s Calzones 190 Merchant St., 422-4940

The Greenhouse Restaurant 4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800

Tuscany Steak & Pasta House 1099 W. Wood St., 429-7000

Grinder’s Gourmet Coffee Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth 872-5282

CASUAL FARE Bob Evans 3020 N. Water St. 875-4577 Buffalo Wild Wings 851 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth, 877-8370 Clare’s Family Restaurant 2502 E. William St., 428-3437 Common Ground 200 N. Oakland Ave., 424-3969 Coney McKane’s 104 E. Prairie Ave., 475-1111 Cow Depot 3637 E. U.S. 36, 422-5254

La Fondita 285 E. Ash Ave., 872-1471

Cracker Barrel 5120 Hickory Point Frontage Rd., Forsyth 876-8036

La Gondola Spaghetti House 2825 N. Water St. 875-4888 2034 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4333

Culver’s 2994 N. Water St. 875-2900 4850 Aldi Dr. 864-9600

Hickory River Smoke House 2330 S. Mount Zion Rd., 864-1864 Home Town Buffet 944 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-8221 THE VISITORS GUIDE • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 11

Jan’s East End Grill 566 N. Brush College Rd., 428-0094

Tasty’s Chicago Grill 824 W. Eldorado, 422-6060

Hardee’s 1080 W. Eldorado St. 428-6100

Lock Stock & Barrel 129 S. Oakland Ave., 429-7411

Thirsty’s Pub & Grub 1770 E. Pershing Rd. 875-6692

Main Hangar 910 S. Airport Rd., 421-7452

Triple Dog Dare Ya 1425 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5885

Jimmy John’s 100 E. Prairie Ave. 423-8323 2950 N. Water St. 872-8282 1130 W. Wood St. 425-2755

Panera Café 255 E. Ash Ave., 872-6435

The Wagon 1987 N. Jasper St., 429-2260 The Wharf 201 W. First Dr., 423-5450 Whit’s End 3663 E. William Street Rd., 423-9163 Wing Stop 1491 W. King St., 424-9464 Vinnie’s Barbee-Q Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 875-2214 FAST FOOD Arby’s Roast Beef Restaurant 1495 E. Pershing Rd. 877-7117 4303 Prospect Dr. 876-1600 1925 Mount Zion Rd. 864-3820 Burger King 1099 E. Eldorado St. 428-8024 1195 E. Pershing Rd. 877-9503 4241 N. Prospect Dr. 876-1130

Paul’s Confectionery 999 N. Water St., 428-6665 Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery 2999 N. Monroe St., 875-0743 Pla-Mor Snack Bar 2121 N. 22nd St., 428-2222 Raspberry Tea Room 5025 S. U.S. 51, Elwin, 865-2916 Robbies Outlet 118 N. Merchant St., 423-0448 Southside Grille 799 S. 22nd St. 706-5255 Sports Zone 4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800 Starship Billiards 3015 Grand Prix Dr., 872-8882 Steak ’N Shake 1330 E. Pershing Rd. 877-3231 2250 Mount Zion Rd. 864-6593 920 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 876-0105 12 SPRING/SUMMER 2011 • THE VISITORS GUIDE

Dairy Queen 610 Snyder 877-4131 230 W. First Dr. 428-1014 4605 E. Maryland 864-9610

Judy’s Kitchen & Catering 1045 N. State Highway 121, Mount Zion 864-4023 Kentucky Fried Chicken 105 W. Wood St. 422-4808 1310 E. Pershing Rd. 872-1725 Krekel’s 2320 E. Main St. 423-1719 1355 N. Route 48 362-0121 801 E. Wood St. 429-1122 3727 N. Woodford St. 875-4044 1340 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5725 Long John Silver’s 701 W. Eldorado St. 422-8977 McDonald’s 4030 E. Boyd Rd. 872-1974 962 W. Eldorado St. 422-8149 109 E. Lucile Ave., Forsyth 875-7913 3005 N. Water St. 877-9259 2799 N. 22nd St. 425-2980 1909 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-4937 1835 E. Eldorado St. 423-1775 Subway 145 E. Pershing Rd. 875-0885 566 N. Brush College Rd. 233-2231 1499 E. Eldorado St. 362-0123 1400 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 872-1121 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth 872-6005 1411 E. Mound Rd. 877-0978 4224 Prospect Ave. 875-3910 1135 W. Wood St. 422-2036 355 N. Wyckles Rd. 233-3141 331 W. 1st Dr. 422-8643 1485 W. Main St., Mount Zion 864-0309 4625 E. Maryland St. 864-2221 1580 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-0965 1015 W. Eldorado St. 429-0496 2300 N. Edward St. 876-8770 248 N. Park St. 330-1798 4030 E. Boyd Rd. 876-0508 Taco Bell 753 E. Pershing Rd. 875-0155 1991 S. Mount Zion Rd.864-2900 1400 W. Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 876-1298 Wendy’s 102 E. Pershing Rd. 872-6440

