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Aunt Sarah's Kitchen and The General Store
Bulk Candy from an antique case, hand-dipped ice cream, cards, souvenirs, local crafts and toys. Sip on a cold root beer while relaxing on their bench. Home to Aunt Sarah's Kitchen - Amish Apple butter, Jelly, Amish Cheese, and their famous fudge, made right there in the store! Open Mon-Sat - Catalog Mail Order Phone 1-800-879-2494.   Downtown Arthur.

ABC Shop
Specializing in New and Used Books, Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, and Teacher's Supplies.  Old, Rare, out of print, and collectible books, Mennonite and Amish Books, Dictionaries and other reference books, all available.  The also specialize in custom printing - posters, banners, signs,  black and color copies, business cards, and flyers for special events.  Locates 1 mile North of Arthur.
Rt 2 Box 175 D, Arthur, IL. 61911 (217)543-2655

Country Cheese and More
Cheese, Quilts, Crafts! An excellent variety of cheese - Colby, Longhorn, Cojack, Swiss, Cheddars, Blue, Parmesan, Veggie Cheese, and more. Sausage, Homemade Apple butter, Jams, Jellies, Candy, Bread, Rolls, Cookies, Angel Food Cakes. Lovely Quilts are Heirloom Quality - Take one with you today or order yours custom made. Browse among locally made crafts and small wood items. Mon-Sat 9-5.   Downtown Arthur.

Gospel Book and Music Store
A large selection of books on the history and practices of the Amish and Mennonite people. We're glad to answer questions concerning them! A large selection of Bibles, Scriptures, text greetings, and gifts. Old time gospel music on the hammered dulcimer. Dealers for Martina and Taylor guitars. Deering banjos and Kentucky mandolins. Open daily 9-5, except Sunday.   Downtown Arthur.

The Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Oak furniture and accessories. The Calico Workshop offers a selection of oak furniture and crafts calicos and fabric. Premade quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies. Open Mon-Sat 9-5, May-Christmas.

Paul and Judy's Coins and Collectibles
Welcome to the world of collectible trading cards! You'll find our inventory to be one of the largest anywhere. Whether you are a fan of baseball, Batman, the Beatles, or Boris Vallejo, you'll be excited by our collections! Our selection of gaming cards, including "Magic: The Gathering" is awesome! Our desire to provide top-notch service to both dealers and hobbyists in the United States and abroad has made us one of the premier sources of trading cards in the nation!

The Pewter Spoon
Shop The Pewter Spoon, for many gift ideas, from miniatures, to decorative and functional items.  Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.  We carry Willow Tree by Demdaco, Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore, and Camille Beckman, skin care products.  Check out our Illini section,  and for the collector, we still have Precious Moments(always on sale,) and Boyds Bears.  Stop by and enjoy our many card lines, including Recycled Paper, Suzy’s Zoo, Marian Heath, Leanin’ Tree, Carlton, and more.  Stop by for candles, picture frames, music boxes and much more.   Sign up for our Gold Card, and with every $200.00 purchase(of non-sale items) receive a $20.00 gift certificate. We have the smallest sale room in the area, packed full of 50-75% off items.
 Open Mon-Sat. from 9a.m. to 5p.m.   Downtown Arthur.

The Wood Loft
The area's number one source for Custom Amish Crafted Oak Furniture and Gifts!! Locally made tables, chairs, hutches, desks, gun cabinets, entertainment centers, shelving and accessories in stock. Custom designed furniture using local Amish craftsmen is our specialty. Select tableware and gifts, Gourmet coffee, beautiful custom silk flower displays, BeanPod Soy candles, quality wood carvings, specialty gifts. Mon-Sat 9-5. Phone (217) 543-2766   Downtown Arthur.

Yoder Center
Located on original Amish farm land - features Horizon Home Center with Amish Heritage Furniture, showcase for Schrock kitchen and bath cabinetry, hardware, fine coffees, homemade candies, apple butter, and Yoder's popcorn - Restaurant - Pet Care. You'll find us east of Arthur on Route 133.

Amish Wood and Furniture

Authentic Amish
Authentic Amish is a sales & design firm that specializes in custom Amish cabinetry. Our suppliers are the Older Order Amish of the Arthur, Illinois community .Our customers are the end user (homeowner) as well as contractors, interior decorators, & independent designers. In business transactions, we are a vital link between the manufacturer of goods & the end user. We provide each with the information & services needed to make the entire process an enjoyable & profitable one.

The Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Oak furniture and accessories. The Calico Workshop offers a selection of oak furniture and crafts calicos and fabric. Premade quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies. Open Mon-Sat 9-5, May-Christmas.

Schrock Cabinet Outlet
Factory outlet store in downtown Arthur for Schrock Kitchen Cabinets, downtown Arthur, PH 217-543-3466

The Wood Loft
Downtown Arthur's largest showroom of Amish Crafted Custom Furniture and Gifts!! The Woodloft in Downtown ArthurLocally made tables, chairs, hutches, desks, gun cabinets, entertainment centers, shelving and accessories in stock. Custom designed furniture in your choice of wood and color, using local Amish craftsmen is our specialty. Select tableware and gifts, Gourmet coffee, beautiful custom silk flower displays, BeanPod Soy candles, quality wood carvings, specialty gifts. Mon-Sat 9-5. Phone (217) 543-2766. Easy to find, on the corner of Illinois and Vine St's in downtown Arthur.

Yoder Center
Located on original Amish farm land - features Horizon Home Center, showcase for Schrock kitchen and bath cabinetry, hardware, fine coffees, homemade candies, apple butter, and Yoder's popcorn - Restaurant - Pet Care. You'll find us east of Arthur on Route 133.

Clothing and Fashion

Delbert's Clothing, Inc.
Stop and See an exceptionally large selection of nationally advertised brands of men's clothing, including Joseph Aboud, Jack Victor, Hart Schaffner Marx, Kingsridge, Arrow, Allen Edmonds, Johnston Murphy, St. Croix, Florsheim, and Burberrys. Open 8:30am-8pm Wed. and Saturday nights for your convenience and 8:30am to 5:30pm the other days. Come in, browse, and let us show you the latest in men's fashions! (Across the street from The Villa for fine ladies clothing)
134 S. Vine St, Downtown, Arthur, IL 61911  ph. 217-543-2322

The Villa and Shoes Too
The Villa and Shoes Too, Central Illinois'  finest Specialty Ladies shop carrying an outstanding inventory of Nationally Advertised Brands in Missy, Petite, and Half-Size. Quality brands such as Bleyle, Koret, DaRue, Phillipe Marques, Austin Reed and the best selection of Pendleton Womenswear in downstate Illinois. Naturalizer, Johansen, Ros Hommerson, and Hush Puppy shoes.  For a complete wardrobe from head to toe, visit The Villa and Shoes Too, open 8:30am to 5:30pm daily, Wednesday and Saturday until 8pm. (Across the street from Delberts for fine mens clothing)
136 S. Vine, Downtown, Arthur 61911  ph.217-543-2181

Florists

Arthur Flower Shop
Flowers, gifts, precious moments figurines - more than just a flower shop. Hope you'll stop in and see Anita and Elsie  for custom designs. Open daily, 9-5, Phone (217) 543-2822   Downtown Arthur. Come Visit us in our new location at 216 S. Vine Street.
The Corner Garden
Changing with the seasons, the area's best selection of plants and garden supplies in the Spring, plus many fine outdoor accessories. As the season progresses, colors change through a great selection of mums for fall color. Open daily April-October.   Downtown Arthur.

Quilts, Fabrics, Notions

Country Cheese and More
 Lovely Quilts are Heirloom Quality - Take one with you today or order yours custom made. Browse among locally made crafts and small wood items. Mon-Sat 9-5.   Downtown Arthur.
Stitch & Sew Fabrics
Hundreds of bolts of cloth, Elna sewing machines, sewing notions, quilting supplies, and needlecraft  items of all descriptions. Custom machine quilting available.  Monday thru Saturday 8:30am to 5pm on Vine St in Downtown Arthur. 1-888-502-2287
The Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Along with Oak furniture, the Calico Workshop offer a lot of ... you guessed it... Calicos and fabric. Premade quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies. Open Mon-Sat 9-5. Downtown Arthur.
Melrose Quilts
Technically just outside of Arthur in the country, but important and close enough for this category. Custom quilting is available with plenty of quilts on display to enjoy or take home. South Vine St, Arthur.

