De Witt County
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Countryside and towns · Illinois · 15k people
De Witt County
Small towns, big skies, and friendly faces.
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Welcome to De Witt County, where the corn grows tall and the fishing is good. Whether you're here for the lake, the fair, or just passing through, you'll find friendly folks and a slower pace. Grab a sweet corn roast and enjoy the small-town charm.
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The room
One room for everyone around De Witt County. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
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Things to do
- Clinton Lake A 4,900-acre reservoir popular for fishing, boating, and camping.
- Weldon Springs State Park A 350-acre park with hiking trails, a natural spring, and a historic site.
- DeWitt County Courthouse Historic 1880s courthouse in the center of Clinton.
- Farmer City Raceway A quarter-mile clay oval dirt track hosting weekly races.
- Clinton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Managed hunting and fishing grounds surrounding the lake.
- DeWitt County Fairgrounds Home of the county fair and other community gatherings.
- Outdoors Fishing on Clinton Lake
- Outdoors Hunting in the state wildlife area
- With kids Visit the DeWitt County Fair
- With kids Swim and picnic at Clinton Lake
- Evenings Friday night races at Farmer City Raceway
- Evenings Live music at local taverns
- Locals love Farm stands
- Locals love County fairgrounds
Through the year
- DeWitt County Fair July The county fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local food.
- Farmer City Sweet Corn Festival August Celebrates the area's famous sweet corn with food stands, music, and a parade.
- Clinton Lake Bass Tournaments Summer Fishing competitions held throughout the summer at Clinton Lake.
- Farmer City Raceway Season April–October Dirt track racing every Friday night from spring through fall.
- Clinton Christmas Walk December Holiday stroll through downtown Clinton with lights, carolers, and shops open late.
Central Illinois has a humid continental climate with hot, muggy summers and cold, snowy winters. The best times to be out are late spring and early fall. Best: Spring and fall are the most comfortable, with mild temperatures and lower humidity.
Talk like a local
- “the lake”
- The lake
- “the fair”
- The county fair
- “the track”
- The dirt track in Farmer City
Getaways
- Lincoln (Lincoln, IL) Visit the Lincoln heritage sites and the historic courthouse.
- Decatur (Decatur, IL) Check out the Scovill Zoo and the Lake Decatur waterfront.
- Bloomington–Normal (Bloomington, IL) Catch a CornBelters game or shop at the mall.
- Champaign–Urbana (Champaign-Urbana, IL) Big-city amenities, University of Illinois campus, and great dining.
Local flavour
Rooting for Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Illinois Fighting Illini
Eat and drink
- Breaded pork tenderloin sandwich A Midwest staple, popular in central Illinois diners and taverns.
- Sweet corn Fresh corn from local fields, especially at summer farm stands and county fairs.
- Persimmon pudding A traditional Illinois dessert, sometimes found at local gatherings and church suppers.
- Farm-fresh eggs From local farms, often sold at roadside stands.
Where people go
- Grain elevators Iconic structures dotting the flat landscape, symbols of agriculture.
- Farm stands Seasonal stands selling fresh produce and local goods.
- County fairgrounds Host to the De Witt County Fair, a summer tradition.
- Small-town main streets Quaint downtowns in Clinton, Farmer City, and Wapella.
- Clinton Lake A reservoir offering fishing, boating, and camping.
- Hunting land Private and public areas for deer and turkey hunting.
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Nearby
Every areaLincolnIllinoisWhere Lincoln's legacy meets the prairieDecaturIllinoisWhere the prairie meets the heartlandBloomington–NormalIllinoisHeart of the Corn Belt, home of the RedbirdsChampaign–UrbanaIllinoisCornfields, campus, and the Illini roar.TuscolaIllinoisWhere the harvest is golden and the welcome is warm.SpringfieldIllinoisWhere history and horseshoes meetTaylorvilleIllinoisWhere the prairie meets the lakePeoriaIllinoisRiver city, heartland home.
De Witt County, IL. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.