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Visit Effingham – Linger a Little Longer! Enjoy festive lights, cozy cafés, local shops, and farm-fresh dining. Discover small-town charm and big hospitality in Central Illinois.
Visit Effingham – Linger A Little Longer
In the heart of Central Illinois, where Interstates 57 and 70 meet, Effingham offers the perfect place to slow down, reconnect and celebrate the season. With 17 unique accommodations to choose from, more than 70 restaurants, and countless things to see and do, you’ll find plenty of reasons to linger a little longer…
Winter in Effingham brings its own kind of magic. Downtown storefronts glow with twinkling lights and holiday traditions fill the calendar. Walking Through Wonderland, a beloved community event that takes you on a stroll through the city’s beautiful light display, enchants families each year… while Effingham’s Hometown Christmas, Lighted Christmas Parade and Pinky’s ‘Merry Little Christmas’ events offer festive fun for all ages, as well.
Start your getaway by unwinding with a hot yoga session at MIKA Yoga, located near the charming, historic Downtown Effingham. Afterwards, cozy up at Joe Sippers Café, an Illinois Maker, with a steaming latte. Savor scratch-made baked goods, hearty soups and grab a bag of freshly-ground coffee to-go before exploring the locally-owned shops nearby. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself (or someone else) this season!
Continue your day with some holiday shopping at John Boos & Co. Outlet and Showroom, home to the world-famous Boos Block cutting boards and butcher blocks. Then head to Firefly Grill, where locally sourced, farm-fresh meals are served with warmth and care, whether you’re seated on the patio around a toasty fire or gathering with friends and family in their private wine room.
After a day of discovery, find your retreat… From the modern comforts of our hotels to the stylish lofts of XCHNG in Downtown Effingham, you’ll feel right at home wherever you land.
And no winter visit is complete without Tuscan Hills Winery. Step into their old-world setting, sample wines with names as charming as the season and enjoy a glass of your favorite red on their heated patio. It’s the perfect place to toast to time well spent.
However you choose to experience Effingham, we invite you to soak up the people, places and holiday spirit that make our community shine. For more information, or to view our Calendar of Events, visit www.visiteffinghamil.com or call 1-800-772-0750 to request a free Visitors Guide.
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201 E Jefferson Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
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