This Small Stretch Of Shops In Illinois Offers The Perfect Way To Spend An Afternoon
By Melissa Mahoney|Published January 20, 2022
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
Doesn’t an afternoon of shopping sound lovely? Located in the town of Fulton, known for its rich Dutch heritage and historic sites, is a street filled with several locally-owned shops. If shopping is something you enjoy, you’ll love taking time to browse through this stretch of shops in Illinois.
Established in 1835, Fulton is a town deeply rooted in its Dutch heritage, with de Immigrant Windmill as its most prominent landmark. Head to the downtown area where you'll find 4th Street lined with several historic buildings designed in a variety of architectural styles from Italianate to Classic Revival.
Known as The Fulton Commercial Historic Downtown, this street is on the National Register of Historic Places. Aside from the historical aspect, this stretch of shops and restaurants offers a wonderful place to explore in an afternoon.
Take a stroll down 4th Street and find several one-of-a-kind local shops. From home decor to gifts, clothing, and everything in between, you'll be pleased with what you'll discover here.
For your home decor needs, a visit to Sweet Woodruff (pictured here) may be necessary. You will also find a variety of gifts, clothing, accessories, and linens here as well.
If you're looking for unique clothing items to add to your wardrobe, a stop at Rooted Boutique is a must. Enjoy attentive service as you browse through this boutique store that's filled with trendy, stylish clothing.
Hungry? Grab some lunch and pastries at Krumpets Restaurant & Bakery which is open for both breakfast and lunch, although breakfast is served here all day.
While you can order a variety of delicious American fare, the desserts at Krumpets are hard to beat. Try a slice of pie, a scone, cake, bread pudding, cookies, or a bar and then grab some to go to enjoy at home!