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Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia (Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) invites you to the perfect escape from urban life.

Macomb is birthplace of Lizzie Magie inventor of the game Monopoly and home of the world's largest Monopoly game; Macombopoply. WHAT IS A CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU? The Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau offers services for the business and leisure traveler and to increase awareness of events and attractions to potential visitors. We provide information and resources which help visitors

make the most of their time in the Macomb Area. Visitor Services
• Free Visitors Guides and Publications
• Information on restaurants, lodging, special events, attractions and activities.
• Meeting and convention services – including hotel booking assistance and site tours.
• Assistance in coordinating special meeting activities, such as museum tours.
• Coordination of group tour activities.
• Assist coordinating and attracting special events in the Macomb Area. Mission

The mission of the Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau is to promote the Macomb area as a destination for festivals, special events, meetings, conventions, and otherwise bring visitors to the area. The Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau primary responsibilities:

• To encourage groups to hold meetings, tours, sporting events, and other events.
• To assist these groups with meeting preparations in advance of their arrival and also while their meeting or event is in progress; and
• To encourage tourists to visit and enjoy the historic, cultural, retail, dining and recreational opportunities this destination offers.
• Assist meeting and event planners, tournament directors and visitors learn about the destination and area attractions and make the best possible use of all the services and facilities the destination has to offer.

Planning a local event? Share it on our Events Calendar!That’s right – you can submit your own event right here:https://...
06/01/2026

Planning a local event? Share it on our Events Calendar!

That’s right – you can submit your own event right here:
https://community.cityofmacomb.com/mcmbil/macombil_tourism?addAnEvent=true

📣 We’ll help you get the word out! And while you’re there, you can browse tons of year-round events to enjoy.

🎲And here’s another thing you can do all year ‘round: stroll through Macomb’s historic Downtown Courthouse Square and play a game of Macombopoly! Just download the FREE app from eAtlas to get started.

Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia invites you to the perfect escape from urban life. Macomb is birthplace of Lizzie Magie inventor of the game Monopoly and home of the world's largest Monopoly game, Macombopoply and SO much more. Make It Unforgettable, Visit Forgottonia , Macomb, IL.

🎡 Get ready, Macomb! We’re gearing up for our biggest summer event next month: Heritage Days!Mark your calendars for Jun...
05/28/2026

🎡 Get ready, Macomb! We’re gearing up for our biggest summer event next month: Heritage Days!

Mark your calendars for June 25–28 and join the community for four days packed with delicious food, live music, and ✨unforgettable✨ fun for the whole family.
Stay tuned for more details, and check out https://macombheritagedays.com/ for info and updates.

🎲 And while you’re waiting, head to Macomb’s historic Downtown Courthouse Square and play a game of Macombopoly! Just download the app from eAtlas to get started.

Your favorite fluffy friends are ready to party! 🦙☀️Join us on Sunday May 31st from 1-5pm for the first Little Creek Alp...
05/25/2026

Your favorite fluffy friends are ready to party! 🦙☀️

Join us on Sunday May 31st from 1-5pm for the first Little Creek Alpacas Beach Party of the year! Soak up the sunshine with friends and family and enjoy food, music, and activities for kids.

Full details here: https://community.cityofmacomb.com/macombil_tourism/260129332?utm_source=bewith&utm_medium=calendar

🎲 Afterwards, head to Macomb’s historic Downtown Courthouse Square and play a game of Macombopoly! Just download the app from eAtlas to get started.

Thanks for the feature, St. Louis Magazine! Come explore Macomb, IL, and play a game of Macombopoly with friends and fam...
05/21/2026

Thanks for the feature, St. Louis Magazine!

Come explore Macomb, IL, and play a game of Macombopoly with friends and family! Head to our historic Downtown Courthouse Square and download the app from eAtlas to get started. 🎲

https://www.stlmag.com/branded-content/macomb-illinois-summer-travel-guide-forgottonia/



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Discover Macomb, Illinois, a small-town getaway near St. Louis with summer festivals, historic sites and America 250 experiences.

Get ready for a REEL-y good time! 🎣Join us at Spring Lake Park on Saturday May 23rd for the 47th Annual Scott Jennings F...
05/20/2026

Get ready for a REEL-y good time! 🎣

Join us at Spring Lake Park on Saturday May 23rd for the 47th Annual Scott Jennings Fishing Contest. But this year is extra special, because you’ll get to meet and fish with none other than Abe Lincoln! 🎩

🐟 Event is FREE and open to all children
✍️ Registration @ 9am, fishing 10am-12pm
🥤 Free food and soda provided
🏆 Prizes include the Scott Jennings Sportsmanship Trophy and plaque, the top ten in each age group with the most weight caught, and a special prize for the largest single fish caught.

