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LodgingOpened in November 2008, the Comfort Inn & Suites hotel offers free wireless high-speed Internet and a free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more. They also have an indoor heated pool, indoor hot tub and exercise room. Business travelers will appreciate modern conveniences afforded in their business center like a public computer with Internet access and copy and fax services. They also have a meeting room on the premises that can accommodate small functions. All spacious guest rooms are furnished with 32-inch flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, work desks with ergonomic chairs. All standard rooms have oversized chairs with ottomans and suites offer sleeper sofas. Relax and put your feet up; you deserve the best and we strive to provide it for you!
2265 S. State Rt. 127
(618) 664-9700
66 rooms
Be sure to stop by Los Amigos Mexican/American Restaurant, Lounge and Banquet Hall, located on the property.
Guests will appreciate the many features and amenities offered such as a free continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls & long distance calls within the continental United States, indoor heated pool & hot tub and hot tub rooms, and guest laundry facilities. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like access to copy and fax services. On-site meeting facilities accommodate up to 250 people for most events, receptions and business functions.
All spacious guest rooms have refrigerators, Microwave, Business Desk, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards. Non-smoking rooms are offered.
This is a pet-friendly hotel; additional fees apply. Ample truck and RV parking is available on the premises for added guest convenience.
1731 S. State Route 127
(618) 664-3030
79 rooms
Pet Friendly
Super 8’s AAA-approved, non-smoking rooms include handy, time-saving amenities like hair dryers, coffee makers and more. In the morning, get a jump start with free coffee to go or free SuperStart continental breakfast.
Connect to the Web with free Wi-Fi in their business center or from the privacy of your hotel room. Kids under 17 stay free with their parents. A guest laundromat and bus, truck and RV parking are available.
1700 S. State Route 127
(618) 664-0800
43 rooms
Dining| Joe’s Pizza & Pasta 106 N. Second St Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Salads 618-664-3344 |
Hibachi Buffet 221 W. College Ave Oriental Asian Food 618-664-9898 |
Corner Café 111 N. Third St Traditional Diner Menu 618-319-3819 |
| Shimoji Coffee 110 E Harris Ave Drive-up Coffee, Tea, Baked Goods |
Mario’s Pizza 111 W. College Ave Pizza, Subs, Salads 618-664-2290 |
McDonalds 1600 S State Rt 127 Fast-food 618-664-0302 |
| Dairy Queen 219 N 3rd St Fast-Food Traditional American 618-664-4007 |
Taco Bell 1607 S State Rt 127 Fast-Food Mexican 618-664-1251 |
Chester’s Chicken 1900 S State Rt 127 618-664-9650 |
| Huddle House 1730 S State Rt 127 Traditional American Food 618-664-2255 |
Domino’s Pizza 1500 S State Rt 127 618-664-3033 |
Kahuna’s Restaurant 104 W Harris Ave Burgers, Ice Cream, and more 618-664-9002 |
| Chang’s Chinese Restaurant 1505 S State Rt 127 Authentic Chinese Food 618-664-9854 |
Lu-Bob’s Family Restaurant 864 S State Rt 127 Traditional American Food, plus Pizza 618-664-0060 |
KFC 1607 S State Rt 127 Fast-Food Chicken 618-664-1251 |
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Scooter’s Coffee 1505 IL Route 127 Drive-Thru Coffee, Tea, Smoothies, Breakfast |
Nuby’s Steakhouse 679 Old National Trail, Pocahontas Dine-In, Take-Out 618-669-2737 |
Jo’s Java 500 Ganton Cir Coffee, Bakery Treats, Paninis, Salad, Sandwiches 618-664-9554 |
| Los Amigos 2 1745 S State Rt 127 Mexican & American (Traditional) 618-664-9196 |
Casey’s Carry out Pizza 990 E Beaumont Ave 618-664-9790 Casey’s Carry out Pizza 111 W 3rd St 618-664-4270 |
Subway 1900 S State Rt 127 Subs, Salads 618-664-9650 Subway 108 N 2nd Street 618-664-3161 |
| Josephine’s Pizza and Pub 110 S 2nd St Wood-fired Pizza & Gourmet Salads 618-690-0539 |
Dirty Dan’s Meats & More 225 S Third St Low-and-Slow Style Barbecue, Plus Food Truck Catering |
Shopping & Antiques| Collective Closet (Boutique Clothing & Accessories; Custom Printed Shirts) 213 West College Ave. 618-322-8792 |
