Colleen's Farmstead Guidebook
Local Bars and Pubs
There are a few bars/pubs within a few miles of the farmstead.
Great local atmosphere with real pizzas made to order, this bar is typically family friendly before 7pm with the typical mozzarella sticks, mini tacos, and great wings.. The pool table and Touch Tunes jukebox are entertaining and visitors are lively and fun.
Colony Inn
BjorklundGreat local atmosphere with real pizzas made to order, this bar is typically family friendly before 7pm with the typical mozzarella sticks, mini tacos, and great wings.. The pool table and Touch Tunes jukebox are entertaining and visitors are lively and fun.
General Store Tap, Altona Il
101 North Depot StreetGreat little local bar with fresh popcorn and Butch's Pizza.
Gifts and Souvenirs
Historic Bishop Hill is a great place to dine, tour museums, enjoy the park, catch a seasonal festival, grab a coffee and shop.
Fantastic historic candy counter! I love visiting the Colony Store with an incredible selection of Swedish gifts and souvenirs. The inventory changes quite a bit, making the store a great place to re-visit often. Besides the wonderful fudge and candy, browse gifts, coffee, tea, cheese, kitchen items, books, childrens' curiosities, painted Dala horses, jewelry and fun tomte chotchkies.
Bishop Hill Colony Store
101 West Main StreetFantastic historic candy counter! I love visiting the Colony Store with an incredible selection of Swedish gifts and souvenirs. The inventory changes quite a bit, making the store a great place to re-visit often. Besides the wonderful fudge and candy, browse gifts, coffee, tea, cheese, kitchen items, books, childrens' curiosities, painted Dala horses, jewelry and fun tomte chotchkies.
Food Scene
There are plenty of great places to eat in Bishop Hill, especially on the weekend.
Filling Station
307 Bishop Hill StreetSightseeing
Bishop Hill has a unique history dating back to the early 1800s. Many of the building are open to the public. Between the museums, restaurants, and shopping , plan on spending the whole day!
Bishop Hill Historic Site
304 Bishop Hill StBishop Hill has a unique history dating back to the early 1800s. Many of the building are open to the public. Between the museums, restaurants, and shopping , plan on spending the whole day!