Sightseeing
Riverfront Park consists of the Nature Center, two large playgrounds, three shelters, three boat ramps, the Riverfront campground, and the outdoor theater. Beautiful scenic views, perfect place for picnics and walking distance to downtown Havana!
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park consists of the Nature Center, two large playgrounds, three shelters, three boat ramps, the Riverfront campground, and the outdoor theater. Beautiful scenic views, perfect place for picnics and walking distance to downtown Havana!
Directions:
From Havana: Follow Promenade Street north. Travel Manito Road/CR20 north for nine miles. Follow Chautauqua Refuge signs.
From Pekin: Follow Route 9 south through Pekin. Turn west on Manito Road/CR20. Travel Manito Road approximately 20 miles. Follow Chautauqua Refuge signs.
Cameron-Billsbach Unit is located 3 miles south of Henry, Illinois.
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Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
19031 E County Road 2110NDirections:
From Havana: Follow Promenade Street north. Travel Manito Road/CR20 north for nine miles. Follow Chautauqua Refuge signs.
From Pekin: Follow Route 9 south through Pekin. Turn west on Manito Road/CR20. Travel Manito Road approximately 20 miles. Follow Chautauqua Refuge signs.
Cameron-Billsbach Unit is located 3 miles south of Henry, Illinois.
The Dickson Mounds Museum is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley.
Visitor information:
10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd.
Lewistown
(309) 547-3721
Hours: Tue-Sat: 10-4:00
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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Dickson Mounds State Museum
10956 N Dickson Mounds RdThe Dickson Mounds Museum is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the United States. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian in an awe inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the Illinois River Valley.
Visitor information:
10956 N. Dickson Mounds Rd.
Lewistown
(309) 547-3721
Hours: Tue-Sat: 10-4:00
Closed: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Hours: Open Sunrise to Sunset
At more than 6,000 acres, Emiquon is one of the largest floodplain restoration projects in the Midwest. It is the premiere demonstration site for The Nature Conservancy’s work on the Illinois River and within the Upper Mississippi River system and ultimately will help guide large floodplain river restoration efforts around the world. As part of the restoration process, TNC installed a ground-breaking water management structure that reconnects the floodplain to the Illinois River for the benefit of both people and nature.
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Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
Hours: Open Sunrise to Sunset
At more than 6,000 acres, Emiquon is one of the largest floodplain restoration projects in the Midwest. It is the premiere demonstration site for The Nature Conservancy’s work on the Illinois River and within the Upper Mississippi River system and ultimately will help guide large floodplain river restoration efforts around the world. As part of the restoration process, TNC installed a ground-breaking water management structure that reconnects the floodplain to the Illinois River for the benefit of both people and nature.
Shopping
We love supporting small businesses and shopping as local as possible! Here are a few of our favorites…
Charming consignment shop with very reasonable prices. You can find just about anything here from baby to adult clothes (We carry sizes newborn to adult size 5X), jewelry, purses, accessories, shoes, scrubs, collectibles, glassware, household items, antiques, furniture and more!
Blue Butterfly Resale Shop
311 W Main StCharming consignment shop with very reasonable prices. You can find just about anything here from baby to adult clothes (We carry sizes newborn to adult size 5X), jewelry, purses, accessories, shoes, scrubs, collectibles, glassware, household items, antiques, furniture and more!
Located in downtown Havana, a great shopping experience with wonderful customer service!
Manhattan Fields Boutique
112 N Plum StLocated in downtown Havana, a great shopping experience with wonderful customer service!
Food scene
Babe's
118 N Plum StA great menu filled with tasty options!
Open to the public! Visit us by land or by water! Choose from craft beers on tap, domestic cans and frozen boat drinks! Come out and enjoy the relaxing sights and sounds of the Illinois River and enjoy our spacious decks or screen porch. Marina open for gas, 91 Valvtec for sale & transient slips available!
532 N Schrader Ave, Havana, IL
309-241-7957
www.talltimbersmarina.net
Tall Timbers Marina officially reopens for 2020 season May 1. Bar opens May 22 at noon!
532 N Schrader StOpen to the public! Visit us by land or by water! Choose from craft beers on tap, domestic cans and frozen boat drinks! Come out and enjoy the relaxing sights and sounds of the Illinois River and enjoy our spacious decks or screen porch. Marina open for gas, 91 Valvtec for sale & transient slips available!
