Guidebook for Taylorville

Myrna & Joe
Guidebook for Taylorville

Dining Establishments

Restaurants in our fine community
When this family immigrated to the US in 2000 from Sicily, Italy, they brought grandma's recipes which are served in the restaurant. Serving wine and beer. Try Cathy's Fun Salad.
Florinda's Italian Restaurant Pizza
114 S Main St
When this family immigrated to the US in 2000 from Sicily, Italy, they brought grandma's recipes which are served in the restaurant. Serving wine and beer. Try Cathy's Fun Salad.
World Class burgers 24/7 since the late 1930's.
Bill's Toasty Shop
111 N Main St
World Class burgers 24/7 since the late 1930's.
Very extensive menu of American food.
Spring Garden Restaurant
1220 W Springfield Rd
Very extensive menu of American food.
A new location for a Mexican Restaurant which has been here for several years. Full bar and sometimes entertainment. I love the Chiles Relleno.
Charro Mexican Restaurant
512 N Webster St
A new location for a Mexican Restaurant which has been here for several years. Full bar and sometimes entertainment. I love the Chiles Relleno.
Family owned for many years. We have watched their children grow into adulthood. Very tasty Chinese. Wine and beer. Try the Special Won Ton soup.
China Pavilion
301 N Main St
Family owned for many years. We have watched their children grow into adulthood. Very tasty Chinese. Wine and beer. Try the Special Won Ton soup.
Very good Mexican restaurant with a full bar.
Los Rancheros
201 W Bidwell St
Very good Mexican restaurant with a full bar.
Arby's
932 W Springfield Rd
Wendy's
700 N Webster St
McDonald's
401 Spresser St
It's all good
Angelo's Pizza
404 W Spresser St
It's all good
Domino's Pizza
106 W Park St
American food
Country Kitchen
1025 W Spresser St
American food
Nesty's offers gourmet burgers and more. Enjoy a selection of craft beers along with national favorites.
Nesty's Burger Joint
114 West Market Street
Nesty's offers gourmet burgers and more. Enjoy a selection of craft beers along with national favorites.
Kluge's on the Square Pub and Eatery. A steakhouse with other great preparations and a full bar.
Kluges on the Square
111 South Washington Street
Kluge's on the Square Pub and Eatery. A steakhouse with other great preparations and a full bar.

Drinks & Nightlife

Historic tavern with close to original decor. Very reasonable drinks.
West Side Bar
109 S Washington St
Historic tavern with close to original decor. Very reasonable drinks.
Sometimes they have a band. Pool tables
Y-Zoe's
1610 W Spresser St
Sometimes they have a band. Pool tables
Two blocks away. Entertainment sometimes and pool tables
Major Leagues
105 N Walnut St
Two blocks away. Entertainment sometimes and pool tables
They also serve food. Many folks love their pizza.
Burton's Tap
110 W Taylorville Rd
They also serve food. Many folks love their pizza.
Entertainment sometimes. They also serve food including Maustell's Pizza which is known and famous in our area.
Palomino Club
1101 N Webster St
Entertainment sometimes. They also serve food including Maustell's Pizza which is known and famous in our area.

Entertainment & Activities

Arpeggio is an active winery with their own vineyards and make very high quality wines. They also serve beer. Food is not available but you may bring your own. Located in a beautifully restored 100+ year old barn.
Arpeggio Winery
778 US-51
Arpeggio is an active winery with their own vineyards and make very high quality wines. They also serve beer. Food is not available but you may bring your own. Located in a beautifully restored 100+ year old barn.
The Christian County Courthouse is over 100 years of age and is the third one we have had. Abraham Lincoln practiced law here and there is a Lincoln section here as well as beautiful restorations on the second and third floor including an art glass dome. If you are at the South door a little before 7:30 AM on Saturday, you may accompany the Clock Master to the clocktower for the weekly winding and servicing. It is a great behind the scenes tour and is free. Don't be late though.
Christian County
The Christian County Courthouse is over 100 years of age and is the third one we have had. Abraham Lincoln practiced law here and there is a Lincoln section here as well as beautiful restorations on the second and third floor including an art glass dome. If you are at the South door a little before 7:30 AM on Saturday, you may accompany the Clock Master to the clocktower for the weekly winding and servicing. It is a great behind the scenes tour and is free. Don't be late though.
First run movies in a two screen venue 4 blocks from our location.
Taylorville Cinema
117 W Main Cross St
First run movies in a two screen venue 4 blocks from our location.
Lake Shore Golf Course has been rated 4.5 by Golf Digest and is a quality golf course which is underplayed. You will be amazed at how reasonable a round of golf is.
Lakeshore Golf Course
1460 E 1000 North Rd
Lake Shore Golf Course has been rated 4.5 by Golf Digest and is a quality golf course which is underplayed. You will be amazed at how reasonable a round of golf is.

