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Downtown Arthur, located in the heart of Amish country, is host to numerous stores selling everything from fine women's fashions to hand made furniture and baked goods.

The Buggy Wheel featuring AuntSarah's
Bulk Candy from an antique case, hand-dipped ice cream, cards, souvenirs, local crafts and toys. Sip on a cold root beer while relaxing on their bench. Home to Aunt Sarah's Kitchen - Amish Applebutter, Jelly, Amish Cheese, and their famous fudge, made right there in the store! Open Mon-Sat - Catalog, Web, Mail Order Phone 1-800-879-2494. 

Delbert's Clothing, Inc.
Stop and See an exceptionally large selection of nationally advertised brands of men's clothing, including Hart Schaffner Marx, Kingsridge, Arrow, Johnston Murphy, St. Croix, Florsheim, and Burberrys. Open 8:30am-8pm Wed. and Saturday nights for your convenience and 8:30am to 5:30pm the other days. Come in, browse, and let us show you the latest in mens fashions! (See the Villa for fine ladies clothing)

The Villa and Shoes Too
The Villa and Shoes Too, Central Illinois'  finest Specialty Ladies shop carrying an outstanding inventory of Nationally Advertised Brands in Missy, Petite, and Half-Size. Quality brands such as Bleyle, Koret, DaRue, Phillipe Marques, Austin Reed and the best selection of Pendleton Womenswear in downstate Illinois. Naturalizer, Johansen, Ros Hommerson, and Hush Puppy shoes.  For a complete wardrobe from head to toe, visit The Villa and Shoes Too, open 8:30am to 5:30pm daily, Wednesday and Saturday until 8pm. (Across the street from Delbert's for fine men's clothing)
136 S. Vine, Downtown, Arthur 61911  ph.217-543-2181

The Wood Loft
The area's number one source for Amish Crafted Oak Furniture and Gifts!! Locally made tables, chairs, hutches, desks, gun cabinets, entertainment centers, shelving and accessories in stock. Custom designed furniture using local Amish craftsmen is our specialty. Select tableware and gifts, Gourmet coffee, beautiful custom silk flower displays, BeanPod Soy candles, quality wood carvings, specialty gifts. Mon-Sat 9-5. Phone (217) 543-2766

Tintype Shoppe of Photography
Established in 1975, occupies the oldest existing structure in Arthur. Built in 1891 as Arthur's only railroad hotel, used by railroaders for 60 years. The Tintype offers studio and environmental portraiture as well as Amish photographs. Owner Mark Jones is the official sports photographer for the University of Illinois. Amish and Illini photographs on display. Open Tues-Saturday 9am to 5pm.

The Corner Garden
Changing with the seasons, the area's best selection of plants and garden supplies in the Spring, plus  and flowering plants through fall color and apples, pumpkins and Indian corn. Open daily April-October.

Stitch & Sew
If you like to sew, stop and shop Stitch & Sew. Choose from a large selection of fabrics to create a special quilt or new garment. We also offer patterns, yarn and notions, Hours Mon-Sat 8:30-5:00.

Dicks Pharmacy,
 110 S. Vine St., Arthur, Il 61911, 543-2913
For rapid, quality prescription service, to a frosty Green River or hand dipped phosphate from the antique marble soda fountain this is the place. Take time to study Bruce's huge antique bottle collection that lines the entire north wall, or the antique pharmacists items on the south wall... but most of all take time for something from the soda fountain.

Country Cheese and More
Cheese, Quilts, Crafts! An excellent variety of cheese - Colby, Longhorn, Cojack, Swiss, Cheddars, Blue, Parmesan, Veggie Cheese, and more. Sausage, Homemade Applebutter, Jams, Jellies, Candy, Bread, Rolls, Cookies, Angel Food Cakes. Lovely Quilts are Heirloom Quality - Take one with you today or order yours custom made. Browse among locally made crafts and small wood items. Mon-Sat 9-5.

The Pewter Spoon
Shop The Pewter Spoon, for many gift ideas, from miniatures, to decorative and functional items.  Mementos of the Arthur area, in pewter and brass.  We carry Willow Tree by Demdaco, Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore, and Camille Beckman, skin care products.  Check out our Illini section,  and for the collector, we still have Precious Moments(always on sale,) and Boyds Bears.  Stop by and enjoy our many card lines, including Recycled Paper, Suzy’s Zoo, Marian Heath, Leanin’ Tree, Carlton, and more.  Stop by for candles, picture frames, music boxes and much more.   Sign up for our Gold Card, and with every $200.00 purchase(of non-sale items) receive a $20.00 gift certificate. We have the smallest sale room in the area, packed full of 50-75% off items.
 Open Mon-Sat. from 9a.m. to 5p.m.

Arthur Flower Shop
Flowers, gifts, precious moments figurines - more than just a flower shop. Hope you'll stop in and see Anita and Elsie  for custom designs. Open daily, 9-5, Phone (217) 543-2822

The Calico Workshop
Toe tapping Bluegrass gospel tapes and CD's; they're easy on the ears and good for the soul.  A variety of jams, jellies, and apple butter to tempt your taste buds.  A large selection of Heritage Lace and the areas only display of Cat Meow collectibles are just a few of the wonderful things you will find here.
Mon-Sat 9-5, Phone (217)543-2312