🎲 Afterwards, head to Macomb’s historic Downtown Courthouse Square and play a game of Macombopoly! Just download the app from eAtlas to get started.

Thanks for the shout out, National Conference of State Legislatures! And big thanks to State Senator Mike Halpin and IL ...
05/18/2026

Thanks for the shout out, National Conference of State Legislatures! And big thanks to State Senator Mike Halpin and IL Rep Dan Swanson!

We hope you have a chance to come play a game of Macombopoly in our historic Downtown Courthouse Square!

Laid out around the historic Courthouse Square in Macomb, Ill., is the world’s largest Monopoly-style game board. Swanson Halpin Called Macombopoly, the game pays homage to the popular board game and its precursor, The Landlord’s Game, invented in 1903 by Macomb resident Elizabeth “Lizzie” M...

Have you picked up your official Illinois America 250 Passport yet? Get yours today at the Western Illinois Museum or th...
05/18/2026

Have you picked up your official Illinois America 250 Passport yet?

Get yours today at the Western Illinois Museum or the lobby of the Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia offices inside the historic Amtrak Train Depot. Then start exploring our state’s history community-by-community!

🎩 Walk in Lincoln’s footsteps through the Looking For Lincoln self-guided tour, featuring documented speaking locations from his 1858 Senate race and the nation’s only Living Lincoln Topiary Monument.

🎲 Play Macombopoly, the world’s largest life-size Monopoly-style game built across the historic Downtown Courthouse Square, honoring Macomb native Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie and her 1904 creation, The Landlord’s Game, which was the precursor to Monopoly.

⭐️ Explore Underground Railroad and Civil Rights history, including locations and stories of freedom seekers sheltered in McDonough County and hometown Civil Rights leader C.T. Vivian, a key strategist for Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

🌳 Discover historic downtown Macomb with its locally-owned businesses and public art, centered around a traditional Midwestern courthouse square and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

🎷 Learn about local music heritage, rooted in the legacy of saxophonist “Big” Al Sears, a Macomb native who performed with Duke Ellington and Lionel Hampton. His famed career reflects the region’s connection to early jazz through the foundations of Rock ‘n’ Roll, annually at the Al Sears Music Festival in September.

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Thanks for the shout out, Girl Camper - Illinois! We’re so glad you stopped by and hope you enjoyed your visit. Come bac...
05/11/2026

Thanks for the shout out, Girl Camper - Illinois! We’re so glad you stopped by and hope you enjoyed your visit. Come back again soon! ✨

🎲 You too can come visit Macomb to explore our historic Downtown Courthouse Square and play a game of Macombopoly! Visit us any time, and download the Macombopoly app from eAtlas to get started playing.



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05/08/2026

Swing by for a coffee before the fun in Downtown Macomb tomorrow as they celebrate the 159th birthday of Lizzie Magie, creator of Monopoly!

A brand-new Uncle Pennybags statue will be unveiled May 9, kicking off the seasonal return of Macombopoly—an interactive, citywide version of the game around the historic Courthouse Square.
The celebration starts at 10:00 AM at the northeast corner of the square.





Look! All the cool kids are doing it! 😜📸 Pictured here — Abe Lincoln and our favorite Macomb natives: Monopoly inventor ...
05/08/2026

Look! All the cool kids are doing it! 😜

📸 Pictured here — Abe Lincoln and our favorite Macomb natives: Monopoly inventor Lizzie Magie, producer/saxophonist “Big” Al Sears, and Civil Rights leader C.T. Vivian.

👀 Ok, you got us… this one isn’t real. But our enthusiasm for Macombopoly sure is!

🎩 Join us on May 9th for a new statue unveiling to celebrate the 160th birthday of Lizzie Magie – Macomb’s Inventor of Monopoly! Then stick around to play a game with friends and family. Just download the app from eAtlas to get started!

Full details here:
https://natlawreview.com/press-releases/macomb-marks-monopoly-inventors-birthday-new-sculpture-and-seasonal-opening

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Address

Macomb Amtrak Station/120 E. Calhoun
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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