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#NWillinoisIRL • www.VisitNorthwestIllinois.com 3 In the rolling hills and old-growth forests of Diane Bausman, beautiful northwest Illinois, Blackhawk Waterways Executive Director is a world away from your regular day. This region Blackhawk Waterways CVB encompasses the four counties of Carroll, Lee, Ogle Promoting tourism in the counties of and Whiteside – 2,700 square miles of genuine smiles, outdoor adventure Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside. and charming villages that dot a landscape watered by the Rock River and the mighty Mississippi. Scenic byways, rich history and outstanding special events make Blackhawk Waterways a preferred destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Call 815-946-2108 So, whether you’re searching for a family outing, a great escape or a Toll free 800-678-2108 romantic getaway, you’ll discover hidden treasures and unique pleasures [email protected] in this special place in the pines.

Visitor information: For additional copies of this Visitors Guide and advertising inquiries, call Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau (BWCVB) at 800-678-2108. Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy of the information provided and contained in this publication. As such, BWCVB assumes no liability for incorrect information contained herein. Further, the information contained in the publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by BWCVB. ©Copyright 2021. Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau • 201 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL 61064. Printed in the USA 2/2021. 30,000 copies. Photography by Connie Zink, Peter Balser, Debbie Cram, Danny Higgins, Dee Hudson, Jack Hughes, Bill Kleiman, Andrea Vondra, Michael Krabbenhoeft, Charles Larry, Alex Paschal, Sauk Valley Media, Monte Amende, Derek Olson and A. Steinmann.

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What is DO EVERYTHING OR NOTHING AT ALL... #NWIllinoisIRL? The Blackhawk Waterways region is Experience the birthplace and boyhood Picturesque sunsets, meandering rivers, filled with opportunities for wildlife home of President Ronald Reagan, rolling hills, amazing wildlife and old- viewing, hiking and biking, boating and travel stretches of the original Lincoln fashioned charm, many of these treasures fishing, shopping and antiquing, and Highway and the Great River Road often taken for granted and lost in the exploring our nation’s rich history, or National Scenic Byway, tour the John unconscious routine of what we call life. just sitting in an old-growth forest and Deere Historic Site, and learn more You see, it’s easy to settle and reading a book. Blackhawk Waterways about the bloody battles of wish away the days, expecting is packed with history and mystery – the War of tomorrow to be no different 2,700 square miles of woodlands and 1832 that pitted half than today. wonderful attractions, charming small of all federal troops towns and villages, unobstructed views of the U.S. Army But, if we stop and and pastoral settings that will have you (as well as 9,000 remind ourselves just returning to visit. volunteers from how powerful life’s little the Illinois Militia, treasures can be, how If nature’s your thing, you’ll discover a including future they can enrich our lives, region rich in outdoor opportunities, President Abraham how they can recharge from 10 state parks and a 2,200-acre Lincoln) against our souls, wouldn’t we state forest to exceptional golf courses Black Hawk, a war take pause from our daily and 125 miles of beautiful boating and chief of the Sauk, Fox routines and seek out great fishing courtesy of the Rock and and Kickapoo nations, those very treasures? Travel Mississippi Rivers. From catfish, muskie and his British band of to destinations that inspire us? and trout, streams, rivers and lakes warriors. Perhaps stop living vicariously provide anglers with the perfect settings through our family and friends who to research their next big fish story. Whether you’re seeking a day trip boast endlessly about their last great escape or a week-long adventure, discover Retail therapy enthusiasts applaud the all over social media? Become the envied excellent restaurants and diverse shopping opportunities that abound rather than the envious? lodging choices that range from in the Blackhawk Waterways region, primitive campsites and rustic cabins to It’s with this idea in mind that we crafted offering everything from eclectic hand- pampering B&Bs, comfortable country a new push for our visitors to Northwest crafted gifts and quaint art galleries inns and award-winning hotels – all Illinois called Illinois InRealLife. We to antique treasures and coveted just 90 minutes from Chicagoland. For encourage our travelers to capture their collectibles. And you’ll always be some, the real beauty of Blackhawk memories and post to social media using greeted by friendly shopkeepers who Waterways is found in its natural the hashtag #NWIllinoisIRL. still understand the art of authentic wonders, which give pause from a hospitality. workaday life. For them, the simplicity The InRealLife campaign is a testament to the idea of not waiting for tomorrow to History lovers find a new home in the of a falling autumn leaf, a browsing travel, not solely experiencing life through Blackhawk Waterways, where a treasure deer or a crackling fire are the magnets social media, not being shackled by our trove of museums, monuments and that draw them to this special place – a present urban environment, not being historical sites capture the imagination. getaway like it used to be! consumed by our devices and truly escaping to the adventures that wait just out our front doors.

