His artistic granddaughter, Joni Gruelle Wannamaker, manages the Raggedy Ann Museum in Arcola.

The Arcola Carnegie Public Library was finished in 1905 and eventually was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Rockome Gardens was built in 1937 and was operated for nearly 80 years by members of the local Old Order Amish community.

[5] Arcola is also known for housing the world's only Hippie Memorial, created by Bob Moomaw, who died in 1998.

As an eccentric, independent artist with strong beliefs, he was able to give voice to his feelings, passions and opinions through his art and the writing on the sides of his buildings.

Every year since 1980, the Lawn Rangers have marched in the Arcola Broom Corn Festival Parade.

The event, held the weekend after Labor Day, honors Arcola's position in the late 19th century as a center of broom corn production.

The Grand Marshal of the Parade in 1980 was Clayton Moore, famous as the Lone Ranger, and the team was named in his honor.

This unique custom was publicized by humor columnist Dave Barry, who marched with the Lawn Rangers in 1995.

The nearest passenger rail service is at Mattoon station, where Amtrak operates to Chicago, Carbondale, New Orleans, and other destinations.