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Arthur, Illinois was founded in 1860 and is the state’s oldest and largest Amish community. The small town offers campsites, and tours that focus on the Amish way of life. Learn about quilting, Amish arts and crafts, woodworking, and services such as horseshoeing, buggy repair and saddlery. Book an Amish family style dinner for a made-from-scratch meal. Farm tours, fresh fruits and vegetables are available to Green Meadow Farm and the Shady Crest Farm Market. The Little Theater on the Square has offered Broadway quality entertainment since 1957. In 2005 it was named among the top 10 places to see an off-Broadway show.
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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