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A publication of the Herald & Review

601 E. William St. Decatur, Illinois 62523

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PUBLISHERTodd Nelson

EDITORGary Sawyer

ADVERTISING DIRECTORJoel Fletcher

LAYOUT ARTISTJill Koehl

PHOTOGRAPHYRalf Pansch

3 Welcome

4 Attractions

6 Shopping

7 Accommodations

10 Dining

14 Things To Do

17 Golf Guide

18 Calendar

welcomeDecatur, 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 foryou to do and see.

Illinois may be known as the Land of Lincoln but it’s this area with which the16th President is most closely associated. There are many Looking for Lincolnactivities in close enough proximity to make your stay with us enjoyable.

Outdoor activities are plentiful too, whether it’s one of the many nature andhiking areas and trails, or water activities at Lake Decatur. As well, golfers willfind 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 itspeople so special.

Use this guide to make your visit with us special.

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ANNA BETHEL FISHER ROCK GARDENNelson 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 in1927 and reopened in 1993 following aprize-winning restoration. The secludedpaths wind through rocky terraces linedwith brightly colored annual flowers. Free.

DR. BIRKS MUSEUMMillikin University, Gorin Hall1184 W. Main St.424-63371 to 4 p.m., daily

Birks Museum has more than 1,000vases, lamps and pieces of art glass,including Wedgewood, Tiffany and Boehm.Other unusual items include a brilliantlydetailed Japanese bridal kimono andexquisite turn-of-the-century furniture byEmil Galle and Gustav Stickley. Themuseum also has become home for otheruniversity collections, including Chinese artobjects. Group tours are available bycontacting the museum in advance. Free.

CHEVROLET HALL OF FAMEMUSEUM3635 U.S. 36 East1-888-926-9843 or 791-5793www.chevrolethalloffamemuseum.com10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday

The museum has a wide variety ofChevrolet’s most popular cars andmemorabilia from its early days throughthe present. Whether it was a race car, anIndianapolis 500 Pace car, or a show car, it’son display at the Chevrolet Hall of FameMuseum.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OFILLINOIS55 S. Country Club Rd.423-5437www.cmofil.com9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday throughFriday10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday1 to 5 p.m., SundayClosed major holidays

The Children’s Museum of Illinois offerstwo floors (more than 10,000 square feet)of exhibit space for school children, familiesand friends to explore. Visitors can windtheir way to the top of Luckey’s Climber.Make a lasting impression in the PinScreen,

or anchor the WKIDS TV newsdesk. Special programs areplanned for holidays. Freenights/days are offered everyquarter. Admission is charged.Children must be accompaniedby an adult.

GOVERNOR OGLESBYMANSION421 W. William St.429-94221 to 4 p.m., Wednesdays andSaturdays,June through August2 to 4 p.m., Sundays, June throughAugust

Home of Richard J. Oglesby,U.S. Senator and three-timegovernor of Illinois. Built in 1874,the Italiante home featuresOglesby’s original library whichhas been lovingly restored withwallpaper and furnishings of theGilded Age. Christmas Tea thesecond Sunday of December.Donations accepted.

HIERONYMUS MUELLERMUSEUM420 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 ordrive your car without thinking aboutHieronymus Mueller. Visit this interestingand award-winning museum.

ATTRACTIONS

The Lincoln Square Theatre plays host to a variety of entertainment throughout the year.



HISTORIC DECATUR AUDIO TOUR202 E. North St.8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

The Decatur Area Convention & VisitorsBureau and the Historical & ArchitecturalSites Commission invite you to navigatehistoric Decatur with an audio tour. Theestimated driving time is one hour. Alongthe tour route you can find publicrestrooms downtown at the MaconCounty Building, the Library and CivicCenter. You will also find a wide variety ofrestaurants.

