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Amazing Arcola – “Enjoy the Quality of Life” Bring the family and take a bike tour through the countryside for breath taking Country Air and Scenery, where you can Smell the Roses. See the Diverse farming styles and techniques for planting and harvesting and the New Rockome Gardens - Small Town USA. Stay the weekend and visit the Historic Downtown area with Old brick streets, Beautiful Unique Shops, Antiques, Hand Crafted Amish Furniture and the Museums. Enjoy a variety of restaurants, including Amish style, Mexican, Gourmet Cuisine and Good Down-Home Cooking. A Victorian Bed and breakfast, Inns and Motels offer cozy accommodations.

Arcola: an Amazing little town with a heart!

In Arcola Visit:

The Amish Interpretive Center Museum in Downtown Arcola presents the heritage of the Amish through exhibits and artifacts. The museum is the first of its kind in Illinois. The Interpretive Center also provides guided tours of the Amish community and will arrange meals in an Amish home.

The Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum. The Johnny Gruelle was born in Arcola creator of the beloved Raggedy Ann and Andy. The Original Raggedy Ann & Andy ™Festival draws collectors from all over the world, held in June.

The World's only "Hippie Memorial", created by Arcola artist Bob Moomaw, is located just north of the Arcola Depot.

Arcola celebrates its heritage as the "Broom Corn Capital of the World" with the renowned Annual Broom Corn Festival. Visitors see National Broom Sweeping Contest, broom making, activities, arts/crafts, free entertainment, great food, and a gigantic parade with the famous Lawn Rangers. The festival always takes place the weekend following Labor Day.

Arcola Depot and Welcome Center is a restored Historic Train Depot, built in 1885. Its museum displays railroad memorabilia, Raggedy Ann doll collection and the Louis Klein Collection of antique brooms and brushes in the United States, along with other interesting Arcola relics and keepsakes. You may also pick up visitor information on the Amish Country area.