14 • Vol. XII, Issue II, Fall 2019
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The fall is the best time to get on a motorcycle and experience the fall foliage and rural charm of many communities in ILLINOISouth’s territory. For those interested in traveling along the Wabash River on the eastern portion of our territory, Route 1 is a great highway to travel with several different stops you should make in a handful of communities. If you exit off of Interstate 70 and head south on Route 1, the first community you’ll come across
is Marshall. For a glance at some beautiful architecture, a visit to Marshall’s business historic district is a must. Many buildings in the district were built between 1830 and 1910, and were designed in the Italianate, Romanesque, and Italian Renaissance Revival styles. While you’re checking out the district – be sure to visit the National Road Welcome Center, and the World’s Largest Gavel located at the Clark County Courthouse!
Once you’ve seen Marshall and head south on Route 1, head to Hutsonville in Crawford County. Hutsonville isn’t far off of Route 1 and is a charming little community that offers great views of the Wabash River. While you’re in town, a trip to the Hutson Cabins is a must for history buffs. Inside these seven authentic 1812 cabins is a vast array of historical artifacts, telling the history of Hutsonville. The cabins are open from June 2 to September 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, but other tours can be arranged by calling (618) 5634531.
By now you’re probably getting hungry, so if you head south 27 miles – you’ll come to one of the best places to eat on Route 1. Coco’s Café and Wine Bar in Lawrenceville offers a fantastic atmosphere with even better food. The menu is a large to say the least, offering everything from cocktails, to soups and salads, with comfort food, and a plethora of dessert options. Some notables include maple bacon mac and cheese, shrimp and grits, and pineapple upside down cheesecake! newleaffitnessandspa.com/cocos After all of that food, now is the best time to take a walk and explore nature – and there’s no better place to do that than Beall Woods State Park in Wabash County. The ride to Beall Woods from LawCOCO’s Cafe and Wine Bar, Lawrenceville
Beall Woods State Park, Mt. Carmel
