One of the most significant (yet perpetually underrated) aspects of travel is the opportunity to try local staples that aren’t back at home. There is so much you can learn from a city, region, or state by tasting its food. But which restaurant to choose? How is the visitor supposed to know which local staple is representative of the area at large? Which local flavor best embodies the spirit of the people? Well, in Hartford, Illinois, the choice is pretty easy.
RJ’s Place in Hartford is one of the most representative of the Hartford area, as well as the Midwest at large. At this local staple, you can acquaint yourself with some of the friendliest people either side of the Mississippi at the bar. Or you can take a seat with your family in one of the comfortable tables or booths. You won’t be waiting too long as the staff at RJ’s is remarkably quick- and exceptionally friendly to boot. The service and atmosphere are not the only areas where RJ’s excel. They also offer delicious nightly traditional American specials that reviewers rave about.
In town around Hartford? Definitely check out RJ’s for “food, family, & good times”.
1 S Delmar Ave, Hartford, IL 62048, USA
Distance: 0.31 mi (straight line)
Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park, Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, USA
Distance: 1.84 mi (straight line)
Outdoor Experiences Walks and Hikes
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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Confluence Tower Drive, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 1.88 mi (straight line)
Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site, Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford, IL, USA
Distance: 2.48 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Forts LC Features
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National Great Rivers Museum, Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 3.79 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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Great Rivers Tap & Grill, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 4.91 mi (straight line)
Alton Museum of History & Art, Inc., College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.23 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers
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The Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, East 5th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.23 mi (straight line)
Robert Wadlow Statue, College Avenue, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.27 mi (straight line)
Audubon Center at Riverlands, Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO, USA
Distance: 5.31 mi (straight line)
Museums and Interpretive Centers Outdoor Experiences
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The Old Bakery Beer Company, Landmarks Boulevard, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.79 mi (straight line)
Food and Drinks Breweries and Distilleries
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401 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 5.83 mi (straight line)
Mississippi Mud Pottery, East Broadway, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 5.88 mi (straight line)
819 Henry Street, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Distance: 5.89 mi (straight line)
My Just Desserts Alton, LLC, East Broadway, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 6.00 mi (straight line)
BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed and Breakfast Inn, 407 East 12th Street, Alton, IL, USA
Distance: 6.14 mi (straight line)
Bethalto Arboretum, East Central Street, Bethalto, IL, USA
Distance: 6.15 mi (straight line)
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