It’s about being a participant, not a TABLE OF CONTENTS spectator. It’s also about the stark contrast between relaxing rural and stress-filled 6 • FOUR COUNTY MAP urban. We want the young, and the young at 8 • ACCOMMODATIONS heart; Those active individuals who seek out adventure and enjoy the contrast between 12 • GOLF living and active, social life and online social 13 • OUTDOORS interaction. 14 • CARROLL COUNTY Let Northwest Illinois be a beacon for those 20 • LEE COUNTY individuals yearning to not let life escape them and experience adventure InRealLife. 27 • OGLE COUNTY 36 • WHITESIDE COUNTY

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Whether you’re seeking a day-trip or a week-long adventure, discover excellent restaurants and diverse lodging choices that range from primitive campsites and rustic cabins to pampering B&Bs, comfortable vacation rentals and award-winning hotels - all just 90 minutes from Chicagoland.

Prairie Path Guest House CABINS/COTTAGES CAMPGROUNDS CARROLL We offer three guest rooms where you are surrounded by antiques and sleep under handmade quilts. Wake up to the Hickory Hideaway Fin & Feather Campground BED & BREAKFASTS/ smell of coffee and fresh baked cinnamon Escape to our wooded property in either 7 acres riverfront camping, hunting, COUNTRY INNS rolls and enjoy our hearty country a cozy cabin or cottage equipped with all fishing on backwaters of Mississippi River. breakfast including Swedish pancakes, the comforts of home including whirlpool Boat, motor, canoe rental & access. Bait sausage or bacon & our own jams & tubs, fireplaces and bonfire pits. We are shop & concessions. Ecology Inn jellies. Relax while sitting on the wicker located a short distance from state parks Thomson • 6284 Riverview Rd. Four boutique style rooms with private swing on the upstairs veranda and and Mississippi River. 815-273-3302 baths. Full kitchen & living space with enjoy our peaceful countryside. Make hickoryhideaway.com views of Mississippi River. Located in time to bird watch, shop in our quilt & gift Shannon • 24366 Payne Rd. Lake Carroll Campground downtown Savanna & near Mississippi shop or explore the historic community 815-864-2099 Private ownership campground featuring Palisades State Park. Free WiFi. Pet we call home. No pets. Free Wi-Fi. Check 135 sites situated on 113 acres. Complete friendly. us out on Facebook! The Nest at Palisades Cabins with full service electrical and water ecologyinn.com bbonline.com/il/prairiepath 1 bdrm., private cabins, wooded acreage hook-up options, a newly renovated Savanna • 321 Main St Mt. Carroll • 1002 N. Lowden Rd. above the Mississippi. Jacuzzi, gas/ playground, a spacious shower house, 815-273-0336 815-541-0753 wood stove, satellite TV, VCR/CD/DVD. camper storage, a pavilion for group Complimentary bicycles. events, and waste station. Seasonal, Country Palmer House Standish House Bed & thenestatpalisades.com Daily/Weekly, and Overflow sites are Two guest rooms with private baths, WiFi, Savanna • Scenic Ridge Rd. available to members. full country breakfast included. Fireplace Breakfast 815-273-7824 golakecarroll.com in TV room. Hilltop views. Outside hot Antique canopy beds, breakfast by Lanark • 15-960 Plumtree Blvd. tub. candlelight. Rustic River Cabins 815-493-2552 Mt. Carroll • 17035 Elizabeth Rd [email protected] Log cabins in the Bluffs overlooking 815-244-2343 Lanark • 540 W. Carroll St. the Mississippi River. Each cabin can Mississippi Palisades State 815-493-2307 sleep up to 6; kitchenette with fridge & The Inn at Molly’s microwave, central heat + air, spacious Park Our historic, restored 1865 building Two Wheel Inn loft, 50 inch flat-screen TV & private deck. 241 campsites, 110 sites with electricity. features two 600 sq. ft. suites, combining Located above the Iron Horse Social Club, Airbnb.com Water, 2 dump stations, showers/toilets rural charm with contemporary amenities a Vintage Motorcycle Museum & Bar and Savanna • 1000 Calhoun Street in 3 buildings open May 1 – Oct. 31. and style. Guests are treated to a offers a unique overnight destination. 708-906-4515 Convenience store open during summer. delicious continental breakfast featuring We’re on Main Street in downtown www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Camp/ baked goods from Molly’s Kitchen & Bar. Savanna along the bluffs of the beautiful Pages/MississippiPalisades Seven Eagles Cabins Savanna • 16327A IL Rt. 84 Spend the day exploring the historic Mississippi River. Come enjoy the 3 log cabins, AC, TV, microwave, 815-273-2731 buildings and of Mount camaraderie – awesome museum, great refrigerator, private baths. Linen, towels Carroll, then come home to cocktails people, great music and ice cold beer. and firewood included. Free WiFi. and a delicious meal downstairs at Savanna • 314 Main St. goseveneagles.com Molly’s. Note: our suites in this historic 815-273-2661 Savanna • 9734 IL Rt. 84 building are located on the second floor, FB 815-273-7301 accessible by stairs only. mollysmountcarroll.com Timber Lake Resort Mt. Carroll • 110 W. Market St. New 1 & 2-bdrm. cabins sleep 6, full bath, 815-684-5411 kitchenette, AC, TV, , view. timberlakeresort.com Mt. Carroll • 8216 Black Oak Rd. 815-244-1600

