Charleston

Dennis Hanks Gravesite

Discover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln's "tutor," Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located on the southeast corner of Old City Cemetery). The cemetery is located across the street…

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Things to Do in Charleston

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bent Tree Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days

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Dudley House Museum

Tour this Queen Anne-style house listed on the National Register of Historic Places to appreciate…

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Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum

Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Charleston Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Historic Courthouse Square

See one of the sites that makes Charleston a remarkable place to visit, Coles County…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Charleston Historic District

Downtown Charleston includes historic courthouse and many historic homes listed on the Coles County Register…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Charleston Alley Theater

Located in the historic courthouse square. The Charleston Alley Theater is a local theater at…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Greenwood School Museum

Relive the days of yore as visitors step into a restored 1895-1945 one-room schoolhouse.

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