Golf Courses

Country Club of Decatur

Hickory Point Golf Course

Red Tail Run Golf Club

3909 W. Main St., Decatur, 429-6243 18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental Clubs Credit Cards Accepted

135 N Country Club Rd, Decatur 429-7823 18 Holes • Private • Driving Range

by Raymond Floyd, 520 W. Grove Rd., Decatur, 422-2211 18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental Clubs Credit Cards Accepted

Weaver Rd., Decatur, 421-7444 18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental Clubs Credit Cards Accepted

South Side Country Club W. Grove Rd., Decatur, 428-4851 18 Holes • Private • Driving Range • Rental Clubs Credit Cards Accepted

Scovill Golf Course

THINGS TO DO ANTIQUES Bailey’s Corner 324 E. Ruehl, Forsyth, 877.4211 Downtown Antiques 254 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 GALLERIES The 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

Mount Zion’s Spitler Park offers outdoor recreation opportunities.

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 Framing 160 E. Main, Decatur, 423.8606 Blue Connection 117 N. Water St. Decatur, 428-0112 Your Request Art Gallery & Boutique 3777 North Woodford Street, Decatur, 875.7085 BIKING, HIKING & RECREATION Rock Springs Conservation Area/Fairview Bikeway, this scenic 2.9-mile paved trail passes through the wooded Sangamon River bottom from Fairview Park to Rock Spriings Center. Bicycle and pedestrian-only bridges span Stevens Creek and the Sangamon River, 423-7708. Rock Springs Conservation Area Hiking trails of varying lengths are graded from easy to difficult. Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily, 423-7708. Sand Creek Conservation Area South Franklin St. Rd. Hiking and equestrian trails totaling 7.6 miles. Open 7:00 am to sunset daily. Check the website for trail conditions: www.maconcountyconservation.org. 423-7708. Fort Daniel Conservation Area 4975 Fort Daniel Road. 4.5 miles of hiking trails, picnic pavilion and playground. Open 7:00 am to sunset daily. Spitler Woods State Natural Area 705 Spitler Park Drive Mt. Zion, IL 62549, 217.864.3121

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Forsyth Bike & Walking Path The path starts at the Forsyth Village Hall, 877-9445. BOATING Boating on Lake Decatur is allowed yearround with a permit at the cashier’s window on the second floor of the Decatur Civic Center. One-day permits may also be purchased for $5. For general information call the Lake Management Office, 424-2837. For licensing questions, call 424-2709. BOWLING Spare Time Lanes-11th Frame 2870 N Jasper St, Decatur, 875.3141, 875.3142 Pla-Mor Lanes 2121 North 22nd Street, Decatur, 428.2222 CAMPING Friends Creek Conservation Area Located near Argenta. Campground has 35 camping sites, 16 with 30 amp electrical service. Picnic tables and grills.Water and dump station available, showers and flush toilets. Hiking trails, playground, and creek fishing. Open MayOctober. Call for rates 423-7708 or visit: www.maconcountyconservation.org. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING Rock Springs Conservation Area Trails are open from 7:00 am to sunset whenever there is at least four inches of snow on the ground. Free. Skis, poles and boots can be rented – call for fees and snow conditions. 423-7708. DANCING The Dance Centre 3163 N. Woodford, Decatur, 877.8876 The Greater Decatur Y School of Dance 220 W. McKinley Ave. , Decatur YWCA 872-9922,YMCA 872-9622 Country Wranglers 362-1310 Debbies Dance Studio 2828 N. Main, Decatur 877-9009 Dorothy Foster Dance 180 S. Glencoe, Decatur, 423-8907 Jacqulyen’s Hawaiian Dancing 9219 E. William St. Oakley, 763-6018 Studio B 864-3115 or 422-1269

Free—Nominal fee to reserve courts. Open May-October, 7 a.m. to dusk. For reservations, call 421.7432 or 422.8535.Free tennis courts are located in city parks, including Kiwanis, Sinawik, South Shores and Cresthaven.

