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Walnut
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Attractions & Tours
 | Avanti Foods
109 Depot Street.
Manufacturer of 7000 frozen pizzas and 4 tons of Walnut cheese daily. Situated in a Swiss
Chalet, this attraction is complete with gift shop containing over 50 varieties of cheeses
(local and imported). Avanti Foods has been in operation since 1932 and is privately
owned. Brochure available
Avanti Foods,
109 Depot Street,
Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 379-2155
Viewing area open throughout the year. Tours in May and June only. Call for appointment.
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| Don
Marquis Memorial Marker
Route 92.
Don Marquis, American humorist, dramatist and poet, was born in Walnut July
29,1878. He wrote for the "Uncle Remus' Magazine" and the New York Evening Sun.
As a columnist for the Sun, Don Marquis created fictional characters of which the most
popular were Archie, a literary cockroach, and Mehitabel, rowdy queen of the alley cats.
Drive-by.
(815) 379-2351 |
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Antiques
| Henpeck Antiques
13357 2775 N. Ave, Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 379-2027
Hours:
By chance or by appointment.
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| Walnut Emporium
General antique line.
124 South Main St., Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 379-9231
Hours:
January/February by chance only
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am to 1:00pm
Saturday 8:00pm to 4:00pm
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| Walnut House
118 South Main St., Walnut, IL 61376 (815) 379-2752
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday 9:00pm to 3:00pm |
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