KIRKLAND GALLERIESMillikin University, Kirkland Fine Arts Center424-6227Lower and Studio Galleries: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through FridayPerkinson Gallery: noon to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Three galleries feature one-artist exhibitsduring the academic year. The PerkinsonGallery shows work by nationally knownartists. The Lower Gallery’s displays oftenare of photography. Area and studentartists display their works in the StudioGallery. Free.

MACON COUNTY MUSEUM COMPLEX5580 North Fork Rd.422-49191 to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday1 to 4 p.m., fourth Sunday of the monthClosed holidays

The Museum is an official Looking ForLincoln coalition site featuring MaconCounty’s first log courthouse whereLincoln participated in five “Lincoln InMacon County,” the legal cases in the late1830s, as well as showing Abraham LincolnTheater. The Lincoln Connection exhibitfeatures video in the artifacts andinformation on different aspects ofLincoln’s life, the Civil War and the GrandArmy of the Republic that was founded inDecatur. Exhibits featuring historicalartifacts and information about Decaturand Macon County from the 1830s to thepresent are also featured in the museum,along with an 1860s one-room schoolhouse, 1850s log house and 1920s railroadcaboose located in the Prairie Village.Admission fee: $2 for adults; $1 forchildren 12 and under.

MILLIKIN HOMESTEAD125 N. Pine St., 422-90032 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April through October

Banker James Millikin built this statelybrick mansion in 1876, the year of theUnited States centennial. The fully restoredlandmark is known for its woodwork,elegant fireplaces, plasterwork and etchedand stained glass. Donations accepted.

ROCK SPRINGS CONSERVATION AREA3939 Nearing Ln.423-7708www.maconcounty conservation.orgNature Center: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m., SundayHomestead Prairie Farm: 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June through OctoberClosed major holidaysHiking and Biking Trails: 7 a.m. to sunset, year-round

Located on 1,340 acres, the RockSprings Conservation Area puts visitors intouch with the environment. Programs forall ages. Living History programs areoffered in the Homestead Prairie Farm, arestored 19th century farmstead.Donations accepted, with fees for someevents.

SCOVILL ZOO71 S. Country Club Rd. 421-7435Open daily, April through October

Animals from around the world live asthey would in the wild in this 15-acre zoooverlooking Lake Decatur. More than 400wild and domestic animals from SouthAmerica, Africa, Australia and three othercontinents inhabit the zoo. The zoo’sShilling Environmental Education and VisitorCenter features a gift shop, fully accessiblerestrooms and an education/conferenceroom with outdoor amphitheater. You cantake a ride on the Z.O. & O. Express train,grab a snack at the Zoopermarketconcession stand, howl with the wolves inthe Wolf Howl, feed pygmy goats in thePetting Area and visit reptiles, fish andamphibians in the Herpaquarium. A varietyof educational programs are offeredthroughout the year. Admission is charged.

SCOVILL HOUSE & ORIENTAL GARDENS17 S. Country Club Rd.Open daily, 10 a.m. to duskChinese fu dogs guard the entrance to theJapanese-style garden in Scovill Park,originally part of the Scovill family estate. Itsgreenery, rocks, sand and water areornamented with oriental sculpture and agraceful sod bridge. Nearby stands a gazebo,surrounded by a formal flower garden. Free.

A wide variety of animals are plentiful at Scovill Zoo.

EVERY DAYIS A CHANCE TO SEETHE BUSEY PROMISE

DECATUR: 130 N.Water St. • (217)424-1111202 E. Ash Ave. • (217)425-83812505 N.Water St. • (217)424-5111

2070 S. Mt. Zion Rd. • (217)864-2300

SHELBYVILLE: 200W. Main St. • (217)774-5515

Visit busey.com to learn moreabout The Busey Promise. Member FDIC



Shopping in Decatur, Forsyth and Mount Zion is anenjoyable experience for the whole family. A variety ofshops, from department stores to small boutiques, willtempt one and all. Visit a few retailers today, and takehome just what you were searching for.