FISHING Lake Decatur Fishing permitted with a state license. For size limits and other restrictions, call the Lake Management Office, 424-2837. Rock Springs Conservation Area Three ponds. State of Illinois limits and restrictions apply. State fishing license is required. 423-7708. FITNESS CENTERS Curves for Women 2605 N. Water St., 877-0687 1582 N. State Hwy 121, 864-2745 Decatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr., 423-7020 Decatur Indoor Sports Center 1295 W. Wood St., 429-3472 Club Fitness 2807 N. Main St., 872-2777 121 Fitness 1000 N. State Hwy 121, 864-5000 Greater Decatur Y 220 W. McKinley Ave., 872-9622

The Ursela Beck Tennis Complex in Fairview Park bustles with activity throughout the summer. ICE SKATING Decatur Civic Center Arena October through March. Call for session times, 422-6161 MINIATURE GOLF Paul’s Puttin’ Place Nelson Park Boulevard. Regular hours are April-October, weather permitting. Call for hours, 422.2316. Pla-Mor and Pla-Land 2135 N. 22nd St., 362.5965

Image Health & Fitness 2003 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes), 424-9925 It Figures 2024 S. Mt. Zion Rd., 864-9315

ROLLER SKATING Skateland 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.

GO-KARTS Pla-Mor/Pla-Land 2135 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes) Race mini-NASCAR go-karts around an almost 1/4-mile track, 233-6814.

SKATEBOARDING Skate Park at Fairview Park Open 8 a.m.-dusk—7 days a week. Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. & Sun. is for skateboarding. Tues. & Thurs. is for BMX bikes.

HOCKEY Ages 4 through high school can enjoy ice action by joining house teams at the Decatur Civic Center arena or travel teams playing home and away games.

SLEDDING Griswold Conservation Area West of Blue Mound. Bring your sleds from 7 a.m. - sunset daily, snow and weather permitting. Just off Illinois 48—Free, 423.7708.

HORSEBACK RIDING Big Creek Riding Stables 4961 E. Lost Bridge Rd. Private lessons and group lessons, trail riding (horses available to rent) and birthday parties. Registered horse shows, rodeos, team penning and roping competitions held throughout the year, 8643436. Sand Creek Conservation Area Franklin Street Road. Daily trail riding rates: Macon County residents free; all others-$2 per day or $18 per year. Riders must bring their own horses. 423-7708. White Pines Ranch Corner of Walmsley & Allen Rd. Decatur, 865-2826

THEATRES Avon Theatre PO 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 SPORTS Decatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr. Call 423-7020. Greater Decatur Y 220 W. McKinley Ave. Raquetball, handball and squash. Call to schedule court time, 8729622. Decatur Indoor Sports Center 1295 W. Wood St. Rock climbing, wall, group rates available and reservations are encouraged, 429-3472.

Nelson Park Near Lake Decatur, on Nelson Park Blvd., offers exciting, fun-filled, hilly terrain. Call Decatur Park District for hours 422.5911. SOFTBALL & BASEBALL Fans Field, Sunnyside & Rotary Park Diamonds Open May 9-Oc.r 12, 422-8535 Borg-Warner Sports Complex 429-0788 TENNIS Decatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr. Call for fees and to schedule court time, 423.7020. Fairview Park Tennis Complex THE VISITORS GUIDE • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 15

CALENDAR MAY

JUNE

PROGRESS CITY CLUSTER OF DOG SHOWS, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Progress City, USA, 1 College Park, Decatur. 423-0250.

MACON COUNTY FAIR, DecaturMacon County Fairground, 3700 N. Westlawn, Decatur. 877-8941..

April 28 - May 1

June 3 - June 12

Club, 727 Weaver Rd., Decatur. 421-7444 or 423-0990.

