Atlanta (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Atlanta (Illinois)

It was founded as Xenia but it changed ots name when it was incorporated in 1855, Atlanta sits betweenSpringfield, the capital of Illinois, andBloomington-Normal, a large metropolitan area and the home of Illinois State University. Atlanta is surrounded by country roads and farmland growing mostly corn and soybeans. Route 66 runs through Atlanta, resulting in the eye-catching Paul Bunyan Statue holding a hot dog, a famous Route 66 photo opportunity.

Top Attractions in Atlanta (Illinois)

Explore the best things to see and do in Atlanta (Illinois):

• ★Atlanta Fall Festival
• ★Atlanta Park
• ★Atlanta Public Library & Museum
• ★North Greens Golf Course
• ★Paul Bunyan Statue
• ★Route 66 Arcade Museum
• ★Smiley Water Tower
• ★Xenia Park

Where to Eat in Atlanta (Illinois)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Country-Aire Restaurant
• 🍴The Palms Grill Cafe

Where to Stay in Atlanta (Illinois)

• 🏨Atlanta Inn
• 🏨The Colaw Rooming House

Atlanta (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections

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