The downtown area is always a goodplace to start, and Decatur is noexception. You can browse the uniqueboutiques and shops, and enjoy an

atmosphere wherehistory and the futuremeet. DowntownDecatur shoppingincludes, Fox’s Den,Brass Horn, Talbot’s,Raupp’s Shoes and FloraGems.

Throughout Decaturyou’ll also find manyother shoppingopportunities, includingFairview Plaza,Brettwood Village,Northgate ShoppingCenter and two Wal-Mart Super Centers(north and east).

Just north of Decatur,in Forsyth, is HickoryPoint Mall, whichfeatures more than 70retailers. The mall is

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 issomething for everyone. Browse theboutiques and visit Decatur, Forsyth andMount Zion stores for the best in shoppingvariety

SHOPPING

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



ACCOMMODATIONS# Free Access to local health club** Free Newspaper*** Coffeemakers in rooms√ Voicemail/Internet Access

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Ramada Limited355 E. Hickory Point Rd., 217-876-8011

Decatur Inn3035 N. Water St., 217-877-3380

Sandy’s Motel1675 E. Pershing Rd., 217-877-1387

Sleep Inn3920 Hospitality Lane, 217-872-7700

Soy City Motel1828 E. Eldorado St., 217-428-8624

Super 8 Motel3134 N. Water St., 217-877-8888

Tri-Manor Motel3420 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 & Breakfast500 W. Main St., 217-422-9707

Homewood Suites333 W. Marion Ave., Forsyth, 877-0887

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

Best Value Shelton Inn & Suites450 E. Pershing Rd., 217-877-7255

Comfort Inn & Suites134 Barnett Ave., Forsyth, 217-875-1166

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

Decatur Conference Center & Hotel *** 4191 U.S. 36 West, 217-422-8800 **

Days Inn-Decatur **333 N. Wyckles Rd., 217-422-5900

Fairfield Inn1417 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth, 217-875-3337

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

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

Intown Motel1013 E. Eldorado St., 217-422-9080

Lakeview MotelU.S. 36 East & Country Club Rd., 217-428-4677



atm guideGREATERDECATUR



atm guideGREATERDECATUR

Downtown 225 N. Water Street, drive-up

Brettwood Village Shopping Center3030 N. Water Street, drive-up

South Shores398 W. 1st Drive, drive-up

Decatur Memorial Hospital2300 N. Edward Street, Patient Registration

Mt. Zion Area1880 S. Mt. Zion Road, drive-up

Forsyth 1401 W. Hickory Point Drive, drive-up

217.875.3131www.hickorypointbank.com

Takes American Express, Accel, Discover, Exchange, MasterCard, Cirrus, STAR, Plus, Visa, Pulse

Member FDIC

*ATM is located at a Busey branch



FULL MENUApplebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar1275 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth875-0281

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

Bizou259 N. Main St., 422-7000

Cheddar’s Casual Café1340 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth877-3100

Corona’s Mexican Grille2350 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-1028

Diamonds Family Restaurant2959 N. Oakland Ave., 872-1683

Doherty’s Pub & Pins242 E. William St. 428-5612

Firewater Café888 W. Eldorado St., 429-3395

Jimmy Ryan’s101 S. Main St., Suite 800, 422-4700

McGorray’s Golf & Grill2927 N. Water St. 330-6764

O’Charley’s927 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-1672

Paco’s Sol Bistro237 N. Main St. 330-6483

Porter’s On Merchant170 N. Merchant St., 429-0669

Red Lobster997 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 875-3196

Robbies122 N. Merchant St., 423-0448

Ruby Tuesday’s4405 E. U.S. 36, 423-9989

Texas Roadhouse 1155 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 876-7380

PIZZAClockwork Pizzeria550 N. Van Dyke 330-7033

De Franco’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant253 N. Main St., 420-6400