Evergreen Plant Co (Nurseries & Gardening; Deliveries for Occasions) 112 North Second St. 618-900-1423 |
Finders Keepers Resale (Clothes, Accessories, Home, Kids, Books, Crafts) 603 East Harris Ave. |
| Freckled Press Bookstore (New & Used Books + Screen Printing, Embroidery) 110 North Second St. 618-699-9515 |
Marcoot Jersey Creamery (Cheese, Ice Cream, Meats, Gifts, Farm Tours) 526 Dudleyville Rd. 618-664-1110 |
Mudslide Pottery Studio (Classes, Workshops, Store) 102 South Second St. |
| Munchezz Snack Shack 100 West Beaumont Ave. 618-664-2025 |
Mioux Florist 504 South Third St. 618-690-0300 |
Spruce Craft + Collective (Home Goods, Gifts, Dry Cleaning Drop-off) 112 North Second St. (inside Evergreen Plant Co.) 618-910-8454 |
| Third Street Market (Antique Dealer Mall) 520 South Third St. 618-664-0083 |
Thrift Shop - The HSHS Holy Family Hospital Auxiliary (Clothes, Home, Kids, Books, Music, Crafts) 700 South Fourth St. 618-664-2728 |
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Museums & Historical SitesThe American Farm Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving the farm heritage that built this country. Located on 40 acres, the museum sponsors a large 3-day festival every year that showcases tractors, demonstrations from the past, along with many other activities. Special events include: TractorCade (second weekend in June) and Heritage Days (last weekend in July). You can find the museum on Museum Avenue, the I-70 access road that runs parallel to the interstate on the southeast side of Greenville, Exit 45.
1395 Museum Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-9733
amheritagemuseum@yahoo.com
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com
Lil’ Red Barn Museum (on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Museum) features displays of farm life of a by-gone era. Exhibits include general seed store and farm life. Hours of operation are from 9 am - 3 pm during the months of April through October. The museum is also open by appointment.
1395 Museum Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-9272
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/lil--red-barn.html
The Richard W. Bock Museum is located on College Avenue two blocks east of Greenville’s downtown square in the historic Almira College House. The renovated house was the original Almira College, a school for girls begun in 1855. The museum consists of over 300 plaster and bronze sculptures done by Richard Bock, a sculptor working in the early 20th century. A few items of Frank Lloyd Wright’s, an associate of Bock, are also on display. Summer Tour hours (as of 2021) are Friday 11:30 am to 3 pm, and Saturday 10am to 2pm. Plus open by appointment or by chance! To make an appointment for a large group, off-hours tour, or club/society meeting please call.
315 E. College Avenue
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-6724 or (618) 267-1174
greenville.edu/about/visit/bock_museum.html
Although one of today’s leading makers of band uniforms, DeMoulin Bros. & Co. began in a most peculiar way in 1892 - manufacturing fraternal lodge initiation devices and regalia. Visitors to the DeMoulin Museum can see crazy contraptions like the bucking goat, trick chairs, a lung tester, lifting and spanking machine, and guillotine. Embroidery work including band and military uniforms is also displayed. A kid and family friendly museum! Hours of operation: (June-August) Friday 1 - 3 pm; Saturday 10 am - 2 pm; Sunday 1 - 3 pm. (September-May) Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. The museum is also open by appointment.
205 S. Prairie St.
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-4115
demoulinmuseum.org
The Bond County Historical Society’s museum is located in a home built in 1900. The north parlor has Victorian period furnishings including an 1840s piano from the founders of Almira College. Other rooms contain a wide variety of exhibits that tell the story of Bond County. Historical exhibits are changed and updated each year making for a vibrant, relevant museum. The museum is open admission-free on Saturdays 10 am - Noon (May - October); Sundays 1 - 3 pm (June - August). Call or email to arrange a guided tour, special group tour, or to visit during non-posted hours.
