Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Illinois

While in Illinois, you might enjoy a visit to:

Statues of Popeye and his comic cohorts populate a town park, honoring the local artist who modeled his cartoon characters on Chester residents.
~50 miles from Benton.

The Madonna of the Trail is a pinkish, stony-faced pioneer Mom, in long skirt and bonnet, strutting westward with an infant in her arms.
~67 miles from Benton.

Buy a token at the liquor store across the street, drop it in the coin box, watch out for the flame.
~68 miles from Benton.

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