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 StWhen 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.
Bill's Toasty Shop
111 N Main StWorld Class burgers 24/7 since the late 1930's.
Spring Garden Restaurant
1220 W Springfield RdVery 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 StA 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 StFamily owned for many years. We have watched their children grow into adulthood. Very tasty Chinese. Wine and beer. Try the Special Won Ton soup.
Los Rancheros
201 W Bidwell StVery good Mexican restaurant with a full bar.
Arby's
932 W Springfield RdWendy's
700 N Webster StMcDonald's
401 Spresser StAngelo's Pizza
404 W Spresser StIt's all good
Domino's Pizza
106 W Park StCountry Kitchen
1025 W Spresser StAmerican 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 StreetNesty'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 StreetKluge's on the Square Pub and Eatery. A steakhouse with other great preparations and a full bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
West Side Bar
109 S Washington StHistoric tavern with close to original decor. Very reasonable drinks.
Y-Zoe's
1610 W Spresser StSometimes they have a band. Pool tables
Major Leagues
105 N Walnut StTwo blocks away. Entertainment sometimes and pool tables
Burton's Tap
110 W Taylorville RdThey 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 StEntertainment 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-51Arpeggio 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.
Taylorville Cinema
117 W Main Cross StFirst 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 RdLake 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 RdA 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
Jaynes Park
1621 West Vandeveer StreetTennis 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 StAntiques and other items. Fun to browse and maybe purchase if something appeals to you.
Cottage Rose Gifts & Crafts
110 S Main StAs the name implies, gifts and crafts and many other items too.
The Wooden Flower
1111 W Spresser StHandmade 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 RdJam 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 StRebecca 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.