Havana, IL is a small city located in the heart of Illinois. It has a long and rich history, with many historical landmarks to explore and monuments to discover. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and boating. The city also has plenty of options for entertainment, including a variety of restaurants, bars, and other attractions. Residents enjoy an active lifestyle with plenty of things to do both indoors and outdoors.
Havana's reputation for having plenty to offer visitors is further enhanced by the reviews it receives from locals and tourists alike. People often rave about the friendly atmosphere, wonderful food options, amazing landscape views, great shopping opportunities at the local markets, museums with interesting exhibits on display and many activities for all ages. Most importantly though is how safe people feel in Havana; residents enjoy living in an area where crime rates are low and there is a sense of community that makes everyone feel welcomed. All these factors combined make Havana an attractive destination for tourists looking to have a great time while exploring all that it has to offer!
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Amazing, charming, relaxing Havana - 9/6/2019
I have owned real estate in Havana, Illinois for a couple of years, and moved here myself in 2019. I love this little town. Great people, charming old downtown area that they work very hard to keep alive and active, and many beautiful homes. Riverfront area is awesome. More stores, restaurants and creative business additions would be an added plus, but this is already a great place to
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Emi - the largest inland wetlands in America and i - 8/13/2010
Emi, officially known as Chatauqua, a US FISh & Wildlife Preserve, and Emiquon, The Nature Conservancy Illinois project, is in the Lower Mississippi Flyway in an area adjunt to the Mississippi River. Called the "Tourist
Capital of Illinois" in 1900, the wetlands were destroyed and drained for farm use. After the last great flood these same areas in Havana and Lewistown were reclaimed and returned to the use nature intended. Today birders, boaters, fishermen, nature lovers and hunters alike share the bounty of the Illinois River in over 12,000 acres of wetlands in Mason and Fulton Counties. Heron, tern, ducks, snow geese, swans, pelicans, tree swallow and eagles are only a few of the speciaes that have returned every years to their original habitat at Emi.
The area is located about 50 miles SW of Peoria on IL 97 in Fulton County, and just off Maonto Blacktop in Mason County. Annual events in the area include Spoon River Drive and Oktoberfest in the fall and Eagle
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