Arcola (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Arcola (Illinois)
Arcola is located in Douglas County, Illinois. Mostly surrounded by farmland, the town is roughly a 40-minute drive fromChampaign-Urbana. Arcola was founded in 1855 when the Central Illinois Railroad company built a railroad through the area. The Illinois Central Railroad Company was responsible for surveying and selling plots of land in the development of the town. Arcola was the birthplace of John Barton Gruelle, creator of the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. His family still operates the Raggedy Ann Museum in Arcola. Arcola is somewhat famous for the Lawn Rangers, a "precision lawn mower drill team" that marches in formation with brooms and lawnmowers while wearing cowboy hats. Every year since 1980 the Lawn Rangers have marched in the Arcola Broomcorn Festival Parade.
Top Attractions in Arcola (Illinois)
Explore the best things to see and do in Arcola (Illinois):
- ★Aikman Wildlife Adventure
- ★Arcola Architectural Tours
- ★Arcola Broom Corn Festival
- ★Arcola Public Library
- ★A Walk Through Time, featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy
- ★Hippie Memorial
- ★Moore Memorial Park
Where to Eat in Arcola (Illinois)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Broomtown Cafe
- 🍴El Taco Tako Mexican Food
- 🍴Hen House Restaurants & Gifts
- 🍴Monical's Pizza
- 🍴Vita's Food Taqueria
Where to Stay in Arcola (Illinois)
- 🏨Best Western Plus Green Mill Village Hotel & Suites Convention Center
- 🏨Quality Inn
Arcola (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections
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