Little Time Machine On The Prairie
At Bishop Hill you can party like it's 1899, especially if your idea of a party is traveling back in time. This historical colony was founded in 1846 by Swedish religious dissenters and has barely changed since. A communal village still populated with descendants of the original settlers, it's our very own "utopia on the prairie." So ditch the cell phones and PDAs, and explore Bishop Hill's quaint museums, boutiques, galleries and eateries. You might find you enjoy the simple life.
