Local Attractions

Entertainment

Shopping - One of the US's largest Wal-Marts, Kohl's Department Store (Fall '07), RadioShack, Dollar Tree, Fashion Bug, & more!

18 Restaurants Within Walking Distance, 56 Within Driving Distance - Award-Winning Restaurant on property, Thelma's Great American Grill, TGIFriday's. Ruby Tuesdays, Quiznos, Cracker Barrel, Steak N Shake, Starbucks, and many more!

Golf and Bowling

Outdoor Activities

Vineyards

Opening Fall 2007 - Rosebud Theater - 1550 seat theatrical and performing arts center. Scheduled to feature a variety of top music artists, comedians, musicals, and live stage plays.

Effingham Chamber of Commerce

Effingham's thriving Chamber of Commerce is always ready to inform tourists of upcoming events.

MidAmerica Motorworks

The "MY Garage Museum & Retail Store" features Mike Yager's continuously expanding showcase of classic and low-mileage Corvettes and Air-Cooled Volkswagens, in addition to a wide array of automotive memorabilia. The entire collection is displayed in a unique 1950's-60's style backdrop, complete with storefront settings and jukebox music. Of the 30+ Corvettes and Volkswagens on display, highlights include the "Last C4", the CERV 1, SCCA Challenge Race Cars, and a 1954 Corvette Roadster, and actual "Herbie Fully Loaded." Mid America Motorworks also holds Corvette and VW workshops and seminars monthly in the MY Garage Museum. Mon. -Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Cross

Soaring above the landscape at the convergence of Interstates 57 & 70, just south of Effingham the Cross at the Crossroads creates an imposing sight. The cross took several months to construct. The 180.0 tons of steel were lifted into place by a crane. Construction was funded through a million dollars in private donations. A Visitors Center is located at the base of the Cross.