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Located five miles southeast of
Princeton IL is Hornbaker Gardens, a family owned and
operated nursery. Established in 1987 by Rich and Kathy
Hornbaker, this nursery specializes in perennials and will
begin offering annuals as well. Their large collections of
hostas, daylilies, irises, grasses, aquatics, and other
perennials draw plant enthusiasts from not only the Midwest,
but from all across the country. Visit
www.hornbakergardens.com for more information. |
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Oh...I love this store! My friend
Laura is the owner and proprietor of this fantastic gift
shop. In her words...Enter the 1860s once-upon-a-time
hardware store and find another state of mind. Submerge
yourself in the laid-back, fun atmosphere and enjoy the
attentive service. You won’t find nuts and bolts anymore but
you will find a world full of unusual gifts, some with more
than a little attitude! (I call it a total “girl” store it
is so eclectic and fun - guys will like it too!) Beetz Me is
just one block north of me - same side of the street - 952
N. Main St., Princeton, IL 61356. Phone: 815-879-7777.
Visit on the web at
www.beetzme.com. Tell Laura I sent you! |
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Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past is home
to the “Sea of China,”1944 was the year the J. A. Murphey
family bought the business that had existed since the mid
1800’s. After World War II, Allen Murphey realized tabletop
was changing and started offering the service of finding
replacement pieces for the discontinued patterns. Buying
straight from the manufacturer, Patterns of the Past has the
largest selection of new “store stock” patterns. Allen, with
his wife Winnie and daughter Jyl, plus staff, help thousands
of customers each month replace their broken or missing
pieces of china. Visit on the web at
www.patternsofthepast.com. They are located at 513 South
Main, Princeton,
IL 61356. Phone: 815-875-1944 |
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My friend Margo is the proprietor of
Hatties Arts and Antiques. You will be amazed at the
wonderful collection of antiques she has amassed. The
building is full of many floors and absolutely beautiful.
You will find Hattie’s south from the Amtrak station on Long
Street - just west of North Main Street. Hatties is located
at 24 W Long St, Princeton, IL 61356. Phone: 815-875-9151 |
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Eileen is the proprietor of a
wonderful perfumery here in Princeton. She offers designer
inspired recreations of your favorite scents. She can mix
them into perfume or cologne sprays, moisturizing body
lotion, bath and shower gel, soap, bath salts, candles....
and more. Visit online at
www.goodscentslimited.com. Good Scents is located at 504
South Main Street, Princeton, IL 61356. Phone 815-872-3687. |
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Summer stock theater is alive and well
in Princeton, and is known as Festival 56 (named after Exit
56 on I-80). This will be Festival 56’s fifth season of
outstanding musicals and plays during July and August. These
are high quality productions and you can view a complete
list of what’s playing this summer at
www.festival56.com, or call toll
free 866-806-5656. |
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Bureau Creek Orchard: Keep this one in
mind for a fall visit. Brothers Jeff and Jay Schenck planted
a beautiful orchard several years ago, just west of
Princeton off Rts. 6 & 34, and it is now fruiting heavily.
They provide golf carts so that you can drive out into the
orchard and pick your own if you wish. I love their Honey
Crisp apples. The shop has apples, cider, taffy apples, jams
and all sorts of other fruit goodies. They are open August
25th through November 5th and are located at 14180 1800 E,
Princeton, IL 61356. Phone: (815) 719-1571. Their website is
www.bureaucreekorchard.com. |
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Sherwood Antique Mall: Located in
Princeton’s north end, at 1661 N. Main. Sherwood
Antique Mall contains a huge collection of antiques and
collectibles (no crafts or reproductions) from over 200
dealers. Give yourself some time. There is a lot to see
here. Phone: 815-872-2580. |
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And where to eat... I would suggest
you visit the Garden Room Grille - just kitty-corner from
me. Bonnie - the owner will fix you up with a wonderful meal
- deserts too! They are located at 809 N Main Street,
Princeton, IL 61356. Phone: 815-875-1706. Another great
Choice is Wise Guys Bar and Grill, up closer to the
interstate. They are located at 2205 N. Main St., Princeton,
IL 61356. Phone: 815-872-4897 |
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And where to stay... Princeton has
several hotels in town. Google
hotels princeton illinois. (Coming soon - AmericInn to
Princeton - exit 56 off of I80) |
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