Guidebook for Taylorville
Food Scene
The family which owns and runs this restaurant brought grandma's recipes when they came from Sicily, Italy in 2000.
Florinda's Italian Restaurant Pizza
114 S Main StThe family which owns and runs this restaurant brought grandma's recipes when they came from Sicily, Italy in 2000.
Family owned and operated, they have quality Chinese food preparations. They serve wine and beer. We have watched their children grow into adulthood.
China Pavilion
301 N Main StFamily owned and operated, they have quality Chinese food preparations. They serve wine and beer. We have watched their children grow into adulthood.
Great burgers known the world over. Open 24/7. Bills has been around since the late 1930's.
Bill's Toasty Shop
111 N Main StGreat burgers known the world over. Open 24/7. Bills has been around since the late 1930's.
Angelo's Pizza
404 W Spresser StGreat pizza and other Italian preparations. Open 7 days a week until 9PM.
Charro Mexican Restaurant
512 N Webster StCharro has very good Mexican style food and a full bar.
Los Rancheros
201 W Bidwell StVery good Mexican style food preparations and a full bar.
Spring Garden Restaurant
1220 W Springfield RdWide variety menu and good food.
McDonald's
401 Spresser StWendy's
700 N Webster StSubway
1175 E 1500 North RdLocated in the WalMart Store.
Subway
1175 E 1500 North RdOne of two Subway locations. This one is closest to our location.
Whit's End 48
1800 Lincoln TrailWide menu of American food.
Drinks & Nightlife
West Side Bar
109 S Washington StAuthentic antique decor and reasonable prices.
Y-Zoe's
1610 W Spresser StFun bar which sometimes has entertainment
Known as The County Seat, this is a popular local gathering place which sometimes has music. The County Seat is located about 5 blocks from us.
701 E Main Cross St
701 East Main Cross StreetKnown as The County Seat, this is a popular local gathering place which sometimes has music. The County Seat is located about 5 blocks from us.
Burton's Tap
110 W Taylorville RdBurton's is also a restaurant known for pizza and more.
Major Leagues
105 N Walnut StLocated about 2 blocks from us. They sometimes have music.
Sightseeing
Several preserved buildings from the 1800's are preserved at this site including the original Christian County Courthouse in which Abraham Lincoln regularly practiced law. Check the web for seasonal hours.
Christian County Genealogical Society
Several preserved buildings from the 1800's are preserved at this site including the original Christian County Courthouse in which Abraham Lincoln regularly practiced law. Check the web for seasonal hours.
Our 3rd courthouse is over 100 years old and has some great restoration inside including an art glass dome. Be at the south door just before 7:30 AM on Saturday and accompany the Clock Master up to the clocktower for its weekly winding. Free
Christian County
Our 3rd courthouse is over 100 years old and has some great restoration inside including an art glass dome. Be at the south door just before 7:30 AM on Saturday and accompany the Clock Master up to the clocktower for its weekly winding. Free
Parks & Nature
A nature preserve with a walking path through tree lined roads and around a lake. Changes by the season and is also a bird sanctuary. Free
Manners Park Office
18 Manners Park RdA nature preserve with a walking path through tree lined roads and around a lake. Changes by the season and is also a bird sanctuary. Free
The Lincoln Prairie Trail is also a bike trail which is about 17 miles long and runs from Taylorville, IL to Pana, IL along former Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road line. This trail begins a few blocks from our location. Free
Lincoln Prairie Trail (Lincoln Heritage Trail)
Lincoln Prairie Trail (Lincoln Heritage Trail)The Lincoln Prairie Trail is also a bike trail which is about 17 miles long and runs from Taylorville, IL to Pana, IL along former Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road line. This trail begins a few blocks from our location. Free
Entertainment & Activities
On the shores of Lake Taylorville, this 18 hole course has been rated 4.5 by Golf Digest. Located about 3.5 miles from our front door.
Lakeshore Golf Course
1460 E 1000 North RdOn the shores of Lake Taylorville, this 18 hole course has been rated 4.5 by Golf Digest. Located about 3.5 miles from our front door.
Quarter Midget Racing is a 4 wheel sport for youth under 17 years of age but it holds fun and excitement for all ages. Free
Christian County Quarter Midget Association Track
1621 W Vandeveer StQuarter Midget Racing is a 4 wheel sport for youth under 17 years of age but it holds fun and excitement for all ages. Free
Taylorville Cinema
117 W Main Cross StTwo screens with first run movies and located just 4 blocks from us.
Shopping
The Wooden Flower
1111 W Spresser StCrafts and Gifts and more. Most shoppers find something to take home.
Recently moved to West Market Street in much larger space on the Southeast corner of the Historic Taylorville Square. Rebecca's Antiques and Posh Boutique is filled with treats for the shopper.
Rebecca's Antiques
100 W Market StRecently moved to West Market Street in much larger space on the Southeast corner of the Historic Taylorville Square. Rebecca's Antiques and Posh Boutique is filled with treats for the shopper.
Antiques, repurposed furniture and much more. This shop is a delight to the antique furniture seeker, chalk paint is sold here as well.
Dear Yesteryear
421 W Springfield RdAntiques, repurposed furniture and much more. This shop is a delight to the antique furniture seeker, chalk paint is sold here as well.
Cottage Rose Gifts & Crafts
110 S Main StAs the name says, gifts and crafts. Have a ball.