409 S. Fourth St.
Greenville, IL 62246
618-690-0469
president@bondcountyhistorical.org
bondcountyhistorical.org
Another museum of interest is the One-Room School Museum. Located on the corner of Beaumont Ave. and Wyatt St. on the old Jr. High School grounds, it is open by appointment. It is an actual one-room school house furnished with items that came from the more than 70 one-room school houses that once operated in Bond County making it an interesting visit. Please call to arrange a visit.
601 E. Beaumont Ave.
Greenville, IL 62246
618-690-0469 (Bond County Historical Society) or 618-664-9272 (Chamber of Commerce)
bondcountyhistorical.org
This unique building is the original public library built in 1905 with money from Andrew Carnegie. Holdings of the Bond County Genealogical Society are also found at this library. Greenville Public Library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, which encompasses 427 libraries, giving patrons access to over ten million items. The library maintains six computers for public use. Patrons can print from the computers for a charge of $0.25 per page. The library also has a wireless internet network key that is available at the circulation desk. The library has a photocopier that patrons can use for a charge of $0.20 per page; and a fax machine that can be used to send or to receive faxes. Story time for young children is the first Saturday of every month at 10:00 am. The Library also sponsors several summer programs for young children up to graduating eighth graders.
Greenville Public Library
414 W Main St.
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-3155
greenvillepubliclibrary.org
Abraham Lincoln spoke in Greenville during his Senate race with Stephen Douglas in 1858. Although the two candidates did not debate each other, they both spoke in Greenville at the same location just one month apart. The DAR has placed a stone at the site to commemorate the speech.
411 South 5th St.
A plaque marks the site of a visit from Ronald Reagan who spoke at the southeast comer of the courthouse lawn when he campaigned for president in October 1980.
A resolution was made in 1899 to erect a monument to the county men who served in the Civil War. The Bond County Soldier’s Monument located on the south courthouse lawn was dedicated in 1903 on the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Cannonballs were sent to the government for scrap metal in World War II.
The Veteran’s Memorial located on the west courthouse lawn consists of arcs of some 700 bricks each one inscribed with the name and service branch of Bond County veterans.
Attractions“Trompe l’oeil,” or fool the eye, murals decorate Greenville’s downtown area. Currently a total of seven murals decorate Greenville’s buildings. The murals were created by local artist, John Hubbell. The murals are three-dimensional in appearance. Visitors to Greenville enjoy photographing themselves as if they are part of the murals.
Hill’s Fort was one of the first forts created in the early 1800s to protect settlers from Indian attacks. Currently at the American Farm Heritage Museum, cabins, stockade and blockhouse have been constructed as they would have looked around the time of the War of 1812. The fort's actual site was located southwest of Greenville. The fort is open to the public the first Saturday of the month from May to October, the last weekend of July when the AHFM has their big tractor show, and during special Living History events (see Festivals below). For more information, contact the Hill's Fort Society.
P.O. Box 682
Greenville IL 62246
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/hills-fort.html
A 15” gauge Railroad with approximately 1 mile of mainline track. Open May-Oct 1st Saturdays, special occasions, & Christmas Light Display with train rides. Plus Annual Train Show each June featuring toy/model RR displays, vendors with toy trains & equipment, books, memorabilia, and more! Come join in on the fun! Come out to see whats going on! For more information, contact the Railroad.
Take I-70 to Greenville, at the 45 mile marker turn south on 127 to Museum Ave. The American Heritage Railroad is located on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Musuem.
(618) 664-9733
facebook.com/pg/AmericanHeritageRailroad
dktrainman@hotmail.com
This is a working dairy farm that also makes and sells cheese. Their specialty is cheese that ages in their underground cellars. Ice cream, yogurt and other dairy and farm products are available. Depending on the time of day, visitors are welcome to observe various activities such as feeding, cow milking and cheese making. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 10 am-4 pm, and Sunday closed. Call to arrange a tour.
526 Dudleyville Rd.
Greenville IL 62246
(618) 664-1110
marcootjerseycreamery.com
Two story dock and lakeside patio with wine tastings and drink specials. Copper Dock has an extensive wine list (sample a variety of locally grown wines as well as a wide variety of award winning domestic wines), full bar, great restaurant menu, and live music every weekend! Copper Dock is situated in a wooded setting on a small lake. Conveniently located just 0.5 miles North of Pocahontas on Pokey Rd. Hours: Sunday - Wednesday 11 am - 10 pm; Thursday 11 am - 11 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am - 1 am.