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Seven Eagles RV Resort & Seven Eagles RV Resort & The Driftless Muse The Outback Inn 2 BR & 2 bath, LR, kitchen and small This country vacation rental is located Campground Campground art studio located on a quiet street 2 miles from downtown Savanna & the Open year round. Located next to Great Microwave, refrigerator, coffee, patio, just 2 blocks from downtown. Enjoy a Mississippi River. This is a fully furnished River Bike Path and Spring Lake Wildlife grill, laundry, heated outdoor pool, new pleasant walk on the beautiful brick ranch style home that includes LR, dining Refuge. Camping, RV sites, Log Cabins theater room. Free WiFi. paved streets to find coffee & lattes, great area, kitchen, 1 BR, 1 bath, sleeper sofa in & Motel. In-Ground Pool, 6-in-1 sports goseveneagles.com food, antiques, local music, a haunted LR, wood burning stove and more. court, playground, clubhouse, Free Savanna • 9734 IL Rt. 74 house and a 10 minute drive from the Airbnb.com Wi-Fi, private fishing, miles of hiking 815-273-7301 Mississippi River. Savanna • 11963A Oakton Rd trails around wildlife refuge. Close to Airbnb.com Mississippi River and Boat Ramps. Trailside Inn Mt. Carroll • 104 N. Carroll St. goseveneagles.com The River House 12 rooms, TV, AC, refrigerator, microwave, 708-334-4978 Beautiful home on the Mississippi River Savanna • 9734 IL Rt. 84 hair dryers, jacuzzi/fireplace rooms. ready to welcome you for a family 815-273-7301 General Store, Gift Loft, mini golf. Grandpa’s Cabin vacation or getaway weekend. Fully Panoramic views. Free WiFi. Come spend the night in peaceful furnished – all you add is food and time Spring Lake Resort trailsideinc.com seclusion at Grandpa’s Cabin offering to relax! Full kitchen, LR with fireplace, 2 Electric & water hook-ups, boat rental, Lake Carroll • 2178 Lake Carroll Blvd. tranquil & unique lodging in a restored BR, 2 bathrooms, washer & dryer, deck gas, bait & tackle, ice, supplies. Closed 815-493-8484 1837 Log Cabin situated in the rolling hills overlooking the river and more! during duck hunting season. Ice fishing minutes from the Mississippi River. Call vrbo.com/430448 after duck hunting season. VACATION RENTAL HOMES for details and rental information. Thomson • 4008 Grandview Pl. Savanna • 8048 Rt. 84 S. airbnb.com/rooms/14959821 815-823-5925 815-273-4595 Betty’s Bell-House Savanna • 10423 Zion Rd. We’re located one block from the Great 815-273-2803 Roberts’ Roost Country Guest Timber Lake Resort River Bike Trail in the heart of Downtown New facilities, 100+ campsites, RV sites Savanna. This upstairs vacation rental House with water, sewer, electric hookups. Log Hillside 702 900 plus sq. ft., one bathroom bungalow offers a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 full This wooded hillside location has over 1/2 cabin rentals, lakeside rustic camping. that features 2 BR’s. Panoramic country baths and can accommodate up to acre and is an easy walk to the Mississippi 800 sq. ft. pool, group pavilion rental, views from every angle and located just 10-12 people (depending on sleeping River water front & downtown Savanna. 2 recreation center, general store, lakeside minutes away from the Mississippi River, arrangements) because we offer 2 BR’s, 1 bath, and kitchen & LR. deck, two spring-fed lakes & Timber Lake Great River Bike Trail and Palisades State queens, 2 full, 1 twin, a futon and a pull- Airbnb.com/rooms/32742681 Playhouse. Park. It’s also 35 minutes from Galena and out couch. We also offer washer & dryer Savanna • 702 Cooley Ave timberlakeresort.com the perfect place to spend the weekend in a laundry/mud room. Book direct from Mt. Carroll • 8216 Black Oak Rd. with nature. Please visit us on Facebook. our Facebook page. 815-244-1600 Hillside 711 RobertsRoostCountryGuestHouse.com csavanna.club One BR, one bath ranch home on a hillside Savanna • 12143B Roberts Rd. Savanna • 30 3rd St. location with off street parking, garage for 815-565-0024 or 815-656-1542 U.S.A.C.E. Thomson 815-905-1227 motorcycles, large deck, covered porch. Causeway Recreation Area There are also stairs next to the home to access Main Street dining, shopping and Savanna Vista 131 sites located on 64 acres on a Billy’s Den 3 BR, 3 baths, LR, DR, kitchen. Enjoy Billy’s Den sleeps 6 guests - 2 bedrooms/2 river front. Completely furnished. Close to backwater island of the Mississippi River. beautiful views of Savanna, the beds/1 bath LR, DR, Full Kitchen, along Palisades State Park, Great River Bike Trail RV, tenting, shower houses, dump station, Mississippi River, and sunsets all from the with a 3-season porch and backyard and 30 minutes to Galena and Chestnut fishing, hiking & biking paths & boat front room of this home. The Palisades dog pen. Billy’s Den is near the heart of Mountain Ski Lodge are approx. 