The Colony store is a must visit on every visit to Bishop Hill. From old fashioned candy sticks to the most unique teas and gifts, I always find something unique to bring home. Weird I have discovered the most wonderful teas from this store over the years. The old fashioned gifts such as the sheepish horse or wooden ornaments are a good reason to stop here. Then the bonus of the old fashioned candy. Do yourself a favor and...
Read moreThis is just the best place. It has all kinds of great things from Sweden, being that Bishop Hill is a Swedish settlement. It smells wonderful, they sell coffee beans. They will grind the beans for you or you can the beans home and grind yourself. They also have jars of candy to buy by the pound. If you are looking for a unique shop for a gift or just for yourself make the trip Bishop Hill and the...
Read moreBishop Hill is a great little village on the prairie. ( amid corn fields ). 6 pre civil war buildings. Began in 1946 as a Swedish commune. Descendants still abound. A wonderful museum filled with Olaf Krans paintings too. The 1854 Steeple Bldg is also a museum of the immigration. Colony church is a must see. Take note, the state owned sights and some shops are closed Monday...
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