The Olney IL Essentials Guidebook
Parks and Recreation
A typically quiet area, but hit it in July and come see the Richland County Fair and area fireworks, and after Thanksgiving, come visit the park for a great Christmas display of lights and cartoon characters! While your there, spot one of our local White Squirrel residents!
Olney City Park
502 White Squirrel CirA typically quiet area, but hit it in July and come see the Richland County Fair and area fireworks, and after Thanksgiving, come visit the park for a great Christmas display of lights and cartoon characters! While your there, spot one of our local White Squirrel residents!
Parks and Recreation
Close by the house is Musgrove Park and Aquatic Center, and Carey Winter Skate Park. The city ball diamonds, basketball courts, kid playground, and soccer fields are here as well. All within walking distance!
Alvin Musgrove Park
406 East Florence StreetClose by the house is Musgrove Park and Aquatic Center, and Carey Winter Skate Park. The city ball diamonds, basketball courts, kid playground, and soccer fields are here as well. All within walking distance!
A large local lake known for great boating and competitive fishing! The lake is a great place to drive around and enjoy if you have the equipment with you!
East Fork Lake
A large local lake known for great boating and competitive fishing! The lake is a great place to drive around and enjoy if you have the equipment with you!
A great quiet spot with beautiful scenery and great fishing on the lake! Enjoy camping also! Located about 25 minutes East of Olney on US-50
Red Hills State Park
A great quiet spot with beautiful scenery and great fishing on the lake! Enjoy camping also! Located about 25 minutes East of Olney on US-50
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
1001 N WestLocated on IL-130
Big R Rural King Supply Inc
501 North West StreetFor local farm needs
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
1001 N WestGrocery available; located on IL-130
Ruler Foods
535 N West StLocal Grocery Store off of IL-130 in Richland County Mall Shopping area
IGA
1313 E Main StLocated on Main St. at the East end of town
Restaurants
A true local favorite when it comes to Pizza and Pasta! Try the Mullens French Dressing on your salad!
Monical's Pizza
1125 E Main StA true local favorite when it comes to Pizza and Pasta! Try the Mullens French Dressing on your salad!
Bobe's Pizza
1610 E Main StAnother local favorite when it comes to Pizza and Pasta!
A newer addition to town, a bit of a car-themed diner and it became a fast favorite amongst the locals!
HV's Food & Spirits
317 South West StreetA newer addition to town, a bit of a car-themed diner and it became a fast favorite amongst the locals!
Chinese food on the menu? Come check out the Super Buffet with 40+ items on the menu, daily! Located in the Richland County Mall shopping area
China Capital Super Buffet
525 North West StreetChinese food on the menu? Come check out the Super Buffet with 40+ items on the menu, daily! Located in the Richland County Mall shopping area
Another fan favorite Mexican restaurant; a great outside area to eat in and fantastic food! Located right on Main Street across from the courthouse!
El Cactus Mexican Grill
200 West Main StreetAnother fan favorite Mexican restaurant; a great outside area to eat in and fantastic food! Located right on Main Street across from the courthouse!
Great Japanese food - order from the menu, get hibachi, or enjoy some sushi! Located in the Wal-Mart parking lot!
Yamato Steak House of Japan
1003 N West StGreat Japanese food - order from the menu, get hibachi, or enjoy some sushi! Located in the Wal-Mart parking lot!
Looking for some desert? Great flavors and a nice outside area to enjoy it in! Located on Main St.
Chilly Willy's Ice Creams
416 E Main StLooking for some desert? Great flavors and a nice outside area to enjoy it in! Located on Main St.
A little further out, about 20 minutes east, try Dairy Dee for fantastic soft-serve ice cream; the Dole Whip is a real treat! Located in Sumner, IL
Dairy Dee
103 Sycamore StA little further out, about 20 minutes east, try Dairy Dee for fantastic soft-serve ice cream; the Dole Whip is a real treat! Located in Sumner, IL
Stay on Main St. and head West out of town about 20 minutes to Noble, IL. A small diner right off the road, a local fan favorite for good home cooked meals!
Tin Cup
139 W North AveStay on Main St. and head West out of town about 20 minutes to Noble, IL. A small diner right off the road, a local fan favorite for good home cooked meals!
A new location in town, one on Main St. across from Monical's Pizza and another off of IL-130 towards Wal-Mart, Ginger Ale's is the local soda shop serving all manor of drink deliciousness!
Ginger Ales
612 North West StreetA new location in town, one on Main St. across from Monical's Pizza and another off of IL-130 towards Wal-Mart, Ginger Ale's is the local soda shop serving all manor of drink deliciousness!
Hankerin' for some BBQ? Try Hog N Dog! You probably eat in your car, but the smoked bbq is delicious! Located on IL-130 across from Burger King!
Hog N Dog BBQ
320 South West StreetHankerin' for some BBQ? Try Hog N Dog! You probably eat in your car, but the smoked bbq is delicious! Located on IL-130 across from Burger King!
A local favorite in town for decades! A great spot for locals to gather and socialize; known for their milk shakes and malts!
Hovey's Diner
412 E Main StA local favorite in town for decades! A great spot for locals to gather and socialize; known for their milk shakes and malts!
Great service and food! The staff at this local restaurant are fantastic and eager to serve you some of the best Mexican food in town!
Mis Tres Potrillos Olney
Great service and food! The staff at this local restaurant are fantastic and eager to serve you some of the best Mexican food in town!
Bars
A local staple in Olney, the Fireside has been here for years hosting a great time and good entertainment! Located on Whittle Ave.
Fireside
215 South Whittle AvenueA local staple in Olney, the Fireside has been here for years hosting a great time and good entertainment! Located on Whittle Ave.
A great bar hosting good eats and bands! Catch Too Far Gone if you can! Located on North Fair St.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
215 N Fair StA great bar hosting good eats and bands! Catch Too Far Gone if you can! Located on North Fair St.
Vineyards
Located outside of Olney in Berryville, the vineyard hosts many events from the popular Harvest Fest in October that has wine tastings, food, music, tours and more, to Wine Slushy weekends and more! Check their website for more info!
Berryville Vineyards
1955 North Prairieton RoadLocated outside of Olney in Berryville, the vineyard hosts many events from the popular Harvest Fest in October that has wine tastings, food, music, tours and more, to Wine Slushy weekends and more! Check their website for more info!
Fox Creek Vineyards
5502 County Rd 1000 EAnother local fan-favorite for good wine!
Offers a restaurant and/or catered foods and events as well as fine wines and great ambience! Check out their website for a list of upcoming special events such as dinner theater, music and more!
Tuscan Hills Winery
2200 Historic Hills DriveOffers a restaurant and/or catered foods and events as well as fine wines and great ambience! Check out their website for a list of upcoming special events such as dinner theater, music and more!