25 miles launch area. Open Apr. – Oct. State Park is only a short 5-minute drive. Downtown Savanna and offers all the north. www.recreation.gov/camping/ The trailhead of the 62-mile Great River amenities. Airbnb.com campgrounds/233651 bike trail begins 7 blocks away. csavanna.club Savanna • 711 N Fourth Street Thomson • Lewis Ave. Airbnb.com/rooms/27677569 airbnb.com/rooms/22958206 815-238-2414 815-259-2353 Savanna • 720 N 4th St. Savanna • 30 3rd Street 815-905-1227 Inn at 1833 HOTELS/MOTEL Historic home located in the heart of BluRiver Canopy Savanna. Families and pets welcome. 4 BR, 2 Knights Inn BluRiver Canopy is a 2nd floor apartment baths, LR, DR, kitchen LEE 40 rooms, microwave, refrigerator, located close to the downtown and inn-at-1883-house.business.site laundry. Whirlpool suite available. New Mississippi River and has two BR, kitchen/ Savanna • 623 Chicago Ave restaurant/bar. Free WiFi. Pets OK. living room layout, bath and more! Check 779-861-4245 BED & BREAKFASTS Thomson • 800 One Mile Rd. out website for details. 815-259-7378 csavanna.club The Mill Street House Lincoln Way Inn B&B airbnb.com/rooms/21345998 Located at the edge of historic Mt Carroll Located on the historic Lincoln Highway The Bridgewater Inn Savanna • 34 3rd St on a large private lot, this historic home in Franklin Grove, the Lincoln Way Inn 1886 Historic Boutique Hotel in 815-905-1227 has 5 bedroom, 1.5 baths, LR, DR, large features five locally themed rooms, each downtown Mount Carroll. Restaurants kitchen, large private deck & screened with a unique design and décor. and shopping within walking distance. BluRiver Nest front porch. Perfect for family vacations, lincolnwayinn.com Mississippi Palisades State Park nearby. Vacation rental lodging near the hearth guests from out-of-town, family & class Franklin Grove • 409 N. State St. Rms have private baths, mini fridge, of downtown Savanna and just minutes reunions and more! Fully equipped and 815-456-7700 microwave and free WIFI. Sorry, no pets. from the Great River Bike Trail and the ready to welcome you! ourbridgewaterinn.com Mississippi River. We offer a main level 1 airbnb.com/rooms/42982270 CABINS/COTTAGES Mt. Carroll • 116 E. Market St. bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a Mt Carroll • 415 S. Mill St. 815-244-0201 full kitchen and dining and living rooms. csavanna.club Woodcote 1909 stone/timber cottage in historic SureStay by Best Western Savanna • 34 3rd St. Mississippi River Lodge Lowell Park for corporate retreats, 44 rooms including King suites with 815-905-1227 Located on the banks of the Mississippi weddings, receptions, showers, events. kitchenettes. We also offer a 9 hole golf River between Savanna and Thomson dixonparkdistrict.com/rentals/ course and The Sand Trap Bar & Grill. Illinois with awe-inspiring views from Center Hill Apt 3 woodcote bestwestern.com/Thomson every angle. 4 BR, 3 baths, LR with Vacation rental apartment with 2 BR, 1 Dixon • 2114 Lowell Park Rd. Thomson • 5020 IL Rt. 84 fireplace & big screen TV, deck with grill, bath, an open kitchen/living room, deck 815-284-3306 815-902-6063 and walk-in and all the amenities a fully stocked kitchen and more. Go to make your stay comfortable. Located ½ to our website for a full listing of all the Savanna Inn & Suites way between Mt Carroll and Savanna and amenities, printable maps, pictures and Indoor pool, hot tub, continental close to Mississippi River, Palisades State more. breakfast, electrical outlets for boats Park and the Great River Bike Trail. mississippiriverlodge.com & travel trailers. New fitness room! Airbnb.com/rooms/35494658 Thomson • 5642 Riverview Circle Dr. Conference room for 15. Jacuzzi/fireplace/ Mt. Carroll • 10110 Getz Rd. 815-273-1003 celebration/business suites; microwaves, refrigerators, coffee. Free WiFi. Pets ok. savannainnandsuites.com Savanna • 101 Valley View Dr. 815-273-2288