June 16

BLUES IN CENTRAL PARK, 6 p.m., Central Park, Decatur Decatur. 423-0422.

May 4 - May 8

‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM,’ Albert Taylor Theatre, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur. Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. 424-6318.

May 8

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE AND CONCERT BAND, 2 p.m., Kirkland Fine Arts Center, Millikin University, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur. 424-6318.

May 13 - May 15

AKC DOG AGILITY TRIAL, Progress City, USA, 1 College Park, Decatur. 6723653.

May 13 & May 21

The Avon Theatre offers the magic of Hollywood in downtown Decatur.

HAUNTED DECATUR TOUR, 7 p.m., Avon Theatre, 426 N.Water St., Decatur. 1-888-446-7859.

June 4 & June 25

CRAPPIE USA, Lake Decatur, 2203 E. Lake Shore Dr., Decatur. (270) 395-4204.

June 13 - June 19

May 21

HAUNTED DECATUR TOUR, 7 p.m., Avon Theatre, 426 N.Water St., Decatur. (888) 446-7859. TATE & LYLE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, Hickory Point Golf

June 17 & 18

JUNETEENTH ‘NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY’ CELEBRATION, Central Park, Decatur. Friday at 6 p.m.; Saturday at 11 a.m. 429-7458.

JULY

July 1 - July 3

LAKESIDE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL, 11 a.m., Lake Decatur Boardwalk, 200 Nelson Blvd., Decatur. 4221509.

July 8 - July 10

AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION GIRLS JUNIOR OLYMPICS STATE TOURNAMENT, Rotary Park, U.S. Route 51 South, Decatur. Friday at 1 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. 422-5911.

July 9, July 16 & July 30 HAUNTED DECATUR TOUR, 7 p.m., Avon Theatre, 426 N.Water St., Decatur. 1-888-446-7859.

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July 10

RODNEY T. MILLER LAKESIDE TRIATHLON, Nelson Park, 200 Nelson Blvd., Decatur. 872-9622.

downtown Decatur.Thursday at 4 p.m., Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. 423-4222.

CRUISE IN, Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum, 3635 U.S. Route 36 East, Decatur. 454-4583.

AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MEN’S SLOW PITCH, Rotary Park, U.S. Route 51 South, Decatur. Friday at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. 422-5911.

July 16 July 21

BLUES IN CENTRAL PARK, 6 p.m., Central Park, Decatur. 423-0422.

July 22 - July 24

MIDLAND MAGIC SUMMER SHOWCASE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, Rotary Park & Borg Warner Sports Complexes, U.S. Route 51 South, Decatur.

July 29 - Aug. 7

USTA URSULA BECK TENNIS TOURNAMENT, Fairview Park Tennis Complex, 1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., Decatur. 421-7432.

AUGUST

July 29 - Aug. 7

USTA URSULA BECK TENNIS TOURNAMENT, Fairview Park Tennis Complex, 1455 W. Fairview Park Dr., Decatur. 421-7432.

Aug. 4 - Aug. 7

DECATUR CELEBRATION,

1-866-264-7469.

Aug. 5 - Aug. 7

Aug. 6 & 7

RE/MAX REGION 4 WORLD LONG DRIVE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIER, 9 a.m., Red Tail Run Golf Club, 520 W. Grove Rd., Decatur. 519-3110 or 422-2211.

Aug. 12 - 14

AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MEN’S FAST PITCH, Rotary Park, U.S. Route 51 South, Decatur. 422-5911.

Aug. 13

HAUNTED DECATUR TOUR, 7 p.m., Avon Theatre, 426 N.Water St., Decatur. 1-888-446-7859.

Aug. 18

BLUES IN CENTRAL PARK, 6 p.m., Central Park, Decatur. 423-0422.

Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

FARM PROGRESS SHOW, 8 a.m., Progress City, USA, 1 College Park, Decatur.

Entering its 26th year, the Decatur Celebration continues to offer entertainment for everyone the first weekend in August. THE VISITORS GUIDE • SPRING/SUMMER 2011 17

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Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 a.m. – Traditional/Blended Service 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School 10:45 a.m. – Contemporary Service 6:00 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 Meeting

Pastor Gerald Coates

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