Del Carmen’s Pizza East221 N. 22nd St., 428-5991

Del Carmen’s Pizza West1601 W. Grand Ave., 428-7800

Domino’s Pizza3030 N. Woodford St. 875-47721135 W. Wood St. 422-22441948 E. Eldorado 429-4155

Donnie’s Homespun Pizza126 S. Oakland Ave., 424-4344

Filippo’s Pizza435 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion864-4467

Garcia’s Pizza1099 W. Main St. 424-1800

Godfather’s Pizza4829 E. U.S. 36 864-98002860 N. Main St. 875-7000

Little Caesar’s1925 N. Water, 875-5898

Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders2805 N. Main St., 876-7800

Maustell’s Pizza2245 E. Wood St., 421-9666

Monical’s Pizza348 W. First Dr. 423-23332230 Mount Zion Rd. 864-20604333 Prospect Ave. 875-7340

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

Papa Murphy’s 4625 E. Maryland 864-3999252 W. Mound Rd. 875-1700

The Pizza Factory397 W. 1st Dr. 428-4400

DINING



Pizza Hut 975 W. Eldorado St. 422-8777910 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 875-1603910 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5114

Prime Time Pizza2855 N. Main St., 791-5166

ETHNICAloha3025 Kandy Ln., 875-5540

Asia House3074 N. Water St., 875-7900

Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café2930 N. Main St. 877-0967

The Chili Bowl104 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth872-7215

China Buffet4280 Prospect Dr., 877-7880

China House1205 E. Eldorado St., 423-8331

China One2036 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4700

Chinese Tea Garden105 N. Main St., 429-1688

Da Franco’s253 N. Main St., 420-6400

Dragon Buffet695 W. Pershing Rd., 876-8885

El Matador2912 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. 876-18272048 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4253

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant4204 N. Prospect877-7547

First Wok1683 W. King, 423-2900

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse4929 N. Prospect872-0600

Guadalajara351 W. 1st Dr., 423-9724

House of Gyros1819 E. Eldorado St., 424-8919

Junz Asian Grill & Bar849 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth875-9888

La Fondita285 E. Ash Ave., 872-1471

La Gondola Spaghetti House2825 N. Water St. 875-48882034 Mount Zion Rd. 864-4333

Lincoln Square Lounge/ The Other Side121 N. Main St., 423-2180

Mi Jalapeño108 E. Barnett Ave., Forsyth 875-6141

Mi Pueblito1607 W. King, 428-7610

Mi Taqueria3715 N. Woodford St.521-5389

No. 1 Kitchen973 E. Eldorado St., 428-9833

Olive Garden3795 N. Water St., 877-7470

Panda Express 1085 Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth875-5912

Pastabilities Italian Grill134 E. Main St., 422-7278

Pho Golden Bowl4280 N. Prospect, Forsyth, 877-7880

Royal International Buffet2036 Mount Zion Rd., 864-4700

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

Tuscany Steak & Pasta House1099 W. Wood St., 429-7000



CASUAL FAREBlue Eggs and Ham120 S. Oakland Ave., 542-1515

Bob Evans 3020 N. Water St., 875-4577

Buffalo Wild Wings851 S. Rt. 51, Forsyth, 877-8370

Clare’s Family Restaurant2502 E. William St., 428-3437

Common Ground200 N. Oakland Ave., 424-3969

Coney McKane’s104 E. Prairie Ave., 475-1111

Cracker Barrel5120 Hickory Point Frontage Rd., Forsyth876-8036

Culver’s 2994 N. Water St. 875-29004850 Aldi Dr. 864-9600

Curly’s Bar & Pizza2683 N. Water St.875-9800

Debbie’s Diner1404 N. 22nd St., 423-4130

Downtown Café 217 N. Main St.428-1120

Dreamer’s DinerChevrolet Hall of Fame Museum3635 U.S. 36 East

Duffer’s Grill Room at Hickory Point Golf Course727 W. Weaver Rd. 421-6657

The Elbow Room3775 N. Woodford St., 875-3067

Esker’s Tavern1703 E. Clay St., 423-3518

Flipperz1104 N. Main St., 329-0057

Gabby’s Restaurant & Lounge1385 E. Pershing Rd., 877-1955

Garden Family Restaurant696 E. Pershing Rd., 872-7227

Golden Glaze Donuts3755 E. William Street Rd., 475-1828

The Greenhouse Restaurant4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800

