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Effingham Travel Guide

Effingham is located in Illinois, although it is just about the half way point between St. Louis and Indianapolis. Effingham, Illinois is mainly known for being a town where arts and culture thrive despite its rural location. Effingham also played a small role in women's rights as it was the home of Ada Kepley, the first woman to graduate law school in the US. She lived and worked here until she passed away.

Things to Do in Effingham

You are definitely going to want to check out the My Garage Covevette Mueseum, it’s a must see and a great opportunity for everyone in your group to see some cool vintage cars in a quirky museum. Fishing on Lake Sara is also a great option or you could hiking along the Calico Trail. One of more popular activities for the whole family is swimming at the Kluthe Memorial Swimming Pool. Everyone in your group gets to spend time together and in the summer it is the ideal way to cool off.

Best Places to Stay in Effingham

Effingham is definitely a small town so anyone adventuring to these parts need not worry too much about which neighborhood they are staying in.

Best Time to Visit Effingham

To really get the most of out your trip you are going to want to visit during the summer, when the weather will be more accommodating for all of the activities you're going to want to do while visiting Effingham.

Food in Effingham

There are some mouthwatering spots for foodies to sample in Effingham. Firefly Grill is known for having some of the best food in the area. It is definitely one of the nicest places to eat and it is not unusual to see its lakeside location packed. If you love modern American pub food, then you’re going to want also to check out Gabby Goat American Pub and Grill, which is a local favorite in Effingham.

Price and Availability in Effingham

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The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Effingham tends to be Tuesday, while the most expensive day tends to be Friday. Vacation homes in Effingham tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Tuesdays.
The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Effingham is in October, while the cheapest month is in December. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Effingham is in the high season in July. Effingham has its low season in April, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The Weather in Effingham

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Effingham. The hottest month in Effingham is June, when temperatures peak at 98 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to -7 ˚F. The wettest month in Effingham is June with 10.44 inches of rain, while the driest month is December with 1.39 inches of rain.

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