Since 1873, Arthur has been the center of Amish
life in Illinois, and its surrounding area is home and workplace to
over 4000 Amish today. Shops of skilled craftsmen, cottage
industries, and farms worked by real horse power are scattered
throughout the countryside. The Visitors Center in downtown Arthur
should be one of your first stops for help in pinpointing these
special places of interest.
The town of Arthur is also filled with
distinctive shops and businesses that believe in a high level of
friendliness and personal service. Through the support of these
businesses and the community many special events are held during the
year that attract thousands of visitors. Arthur and its surrounding
area is your source for some of the best down-home, grass-roots
entertainment and experiences in the Midwest.
You are not alone if you choose Arthur as a
travel destination. 200,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and
over 50 countries have discovered the friendly atmosphere of our
community whose slogan is . . . "You’re a stranger only once."
Step back in time, take a deep breath, and relax
by spending time in our unique community.
of Illinois Amish Country
A
most cordial welcome is extended to our visitors from near and far
who come to experience the unique mixture of small-town culture and
an Old-Order Amish community that is known as Arthur.