Illinois Travel Guide 2009 - (Page 134) RICHARD CUMMINS CENTRAL Boasting Springfield as the state capital and one-time home of Abraham Lincoln, the Central region is the true heart of Illinois. Old State Capitol State Historic Site THE HEART OF ILLINOIS Celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial year-round in 2009 (Abe turns 200 on February 12) at historic sites that include the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, Lincoln Home and Lincoln’s Tomb, all in Springfield. Cruise along the Illinois stretch of Route 66 and check out colorful roadside attractions such as the Route 66 Hall of Fame & Museum in Pontiac and Springfield’s Shea’s Gas Station Museum and the Cozy Dog Drive In. Visit the Illinois Amish Interpretive Center in Arcola to learn about the surrounding Old Order Amish community, featuring farm-based businesses open to the public. Also in town is the Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum, celebrating the beloved characters created by the Arcola native. Nearby, find out where Santa’s helpers spend the off-season at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul.
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