I can't seem to find a plugin that will allow me to create tables like on these pages here

http://www.golden.com/shopping.htm

http://livebellingham.com/ThingsToDo...0/Default.aspx

I want to be able to make two different types of list of local business like the ones above. but I am hoping there is a plugin that makes each possible and easy to edit.

"TinyMCE Advanced" is the only one Ive bothered with. Does the job.
Once plugin is installed you have to go to its options and drag the tables modules into the active tools, and save. Then they appear in your WP page editing options.

try wp table reloaded plugin,handles the job nicely