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CAMPGROUNDS HOTELS/MOTELS Lil’ House on the Prairie Lake LaDonna Family This country cottage is located on 2+ acres at the edge of Nachusa Grassland’s Campground & Cabins Green River Oaks Camping Quality Inn & Suites - Dixon 1,000-acre south Bison pasture and Beach lake, waterfall, rope swing, diving Full hot breakfast, heated indoor pool, features 2 BR, open concept main level, boards, slides, tire swing, lifeguards, Resort waterslide, whirlpool, fitness center, free store, playground, sports courts, 225 sites, 11 trailer rentals, water, electric, fully furnished kitchen, many amenities WiFi, suites w/microwave, refrigerator and 1 bath. horseshoes, showers, water/electric some sewer hook-ups. Swimming pools, & sleeper sofa available. Meeting/party hook-ups, dump station, AC cabins. fishing, basketball, tennis, mini golf, Airbnb.com/rooms/29202794 space for up to 200 for events & business Franklin Grove • S. Lowden Rd. lakeladonna.com shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, volleyball, functions. Customizable food/beverage Oregon • 1302 Harmony Rd. softball, store, snack bar, LP gas sales. menu for breakfast – dinner. 815-732-6804 Weekend rec programs Memorial Day- cidixon.com Labor Day. Reservations required. OGLE Dixon • 136 Plaza Dr. Lake Louise greenriveroaks.com 815-284-0500 Sand beach, 13-acre spring-fed lake, Amboy • 1442 Sleepy Hollow Rd. BED & BREAKFASTS 300 campsites, slides, raft, kiddie beach, 815-857-2815 Dixon Super 8 Motel paddleboat, rowboat rentals, pool & hot Mendota Hills Camping Award-winning motel. 41 renovated Barnacopia tub, beach house offers food and gifts. rooms, themed hot tub suite. Free Barnacopia is a farm museum, events Open Apr. – Oct. Resort continental breakfast, 24-hour coffee, hair venue and Bed & Breakfast featuring lakelouiseusa.com Large lakefront & wooded sites available. dryers, irons & ironing boards. Free local two fully appointed guest rooms with full Byron • 8840 N. IL Rt. 2 Secluded sites, sanitary station, modern calls, microfridges, cable TV, HBO, bus / bathrooms and hot tubs all located in a 815-234-8483 restrooms, showers, store, firewood, truck parking, outlets. Free WiFi. silo next to the barn and the top floor of laundry, boat rental, hiking, game room, super8.com the silo is a library. family activities. Dixon • 1800 S. Galena Ave. barnacopia.com Camping sites, limited electricity, mendotahillscampground.com 815-284-1800 Polo • 2570 N. Westbranch Rd. shower building, dump station, summer Amboy • 642 U.S. Rt. 52 815-238-1417 refreshment stand. 815-849-5930 The Magnuson Hotel of Dixon www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Camp/ Free breakfast, wi-fi, cable, business Patchwork Inn Pages/Lowden O’Connell’s Yogi Bear center, in-room microwave, refrigerators Casual elegance in a historic setting. Nine Oregon • 1411 N. River Rd. & coffee makers. We also offer meeting immaculate guest rooms with private 815-732-6828 Jellystone Park Camp Resort space, outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi baths, individual climate control and flat Tent camping, hookups, cabins, fully- suites and adjoining rooms. Located next screen LCD/DVR television. Rates include River Road Camping & equipped units. Fishing, 3 heated pools, to the Brandywine Banquet Facility and a delicious homemade breakfast. No spas, kiddie pools, beach, waterslide. Marina close to both Dixon and the Sterling / children or pets. Mini-golf, game room, arts/crafts, hay 30-acre campground, public heated pool, Rock Falls area. patchworkinn.com wagon rides, karaoke, dances. canoe rental, boat ramp & launch, gas, magnusonhotels.com Oregon • 122 N. Third St. jellystoneamboy.com general store, volleyball, basketball, game Dixon • 443 IL Rt. 2 815-732-4113 Amboy • 970 Green Wing Rd. 815-677-9950 room, playground, open Apr. – Nov. 877-570-2267 riverroadcamping.com Pinehill Inn Oregon • 3922 River Rd. VACATION RENTAL HOMES An 1847 Italianate country mansion 815-234-5383 Pineview Campground located on 2 acres. 6 guest rooms, 7 Family-style camping, two lakes, fireplaces,free WIFI, modern amenities. swimming, fishing. Electric, water & Franklin Creek Cabin Rock River Christian Camp & Perfect for weddings, events and parties. sewer hook-ups, shower, flush toilets on This spacious 3 bed 2 bath getaway sits No pets. wooded sites. Open May 1 – Oct. adjacent to Franklin Creek State Natural Retreat Center pinehillbb.com Open year round, planned programing pineviewcampgrounds.com area. Literally out your backdoor is access Oregon • 400 Mix St. for youth & adults, facility rentals, groups Amboy • 1273 Sleepy Hollow Rd. to hiking, trail running, birding, fishing 815-732-2067 from 15 to 250, providing recreation & 815-857-3964 and equestrian activities. The Franklin Creek Grist Mill is nearby & Nachusa A/V equipment, housing, meals. Grasslands is 2 miles. Rochelle Railroad Diamond rockrivercc.net Woodhaven Lakes Polo • 16486 W. IL Rt. 64 Private, gated recreational camping resort airbnb.com/rooms/3164437 Franklin Grove • 1484 Old Mill Rd. Lodge 815-493-6622 located in the heart of North Central 3 suites, caboose, picnic tables, no pets. 815-440-5609 Illinois, just two hours west of Chicago. railfanmotel.com Woodhaven does not offer seasonal, White Pines State Park Rochelle • 215 N. 9th St. 103 Class B/S campsites w/car access, weekly or monthly rentals. In order to King Family Homestead 815-561-7076 Class C camping, 2 youth group areas, 6 use the many amenities and services This is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath cozy brick wheelchair-accessible campsites. of Woodhaven you must be a property bungalow that can sleep 8. It’s nestled on Whitepinesinn.com owner. 