Cherry

Cherry is located just north of Interstate 80 on Highway 89 about 100 miles west of Chicago.

The small downtown area of Main Street and North Main Street can be seen on foot.

• Holy Trinity Miners Cemetery Located on the south edge of town. Monument honoring the over 250 men and boys who died in the 1909 disaster.
• Mine Disaster Commemorative Plaque in the Village Park (Main St. and North Ave),
• St Paul Mine is located on private land

• Town Library

  phone: +1 815 894-2919
  Archives of photos and documents related to the mine fire and other local history. Open Weds 5-7pm; Sat 9-11am

Cherry has very little in the way of restaurants. More options can be found in nearby Ladd and off Interstate 80.

• Cherry Supper Club

  phone: +1 815 894-3520
  110 N Main.

• Cherry Bomb Inc

  phone: +1 815 894-2944
  address: 205 N Main St

• JT's Bar & Grill

  address: 101 S Main St

The nearest motels are located in Peru, about 15 minutes South. Alternatively, accommodations can be found near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 51.