Doesn’t an afternoon of shopping sound lovely? Located in the town of Fulton, known for its rich Dutch heritage and historic sites, is a street filled with several locally-owned shops. If shopping is something you enjoy, you’ll love taking time to browse through this stretch of shops in Illinois.

Established in 1835, Fulton is a town deeply rooted in its Dutch heritage, with de Immigrant Windmill as its most prominent landmark. Head to the downtown area where you'll find 4th Street lined with several historic buildings designed in a variety of architectural styles from Italianate to Classic Revival.
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Known as The Fulton Commercial Historic Downtown, this street is on the National Register of Historic Places. Aside from the historical aspect, this stretch of shops and restaurants offers a wonderful place to explore in an afternoon.
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Take a stroll down 4th Street and find several one-of-a-kind local shops. From home decor to gifts, clothing, and everything in between, you'll be pleased with what you'll discover here.
1102 N 4th St, Fulton, IL 61252, USA
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For your home decor needs, a visit to Sweet Woodruff (pictured here) may be necessary. You will also find a variety of gifts, clothing, accessories, and linens here as well.

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If you're looking for unique clothing items to add to your wardrobe, a stop at Rooted Boutique is a must. Enjoy attentive service as you browse through this boutique store that's filled with trendy, stylish clothing.
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Stop by The Curious Cat for locally made gifts or join one of the classes offered here and make your own.
1415 4th St, Fulton, IL 61252, USA
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Hungry? Grab some lunch and pastries at Krumpets Restaurant & Bakery which is open for both breakfast and lunch, although breakfast is served here all day.
1016 4th St, Fulton, IL 61252, USA
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While you can order a variety of delicious American fare, the desserts at Krumpets are hard to beat. Try a slice of pie, a scone, cake, bread pudding, cookies, or a bar and then grab some to go to enjoy at home!
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Have you ever browsed through this stretch of shops in Illinois? What is your favorite main street for shopping? Let us know in the comments.

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