Attractions in Effingham, Illinois

Amusements

Evergreen Mini Golf 217-342-2544
West Evergreen Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Evergreen Hollow Park
An 18-hole miniature golf course and concession stand. more info map

Dr. Charles M. Wright House
North Main and Jackson Streets
This stately Renaissance Revival home holds three generations of Wright family furnishings. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. more info
Effingham County Courthouse 217-342-4990
Downtown Effingham, Jefferson & Fourth
The Courthouse reflects 19th century architecture and is listed on the National Historic Register. The Courthouse is one of few that have not been altered externally.... more info map

Effingham Public Library 217-342-2464
200 North 3rd Street, Effingham, IL 62401
The Effingham Public Library is normally open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., until 6:00 p.m. Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. more info map

Ben Winter Museum 618-483-6665
R.R. 1, Box 143, Altamont, Effingham, IL 62401
Ten full-scale steam engines and five scale model steam engines and 12 stationary engines - all in working order. Two lino type machines dating back to the 1890’s. ... more info map
My Garage R & D Center/Corvette Museum 217-347-5591
17082 North US Highway 45, Effingham, IL 62401
This museum features Mike Yager's continuously expanding showcase of classic and low-mileage Corvettes, in addition to a wide array of Corvette Memorabilia. The entire... more info map
Wilhelmina Art Gallery 217-347-5874
400 North Main Street, Effingham, IL 62401
Take a walk through this garden gallery, and enjoy paintings and prints by award winning artist Wilma Woidt Kruger. more info map

Alwerdt's Gardens 618-483-5798
I-70, South of Altamont Exit
Unusual Garden Center specializing in herbs, perennials and ornamental landscape plants. Over four acres of display gardens featuring over 1,000 varieties of plants. more info map
Bliss Park 217-342-5304
South Fifth Street, Effingham, IL 62401
A city block sized park with play area, picnic grounds, two shelters, and an outdoor basketball court. There are shaded picnic areas and a fountain accentuates those... more info map