Lincoln, IL has the distinction of being the first city or town in the U.S. to be named in honor of Abraham Lincoln. It is "the only town on earth named for him before he attained national and international fame." Lincoln christened the town in 1853 with the juice of a watermelon. There are lots of Lincoln related sites in the area. For more information contact: Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County ΓÇó 303 S. Kickapoo, Lincoln, IL 62666, tel# 217-732-8687
Eats:
Tropics ΓÇóBuilt in 1955, the Tropics has burned to the ground twice... but keeps going! Located on Bypass 66, tel# 217-732-6710
The Mill Restaurant ΓÇó This windmill-shaped building, which opened in 1931, is famous for its Schnitzel. 738 Washington St. (old 66), tel# 217-735-9915
Maple Club Dinner Theater ΓÇó This unique restaurant is only open on weekdays, so plan accordingly. Route 121 East, tel# 217-735-1275
Lincoln Depot Restaurant & Lounge ΓÇó This restaurant was originally a real train and station. 101 N. Chicago St., tel# 217-735-4433
Lincoln Country Inn ΓÇó 1730 5th St. (Old 66), tel# 217-732-9641
Sites:
Route 66 Antique Mall ΓÇó Lincoln Parkway (Old 66) south side of Fairgrounds
Lincoln College Museum ΓÇó 30 Keokuk St., tel# 217-732-3155
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site ΓÇó This is a reconstruction of the first courthouse in Logan County, where, from 1840-47, Abe Lincoln served as a lawyer. 914 5th St., tel# 217-732-8930
Railsplitter State Park ΓÇó South of Lincoln, tel# 217-735-2424