Whether you’re just taking a big group of kids to the zoo or run an organization in town and want to go on an exciting field trip, you may want to consider taking a group tour of the Scovill Zoo. If you’ve spent much time in the area, then you... [read more]
Did you know that Macon County is home to some of the best spots for hiking, biking, and kayaking in all of Illinois? The Rock Springs Conservation Area is a 1,300-acre park in the Macon County Conservation District attracts nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the state. Visitors... [read more]
The Decatur Public Library is a fantastic resource that regularly provides citizens with opportunities to learn, create, and inspire. Inside, visitors will find an extensive collection of books and movies, access to computers and the library’s research database, educational and wellness events, and more.
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So, you want to go out to eat. Where are you going to go? If you want to have some of the best steak and seafood around, you should go to R Bar and Grille. It’s one of the most popular spots in the Decatur area, and once you try... [read more]
Calling all cinema buffs! If you’re a movie lover who prefers big screens and buttery buckets of popcorn to Netflix on your couch, the 103-year-old Avon Theater in downtown Decatur has all the nostalgia of old-fashioned moving pictures with a very contemporary roster of films.
Movie Night at The Avon
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Creativity has a new home in Decatur at The ArtFarm, a gallery and shop in the heart of downtown. The new business, which opened in January 2018, has an old soul: It occupies a converted 134-year-old building on the north side of Central Park. The ArtFarm showcases works in a... [read more]
Yoga has been known to reduce chronic pain, relieve headaches, and even lower blood pressure. It also improves flexibility and so much more. You want to enjoy the benefits of yoga, but you aren’t sure how to do the moves. Instead of trying to figure it out on your own,... [read more]
The Rock Springs Conservation Area and Nature Center is the crown jewel of Macon County. This nature center and conservation area is full of learning opportunities and outdoor activities. With cross-country skiing, wildlife, events, and so much more, it’s no wonder the people of Illinois count it as one of... [read more]
Have your date nights been a little blah lately? If they’ve been lacking in the romance, it’s time to hit up a Decatur restaurant that’s perfect for dates. Whether you want to enjoy some outdoor dining, nosh on some food with a French/New Orleans’ flair, or down some Old Fashioneds,... [read more]
You won’t be sorry going to everybody’s favorite in Decatur! Coney McKane’s has been serving their legendary creations with a Southern flair since 2006.
Flo is not only an inspiration to many of us at 85 years old but the reckoning in this kitchen. She just celebrated her 20th anniversary of... [read more]