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

Hickory River Smoke House 2330 S. Mount Zion Rd., 864-1864

Home Town Buffet944 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth, 872-8221

Jan’s East End Grill566 N. Brush College Rd., 428-0094

Lock Stock & Barrel129 S. Oakland Ave., 429-7411

Main Hangar910 S. Airport Rd., 421-7452

Panera Café255 E. Ash Ave., 872-6435

Paul’s Confectionery999 N. Water St., 428-6665

Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery2999 N. Monroe St., 875-0743

Pla-Mor Snack Bar2121 N. 22nd St., 428-2222

Raspberry Tea Room5025 S. U.S. 51, Elwin, 865-2916

Robbies Outlet118 N. Merchant St., 423-0448

Southside Grille799 S. 22nd St. 706-5255

Sports Zone4191 W. U.S. 36, 422-8800

Starship Billiards 3015 Grand Prix Dr., 872-8882

Steak ’N Shake1330 E. Pershing Rd. 877-32312250 Mount Zion Rd. 864-6593920 S. U.S. 51, Forsyth 876-0105

Tasty’s Chicago Grill824 W. Eldorado, 422-60601510 E. Pershing Rd. 876-0054

Thirsty’s Pub & Grub1770 E. Pershing Rd. 875-6692

Triple Dog Dare Ya1425 Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5885

University Dogs1135 W. Wood St., 422-2288


Vinnie’s Barbee-QHickory Point Mall, Forsyth, 875-2214

The Wagon1987 N. Jasper St., 429-2260

The Wharf201 W. First Dr., 423-5450

Whit’s End3663 E. William Street Rd., 423-9163

Wing Stop1491 W. King St., 424-9464

FAST FOODArby’s Roast Beef Restaurant1495 E. Pershing Rd. 877-71174303 Prospect Dr. 876-16001925 Mount Zion Rd. 864-3820

Burger King1099 E. Eldorado St. 428-80241195 E. Pershing Rd. 877-95034241 N. Prospect Dr. 876-1130

Dairy Queen610 Snyder 877-4131230 W. First Dr. 428-10144605 E. Maryland 864-9610

Hardee’s1080 W. Eldorado St. 428-6100

Jimmy John’s 100 E. Prairie Ave. 423-83232950 N. Water St. 872-82821130 W. Wood St. 425-27551910 Mount Zion Rd. 864-9999

Judy’s Kitchen & Catering1045 N. State Highway 121, Mount Zion864-4023

Kentucky Fried Chicken105 W. Wood St. 422-48081310 E. Pershing Rd. 872-1725

Krekel’s2320 E. Main St. 423-17191355 N. Route 48 362-0121801 E. Wood St. 429-11223727 N. Woodford St. 875-40441340 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-5725

Long John Silver’s701 W. Eldorado St. 422-8977

McDonald’s4030 E. Boyd Rd. 872-1974962 W. Eldorado St. 422-8149109 E. Lucile Ave., Forsyth 875-79133005 N. Water St. 877-92592799 N. 22nd St. 425-29801909 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-49371835 E. Eldorado St. 423-1775

Subway145 E. Pershing Rd. 875-0885566 N. Brush College Rd. 233-22311499 E. Eldorado St. 362-01231400 Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 872-1121Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth 872-60051411 E. Mound Rd. 877-09784224 Prospect Ave. 875-39101135 W. Wood St. 422-2036355 N. Wyckles Rd. 233-3141331 W. 1st Dr. 422-86431485 W. Main St., Mount Zion 864-03094625 E. Maryland St. 864-22211580 N. Hwy. 121, Mount Zion 864-09651015 W. Eldorado St. 429-04962300 N. Edward St. 876-8770248 N. Park St. 330-17984030 E. Boyd Rd. 876-0508

