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17 places in Effingham, IL

Effingham TREC Trail

Effingham TREC Trail

Effingham, Illinois

Park with paved trails that wind through meadows and woods, over bridges, and alongside rivers.

The Cross

The Cross

Effingham, Illinois

Highway-side landmark featuring a 190-foot-high cross, plus paths, sculptures and plaques.

Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum

Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum

Effingham, Illinois

Museum in a Second Empire-style building for local history exhibits, plus a gift shop.

Sculptures On The Avenues

Sculptures On The Avenues

Effingham, Illinois

Visit Effingham

Visit Effingham

Effingham, Illinois

Evergreen Hollow Park

Evergreen Hollow Park

Effingham, Illinois

Recreational park featuring a playground, picnic tables, tennis court, baseball field, and mini-golf.

Flower Patch

Flower Patch

Effingham, Illinois

Hidden Springs State Forest

Hidden Springs State Forest

Strasburg, Illinois

Secluded and tranquil outdoor area featuring ponds, playgrounds, camping spots and trails.

Historic Thompson Mill Covered Bridge

Historic Thompson Mill Covered Bridge

Cowden, Illinois

Local landmark consisting of a covered bridge from the days of Abraham Lincoln.

Shelbyville dam

Shelbyville dam

Shelbyville, Illinois

Shelbyville Visitors Center

Shelbyville Visitors Center

Shelbyville, Illinois

State fish & wildlife area with 11,000+ acres of water, marinas, fishing, hunting & trails.

Dam West Recreation Area

Dam West Recreation Area

Shelbyville, Illinois

Two Story Outhouse

Two Story Outhouse

Gays, Illinois

Historic site with a 2-story outhouse and other memorials, plus free admission.

Forest Park

Forest Park

Shelbyville, Illinois

Park featuring athletic fields, a playground, picnic areas, a swimming pool, and seasonal light displays.

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