Attractions in Havana, Illinois

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge 8.5 miles North of Havana on the Manito
Blacktop.
As many as 80 eagles have been sighted on the refuge between October and
March; this is a bird-watchers paradise. Hike the wheelchair accessible nature
trail, watch waterfowl, pick mushrooms and berries, and fish in Lake
Chautauqua.
(309) 535-2290

Dickson Mounds Museum 6 miles North of Havana on highways 78/97
Dickson Mounds, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and National Historic
Site, is one of the major on-site archaeological museums in the country. The
museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of the American Indian
in an awe-inspiring journey through 12,000 years of human experience in the
Illinois River Valley.
(309) 547-3721

Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge 2 miles West of Havana on highways 78/97
This still-developing refuge system features the Frank Bellrose nature trail high
lighting Spoon River plant and wildlife communities.
(309) 535-2290

Havana Public Library 201 W. Adams
The oldest continuously-used Carnegie library in the State of Illinois.
(309) 543-4701

Historic Havana Water Tower The corner of Main and Pearl
Built the same year as the Eiffel Tower (1889), the fourth oldest water tower in
Illinois is still in use.

Historic Lawford Theater 225 W. Main Street
This elegant building is home to the movies! Call for show
times!
(309) 543-0018

Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Approximately 17 miles North of Havana near
Manito.
Located in Mason County, the hatchery includes 160 acres within the 7,280 acre
Sand Ridge State Forest. The fishery has an impressive indoor observation area
and many excellent displays, making it a must see for the entire family. Walk in
or scheduled tours.
(309) 968-7531

Lakewood Golf Course 5 miles South of Havana on Route 78
(309) 546-2274

Riverfront Park Riverwalk, footbridge, stage with seating, overlook sights. 4 park
pavilions, boat docks and ramps, and playgrounds. Call to reserve your next
event.
(309) 543-6240

Rockwell Mound N. Orange and Franklin
You can imagine Indian life as it was 2,000 years ago at the largest and best
preserved Indian mound in the Midwest. Also site of Lincoln/Douglas speeches.

Sand Ridge State Forest Approximately 17 miles North of Havana near Manito.
Largest of all the state forests in Illinois, Sand Ridge State Forest covers 7,100
acres of native oak-hickory forests and pine plantations. Hiking, camping,horseback riding.
(309) 597-2212

Havana is a friendly, thriving community located on the banks of the Illinois
River, and the hub for many outdoor recreational uses. Come see our lovely
River Front Park, our brick streets, and our old-fashioned street lights.

If you have any questions, please call or write:
City Hall
227 W. Main Street
Havana, IL 62644

(309) 543-6890
Community Information Pages
General Havana Information

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