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Vandalia

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Madonna of the Trail Statue

At the end of Cumberland Rd., the first highway built by the US government, Vandalia awaited early travelers who made the long journey westward. The statue marks the terminal point…

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Things to Do in Vandalia

Pause when it feels right.

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

Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site

Vandalia was the seat of state government from 1820-1839. The Statehouse, the oldest remaining capitol…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Veterans Educational Museum

Items on display are from the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Tribute to Farmers Monument

This impressive, black granite piece located on the grounds of Vandalia's Tourist Information Center is…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Old State Cemetary

Bronze markers give biographical information about prominent citizens from the earliest history of the community.…

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More road, less rush.

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

Little Brick House

Listed on the National Register, the Little Brick House has six restored rooms with china,…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Fayette County Museum

The century old First Presbyterian Church houses the Fayette County Museum. Found here are early…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Lincoln Marker

Abraham Lincoln's life and achievements are commemorated on the marker.

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