Vandalia Illinois Attractions

Historic Homes & Buildings

• Little Brick House, The
  621 St. Clair Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-0024
  Thought to have been built in the mid 1800's, this house is an example of simple Italianate... more...  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Farmers Monument, The
  At Vandalia Illinois Tourist Information Center
  Sculpted of black granite, this monument is a tribute to the contributions of the prairie farmers... more...

• Madonna of the Trail
  In the southeast corner of the Old State Capitol
  Sculpted by August Leimbach of St. Louis, this is one of 12 large statues along the Old National... more...

• Vandalia Old State Capitol (circa 1836)
  315 West Gallatin Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-1161
  This Federal-style building, the oldest Illinois State Capitol building, served as the Illinois... more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Fayette County Museum
  Corner of Kennedy and Main Street
  618-283-4866
  Fascinating household and farm artifacts donated by the community. more...

• Lincoln Room, The
  215 South 5th Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  Located in the Evans Public Library
  618-283-2824
  A collection of Lincoln books, pamphlets, pictures, a life mask and other items can be found at... more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Lincoln Park
  West Gallatin Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  Located across from the Old State Capitol
  Relax in this park, in downtown Vandalia, that includes a water fountain, gazebo and a life-sized... more...  map

• Vandalia Illinois City Park District
  900 North Locust Street • Vandalia, IL 62471
  618-283-1029
  There are six parks in Vandalia totaling sixty acres. These beautiful parks feature picnic tables,... more...  map

Tours & Cruises

• Cemetery Walk
  Held in the Old State Burial Grounds
  Step back in time each fall as The Friends of the Old State Capital and the Illinois Historic... more...