498 White Oak Lane
Pocahontas, IL 62275
(618) 669-CORK
copperdockwinery.com
Festivals & Special EventsHill’s Fort Rendezvous (Living History Days): Third weekend of September - Re-enactors from the Colonial and War of 1812 era, traders, vendors, music. Demonstrations. Tours of the 1800s reconstructed Hill’s Fort, modeled on a structure that stood southwest of Greenville.
Youth Activities Days: Second weekend of October.
1800s Christmas Candlelight Tours: Weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Take I-70 to Greenville, at the 45 mile marker turn south on 127 to Museum Ave. The Hill’s Fort Reconstruction is located on the grounds of the American Farm Heritage Musuem.
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/hills-fort.html
hillsfort.org/
Stoecklin’s Orchard hosts their annual Hummingbird festival each Summer. Watch up close as a licensed bird bander captures and bands hummingbirds! This event is Free, Open to the public & Family friendly. Bring your lawn chairs, Food will be available.
The Hummingbird Festival is held on a Saturday in June. Watch their Facebook page and local media for more details.
1709 Ayers Rd. Donnellson - Take IL Route 127 north from Greenville to Sorento Avenue (about 3 miles south of Donnellson), travel east 2 miles until reaching Ayers Road.
Go north about 1/2 mile to the first farm on the left.
(217) 537-3801
Stoecklin’s Orchard on Facebook
The Bond County Fair at Bond County Fairgrounds takes place the first week of August. It features a carnival, livestock exhibitions, western horse show, 4H activities and community building competitions
(Agricultural Products, Floriculture, Photography & Arts, Textiles, Culinary, Youth Projects). Plus grandstand events such as a truck and tractor pull, the Miss, Jr Miss, and Little Miss Pageants & Talent Show, demolition derby, rodeo, parade and fireworks finale.
(618) 664-0706
bondcofair.com
Heritage Days features: Tractor Pulls, Tractor-cade, field demonstrations, antique truck and engine displays, live music, narrow-gauge railroad, Hill’s Fort activities, food, vendors and MORE.
American Farm Heritage Museum Heritage Days is held Fourth weekend in July.
Halloweenville (Family Fall Festival) features: Children’s Costume Contest, Pumpkin Painting, narrow-gauge railroad “Jack-O-Lantern Express”, Games, Prizes, Food, and MORE.
American Farm Heritage Museum Fall Festival plus Halloweenville is held in October.
Take I-70 to Greenville, at the 45 mile marker turn south on 127 to Museum Ave. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a day in the county.
(618) 664-9733 (museum) | (618) 520-2035 (Fall Festival contact)
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/farm-heritage-days.html
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/fall-festival.html
The Greenville Pilots Assoc. and the Greenville Airport Authority sponsor the new Airstravaganza, Fly-In, and Open House at Greenville Airport the first Saturday in October (rain date Sunday).
The Greenville Municipal Airport is located 2 1/2 miles south of Interstate 70 on Illinois Rt. 127.
(618) 664-0926
Greenville’s annual Art Walk & Apple Day, is usually held the first weekend in October. Now sponsored by the City of Greenville, the event takes place on the Square in downtown Greenville.
There will be Art, Food, Music, Maker’s Fair, Vendors, Wine. And much more! Celebrate creativity in all its forms! Stay tuned to local news outlets for each year’s unique schedule!
Come Home For Christmas downtown celebration is sponsored by Greenville Chamber of Commerce and is held the weekend following Thanksgiving.
Woburn, Illinois and Greenville’s American Farm Heritage Museum begin their Christmas Light Displays the Friday after Thanksgiving.
americanfarmheritagemuseum.com/christmas-display.html
Real EstateFind more Realty & Title Services by consulting the Chamber Membership Directory.
110 W. Main (NEW LOCATION!)
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-4232
info@bondcountyrealtors.com
BondCountyRealtors.com
989 E. Beaumont
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-4259
216 B North Third St.
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 509-6719
303 W. College
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-1267
wallrealestate@sbcglobal.net
wall-realestate.com
905 E Harris Ave (NEW LOCATION!)
Greenville, IL 62246
(618) 664-2400
baileyrealestate.org
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