Sheffield is a quiet rural village, a working agricultural community -- far removed from the hectic pace of urban life. You often find farm equipment moving through the streets but never tour buses. Though not a "typical tourist town," pleasant diversions are available:
Transportation :
- Two Guys Limo - offering airport shuttles, wedding and anniversary transportation, and more
Shopping & Site Seeing :
- Antiquing-- Seven major antique malls within 15 minutes. See some of our local favorites at Bureau County Tourism.
- Beetz Me!! - Wine, Gifts, Chocolates and More!!! Princeton, IL
- Bishop Hill -- A National Historic Landmark with museums, shops and restaurants.
- Famous Good's Furniture and Wine Cellar Restaurant in Kewanee.
- Historic Princeton -- Lovely homes, museums, Red Covered Bridge and 2-1/2 miles of magnificent shopping -- the best "Antiquing" you'll find anywhere.
- Hoffman's Patterns of the Past - Replacement China, Gifts and More
- Hornbaker Gardens - Hostas, Daylilies, Irises and more
- Lavender Crest Winery - 45 minutes west on Route 6.
- Old Times Quilters Heaven: A Treasure Trove of Quality Fabrics & Lace - One of the Largest Inventories in the Area
- Red Barn Nursery
- Ronald Reagan Historic Sites:
- Birthplace in Tampico
- Boyhood home in Dixon
Golf:
- Hunter's Ridge Golf Course and Country Club - Princeton, IL
- Hidden Lake Country Club - Sheffield, IL
- Midland Country Club - Kewanee, IL
- Wyaton Hills - Wyanet, IL
- Baker Golf Course - Kewanee, IL
- Deer Valley Golf Course and Country Club - Deer Grove, IL
- Green River Golf Course - Walnut, IL
Things to do :
- Sophisticuts Salon and Day Spa
- Bicycle on picturesque country roads.
- Festival 56 Summer Theater Festival and The November 10 Fall Theater Festival in Princeton-Schedules and Special Theater Packages Available.
- Hennepin Canal Parkway Biking, picnicking and hiking along the newly completed trails lining it's broad banks.
- Historic St. Peters Danish Church -- Visit this beautifully restored 1880 church and excellent museum.
- Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Preserve -- Fishing, bird watching, canoeing.
- Tiksilwa Farms Alpacas - A visit to their farm includes time with their alpacas as well as their other miniature animals including ponies, potbelly pigs, poultry, and more
- Visit Historic Illinois: Behind Every Door Is a Story
Chestnut Street Inn
301 East Chestnut StreetPO Box 25
Sheffield, IL 61361
1-800-537-1304
or 1-815-454-2419
Innkeepers: Monika & Jeff Sudakov
monikaandjeff@chestnut-inn.com
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