Illinois Amish Country

The Villa Gallery
Fine art located in the heart of the Illinois Amish country.  The Villa Galleries has dedicated it gallery to local artists who have ties to the central Illinois area either through living situation or artwork subject.  Photography, watercolors, colored pencil, oil and acrylic, stained glass, and pottery are just a few of the mediums featured in the gallery.  Downtown Arthur.  Open Monday-Saturday from 9-5.  Phone (217)543-2181

Country Cheese and More
Cheese, Quilts, Crafts! An excellent variety of cheese - Colby, Longhorn, Cojack, Swiss, Cheddars, Blue, Parmesan, Veggie Cheese, and more. Sausage, Homemade Applebutter, Jams, Jellies, Candy, Bread, Rolls, Cookies, Angel Food Cakes. Lovely Quilts are Heirloom Quality - Take one with you today or order yours custom made. Browse among locally made crafts and small wood items. Mon-Sat 9-5.   Downtown Arthur.

Gospel Book and Music Store
A large selection of books on the history and practices of the Amish and Mennonite people. We're glad to answer questions concerning them! A large selection of Bibles, Scriptures, text greetings, and gifts. Old time gospel music on the hammered dulcimer. Dealers for Martina and Taylor guitars. Deering banjos and Kentucky mandolins. Open daily 9-5, except Sunday.   Downtown Arthur.

Paul and Judy's Coins and Collectibles
Welcome to the world of collectible trading cards! You'll find our inventory to be one of the largest anywhere. Whether you are a fan of baseball, Batman, the Beatles, or Boris Vallejo, you'll be excited by our collections! Our selection of gaming cards, including "Magic: The Gathering" is awesome! Our desire to provide top-notch service to both dealers and hobbyists in the United States and abroad has made us one of the premier sources of trading cards in the nation!

The Pewter Spoon
Shop The Pewter Spoon, for many gift ideas, from miniatures, to decorative and functional items.  Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.  We carry Willow Tree by Demdaco, Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore, and Camille Beckman, skin care products.  Check out our Illini section,  and for the collector, we still have Precious Moments(always on sale,) and Boyds Bears.  Stop by and enjoy our many card lines, including Recycled Paper, Suzy’s Zoo, Marian Heath, Leanin’ Tree, Carlton, and more.  Stop by for candles, picture frames, music boxes and much more.   Sign up for our Gold Card, and with every $200.00 purchase(of non-sale items) receive a $20.00 gift certificate. We have the smallest sale room in the area, packed full of 50-75% off items.
 Open Mon-Sat. from 9a.m. to 5p.m.   Downtown Arthur.

The Wood Loft
The area's number one source for Custom Amish Crafted Oak Furniture and Gifts!! Locally made tables, chairs, hutches, desks, gun cabinets, entertainment centers, shelving and accessories in stock. Custom designed furniture using local Amish craftsmen is our specialty. Select tableware and gifts, Gourmet whole bean coffee and teas, beautiful custom silk flower displays, BeanPod Soy candles, quality wood carvings, specialty gifts. Mon-Sat 9-5. Phone (217) 543-2766   Downtown Arthur.