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Cortland DeKalb Genoa Hinckley Kingston Kirkland Lee Malta Maple Park Sandwich We invite you to Shabbona Somonauk come & get away! Sycamore Waterman Cozy Hampton Bed • Friendly Service Complimentary Hot Breakfast 815.748.4323 663 S. Annie Glidden Rd. • DeKalb, IL 60115 DEKALB.HAMPTONINN.COM 2 dekalbcountycvb.com Welcome to DeKalb County Come to DeKalb County to experience our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We are located just 60 miles west of Chicago. Our hotels and attractions are family-friendly and affordable. Shopping, dining, wineries, festivals, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and NCAA Division 1 sports are all a part of our landscape … we have something for everyone. Savor local cuisine, shop for unique treasures and antiques in our historical downtown shopping districts. Enjoy a tour of one of our local wineries while you sample some of our region’s award-winning wines. DeKalb County is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that features both regional and national entertainment. Our regional theatre groups combined with Northern Illinois University provide a wide-variety of cultural experiences year-round. This year we are proud to host the IHSA state football championships, IESA state wrestling championships, Illinois Square Dancers Association Convention, Jehovah Witness Conventions, Pop Warner Cheer, MS: Tour de Farms, and Team Dance Illinois to name just a few of the groups we will welcome to DeKalb County. We look forward to your visit! Debbie Armstrong Debbie Armstrong, Executive Director DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau Promoting tourism in DeKalb County 815/756-1336 • 877/335-2521 [email protected] dekalbcountycvb.com Scan with your smart phone to explore DeKalb County 3 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Table of Contents Welcome 3 The 2015 DeKalb County Visitors Guide was published by Shaw Media Transportation 6 The DeKalb County CVB would like to Group Tours 7 express our appreciation to the following Historical DeKalb County 10-11 organizations and individuals for help bringing this visitors guide to you: Arts & Attractions 12-13 Drive the Lincoln Highway 14 The DeKalb County Board The DeKalb County Economic The Great Outdoors 16 Development Committee Wineries & Breweries 17 Legislative Center Sports & Recreation 18-20 200 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 10th Annual Kite Fest 21 (815) 895-7189 Northern Illinois University 22 www.dekalbcountyorg.com Shopping 24-29 Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Weddings in DeKalb County 30 Cover Photo: MorningStar Media Spas & Salons 30-31 County Map 32-33 Every attempt has been made to verify that the information in this guide is Meetings & Event Venues 34 correct. The DCCVB assumes no liability Accommodations 36-37 for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information. At the time of print, all Restaurants 41-47 information was correct as supplied. We Calendar of Events 48-58 encourage you to visit: dekalbcounty.cvb.com prior to your trip Our Communities 59-61 for any changes in event dates or other information. Advertising Index 62 40M 12/14 4 dekalbcountycvb.com Faranda’s is DeKalb County’s Premier Choice for: • Weddings • Business Events • Seminars • Bridal & Baby Showers • Parties & much more! 302 Grove Street • Downtown DeKalb (815) 981-3304 • farandas.com Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Catering in Downtown DeKalb for over 40 years! 240 East Lincoln Hwy. • DeKalb, Illinois 815.756.2345 • www.thelincolninn.com 5 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Transportation City of DeKalb The Green and Blue Line Bus Services connecting DeKalb and Sycamore Green Line Bus Service are affordable and open to the general public. The cost is $.50 per ride. 1606 Bethany Road Children under 5 ride free. Exact change is required. Senior Citizens (60 and DeKalb, IL older), persons with disabilities and Medicare conditions ride free. 815-758-3932 Busses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm., except holidays. They also City of Sycamore connect between Sycamore and DeKalb at the following locations: Blue Line Bus Service Front entrance of Kishwaukee Hospital (One Kish Hospital Drive) 1606 N. Bethany Road Bus Shelter at Ben Gordon (12 Health Services Drive) Sycamore, IL South Entrance of Wal-Mart (2300 Sycamore Road) 815-758-3932 DEKALB TAYLOR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT HUSKIE BUS LINE 3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL Veolia Transportation 815-748-2020 • [email protected] 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com DTMA is situated approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, and is easily accessible via I-88 east, then The Huskie line bus service is in full swing when NIU to the Peace Road exit. Runways are capable of is in session. NIU students ride free with current handling small planes and corporate jets. From the student identification. Public may ride for $1.00 north or south, take I-39 to I-88 east, then to the (exact change only). Children under 5 ride free with Peace Road exit. an adult. Check their website for complete details on routes and times. Instrument landing system for Runway 2 has been published. No landing fees. ELBURN TRAIN SHUTTLE Airport identifier is DKB. 