Parks & Nature

A beautiful park, nature walk or drive with tennis courts, ball diamonds, picnic shelters, a lake and swings, etc. In the summer months there is a monthly concert "under the chautauqua". Free
Manners Park Office
18 Manners Park Rd
A beautiful park, nature walk or drive with tennis courts, ball diamonds, picnic shelters, a lake and swings, etc. In the summer months there is a monthly concert "under the chautauqua". Free
Tennis courts, picnic tables and open spaces. Free
Jaynes Park
1621 West Vandeveer Street
Tennis courts, picnic tables and open spaces. Free
On the shores of Lake Taylorville. Rest rooms, playground and a couple of picnic shelters. Fishing dock is a lot of fun. Free
Kiwanis Park
On the shores of Lake Taylorville. Rest rooms, playground and a couple of picnic shelters. Fishing dock is a lot of fun. Free
This 17 mile, linear park is a hike and bike trail which stretches from Taylorville to Pana, IL and goes past Lake Taylorville and through the communities of Owaneco and Millersville, IL. The Angry Kitty Wine and Ale house makes for a nice stop in Owaneco.
Lincoln Prairie Trail (Lincoln Heritage Trail)
Lincoln Prairie Trail (Lincoln Heritage Trail)
This 17 mile, linear park is a hike and bike trail which stretches from Taylorville to Pana, IL and goes past Lake Taylorville and through the communities of Owaneco and Millersville, IL. The Angry Kitty Wine and Ale house makes for a nice stop in Owaneco.
Sangchris Lake and State Park is about 10 miles from us and is a great place walk or hike, fish, picnic and boat. There is a horsepower limit on boats. This is a good Crappie and Bass lake.
Sangchris Lake
Sangchris Lake and State Park is about 10 miles from us and is a great place walk or hike, fish, picnic and boat. There is a horsepower limit on boats. This is a good Crappie and Bass lake.
There is a lot of park ground at Lake Taylorville, a marina, beach and picnic grounds and a picnic shelter at the marina. If you bring your boat you may go out and fish or ski. This is a good Crappie and Bass lake. Fun abounds for free.
Taylorville Lake
There is a lot of park ground at Lake Taylorville, a marina, beach and picnic grounds and a picnic shelter at the marina. If you bring your boat you may go out and fish or ski. This is a good Crappie and Bass lake. Fun abounds for free.

Arts & Culture

The site of several preserved buildings including the original court house where Abraham Lincoln practiced law when traveling the 8th Judicial Circuit. Free but open to a "free will donation".
Christian County Genealogical Society
The site of several preserved buildings including the original court house where Abraham Lincoln practiced law when traveling the 8th Judicial Circuit. Free but open to a "free will donation".

Shopping

Antiques and other items. Fun to browse and maybe purchase if something appeals to you.
Ma & Pa's Treasures
216 S Main St
Antiques and other items. Fun to browse and maybe purchase if something appeals to you.
As the name implies, gifts and crafts and many other items too.
Cottage Rose Gifts & Crafts
110 S Main St
As the name implies, gifts and crafts and many other items too.
Handmade craft items for indoors or out. Great for browsing for gifts.
The Wooden Flower
1111 W Spresser St
Handmade craft items for indoors or out. Great for browsing for gifts.
Jam packed with antiques and repurposed items in addition to craft items. We think the warehouse full of furniture is reasonably priced. Chalk paint supplies and more. Tell them we sent you.
Dear Yesteryear
421 W Springfield Rd
Jam packed with antiques and repurposed items in addition to craft items. We think the warehouse full of furniture is reasonably priced. Chalk paint supplies and more. Tell them we sent you.
Rebecca has been in the antique business for many years and does it well. This store recently moved to 100 West Market Street on the southeast corner of the historic, National Registry, Taylorville square. Rebecca has added Posh Boutique featuring her wearable creations.
Rebecca's Antiques
100 W Market St
Rebecca has been in the antique business for many years and does it well. This store recently moved to 100 West Market Street on the southeast corner of the historic, National Registry, Taylorville square. Rebecca has added Posh Boutique featuring her wearable creations.