Charleston

Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum

Tour the only museum in Illinois retracing the senatorial debates of 1858 between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. The museum offers exhibits and interactive displays that tell the story of…

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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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Dennis Hanks Gravesite

Discover the grave marker of Abraham Lincoln's "tutor," Dennis Friend Hanks (the grave is located…

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A place to slow down.

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

Bent Tree Golf Course

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

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Pause when it feels right.

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

Greenwood School Museum

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Charleston Alley Theater

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Charleston Historic District

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Historic Courthouse Square

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

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Charleston Country Club

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

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