Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
None other than the beloved Charlie Brown is coming to Breese, Illinois, this December. You can catch Charlie and his friends at the Clinton County Showcase when it performs A Charlie Brown Christmas, one of three plays scheduled at the … Continue reading
A former horse farm in Centralia, Illinois, has been re-imagined as the charming Crooked Creek Winery. Owners Shannon and Mindy Cooney—she’s a native of Germantown—had been living in Los Angeles. Wine was central to their lives. Not only did they … Continue reading
Here’s a sure-fire way to add a little cool to a hot summer day: head out to one of the Clinton County wineries. You can sample some local wine, listen to live music in a nice country setting, and just … Continue reading
Animals, rides, music, food—all this and more will be part of the 65th Clinton County Fair, July 17-23, 2016 in Carlyle, Illinois. This all-in-the-family event is easily one of the summer’s most popular. Started in 1951, the fair celebrates our … Continue reading
If your fishing rod is just itching to dip into some cool water, head to Clinton County. We’re home to Illinois’ largest manmade lake, Carlyle Lake, plus miles of creeks and ponds that are prime waters for fish. Carlyle Lake … Continue reading
One of these nice fall days, grab a friend and plan a day poking around a few of the antique stores and resale shops in Clinton County. You’ll uncover a wealth of wonderful items—and if you’re a collector, may find … Continue reading