Tuscola
Around Tuscola
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Tuscola
“Amish Country”
Where the harvest is golden and the welcome is warm.
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Welcome to the heart of Amish country! Here you'll find wide-open skies, friendly folks, and the best pie you've ever tasted. Whether you're here for the county fair or just passing through, pull up a chair and stay a while.
Clubs for Tuscola
No clubs for Tuscola yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Tuscola. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Tuscola. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Rockome Gardens Amish-themed gardens and attractions in Arcola
- Illinois Amish Heritage Center Exhibits on Amish history and culture in Arthur
- Douglas County Museum Local history and artifacts in Tuscola
- Moultrie County Courthouse Historic county seat building in Sullivan
- Douglas County Fairgrounds Hosts the county fair and events in Tuscola
- Moultrie County Fairgrounds Hosts the county fair and events in Sullivan
- Outdoors Fish at Sullivan Lake
- Outdoors Bike the flat country roads
- With kids Attend the county fair
- With kids Visit the Illinois Amish Heritage Center
- Evenings Watch a high school football game under the lights
- Evenings Dance at a barn dance
- Locals love Amish farms and markets
- Locals love Grain elevators
Through the year
- Arcola Broom Corn Festival September Celebrates the town's broom corn heritage with parades, crafts and food
- Arthur Cheese Festival June Amish cheese, crafts and family fun in Arthur
- Douglas County Fair July Livestock, rides and local exhibits in Tuscola
- Moultrie County Fair July Livestock, rides and local exhibits in Sullivan
- Illinois Amish Heritage Center Quilt Show Fall Display of traditional Amish quilts and crafts
Humid continental—hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Best to be out in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal—mild temps, clear skies, and fewer bugs.
Getaways
- Lake Shelbyville Boating, fishing and camping
- Charleston Eastern Illinois University campus and events
- Decatur Scovill Zoo and Rock Springs Conservation Area
- Effingham Shopping and dining
Local flavour
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Eat and drink
- Shoofly pie A classic Amish dessert
- Whoopie pie Another Amish treat
- Amish noodles Often served with chicken or beef
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A Midwestern staple
- Corn on the cob Fresh from local fields
Where people go
- Amish farms and markets Especially around Arthur, known for handcrafted goods and produce
- Grain elevators Iconic landmarks of the agricultural landscape
- County fairgrounds Host to annual fairs and community gatherings
- Small-town main streets With historic buildings and local businesses
- Roadside produce stands Selling seasonal fruits and vegetables
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Douglas and Moultrie counties, 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.