80 mostly wooded acres of recreational CABINS/COTTAGES Mt. Morris • 6712 W. Pines Rd. woodhavenassociation.com land. 815-946-3717 Sublette • 509 LaMoille Rd. vrbo.com/419882 White Pines Inn Cabins 815-859-5209 Dixon • 1215 Institute Blvd. Huge log lodge, 25 small, one-room 608-233-9588 cabins, TVs, phones, heat/AC, gas HOTELS/MOTELS fireplaces, open Mar. – Dec. Free WiFi. whitepinesinn.com Blackhawk’s Trail Lodge Mt. Morris • 6712 W. Pines Rd. 6-room lodge, all-season porch with 815-946-3817 fireplace, breakfast for groups, AC, TV, microwave, refrigerator, coffee, private CAMPGROUNDS boat ramp, open year round, pets OK. blackhawkstraillodge.com Grand Detour Camping Byron • 10723 IL Rt. 2 N. 815-234-5544 — GET —— Islands — 50 acres Rock River islands, 200+ Chateau Lodge waterfront campsites, access to river. 12-room lodge, renovated theme rooms. Grand Detour • 8195 IL Rt. 2 S. Free WiFi, pets welcome OFF THE GRID 815-595-4255 chateauLodge.com FB Oregon • 1326 IL Rt. 2 N. InRealLife 815-973-6195 Hansen’s Hideaway Ranch & Campground Comfort Inn & Suites Tents, pop-ups, RVs, camping sites: water, 2003 Silver Award Winner by Choice electric, swimming, nature trails, arcade, Hotels Int’l., 66 rooms, 27 suites, snack bar, playground, horseshoe pits, continental breakfast, business center, covered pavilion, restrooms, showers, restaurant & lounge, indoor pool, full- sanitary dumping station, fire rings, service health club. Free WiFi, pets ok. firewood & ice available. hotelrochelle.com Open Apr. 15 – Nov. 1. Rochelle • 1133 N. 7th St. (Hwy. 251) hansenshideawaycampground.com 815-261-4582 Oregon • 2936 S. Harmony Rd. 815-732-6489 or 815-973-2920

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Hillcrest Motel VACATION RENTAL HOMES 10 rooms w/ new electric, heat & AC, reasonable prices, TV. Rochelle • IL Rt. 251 N. The Artists Garden Suites 815-562-8411 Vacation rental suites located in the heart of downtown Rochelle. Lovely and full of urban elegance yet all set in a charming Holiday Inn Express small-town setting. Amenities of a luxury SLEEP — Voted BEST complimentary hot breakfast —— — boutique hotel, yet the low price of a in town. Heated indoor pool and fitness standard room. center, FREE WiFi, 80 rooms, meeting space and more! Mention “Blackhawk Airbnb.com LIKE A LOG Waterways” to receive a discounted rate Rochelle • 407 Lincoln Hwy. on your next stay. 630-673-8714 InRealLife hierochellehotel.com Rochelle • 1240 S. Dement Rd. 1-888-HOLIDAY WHITESIDE Mt. Morris Motel Our room rates are the most reasonable BED & BREAKFASTS (as low as $39/day for single occupancy plus tax). Free US/ phone calls, wireless, free small refrigerator and House in the Country B&B Situated on 2.5 acres, this century old microwave upon request. Morrison-Rockwood State Days Inn by Wyndham Victorian features four BR, 2 baths, 117 guest rooms, indoor heated pool, All Mt. Morris • 3691 W. Rt. 64 kitchen, DR, LR, library, and parlor. Park American bar & grill, free local calls, cable 815-734-4114 92 sites, electricity, grill, table, shower Outdoor areas include fire pits, one of TV, banquet & meeting facilities for up to building, flush toilets. May 1 – Oct. 31, which is located inside an old silo. Full 400, kids eat free, exercise facility. Free trailer dump station. Paddle Wheel Inn breakfast with baked goods included. WiFi, small pets allowed. On the Rock River in Oregon, suites www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/ houseinthecountry18.com Wyndhamhotels.com | FB with a balcony offer panoramic views MorrisonRockwood Sterling • 20213 Hickory Hills Road Rock Falls • 2105 First Ave. of the river and the famous Black Hawk Morrison • 18750 Lake Rd. 815-970-0305 815-626-5500 statue. Restaurant next door, continental 815-772-4708 breakfast, spa, sauna, meeting and banquet facilities. Microwave & CAMPGROUNDS Holiday Inn Express & Suites Prophetstown State Park This new Holiday Inn Express & Suites refrigerator in each room. Prophetstown State Park, on the offers 68 rms, an exquisite indoor paddlewheelinn.net Crow Valley Campground northeast edge of Prophetstown along pool, a huge work-out room and a Oregon • 1457 IL Rt. 2 Grassy shaded lots with gravel pad on the south bank of the Rock River in complimentary hot breakfast and free 815-732-0900 Rock River. Electric & water or primitive Whiteside County, is a scenic and historic WiFi. Located right off the banks of the sites, basketball court, playground, area offering a variety of recreational Rock River and close to both downtown Quality Inn Rochelle fishing, pool, bath facilities. Open Apr. facilities. It is an open, well-shaded districts in Sterling and Rock Falls. We’re 59 rooms, whirlpool suites, cable, movie 15 – Oct. 15. area