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This tour is limited to the first 34 people and is designed to enjoy the sights and tastes of rural Illinois. Places we have heard about but never taken the time to visit. So, join us on this one day tour that is sure to leave you full and happy!
HIGHLIGHT CITY: Hutsonville, IL • Palestine, IL • Moonshine, IL • Olney, IL
FEATURES: Wabash Coffee House - “Winner of the WTHI Fork in the Road - Best Pancakes in the Wabash Valley” for their praline pecan pancakes. Also, known for plate-sized cinnamon rolls. We will have a sample of both along with their flavored coffees. • Mullen’s Salad Dressing - In the early 1900’s, fourteen year old John D Mullen left Illinois to seek his fortune in the west. Realizing he needed a trade, he apprenticed under an Italian chef in Sioux City, Iowa earning $1.50 a week. In WWI he served as a cook in Europe and fell in love with French dressing. In 1926, he created a formula that he felt was beyond improvement and its perfection has not been changed since. Tour the small factory and have a chance to buy salad dressing and other sauces. • Moonshine Store - A little gem smack dab in the middle of nowhere but is quite the experience. An authentic one room general store selling sandwiches from the grill along with a few sides and bottled drinks. Half the experience is standing in line and eating at the outdoor uncovered picnic tables … hanging out with the locals and visitors from all over the world. You will order a sandwich and sides of your choice with included meal money. • Irene’s Vineyard and Winery - Locally owned by the Boldrey family and located on their secluded property nestled along North Fork Creek. They currently have two acres of producing vines with seven different varieties and offer ten wines ranging from dry, semi-sweet, sweet, and fruit. • SDMeadows Folk Art Gallery - Browse through the gallery filled with whimsical creations, carvings, sculptures, and custom-made pieces. |