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com This shuttle operates when Northern Illinois University is in session. It departs from the Holmes Student Center and delivers passengers right to the Elburn Metra Station. It runs on Fridays and Sundays. Call for times. 6 dekalbcountycvb.com Group Tours There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County. TAXI Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night. We offer sample itineraries on our website B.O.W.’s Taxi Service 815-217-1242 at: dekalbcountycvb.com, but the possibilities are endless. STS 815-899-1902 The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau staff provide complimentary services and assist with custom itineraries, hotel accommodations, locally LIMOS themed and educational tours. Blue Sky Limousine 815/787-9800 Visit one of our museums, enjoy live theatre, tour a winery or a craft brewery, experience a farm or barn Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine tour. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner and sample 815/517-0614 some of the local confections. Then get ready to DeCab Taxi indulge in a little retail therapy in one of our historical 322 E. Sunset Pl., DeKalb, IL shopping districts. 815/757-6430 • facebook.com/decab.taxi If you are looking to escape to the great outdoors, Electric Limo Eco-conscious tour our community gardens, visit an apple Transportation orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze. Enjoy a 1831 W. Forestview, Sycamore, IL demonstration on how to make apple cider, shop for 630/674-4244 • electriclimoco.com locally grown food and indulge in fall treats. Homes James Limousine 815/748-5466 • DeKalb, IL Welcome bags are provided to visitors along with maps and other helpful information to make your Limo Bill Limousine stay more enjoyable compliments of the bureau. 2300 Sycamore Rd., Ste. 2, DeKalb 815/739-4455 Call us at 877/335-2521 or email TransVac – Voluntary Action Center [email protected] 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore 815/758-3932 today so we can help plan your visit to DeKalb County today! SOS Limos 604 Northgate Dr., Sycamore 815/690-3967 7 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Free Admission August 28th - 30th 3 Day Sound Stage Car Show Historical Tours • Food Booths Vendor Booths For more information: Free Corn Boil • Much More! (815) 748-CORN www.cornfest.com VOTED BEST TANNING SALON 9 years running! When you Expect the Best Unlimited Memberships Available Buy 100 Minutes get 50 FREE! coupons expire 12-31-15. Buy a Buy 3 VersaSpa Lotion Tan for $55 Sunless 4 FREE! coupons expire 12-31-15. Tanning DeKalb Salon • (815) 748-0826 Campus Salon • (815) 517-0324 3224 Sycamore Road • DeKalb 850 Pappas Drive • DeKalb dynamictanning.com 8 dekalbcountycvb.com 9 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Historical DeKalb County Clinton Township Library Historic Guided Tours Memorial Park/Soldiers & 110 S. Elm St., Waterman Malta • 825-2330 by appointment Sailors Clock 264-3339 WWI memorial honoring Historic Self-Guided Tours veterans. DeKalb Public Library 111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 202, DeKalb Northeast Corner of 1st & 309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Joseph F. Glidden Milan Township Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Homestead & Historical One Room School House Sun. 1pm-5pm Center 8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 753-1236 or 753-1241 DeKalb Area Agricultural 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Heritage Association June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun. 12pm- Mon.-Wed. 12pm-4:30pm; 111 S. Second St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 4pm; Tues. 10am-2pm; or by appt. Fri. 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt. 756-8737 • daaha.org Kishwaukee Valley NIU Regional Ellwood House Museum Heritage Society History Center 509 N. First St., DeKalb 622 Park Ave., Genoa Swen Parson, Room 155, 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org 784-5559 DeKalb Open 2nd Sunday of the 753-1779 Flewellin Memorial Library month from 2pm-4pm; 108 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona Wed. 1pm-5pm; or by appt. North Grove School 824-2079 26745 Brickville Rd., Sycamore Malta Historical & 762-3603 • northgroveschool.org Gurler House Genealogical Society Tours by appt. spring, summer, 205 Pine St., DeKalb 127 N. 3rd St., Malta fall by emailing: 758-4897 • gurlerhouse.org 825-2330 • by appointment [email protected] Hinckley Historical Marie Louise Olmstead Museum Northern Illinois Society 100 S. Depot, Somonauk Veteran’s Memorial 145 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 498-2417 or 228-1474 Franklin Township Park, Open Saturday 10am to 3pm Open Sundays 2:00 pm - 4:00 3rd Street, Kirkland pm, unless it is a holiday and villageofkirkland.com tours by appt.