4 Star Places To Visit in Bishop Hill, Illinois, United States (6)

1. 4.0 Bishop Hill Illinois (35 reviews)
   - Swedish settlement from 1846
   Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Incredibly interesting Swedish settlement from 1846. Seeking religious freedom a group of Swedes followed their leader to America and through incredibly harsh times build a settlement in Bishop Hill. There are numerous sites to see including their old and primitive but lovely church, museums, art center (where they have broom makers, potters and weavers creating their wares in person). A wonderful and enlightening experience and great way to spend a day. See more..
   
2. 4.5 The Colony Store (11 reviews)
   - Grab some chocolate and coffee
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
   Adorable general store with a strong representation of it’s Swedish heritage. Lots of Swedish items (dala horses, Tomte,etc). Be sure to grab some lingonberry coffee beans ( they will grind it for you if needed) and some chocolates. My husband love the chocolate malt balls… I love the assortment of truffles See more..
   
3. 4.5 Bishop Hill Heritage Association Museum (8 reviews)
   - Visited before Christmas and enjoyed the train layout and antique farming instruments on display
   Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
   
   
   Enjoyed the train layout and antique farming instruments on display. Had some free cookies and hot cocoa, which added to the cozy ambiance. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Henry County Historical Museum (7 reviews)
   - Nice museum full of local history
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   Nice museum filled with a variety of local history. Friendly docent greeted us (and gave us suggestions for places to eat / other places to check out while in Bishop Hill) Sweet personal stories posted near many of the items on display - be sure to take some time to read them (my favorite is the story about the buggy) Donations accepted… definitely a nice stop for anyone who enjoys local history. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Vasa National Archives (2 reviews)
   - An amazing collection of information
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   Even if you are not of Swedish ancestry, this building is a good place to stop. Friendly archivist will answer questions, and there are lots of displays of crafts and other items. If you are lucky enough to trace your heritage to Sweden, this place could be a treasure-trove. See more..
   
6. 4.0 Outsider Gallery (1 review)
   - Different
   Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   This is a nice gallery. Offers a variety for different tastes. Nice to visit and the staff are pleasant. See more..