Welcome to the official website for the city of Mattoon, Illinois

In Mattoon, Illinois recreation opportunities are endless. Located at exit 190B and exit 184 on Interstate 57, Mattoon is the City for All Seasons! Outdoor activity lovers will enjoy the Douglas Hart Nature Center and the Lincoln Prairie Grass Bike Trail. Mattoon City Hall, a historic building in the center of the city, houses the offices of Mayor, City Clerk, City Administrator, Treasurer & Attorney, Finance, Public Works Administration, Community Planning & Code Enforcement, Tourism, and Fire as well as Fire Station #1.

Mattoon City Hall, a historic building in the center of the city, houses the offices of Mayor, City Clerk, City Administrator, Treasurer & Attorney, Finance, Public Works Administration, Community Planning & Code Enforcement, Tourism, and Fire as well as Fire Station #1.

Also available are two lakes offering activities that include fishing, boating, water-skiing, sailing, and camping. Seven parks with such amenities as lighted tennis courts, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and picnic areas, provide fun for children young and old. Golf lovers will be challenged by our three public courses. Love to shop? Mattoon offers several, specialty, craft, and retail shops. There are festivals, activities, and fairs year round. From Baseball Card trade shows and craft fairs held at the Cross County Mall to the Fourth of July Fireworks held outdoors in the summer to our Lightworks Festival held every winter in Peterson Park, we have something for everyone to love. Our largest Festival is Bagelfest, which takes place every summer during July. The historic Peterson House, located in Peterson Park, on the corner of 5th and Broadway, currently houses the Mattoon Tourism Welcome Center and the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce.

The historic Peterson House, located in Peterson Park, on the corner of 5th and Broadway, currently houses the Mattoon Tourism Welcome Center and the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce.

Our annual celebration includes free bagels, concerts, a parade, crafts, contests, races, tournaments, a carnival and more! For more information on Mattoon contact the Mattoon Welcome Center by phone at 800-500-6286, by e-mail, or stop by the Welcome Center located in the Peterson House located at 500 Broadway Avenue.