Taco Bell753 E. Pershing Rd. 875-01551991 S. Mount Zion Rd. 864-29001400 W. Hickory Point Dr., Forsyth 876-1298

Wendy’s102 E. Pershing Rd. 872-6440

1803 E. Mound Rd. • Decatur • (217) 877-1577www.decaturfmc.org

Sunday Worship Services:8:30 a.m. – Traditional/Blended Service9:45 a.m. – Sunday School

10:45 a.m. – Contemporary Service6:00 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 MeetingPastor

Gerald Coates



ANTIQUESBailey’s Corner324 E. Ruehl, Forsyth, 877.4211

Downtown Antiques254 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 GALLERIESThe 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

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 Framing160 E. Main, Decatur, 423.8606

Blue Connection117 N. Water St. Decatur, 428-0112

Your Request Art Gallery &Boutique 3777 North Woodford Street, Decatur, 875.7085

BIKING, HIKING &RECREATIONRock Springs Conservation Area/Fairview Bikeway, this scenic 2.9-milepaved trail passes through the woodedSangamon River bottom from FairviewPark to Rock Spriings Center. Bicycle andpedestrian-only bridges span StevensCreek and the Sangamon River, 423-7708.

Rock Springs Conservation AreaHiking trails of varying lengths are gradedfrom easy to difficult. Open 7 a.m. tosunset daily, 423-7708.

Sand Creek Conservation AreaSouth Franklin St. Rd. Hiking and equestriantrails totaling 7.6 miles. Open 7:00 am tosunset daily. Check the website for trailconditions:www.maconcountyconservation.org. 423-7708.

Fort Daniel Conservation Area4975 Fort Daniel Road. 4.5 miles of hikingtrails, picnic pavilion and playground.Open 7:00 am to sunset daily.

Spitler Woods State Natural Area705 Spitler Park DriveMt. Zion, IL 62549, 217.864.3121

Forsyth Bike & Walking PathThe path starts at the Forsyth Village Hall,877-9445.

BOATINGBoating on Lake Decatur is allowedyear-round with a permit at the cashier’swindow on the second floor of theDecatur Civic Center. One-day permits


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may also be purchased for $5. For generalinformation call the Lake ManagementOffice, 424-2837. For licensing questions, call 424-2709.

BOWLINGSpare Time Lanes-11th Frame 2870 N Jasper St, Decatur, 875.3141,875.3142

Pla-Mor Lanes 2121 North 22nd Street, Decatur,428.2222

CAMPINGFriends Creek Conservation AreaLocated near Argenta. Campground has 35camping sites, 16 with 30 amp electricalservice. Picnic tables and grills. Water anddump station available, showers and flushtoilets. Hiking trails, playground, and creekfishing. Open May-October. Call for rates423-7708 or visit:www.maconcountyconservation.org.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIINGRock Springs Conservation AreaTrails are open from 7:00 am to sunsetwhenever there is at least four inches ofsnow on the ground. Free. Skis, poles andboots can be rented – call for fees andsnow conditions. 423-7708.

DANCINGThe Dance Centre 3163 N. Woodford, Decatur, 877.8876

The Greater Decatur Y School of Dance 220 W. McKinley Ave. , DecaturYWCA 872-9922, YMCA 872-9622

Country Wranglers 362-1310

Debbies Dance Studio2828 N. Main, Decatur 877-9009

Dorothy Foster Dance 180 S. Glencoe, Decatur, 423-8907

Jacqulyen’s Hawaiian Dancing9219 E. William St. Oakley, 763-6018

Studio B 864-3115 or 422-1269

FISHINGLake DecaturFishing permitted with a state license. For size limits and other restrictions, call the Lake Management Office, 424-2837.

