Washington, IL Road Trips

While there is not a ton of things to do in Washington, there is still a decent amount. If you're in the mood for a movie, check out Carmike Sunnyland Cinema 10. They almost always have all recently released movies showing. Plaza Lanes is a good place for bowling. You can reserve lanes online if you want to make sure that you're able to bowl when you want to. The owners of Plaza Lanes are also working on moving away from only bowling and expanding the place into a full-blown "family center." Plaza Lanes also has a bar and grill. A great place to get some exercise is Farmdale Reservoir, maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. There is about 20 miles of trails here some (or all) of which are good for hiking, biking, horseback-riding, and cross-country skiing (seasonal). You can also be active outside by making use of the Washington Recreational Trail. This walking, jogging, and biking path runs for about 3-4 miles from N. Cummings Lane to N. Main Street. Golfers will be glad to know that Washington is home to three golf courses. These are Hillcrest Golf Center Inc. (located on Washington Road; also has a small miniature golf course), Quail Meadows Golf Course and Driving Range (located on Centennial Drive; includes a pro shop and indoor golf course), and Pine Lakes Golf Club ( located south of Washington on Schuck Road).

Khoury's Restaurant, 305 Peoria Street, ☏ +1 309 444-1234. Great fast food place. Lebanese cuisine and wings, plus traditional fast food standards. Also sells Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Michael's Italian Feast, 1006 Peoria Street, ☏ +1 309 444-1984. Another Italian place. Delicious, soft sweet bread. Also, torpedo sandwiches and pizza bread are very good. The Blend, 1130 Peoria Street, ☏ +1 309 444-3700. A coffee shop. Offers lattes, smoothies, baked goods and more. Warm, cozy atmosphere. Bernardi's, 2137 Washington Road, ☏ +1 309 745-5505. Yet another Italian restaurant. Dishes include pasta, chicken, and Italian desserts.

Sleep Inn and Suites, 1101 N. Cummings Lane, ☏ +1 309 481-0450, fax: +1 309 481-0451. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Nicest chain hotel in Washington. Cornerstone Inn, 111 N. Main Street, ☏ +1 309 444-5632. Bed and breakfast with seven themed rooms. Super 8 Motel, 1884 Washington Road, ☏ +1 309 444-8881. Decent, fairly inexpensive place to stay. Small continental breakfast.

The city of Peoria's CityLink bus system makes a stop at Sunnyland Plaza, in the Sunnyland area of Washington. Just west of Washington, the city of Peoria is home to a regional airport that receives flights from around the country. U.S Route 24 passes on the outskirts of Washington. Amtrak has a station in Bloomington-Normal, about 50 minutes southeast of Washington.