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For a day trip, a weekend
or a lifetime, take some time to discover Clinton Illinois.
Located in the center of what the State
Economic Development Department deems "The Golden
Square", Clinton is "smack in the middle of it
all". The proximity to the exact center of the state of
Illinois makes it a destination that's literally easy to reach,
but figuratively difficult to leave. Once you begin to experience
the pleasures of our area, you may just wish to move here. If so,
we can help in that regard too, but for now, let's touch on things
to do while you're here.
Also visit our Events
and Attractions Page, and for more detail, visit our Events
Calendar!
For more information on the City of Clinton, visit the City
Website, or contact the Chamber at 217-935-3364 /
866-4-DeWitt!
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Visit our
historic Abraham Lincoln sculpture by A. L. VanDenBergen that
stands in Mr. Lincoln's Square, downtown Clinton, IL, on the site where
Lincoln said the famous quote, "You can fool all the people some of
the time and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all
the people all the time." These words are inscribed on the front of
the pedestal. Another quote, inscribed on the rear of the pedestal,
reads "That it may not be forgotten that here for nineteen years as
a lawyer and friend, he was counselor and teacher of our forefathers,
this statue is erected by the citizens of DeWitt County to the memory of
Abraham Lincoln." The statue was dedicated on November 11, 1931. |
DeWitt County Visitor
Center
The DeWitt County Visitor Center is open seven days a week
from Memorial Day in May until Labor Day in September, and during the
Apple and Pork Festival, which annually takes place the last full
weekend of September. The center is conveniently located at the
intersection of State Route 54 and U.S. Route 51. For
more information, please call the Chamber office at 866-4-DeWitt.
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Ultimate Play Space
Clinton's own Ultimate Play Space is located in Kiwanis Park behind
the YMCA at 417 S. Alexander. The Ultimate Play Space was
built in 2003 by hundreds of volunteers from Clinton and
the surrounding area. Bring the kids and enjoy a
fun-filled afternoon of imagination and play in this
13-acre park. The "UPS" is also adjacent to the
"Spray and Play" spray park.
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Weldon Springs State Park
Just two miles east of Clinton is Weldon Springs State
Park, a
550 - acre park for all seasons, where you can fish, boat,
camp, hike, view or photograph nature and wildlife and so
much more. Pack a picnic lunch, and come spend the day
with the family. Contact Weldon Springs State Park at
217-935-2644.
Weldon
Springs State Park Brochure (.pdf)
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Lincoln
Heritage Committee of DeWitt County
The Lincoln Heritage Committee of DeWitt County’s goals are to
promote the Clinton and DeWitt County area’s rich Lincoln heritage.
Lincoln played an important role in Clinton’s early development for
nearly 20 years, beginning with the formation of the 8th Judicial
Circuit in 1839, two years after Lincoln began the practice of law,
until his 1859 election as President. Membership available by contacting
the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce. Information: 217-935-3364 or
866-4-DeWitt
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C.H.
Moore Homestead
Open April - December, The C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County
Museum, 219 East Woodlawn, Clinton, invites you to "Take a Walk
Into History". Visit Clinton in Central Illinois, heartland of
America's richest farming country. Tour the restored mid-Victorian
mansion which was the home of the Honorable C. H. Moore, Abraham
Lincoln's law partner in Clinton. The mansion is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places. Call 217-935-6066 or visit their website: www.chmoorehomestead.org
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Click HERE to visit our
Events and Attractions page!
Click HERE to visit our Events Calendar!
Click HERE to view our Clinton,
Illinois rack card!
Overnight Accommodations available
at:
Sunset Inn & Suites -
217-935-4140
Town & Country Motel - 217-935-2121
Wye Motel - 217-935-3373
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Gallery
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Abe Lincoln Sculpture
Ducks on Clinton Lake
Fishing at Clinton Lake
Clinton Lake Marina
Jet Ski on Clinton Lake
Weldon Springs
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