Rock Springs Conservation AreaThree ponds. State of Illinois limits andrestrictions apply. State fishing license isrequired. 423-7708.

FITNESS CENTERSCurves for Women2605 N. Water St., 877-06871582 N. State Hwy 121, 864-2745

Decatur Athletic Club1010 Southside Dr., 423-7020


Decatur Indoor Sports Center1295 W. Wood St., 429-3472

Club Fitness 2807 N. Main St., 872-2777

121 Fitness1000 N. State Hwy 121, 864-5000

Greater Decatur Y220 W. McKinley Ave., 872-9622

Image Health & Fitness2003 N. 22nd St. (behind Pla-Mor Lanes),424-9925

It Figures 2024 S. Mt. Zion Rd., 864-9315

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

HOCKEYAges 4 through high school can enjoy iceaction by joining house teams at theDecatur Civic Center arena or travelteams playing home and away games.

HORSEBACK RIDINGBig Creek Riding Stables4961 E. Lost Bridge Rd. Private lessons andgroup lessons, trail riding (horses availableto rent) and birthday parties. Registeredhorse shows, rodeos, team penning androping competitions held throughout theyear, 864-3436.

Sand Creek Conservation AreaFranklin Street Road. Daily trail riding rates:Macon County residents free; all others-$2per day or $18 per year. Riders must bringtheir own horses. 423-7708.

White Pines RanchCorner of Walmsley & Allen Rd. Decatur,865-2826

ICE SKATINGDecatur Civic Center ArenaOctober through March. Call for sessiontimes, 422-6161

MINIATURE GOLFPaul’s Puttin’ PlaceNelson Park Boulevard. Regular hours areApril-October, weather permitting. Call forhours, 422.2316.

Pla-Mor and Pla-Land2135 N. 22nd St., 362.5965

ROLLER SKATINGSkateland 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.

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

SLEDDINGGriswold Conservation AreaWest of Blue Mound. Bring your sleds from7 a.m. - sunset daily, snow and weatherpermitting. Just off Illinois 48—Free,423.7708.

Nelson ParkNear Lake Decatur, on Nelson Park Blvd.,offers exciting, fun-filled, hilly terrain. CallDecatur Park District for hours 422.5911.

SOFTBALL & BASEBALLFans Field, Sunnyside & Rotary ParkDiamonds Open May 9-Oc.r 12, 422-8535

Borg-Warner Sports Complex 429-0788

TENNISDecatur Athletic Club 1010 Southside Dr. Call for fees and to schedule court time, 423.7020.

Fairview Park Tennis ComplexFree—Nominal fee to reserve courts. Open May-October, 7 a.m. to dusk. For reservations, call 421.7432 or422.8535.Free tennis courts are located incity parks, including Kiwanis, Sinawik, SouthShores and Cresthaven.

THEATRESAvon TheatrePO 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 SPORTSDecatur Athletic Club1010 Southside Dr. Call 423-7020.

Greater Decatur Y220 W. McKinley Ave. Raquetball, handballand squash. Call to schedule court time,872-9622.

Decatur Indoor Sports Center1295 W. Wood St. Rock climbing, wall,group rates available and reservations areencouraged, 429-3472.



GOLF COURSES

Country Club of Decatur135 N Country Club Rd, Decatur

429-782318 Holes • Private • Driving Range

South Side Country ClubW. Grove Rd., Decatur, 428-4851

18 Holes • Private • Driving Range • Rental ClubsCredit Cards Accepted

Red Tail Run Golf Clubby Raymond Floyd, 520 W. Grove Rd., Decatur, 422-2211

18 Holes • Public • Driving Range • Rental ClubsCredit Cards Accepted

Scovill Golf Course3909 W. Main St., Decatur, 429-6243


Hickory Point Golf CourseWeaver Rd., Decatur, 421-7444



AUGUSTAug. 1 - 6USTA/URSULA BECK PRO TENNISCLASSIC, Fairview Tennis Complex,Decatur. 423-7020.