Dining

ACM Tours
Provides tours, trip planning and schedules meals in Amish homes for small and large groups. Advance reservations strongly suggested. 136 S. Vine Downtown, Arthur, toll free 888-321-9663

Amish Country Bakery
Fresh breads and sweets cooked on site. 110 N Vine St, Downtown Arthur-Just North of the Arthur Visitor Center

Arthur 66 & King Arthur Pizza
Arthur 66/Hot Stuff Pizza is Arthur's newest convenience store, featuring Phillips 66 gasoline and the finest fresh-made Hot Stuff Pizza you've tasted, fixed just the way you want, or, if you prefer, choose our fresh deli sandwiches. You can purchase Lottery tickets and rent your favorite current video release. Open 7 days a week, 6am to 10pm Located on Rt. 133 next to Arthur Country Inn

Country Cheese and More
Sandwiches, Soups, Cheese, Quilts, Crafts! An excellent variety of cheese - Colby, Longhorn, Co jack, Swiss, Cheddars, Blue, Parmesan, Veggie Cheese, and more. Sausage, Homemade Apple butter, Jams, Jellies, Candy, Bread, Rolls, Cookies, Angel Food Cakes. Lovely Quilts are Heirloom Quality - Take one with you today or order yours custom made. Browse among locally made crafts and small wood items. Mon-Sat 9-5.   Downtown Arthur.

The Berg
A sports bar atmosphere, sandwiches, drinks, 11-2pm daily, 5-1am evenings. closed Sundays
Downtown Arthur on Vine Street

Gasland Food Mart - CITGO
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Gasland Food Mart features quality CITGO fuels including Gasoline, Diesel, and Kerosene. Our store offers all Illinois Lottery Games, snacks, groceries, bottle and cup drinks, health and beauty aids, batteries, film, and automotive supplies. Come visit the friendliest convenience store in two counties.   Downtown Arthur.

Sandos Pizza
Pizza, Sandwiches, salads, Family dining or carry out. Monday thru Thursday 5 pm to 9pm, Friday-Saturday-Sunday 5pm to 10pm
508 North Vine St. - 217-543-3531

The Buggy Wheel Featuring Aunt Sarah's
Bulk Candy from an antique case, hand-dipped ice cream, cards, souvenirs, local crafts and toys. Sip on a cold root beer while relaxing on their bench. Home to Aunt Sarah's Kitchen - Amish Apple butter, Jelly, Amish Cheese, and their famous fudge, made right there in the store! Open Mon-Sat - Catalog Mail Order Phone 1-800-879-2494.  Downtown Arthur.

RoseLen's Coffees and Delights
Breakfast and lunch, coffees, ice cream and pastries. Mon-Wed 6am-5pm, Thur-Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 6am - 3pm, Closed Sundays, 1045 E Columbia St (East Rt 133), Arthur  217-543-3106

Yoder's  Kitchen
Come try the best in local Amish-Mennonite cooking. Daily specials, soup, and salad bar. Featuring locally smoked hams and pork chops. Saturday morning breakfast buffet. Famous for pies and cinnamon rolls. Banquet facilities available for groups from 25-350. Open Monday thru Saturday 7am to 8pm  Phone (217) 543-2714, East Rt 133.

Books and Literature

Gospel Book and Music Store
A large selection of books on the history and practices of the Amish and Mennonite people. We're glad to answer questions concerning them! A large selection of Bibles, Scriptures, text greetings, and gifts. Old time gospel music on the hammered dulcimer. Dealers for Martina and Taylor guitars. Deering banjos and Kentucky mandolins. Open daily 9-5, except Sunday.
ABC Shop
Specializing in New and Used Books, Games, Jigsaw Puzzles, and Teacher's Supplies.  Old, Rare, out of print, and collectible books, Mennonite and Amish Books, Dictionaries and other reference books, all available.  The also specialize in custom printing - posters, banners, signs,  black and color copies, business cards, and flyers for special events.  Locates 1 mile North of Arthur.
Rt 2 Box 175 D, Arthur, IL. 61911 (217)543-2655

Antiques

Downtown Arthur's Third Saturday Market
A monthly market featuring craft and antique dealers Plenty of unique antiques each month. 20-40 vendors/dealers, Indoor and Outdoor spaces, HA, no admission charge. Located in the center of downtown Arthur behind the Gazebo. 9am to 4pm.

