Brochure 2016 - See Centralia, Illinois

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Easy Driving Directions:
From St. Louis:
Take I-64 East to Exit 61, Centralia, turn North
on Route 51 and proceed 9 miles to Centralia.
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From Chicago:
Take I-57 South to Exit 109, turn West on
Route 161, 9 miles to Centralia
From Evansville:
Take I-64 West to Exit 61, turn North on Route 51,
9 miles to Centralia.
From Memphis:
Take I-55 North to I-57, then North to Exit 109,
turn West on Route 161, 9 miles to Centralia.
Lodging:
Americas Best Value Inn - 618-533-1300
Centralia Motel - 618-532-7357
STAY
©2015 This brochure funded by Centralia Tourism Commission
Photo Credit: Carillon & Musical Fountain ~ Mitchell Schultheis
Experience true hospitality in Centralia, Illinois
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210 South Maple St., Centralia, IL
Phone 618-533-2337 or 618-339-2125
www.centraliagardenestatesbb.com
222 S. Poplar
Centralia, IL 62801
www.CentraliaIL.com
Centralia Garden
Estates Bed
and Breakfast
Centralia Area Historical Museum - Artifacts dating
Centralia Carillon
& Musical Fountain
Historic Wooden Watertower - 50,000 gal. Historic
wooden tank. One of only two in existence for the
ICRR line, and view the old brick pump house.
Corner of Oak St. and Second St.
The 165’ feet tall 65 bell instrument is the
8th largest in the world. Visitors may also
experience the one and only musical fountain
which moves to the unique expressions of the
Carillon. Tours may be scheduled at 618533-4381
www.centralia-carillon.org
History
back to the 1800’s, including memorabilia on Illinois
Central Railroad; 1947 Coal Mine disaster; and 1930’s
oil boom. Open Wed., Fri., & Sat. 10am-4pm, or by
appointment. 240 S. Locust St. 618-545-0657
RR Village - Railroad Village is a tribute to the
City’s rich railroad history for which it was
founded. Visitors can get an up close view of an
authentic railroad engine and caboose. This area
of Fairview Park was made possible with the
partnership between the City of Centralia and
CN Railroad. 618-533-7623
Centralia Recreation Complex
60,000 sq. ft. multi sports facility
located downtown featuring elevated
walking track, oversized gym,
fully equipped fitness room, 130 ft.
waterslide, spa, family pool, 6 lane
competition pool, conference center,
and youth activity room.
115 E. Second St.
618-532-3214
Lakes
Lake Centralia offers 412 ac. of
fishing, skiing and water sports.
Raccoon Lake (707 ac.) primarily
for fishing and hosts annual hydroplane
boat races.
618-533-7625
Foundation Park
250 ac. Nature park offers miles of hiking,
nature trails, sheltered picnic areas, a gazebo
outdoor amphitheatre, Catfish Pond, 27-hole
disc golf course, and Chapel in the Woods. E.
McCord St. to N. Pleasant to park entrance.
For reservations or questions 618-533-0001
Fairview Park
Entertainment
Public swimming pool, baseball &
softball fields, sheltered picnic areas,
playground, tennis courts, skate park,
horse shoe pits & sand volleyball
courts. See WWI, WWII, Vietnam
memorials, Vietnam era F-105
supersonic fighter bomber, training
fighter jet, ICRR Steam Engine 2500
and ICRR 9415 Caboose.
W. McCord St.
(Rt. 161 West)
618-533-7623
Elmwood Speaks - A unique experience
featuring local actors portraying those buried at
the historic Elmwood Cemetery. 618-532-2951
Golf
Excellent golf courses including
Greenview Golf Course in Centralia
and ten golf courses within 20 miles.
Cultural Society - Serving the Centralia
area since 1961 connecting arts with the
community and the community with the
arts. centraliaarts.org
KC Season of Entertainment - Presented
in Jane Knight Auditorium at Kaskaskia
College provides a full season of guest speakers and talented artists.
kaskaskia.edu/soe
Centralia
Public Library
Carnegie Public Library Newly renovated
with a 6800 sq ft addition.
2016 Festivals/Events
Disc Golf Tournaments
618-322-5429
KC Season of Entertainment
www.kaskaskia.edu/soe
Blaquefyre Independent Film Festival
January 8 & 9 ~ Community Arts Center
Home, Garden & Business Expo
February 20 & 21 618-532-6789
Legs for Life 5k
March 26 ~ Foundation Park
Locust Street Historical Fair
May 7 618-533-7623
4th of July Celebration & Parade
July 1-5 618-532-5910
Parade July 4th 10am, Broadway to Fairview Park
Central City Lions Fest
July 15 & 16 618-532-7767
Hydroplane Boat Races
July 23 & 24 618-532-1160
Balloon Fest
August 19, 20 & 21 618-532-6789
Elmwood Speaks
September 8, 9, 10 618-532-2951
St. Mary's Autumn Fest
September 10
Wamac Fest
September 17 618-532-1138
Apple Festival
October 8 618-532-8058
Celebrate Centralia
Art+Wine+Music Festival
October 8 618-533-7623
90th Annual Halloween Parade,
Fall Fest & Craft Fair
October 29 618-532-5602
Fantasy of Lights
November 23 - December 31 618-532-3214
Lunch with Santa
December 3 618-532-3214
Annual Holiday High School
Basketball Tournament
December 28, 29 & 30 618-532-7391
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
www.SeeCentralia.com or Call: 1-855-306-7929
Wineries
The Roundhouse Wine Co. features
a wine tasting room, vineyards, winery,
banquet facility and a pavilion all nestled
amidst the natural beauty of Centralia’s
Raccoon Lake. Open year-round.
1938 Dogwood Ln. 618-532-1600 ~ roundhousewineryil.com
Crooked Creek Winery-Open April-December or by appt.
24585 W. 10th Rd. 618-495-2161
www.crookedcreekwinery.com