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

Dr. Charles M. Wright House (circa 1889) 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.

Effingham County Courthouse (circa 1871) Downtown Effingham, Jefferson & Fourth, 217-342-4990, 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. Grounds feature monument to county’s namesake, Lord Effingham, who would not fight against the colonists in the American Revolution.

Helen Matthes Library 100 East Market, Effingham, IL 62401, 217-342-2464, Offers over 65,000 books, magazines, and recordings. They are a member of the Rolling Prairie Library System.  more... 

Ben Winter Museum R.R. 1, Box 143, Altamont, Effingham, IL 62401, 618-483-6665, 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. One steam and one gasoline train running on track through the fruit and nut orchard.

My Garage R & D Center/Corvette Museum 17082 North US Highway 45, Effingham, IL 62401, 217-347-5591, 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 collection is displayed in a unique 1950's-60's style backdrop, complete with storefront settings and jukebox music. Of the 30+ Corvettes on display, highlights include the "Last C4", the CERV 1, SCCA Challenge Race Cars, and a 1954 Roadster 

Wilhelmina Art Gallery 400 North Main Street, Effingham, IL 62401, 217-347-5874, Take a walk through this garden gallery, and enjoy paintings and prints by award winning artist Wilma Woidt Kruger. 

Alwerdt's Gardens I-70, South of Altamont Exit, 618-483-5798, Unusual Garden Center specializing in herbs, perennials and ornamental landscape plants. Over four acres of display gardens featuring over 1,000 varieties of plants.

Bliss Park South Fifth Street, Effingham, IL 62401, 217-342-5304, 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 grounds which were willed to the City of Effingham in 1888.