available for both tent and trailer moments away from the Sinnissippi Dam channels, coffee, fridge, continental crowvalleycampground.com camping. There are electrical outlets Walkway and Hennepin Canal. breakfast, large indoor pool, whirlpool, Sterling • 23807 Moline Rd. and a dump station, water hydrants and ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/ exercise room, patio area, meetings for 815-626-5376 privy toilets. Once the site of an American us/en/reservation up to 25. Free WiFi. Pets ok. Indian village, the 53-acre park derives its Rock Falls • 301 E. 2nd St. choicehotels.com/illinois/rochelle/ Crystal Lake Recreation Park name from the Native American prophet 815-622-4000 quality-inn-hotels/il594 RV park & campground plus a man- Wa-bo-kie-shiek. The campground at Rochelle • 567 E. State Route 38 made lake for swimming, a go-kart track, Prophetstown is open from May 1st 815-562-9530 through October 31st annually. Parkview Motel aqua-golf range & more. Easy access Cable TV, AC, kitchenette, refrigerator, www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/ from Exits 41 or 44 off I-88, the park is microwave, direct-dial phone, truck Prophetstown Super 8 Motel located adjacent to the Hennepin Canal parking, and low daily and weekly rates in Prophetstown • 30 E. Riverside Dr. 63 rooms, cable TV, HBO, queen/king Parkway and offers 70 miles of canoeing a friendly environment. 815-537-2926 beds, AC, reasonable rates. Free WiFi. and kayaking in a slow current, along with Morrison • 630 E. Lincolnway www.wyndhamhotels.com/super-8/ a paved bike path that runs adjacent to 815-772-2163 rochelle-illinois/super-8-rochelle/ the canal itself. We also offer canoe & overview kayak rental. Rochelle • 601 E. Hwy. 38 crystallake1.com HOTELS/MOTELS Rock Falls Super 8 60-unit motel, 24-hour desk clerk, 815-562-2468 Rock Falls • 600 E. 17th St. continental breakfast, HBO, fax & copy 815-622-5974 All Seasons Motel service, truck parking. Free WiFi. 31 deluxe rooms, individual AC & heating Village Inn Motel super8.com units, some w/ jacuzzis, refrigerators, 12 rooms, reasonably priced, AC, cable Erie Campground Inc. Rock Falls • 2100 First Ave. microwaves. Free WiFi. TV, HBO, phones, small pets ok. 200 sites on Rock River & lake, open to 815-626-8800 Polo • 1007 S. Division Ave. the public, electric, water, playground, Rock Falls • 1904 First Ave. 815-946-4066 restrooms, dump station, pavilion. 815-625-3700 Erie • 9480 Erie Rd. VACATION RENTAL HOMES RESORTS/RETREAT 309-659-7160 AmericInn Hotel & Suites FB H.A. Boyd Guest Room Fulton This unique property located above an Kilbuck Creek Resort Cozy 51-room hotel, 1 mile from the art gallery offers Victorian elegance with Leisure Lake Campground Mississippi River, spacious rooms & This secluded sanctuary is perfect for 68 full hook-up sites, 32 pull-thrus 20-30 many modern conveniences. Amenities suites, complimentary hot breakfast, your wedding, family reunion, church or amp hook-up, 50-amp available, full include a full kitchen, washer/dryer, heated indoor pool & whirlpool spa. Free business retreat or romantic getaway. laundry, next to 10-acre stocked lake. luxurious queen bed, full size pull-out WiFi. Our facility offers fully appointed Open Apr. – Nov. couch, Roku Smart TV, and high speed Tennessee Log Cabin with sleeping americinn.com leisurelakecampgroundil.com wi-fi. space for up to 40 people; Gathering Fulton • 1301 17th St. Rock Falls • 2304 French St. airbnb.com/rooms/31209379 Hall; Poolside Den with Indoor pool 800-634-3444 815-626-0005 Morrison • 112 E. Main St and wrap around porch all on 200+ 815-499-4885 acres of woodlands, complete with Country Inn & Suites of Rock groomed walking paths and creek flowing Moonlight Bay Marina & throughout. Falls North House Campground Located off I-88 (Exit 41) & Rt 30. All Enjoy the privacy of this historic guest kilbuckcreek.com Camping w/ electric & water. rooms include 37” LCD Flat screen TV, house featuring a large front porch, Monroe Center • 6752 N. Kilbuck Rd. Sterling • 1552 Mound Hill Rd microwave, refrigerator, complimentary 4 bedrooms and a 3-season sleeping 815-393-3247 815-625-1700 breakfast, local phone, USA Today, indoor porch. North House easily accommodates FB pool, jacuzzi, sauna, fitness center, guest large groups of family and friends. Also, laundry and business center. Whirlpool consider North House for meetings, suites available. Free WiFi. reunions, receptions or any special countryinns.com/rockfallsil occasion! Rock Falls • 2106 First Ave. northhouseprophetstown.com 815-625-3200 Prophetstown • 102 Lafayette 815-590-1060

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When in Blackhawk Waterways, you’ll want to grab your golf bag and drive the links, because 378 holes await you. Discover manicured courses, water hazards, sand traps to test your skill and even mini-golf to challenge the kids.