532 N Schrader Ave, Havana, IL
309-241-7957
www.talltimbersmarina.net
Perfect for outdoor dining with live music!
Located in the middle of downtown Havana, the Stag Tap is a local favorite! Known for great times, fun and music, it's where visitors come to unwind and have a good time and it's the place Havana natives love to come home to. You always know if you stop in at the Stag Tap, you can catch up with friends or make some new ones!
Stop in and play a game of pool or darts, try your luck with our slot machines, or just hang out and enjoy a drink!
Havana's Favorite Hometown Bar!
106 N Plum, Havana, IL
309-543-9167
www.stagtap.com
Stag Tap
106 N Plum StPerfect for outdoor dining with live music!
Located in the middle of downtown Havana, the Stag Tap is a local favorite! Known for great times, fun and music, it's where visitors come to unwind and have a good time and it's the place Havana natives love to come home to. You always know if you stop in at the Stag Tap, you can catch up with friends or make some new ones!
Stop in and play a game of pool or darts, try your luck with our slot machines, or just hang out and enjoy a drink!
Havana's Favorite Hometown Bar!
106 N Plum, Havana, IL
309-543-9167
www.stagtap.com
Delicious food! No delivery and they only accept cash/checks.
214 W. Main Street
Havana, IL
Chinatown- Havana, IL
214 W Main StDelicious food! No delivery and they only accept cash/checks.
214 W. Main Street
Havana, IL
Stella Mae's coffee shop
122 N Plum StDelicious coffee and super cute interiors!
we LOVE their panini sandwiches, amazing iced coffee and just everything is delicious. It's also a beautiful and peaceful drive we truly enjoy!
Black Maple Coffee
805 S Main Stwe LOVE their panini sandwiches, amazing iced coffee and just everything is delicious. It's also a beautiful and peaceful drive we truly enjoy!
Neighborhoods
Matanza’s Beach is a 10 minute drive into the town of Havana, IL.
Havana Illinois is situated on the bank of the Illinois River at River Mile 120, in central Illinois between Peoria and Springfield. Known for its rich history, red brick streets and beautiful Riverfront Park, Havana has much to offer. Once a town known for its cigar manufacturing businesses and notorious gambling nightlife, where Al Capone would visit to hunt, fish and gamble, Havana has grown into a quaint, charming, classic All - American small town with direct access to a playground of natural resources and exciting local amenities.
Havana
Matanza’s Beach is a 10 minute drive into the town of Havana, IL.
Havana Illinois is situated on the bank of the Illinois River at River Mile 120, in central Illinois between Peoria and Springfield. Known for its rich history, red brick streets and beautiful Riverfront Park, Havana has much to offer. Once a town known for its cigar manufacturing businesses and notorious gambling nightlife, where Al Capone would visit to hunt, fish and gamble, Havana has grown into a quaint, charming, classic All - American small town with direct access to a playground of natural resources and exciting local amenities.
Historic Illinois State Capital and a 1 hit drive from our rental!
But Springfield is more than our state capital, here you’ll find an art scene, great eateries, retail therapy, vintage book stores and more!
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Springfield
Historic Illinois State Capital and a 1 hit drive from our rental!
But Springfield is more than our state capital, here you’ll find an art scene, great eateries, retail therapy, vintage book stores and more!
A 2.5 hour drive from La Casita will take you to St. Louis! Makes for a perfect day trip.
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Gateway Arch
A 2.5 hour drive from La Casita will take you to St. Louis! Makes for a perfect day trip.
Local Winery Vineyards
Big Horse Vineyards
11603 Co Rd 9Local winery, 15 minute drive from the La Casita.
Hill Prairie Winery
23753 Lounsberry RdLocal winery, 22 minute drive from the La Casita.
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Children’s Museum of Illinois
Many kid friendly activities within Havana and an hour drive! Children’s Museum of Illinois is located in 55 S. Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL
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Car is needed!
There are no busses, taxi cabs, busses or trains. The nearest Amtrak stop is in Lincoln, IL.
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Comfortable Shoes
Because you’ll be surrounded by nature, water and beautiful scenic walks, we recommend comfortable walking shoes and hiking boots if you’re looking to hike!