Charleston

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Historic Courthouse Square

See one of the sites that makes Charleston a remarkable place to visit, Coles County majestic courthouse and discover our historic murals. You'll get a real feeling for the rich…

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Things to Do in Charleston

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Charleston Country Club

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

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.

Greenwood School Museum

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Charleston Historic District

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

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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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More road, less rush.

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

Bent Tree Golf Course

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

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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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Dudley House Museum

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

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