Fort Madison’s best local businesses

The 39 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 25

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39 businesses across 4 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants11 places · newest: Hardee's, Sep 25
• 02Beauty5 places · newest: 2Dye4 Hair & Co, Sep 5
• 03Health & Wellness3 places · newest: Free Range Yoga, Sep 5
• 04Home & Garden3 places · newest: Holtkamp's Floors, Decor & Furniture, Sep 25

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• 309 Marketplace

  Shopping

  309 Marketplace blends boutique finds with creative workshops like dried floral resin tray making, so you can upgrade your space and your…

  129 N Randolph St (Macomb) · 309marketplace.com ↗

• Nelson's Clothing Store

  Shopping

  Nelson's Clothing Store is the rare spot where fourth-generation know-how meets modern style. From custom suits and tuxedo rentals to…

  104 N Side Square (Macomb) · nelsonsclothing.com ↗

• All Pets Veterinary Clinic

  Pets

  Macomb folks have leaned on All Pets Veterinary Clinic since 1950 for the real basics done right, from routine vaccinations and…

  722 W Jackson St (Macomb) · allpetsmacomb.com ↗

• Assumptions

  Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

  Assumptions Books is Macomb’s go-to for Catholic Christian goods and solid reading that actually gets used, not just shelved. Keep an eye…

  101 S Side Square (Macomb) · assumptionsbooks.com ↗

• Bold Brew House Co

  Cafes

  When you need real-deal coffee without leaving the car, Bold Brew House Co keeps the caffeine flowing with lattes, mochas, chai, teas, and…

  314 N Lafayette St (Macomb) · instagram.com ↗ · ✓ checked Sep 17

• Book Post

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Book Post has a constantly refreshed spread of used, rare, and collectible titles, and staff who actually listen before recommending your…

  107 S Side Square (Macomb) · book-post.jany.io ↗

• Parnassus Antiques & Curios

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Parnassus Antiques & Curios is your downtown rabbit hole for 19th and 20th century finds, from American furniture, lighting, and glassware…

  127 N Randolph St (Macomb) · parnassusantiques.com ↗

• Dunkin'

  Bakeries & Sweets

  Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

  5002 Avenue O · dunkindonuts.com ↗

• Hy-Vee Grocery Store

  Bakeries & Sweets

  When the sweet tooth hits, Hy-Vee Grocery Store has the bakery favorites you’re craving, right alongside your regular groceries so it’s one…

  1600 E Jackson (Macomb) · hy-vee.com ↗

• Harry Mussatto Golf Course

  Entertainment

  Harry Mussatto Golf Course gives Macomb golfers rare elevation changes and Lamoine River Valley scenery, with sculpted mounds, preserved…

  1215 Tower Rd (Macomb) · wiu.edu ↗

• VIP Rialto Cinemas

  Entertainment

  VIP Rialto Cinemas keeps Macomb’s film fix simple with new releases, Flashback Cinema throwbacks, Fathom events, and sensory-friendly…

  1405 E Jackson (Macomb) · vipcinemas.com ↗

• Ice House

  Nightlife

  Housed in a 1926 ice storage building, Ice House keeps things lively with DJs, live bands, and quirky themed nights, plus pool, darts, and…

  301 N Campbell St (Macomb) · icehousemacomb.com ↗

• Jackson Street Pub

  Nightlife

  Jackson Street Pub keeps the vibes welcoming with a deep craft beer lineup, handcrafted cocktails, and live entertainment that actually…

  835 W Jackson St (Macomb) · jackson-street-pub.edan.io ↗

• Veterans Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Stretching over 80 acres, Veterans Park is Macomb’s largest outdoor sports complex with ball diamonds, multi-use fields, a playground,…

  F9C3+XJ, 1800 E University Dr (Macomb) · macombparkdistrict.com ↗

• Western Illinois University Horn Field Campus

  Parks & Outdoors

  Western Illinois University Horn Field Campus packs 92 acres of savannah-oak woods, restored prairie, and meandering foot trails around a…

  985 China Rd (Macomb) · wiu.edu ↗

• Western Illinois Museum

  Arts & Culture

  Western Illinois Museum isn’t just display cases. It’s a community hub where Macomb stories meet live music, dance lessons, and exhibits…

  201 S Lafayette St (Macomb) · wimuseum.org ↗

• Western Illinois University Art Gallery

  Arts & Culture

  Western Illinois University Art Gallery keeps Macomb’s creative pulse up with a steady run of rotating exhibitions and a thoughtful…

  600 Sherman Dr (Macomb) · wiu.edu ↗

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