Aug. 1 - 2TEAM SOY DECATUR JUNIOROPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP,Scovill Golf Course and Hickory PointGolf Course, Decatur. 429-6243.

Aug. 2DECATUR PARK SINGERS &YOUNG PARK SINGERS, MonroePark, Decatur.

Aug. 3DECATUR PARK SINGERS – 75THANNUAL LANTERN PARADE,Fairview Park, Decatur.

Aug. 4BIKE NITE, 6 p.m., AIW Hall, Decatur.428-4487.

Aug. 5 - 7DECATUR CELEBRATION. 5 p.m.,Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday,downtown Decatur. 423-4222.

Aug. 6 - 7DECATUR CITY ADULT TENNISTOURNAMENT, Fairview Park TennisComplex, Decatur. 520-6084 or 421-7432.

Aug. 6DECATUR PARK SINGERS -DECATUR CELEBRATION, 2 and 7p.m. Central Park, Decatur. 423-4222.

Aug. 7“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZINGTECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,”presented by LITTLE THEATRE - ONTHE SQUARE, 7:30 p.m., Nelson Park,Decatur.

Aug. 8DECATUR PARK SINGERS &YOUNG PARK SINGERS, 6 p.m., FirstChristian Church, Decatur.

Aug. 10DECATURPARK SINGERS& YOUNG PARKSINGERS, 6 p.m.,Fairhaven ChristianHome, Decatur.

Aug. 11BIKE NITE, 6p.m., BourbonBarrel, Decatur.428-4487.

Aug. 19 - 21USTA/MEN’SMIDWESTHARDCOURTTENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS,Fairview Park Tennis Complex, Decatur.421-7432.

Aug. 20 - 21DARRYL STOCK/LOCK STOCK &BARREL 2-MAN, Hickory Point GolfCourse and Scovill Golf Course, Decatur.

Aug. 27ZOO-RIFIC, 5 p.m., Scovill Zoo,Decatur. 422-5911.

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1FARM PROGRESS SHOW, ProgressCity USA, 1 College Park, Decatur. (309)586-5888.

Aug. 31RODNEY ATKINS, 5 p.m., ProgressCity USA, 1 College Park, Decatur. (309)586-5888.

SEPTEMBERSept. 8BIKE NITE, 6 p.m., Coziahr Harley-Davidson/Buell, Forsyth. 428-4487.

Sept. 10GARDEN CLUB OF DECATURFLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m., FirstChristian Church, Decatur.

Sept. 11GRANDPARENTS’ DAY, 1 p.m.,Scovill Zoo, Decatur.

Sept. 17INTERNATIONAL RED PANDADAY, Scovill Zoo, Decatur.

Sept. 30SWING NIGHT 7, 6 p.m., Gaitros FBOHangar, Decatur Airport.

OCTOBEROct. 9CRUISIN’ ROOSTERS CAR SHOW,1 p.m., Sliderz Bar & Grille, Long Creek.429-9744.

Oct. 13 – 16; Oct. 20 – 23; Oct. 27 – 31BOO AT THE ZOO, 5:30 p.m., ScovillZoo, Decatur.

Oct. 22JUVAE JAZZ SOCIETY: THEORIGINAL WILDCAT JASS BAND,5 p.m., Decatur Club, Decatur. 877-4527.

NOVEMBERNov. 10 and 12DECATUR AREA ARTS COUNCILBUS TRIP: “BILLY ELLIOT,” MaddenArts Center, Decatur. 423-3189.

DECEMBERDec. 10PAJAMA PARTY WITH SANTA, 1and 5 p.m., Scovill Zoo, Decatur. 421-7435.

CALENDAR


The Farm Progress Show returns to Progress City, USA in 2011.


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