Vandalia Guidebook

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Vandalia Guidebook

Sightseeing

This highway memorial is dedicated to the Pioneer Mothers of the covered wagon days. The Madonna of the Trail is a pioneer woman clasping her baby, with her young son clinging to her skirts. The face of the mother, strong in character, beauty, and gentleness, is the face of a mother who realizes her responsibilities. This monument lies at the start of the Old National Trails Road, which combined existing trails from the end of the National Road (Vandalia) to the Pacific Ocean, that would form a straight line. In 1911, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution established a national committee known as the National Old Trails Road Committee whose work was primarily to establish the Old Trails Road as a great National Memorial Highway.
Madonna of the Trail Monument
399 W Gallatin St
This highway memorial is dedicated to the Pioneer Mothers of the covered wagon days. The Madonna of the Trail is a pioneer woman clasping her baby, with her young son clinging to her skirts. The face of the mother, strong in character, beauty, and gentleness, is the face of a mother who realizes her responsibilities. This monument lies at the start of the Old National Trails Road, which combined existing trails from the end of the National Road (Vandalia) to the Pacific Ocean, that would form a straight line. In 1911, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution established a national committee known as the National Old Trails Road Committee whose work was primarily to establish the Old Trails Road as a great National Memorial Highway.
The Vandalia State House, the fourth Illinois statehouse, served as the capitol from 1836 until 1839 and is the oldest surviving capitol building in the state. is significant for its association with Abraham Lincoln, who served in the House of Representatives. In 1974 the State House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Vandalia State House Memorial
315 West Gallatin Street
The Vandalia State House, the fourth Illinois statehouse, served as the capitol from 1836 until 1839 and is the oldest surviving capitol building in the state. is significant for its association with Abraham Lincoln, who served in the House of Representatives. In 1974 the State House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Vandalia Lake Pavillion
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This dragon is a favorite for kids and kids at heart. The dragon breathes fire.
Kaskaskia Dragon
2401-2599 Progress W Dr
This dragon is a favorite for kids and kids at heart. The dragon breathes fire.
Next to Blind Society is the Witness Distillery. Schedule a tour at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WitnessDistillery/WITNESSDISTILLERYBookATour PRIVATE BARREL CLUB If you’re a whiskey enthusiast, a group of friends looking for a special experience or friends looking to commemorate a special occasion, our PRIVATE BARREL CLUB allows you to create your own whiskey and experience…?
Witness Distillery
330 West Gallatin Street
Next to Blind Society is the Witness Distillery. Schedule a tour at: https://www.cognitoforms.com/WitnessDistillery/WITNESSDISTILLERYBookATour PRIVATE BARREL CLUB If you’re a whiskey enthusiast, a group of friends looking for a special experience or friends looking to commemorate a special occasion, our PRIVATE BARREL CLUB allows you to create your own whiskey and experience…?
Local movie theater
Starmax Cinemas
215 Mattes Ave
Local movie theater

Food scene

See scheduled events and music: https://www.facebook.com/ChartersPatio Example concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBuR-NQOB14
Charters Patio by Willis & Associates Ins.
401 West Gallatin Street
See scheduled events and music: https://www.facebook.com/ChartersPatio Example concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBuR-NQOB14
In the days of prohibition, an illicit bar or speakeasy was sometimes referred to as a “blind pig” or a “blind tiger”. As the stories go, a tavern owner would charge customers a fee to come inside and see some attraction: an exotic or strange animal, for example. Although it was against the law to sell alcohol, it was not illegal to drink it. Those who paid to enter were served complimentary liquor. Dine with us and you probably won’t see many animals; blind, exotic or otherwise. And yes, we’ll have to charge you for your cocktail. But come in and we hope you’ll find something we feel is few and far between these days: some good food in a nice atmosphere, surrounded by our neighbors, families and friends.
Blind Society
330 West Gallatin Street
In the days of prohibition, an illicit bar or speakeasy was sometimes referred to as a “blind pig” or a “blind tiger”. As the stories go, a tavern owner would charge customers a fee to come inside and see some attraction: an exotic or strange animal, for example. Although it was against the law to sell alcohol, it was not illegal to drink it. Those who paid to enter were served complimentary liquor. Dine with us and you probably won’t see many animals; blind, exotic or otherwise. And yes, we’ll have to charge you for your cocktail. But come in and we hope you’ll find something we feel is few and far between these days: some good food in a nice atmosphere, surrounded by our neighbors, families and friends.
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South 4th Street
South 4th Street
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Can eat inside or outside on Charter's Patio. Great bar food and drinks.
The Copper Penny Bar
125 South 4th Street
Can eat inside or outside on Charter's Patio. Great bar food and drinks.
Classic American fare (steaks, chickenk, fish, pasta). Closed Sunday and Monday.
Gallatin Street Grille
524 W Gallatin St
Classic American fare (steaks, chickenk, fish, pasta). Closed Sunday and Monday.
Sandwiches, burgers wraps.
Gallatin Street Grille
524 W Gallatin St
Sandwiches, burgers wraps.
El Taco Fiesta
116 S North Kennedy Boulevard
Specialty coffee shop.
Shimoji Coffee - Espresso Drive Thru
711 W Orchard St
Specialty coffee shop.
Yummy fresh thai food.
Baan Thai
515 West Gallatin Street
Yummy fresh thai food.
Pizza, pasta, no alcohol. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Joe's Pizza & Pasta
1227 North 4th Street
Pizza, pasta, no alcohol. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Take out pizza
Gseppe’s Pizzeria
530 West Gallatin Street
Take out pizza
Embers Wood Fired Pizza
7 Mattes Avenue
Donut Shop
Allie Mae's Sweetery
615 W Gallatin St
Donut Shop

Grocery

3 miles to Walmart
Walmart Supercenter
201 Mattes Ave
3 miles to Walmart
County Market
827 Veterans Ave
Fresh meat and produce.
Waynes Market
614 S 4th St
Fresh meat and produce.

Golf

Vandalia Country & Golf Club
1110 S 8th St