We’ve left the lights on for you in Carlinville, and
invite you to come visit the only Illinois community named as one of “The
100 Best Small Towns In America” (1996 book by Norman Crampton). Located in
the heart of Central Illinois, Carlinville is proud of its extensive
historic district which was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1976.
The elegance and architectural variety of the many homes,
churches, and businesses within the historic district have attracted
numerous visitors. Some of the highlights include the majestic “Million
Dollar” Macoupin County Courthouse, the 1869 County Jail, Blackburn College,
the Macoupin County Historical Society Museum, and the largest collection of
Sears & Roebuck Mail Order Catalog Homes in the U.S.
The historic beauty of the community is only a part of the
attraction of Carlinville. Situated in the center of the Victorian city
square, the postage-stamp sized city park is crowned by a picturesque
gazebo. All around the square there are a variety of fine shops and
boutiques.
We invite you to visit our many fine businesses and attend
some of our festivals and events held throughout the year. While you are
here, enjoy one or more of Carlinville’s restaurants, offering everything
from fine dining to fast food. Choice overnight accommodations are also
available for those who wish to relax and spend some time in our friendly
community.
Below you will find information about historic Carlinville
and the tour packages* available for groups planning to visit. Just contact
the Carlinville Community Chamber of Commerce for a tour reservation form or
other information.
Guide(s) will greet your bus in the parking lot adjacent to the 1869 Jail
on East First South Street. Each member of your group will receive a
“Welcome Packet” filled with coupons, brochures and information about the
community. The guide(s) will then escort you through the historic jail and
the “Million Dollar” Macoupin County Courthouse. The guide(s) will then
board the bus with you and provide a narrated tour through the lovely
historic community, pointing out the more significant structures and their
history. This drive will include the beautiful campus of Blackburn College,
the historic city square, the childhood home of author Mary Hunter Austin,
and Standard Addition, the largest collection of Sears & Roebuck Co.
Mail-Order Homes in the U.S.
You may choose a lunch for your group to be served in one of our fine
local restaurants. (Following lunch might be an opportune time to schedule
an hour or so free time for your group to wander among the many lovely
shoppes and boutiques in the downtown area.) To complete your tour, your
driver will be directed to the Macoupin County Historical Society Museum,
where you will be met by some of the curators for a guided tour of the
Museum and other buildings on the grounds.
Approximately 5 1/2 hours (+ add some time for shopping)
Contribution for Package #1: $21.00 per person*
Includes Jail, Courthouse, Museum, drive-through and lunch
Guide(s) will greet your bus in the parking lot next to the Macoupin
County Jail on East First South Street. Your group will receive a guided
walking tour of the “Million Dollar” Macoupin County Courthouse and 1869
Jail. Each member of your group will receive a “Welcome Packet” filled with
information, coupons and brochures. The guide(s) will then board your bus to
escort you throughout historic Carlinville, describing the more significant
structures and some of their history. The drive will include the lovely
campus of Blackburn College, the historic city square, the childhood home of
author Mary Hunter Austin, and Standard Addition, the largest collection of
Sears & Roebuck Mail-Order Homes in the U.S.
You’ll then enjoy lunch in a fine local restaurant. Feel free to add a
couple of hours to your schedule so that your group may wander among the
many fine shoppes and boutiques in historic downtown Carlinville.
Approximately 4 hours (+add some time for shopping)
Contribution for Package #2: $13.00 per person*
Includes Jail, Courthouse, drive-through and lunch
Guide(s) will meet your bus in the parking lot next to the 1869 Jail on
East First South Street where each person in the group will receive a
“Welcome Packet” filled will coupons, brochures and flyers. Your group will
be escorted through the historic “Million Dollar” Macoupin County Courthouse
and the old jail. The guide will then board your bus and provide a narrated
tour through Carlinville’s historic district, along the way explaining
significant structures and their history. This route will include the
historic city square, the lovely campus of Blackburn College, the childhood
home of author Mary Hunter Austin, the Macoupin County Historical Society
Museum and Standard Addition, the largest collection of Sears & Roebuck
Mail-Order Homes in the U.S.
Approximately 2 1/2 hours (+ add some time for shopping and enjoying a
meal)
Contribution for Package #3: $4.00 per person
Includes Jail, Courthouse and drive-through
Package #4 - Guided tour of Jail and Courthouse.
Guide(s) will meet your bus in the parking lot adjacent to the 1869
Macoupin County Jail on East First South Street. Each member of your group
will receive a “Welcome Packet” filled with coupons, brochures and other
information. Your group will enjoy a narrated tour of the old jail and the
“Million Dollar” Macoupin County Courthouse.
Approximately 1 1/2 hours (+add some time for shopping and to enjoy a
meal)
Contribution for Package #4: $3.00 per person
Includes walking tour of Jail and Courthouse
All tips, taxes and gratuities are included in prices
listed above.
*10% deposit at time of reservation (Refundable if notification of
cancellation in writing is received at least five (5) business days in
advance.)
T our
Coordinator:
Below you will find a menu for Angus Bailey’s
restaurant currently serving our tour groups in packages #1 and #2. Of
course, we can arrange reservations at one of several other member
restaurants as well. To avoid regular lunch crowds and give you the very
best of service, they suggest serving your lunch around 11 a.m. or 1 p.m.
Please complete and return this form
not less than ten days prior to your scheduled visit.
Most tour groups
prefer to order the same item for everyone in their group, but if you prefer
you may photocopy the menu portion of this form for the restaurant you have
chosen so that each individual may complete their own choice. If you do
this, just send us ONE completed form with totals of each item ordered. I
recommend that you keep the copies completed by your guests. Upon arrival at
the restaurant, return them to your guest (as many will have forgotten what
they ordered) to simplify efforts of the servers. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber office.
Name of Contact
_______________________________Total number to be served _______
Address
____________________________________ Phone _______________________
City, ST, ZIP
_________________________________ Fax _________________________
Angus Bailey’s Restaurant
is located on the historic downtown square, and
will serve the following item(s) of your choice for group tours. (Be sure to
allow time for wandering
the shops and boutiques downtown.)
___*Chicken Salad or Tuna Salad on a Croissant (Served on
a bed of lettuce with a cup of soup & sweet' n' sour bean salad)
___*Barbeque or Italian Beef (please circle your choice)
served with your choice of French fries, cole slaw, sweet ‘n’ sour bean
salad, potato salad or pickled beets)
___ Cherry, Apple or Peach crisp
Meal includes your choice of coffee or iced tea. Dessert
is extra.
Carlinville Tour Reservation Form
Tour Coordinator: Please complete the information below
to make your reservation for your group/bus tour. 10% deposit is required on
all tours which include meal (Refundable with cancellation in writing not
less than five (5) days prior to proposed tour.
Please type or print:
Name of group/organization
Name
of coordinator
Address
City, ST, ZIP
Phone Number of Coordinator/Contact Person
Day/date of tour
Arrival Time
Departure Time
Number of persons in group
_________
Package # _______
Total $__________
Deposit Enclosed $____________
The tour packages are fairly flexible, and
we will be more than happy to allow more time in particular areas of
interest if you prefer. Just let us know! Overnight accommodations are
available as well. Please return this completed form to the Carlinville
Community Chamber of Commerce, 126 E. Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626.
(Be sure to include your meal reservation, if the package you have chosen
includes the meal.) You will receive written confirmation upon receipt of
this form. We will again contact you one to two weeks prior to arrival to
confirm. Be sure to give us a call should you have any questions at all. We
look forward to your visit!
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