The Wood Loft
The area's number one source for Amish Crafted Oak Furniture and Gifts!! Locally made tables, chairs, hutches, desks, gun cabinets, entertainment centers, shelving and accessories in stock. Custom designed furniture using local Amish craftsmen is our specialty. Select tableware and gifts, Gourmet coffee, beautiful custom silk flower displays, BeanPod Soy candles, quality wood carvings, specialty gifts. Mon-Sat 9-5. Phone (217) 543-2766 

The Pewter Spoon
Shop The Pewter Spoon, for many gift ideas, from miniatures, to decorative and functional items.  Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.  We carry Willow Tree by Demdaco, Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore, and Camille Beckman, skin care products.  Check out our Illini section,  and for the collector, we still have Precious Moments(always on sale,) and Boyds Bears.  Stop by and enjoy our many card lines, including Recycled Paper, Suzy’s Zoo, Marian Heath, Leanin’ Tree, Carlton, and more.  Stop by for candles, picture frames, music boxes and much more.   Sign up for our Gold Card, and with every $200.00 purchase(of non-sale items) receive a $20.00 gift certificate. We have the smallest sale room in the area, packed full of 50-75% off items.
 Open Mon-Sat. from 9a.m. to 5p.m.

The Calico Workshop and Oak Furniture
Oak furniture and accessories. The Calico Workshop offers a selection of oak furniture and crafts calicos and fabric. Premade quilts, patterns, and quilting supplies. Open Mon-Sat 9-5, May-Christmas.

Paul and Judy's Coins and Collectibles
Welcome to the world of collectible trading cards! You'll find our inventory to be one of the largest anywhere. Whether you are a fan of baseball, Batman, the Beatles, or Boris Vallejo, you'll be excited by our collections! Our selection of gaming cards, including "Magic: The Gathering" is awesome! Our desire to provide top-notch service to both dealers and hobbyists in the United States and abroad has made us one of the premier sources of trading cards in the nation!

Trudy's Treasures
Antiques, used house wares, huge collection of old LP's and loads of miscellaneous items. Located on the south end of downtown on Vine Street, across from the grade school.

Yoder Center
Located on original Amish farm land - features Horizon Home Center with Amish Heritage Furniture, showcase for Schrock kitchen and bath cabinetry, hardware, fine coffees, homemade candies, apple butter, and Yoder's popcorn - Restaurant - Pet Care. You'll find us east of Arthur on Route 133.

Lodging

ACM Tours
ACM Tours can help you find and book your hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast accommodations. They provide tours, trip planning and schedule meals in Amish homes for small and large groups. Advance reservations strongly suggested. 136 S. Vine Downtown, Arthur, toll free 888-321-9663

Arthur Country Inn
Spend a quiet, relaxing night at moderately priced Arthur's Country Inn. Large, carpeted rooms feature double beds, combination bath/shower units, direct dial telephones, color cable television, and each room is fully heated and air-conditioned. Located on East Route 133, in a quiet residential area with shopping and great restaurants nearby. Telephone (217) 543-3321 for reservations.

Marcia's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast
Built in Spring 2000 by a local Amish contractor, the 1-1/2 story salt box cottage includes two very large spacious suites with kitchen and private baths, TV, VCR, Central air. Decorated in Amish decor. Continental breakfast includes fresh homemade rolls, sweet breads, cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, milk, etc...Children welcomed. Bikes, jogging, golf available for the exercise enthusiasts. Many festivals throughout the year in the area.

Heart & Home Bed and Breakfast
A large Victorian home built in 1911 with the warmth of oak floors and woodwork restored to its original beauty. Two fireplaces for those cool mornings and evenings. Three bed rooms on the second floor with large windows, one with a private bath and queen sized bed. 
Rooms are: Michelle’s Room – One-room suite with private bath.  Queen-sized bed. Pullout Murphy bed is ideal for an additional guest.    Brent’s Room – Largest room with private bath.  Queen-sized bed.  Stained glass window & antique furniture.       Rose Room – Bright & cheerful with private bath.  Queen-sized bed.  Antique furniture.  Two adjoining bedrooms off extra room for families or groups, shared bath. 
Enjoy a full country breakfast served in our dining room. AC, sitting room for TV, Games, less than a block from downtown shops. Phone 217-543-2910 for reservations