Kaskaskia, IL: “Liberty Bell of the West” State Historic Site

______________________ FREE HOURS: Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays NOTES: *Doors are locked. Unlock the door by pressing button by the door. *Although the bell is located on Kaskaskia Island, Illinois, you must access the island by going into Missouri. … Continue reading

Shirley, IL: Funks Grove Pure Maple Sirup

______________________ FREE to visit; but you know you are going to want to buy something 🙂 HOURS: While sirup is available Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Open & has sirup typically from March until … Continue reading

I-74 E – (between Peoria & Galesburg, IL): Walk on Covered Bridge & Climb a Lookout Tower at Rest Area

Spoon River rest area has a couple of nice features. Follow the path to walk across a covered bridge & you will find a lookout tower. You can climb the lookout tower to look at the view. A good stretch the legs stop. This rest area can be found along … Continue reading