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Carriage House Event Center is an event venue at 8 West Carriage Lane, Altamont, IL 62411. It holds up to 100 guests. Events include Venue rental, Event planning services, Catering for up to 100 guests. It is in Effingham County, about 84 miles from St. Louis.
Carriage House Event Center in Altamont, Illinois offers venue rental and event planning services. The center can accommodate up to 100 guests and provides catering options. It also assists clients in coordinating with preferred caterers. Amenities include decoration rentals and versatile meeting rooms. This family-owned business has been rooted in the local community since 2012. Located near Effingham, the center serves as a local option for various events.
- Address
- 8 West Carriage Lane, Altamont, IL 62411
- Phone
- +16188810094
- Capacity
- up to 100 guests
- County
- Effingham County
- Highways
- Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128
- Distance
- about 84 miles from St. Louis (straight line)
- Book or inquire
- https://www.carriagehouseevent.com/request-venue
About Altamont
Altamont is a small city in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of about 2,500. It became a city in 1901 after adopting a city form of government. The town covers 1.49 square miles of land and is known for the Effingham County Fair, the Victorian-style Dr. Charles M. Wright House, and the Ballard Nature Center, a large nature preserve. Visitors can reach Altamont via Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, or Illinois Route 128. Amtrak service is available 12 miles east in Effingham, connecting to Chicago and New Orleans. Nearby Effingham offers additional amenities. Altamont hosts annual community events at the fairgrounds and features several parks including Gilbert Park and Schmidt Park.
Getting there
- Highways
- Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128
- Rail and air
- Amtrak service is available 12 miles east in Effingham, connecting to Chicago and New Orleans.
- Nearest city
- Effingham
Around Altamont
- Effingham County Fairgrounds: Hosts the annual Effingham County Fair with country music, rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, races, and demolition derby.
- Dr. Charles M. Wright House: A Victorian style home built in 1889, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Ballard Nature Center: A 217-acre nature preserve and educational center with woodlands, prairie, wetlands, and agricultural land.
- Gilbert Park: Largest park with baseball/softball diamonds, batting cage, playground, soccer field, and disc golf course.
- Schmidt Park: Features picnic pavilions and playground equipment.
- W.C. Klitzing Memorial Heritage Park: Includes play equipment, skateboard area, picnic tables, basketball court, and restrooms.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Carriage House Event Center located?
- Carriage House Event Center is at 8 West Carriage Lane, Altamont, IL 62411, in Effingham County.
- How do I get to Carriage House Event Center?
- Altamont is served by Interstate 70, U.S. Route 40, Illinois Route 128. It is about 84 miles from St. Louis.
- What kinds of events does Carriage House Event Center host?
- Venue rental, Event planning services, Catering for up to 100 guests.
- How many people can Carriage House Event Center hold?
- up to 100 guests.
- How do I book Carriage House Event Center?
- Contact us today to discover more about our offerings.
- What is there to see in Altamont?
- Places to see in Altamont include Effingham County Fairgrounds, Dr. Charles M. Wright House, Ballard Nature Center, Gilbert Park, Schmidt Park.
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