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Murals on Main Street Tour

Pontiac, IL

A unique collection of more than 20 outdoor murals located in and around the historic downtown district. The murals, created in four days during the Walldogs Summer Bash in June 2009, honor the commercial, social and political history of the city. Enjoy beautiful art in a Norman Rockwell town-like setting.

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Murals on Main Street Tour
Downtown Pontiac
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-5847

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  • Javapalooza 2025

    Javapalooza 2025

    Edwardsville, Litchfield, Staunton, Granite City IL, United States

    Take the time to smell the coffee in southwest Illinois this fall. Javapalooza returns to coffee shops throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, showcasing…

  • AREA 66 HAUNTED SCHOOL

    Area 66 Haunted School at The Pink Elephant Antique Mall

    Pink Elephant Antique Mall/Twistee Treat Diner 908 Veterans Memorial Dr., Livingston, IL, United States

    Dare to enter the spookiest school in town! Area 66 Haunted School brings chills, thrills, and hair-raising scares every Friday and Saturday night throughout October 3rd - November 1st. From eerie classrooms to haunted hallways, experience a fright-filled adventure perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages. 2025 Remaining Dates: 10/31-11/1, 7-11pm

    $19.99
  • Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy

    Lincoln Memorial Garden Forest Therapy

    Lincoln Memorial Garden 2301 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, IL, United States

    Forest Bathing, also called Forest Therapy, is a practice of deepening a sense of connection or relationship with nature through a 1.5- 2-hour walk. It is typically a slow wander through nature, but it can be adapted in many ways for different groups and abilities. A Forest Bathing walk is not a naturalist walk, a…

  • Reenacted Wedding of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd

    Reenacted Wedding of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd

    St. Paul’s Cathedral 815 S. 2nd St, Springfield, IL, United States

    Step inside the very church where Reverend Dresser once pastored and witness a heartfelt reenactment of the Lincoln wedding. Featuring a period-costumed wedding couple and a specially recreated gown inspired by Mary Lincoln’s imagined attire—meticulously crafted using historical references and fashion details of the day. Candlelight and live music evoke the warmth of a 19th-century…

  • Día de Muertos

    Celebrate Día de Muertos During Free Event on Saturday

    McLean County Museum of History/Cruisin' with Lincoln 66 Visitors Center 200 N. Main Street, Bloomington, IL, United States

    The McLean County Museum of History is hosting a free, community event to celebrate Día de Muertos on Saturday, November 1, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. People of all ages are welcome. Stop by to discover something new, listen to live music, make some art, and add a deceased loved one’s photo to the community…