CARROLL LEE OGLE WHITESIDE Lake Carroll Golf Course Lost Nation Golf Club Fairways Golf Course Deer Valley Golf Club 18 holes 18 holes 18 holes 18 holes Lake Carroll • 29-22 Ironwood Drive Dixon • 6931 S. Lost Nation Rd. Rochelle • 533 S. 7th St. Deer Grove • 3298 Hoover Rd. 815-493-2810 815-652-4212 815-562-6666 815-438-GOLF golakecarroll.com lostnationgolf.com fairwaysgolfcourse.com dvforegolf.com Palisades Golf Course Shady Oaks Golf Course Prairie Fire Golf Emerald Hill Golf Course 9 holes 18 holes Driving Range 18 holes Savanna • 18280 IL Rt. 84 Amboy • 577 U.S. Rt. 52 Byron • 6734 N. German Church Rd. Sterling • 16802 Prairieville Rd. 815-273-2141 815-849-5424 815-234-3473 815-622-6204 palisadesgolfcourse.com shadyoakscc.com prairiefiregolf.com emeraldhillgolf.com Sandburr Run Golf Resort Timber Creek Golf Course Prairie View Golf Club Lake Erie Golf Course 9 holes 18 holes 18 holes 9 holes Thomson • 5020 IL Rt. 84 Dixon/729 Timbercreek Rd Byron • 6734 German Church Rd. Erie • 900 Lakeside Dr. 815-902-6063 815-288-4653 815-234-4653 309-659-2250 thesandburr.com FB prairieviewgolf.com lakeeriecountryclub.com Silver Ridge Golf Club Prophet Hills Country Club 18 holes 9 holes Oregon • 3069 Hill Rd. Prophetstown • 4319 Bishop Rd. 815-734-4440 815-537-5226 silverridgegolf.com prophethills.com Skare Park Driving Range Rock River Golf & Pool Driving range 18 holes Rochelle • Flagg Rd. Rock Falls • 3901 Dixon Ave. 815-562-7813 815-625-2322 rochelleparkdistrict.org rrgap.com Sunset Golf Club 18 holes Mt. Morris • 216 Sunset Hill 815-734-4839 sunsetgolfmm.com

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Nachusa Grasslands Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Franklin Grove CARROLL Home to Illinois’ first conservation bison Preserve WHITESIDE herd kept as wild as possible and virtually Forreston Palisades State Park unmanaged by humans except for one The Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve Big Bend State Fish & Wildlife Savanna day a year when they are examined by contains an impressive variety of geologic The Native American pathfinders along and hydrologic features, wetlands, Area veterinarians. The balance of the 1,500 Prophetstown the rock palisades of the Mississippi acres is open to the public for hiking, hillside prairies and their associated plant River did as present-day hikers do in communities which draw many species of Just 4 miles west of Prophetstown along bird watching. Includes dry gravel hill the Rock River, the area sports 1,188 coursing the bluffs — they took the prairie, black oak and bur oak savanna, birds, butterflies & wildlife. Great for bird paths of least resistance. The trails at & butterfly watching. acres of remarkable woodlands and calcareous fen and seeps and sedge native grasslands, as well as wetlands and Mississippi Palisades, especially the park’s meadows. Owned and managed by WEBSITE: WWW.NWILAUDUBON.ORG southern routes, put you in touch with marshes. Its convenient location, wide Nature Conservancy nachusagrasslands. open spaces and quiet forests make it the the past. Walk them and you’ll trace the org Lowden State Park footsteps of all those who came before Oregon ideal destination for sportsman. FACEBOOK & Twitter MORE INFO: 815-537-2926 you, some of whom came this way nearly MORE INFO: 815-456-2340 Legend has it that Chief Black Hawk, as a thousand years ago. Located near the he left the area after the Black Hawk WEBSITE: www.dnr.illinois.gov confluence of the Mississippi and Apple War, talked of the beauty of the area and rivers in northwestern Illinois, the 2,500- admonished his captors to care for the Hennepin Feeder Canal acre Mississippi Palisades State Park is OGLE land as he and his people had. The 207- Rock Falls rich in American Indian history, as well as acre park was established not only to care The Hennepin Feeder Canal extends sheer natural beauty and tranquility. for the land but to allow visitors to share from Rock Falls to Sheffield IL and opens MORE INFO: 815.273.2731 Castle Rock State Park in the beauty as well. the door to the parkway with miles of Oregon MORE INFO: 815-732-6828 bike and hiking paths, canoeing, fishing Located three miles south of Oregon on Hwy WEBSITE: www.dnr.illinois.gov and historical sites along the way. At 2, the park is centrally located in the Rock the mouth of the feeder is Rock Falls’ River Hills region. Its rolling topography is Hydroelectric Plant completed in 1988 LEE drained by the Rock River. Rock formations, Lowden-Miller State Forest Oregon and is the first such constructed in Illinois ravines, and unique northern plants are This 2,225-acre forest offers 22 miles since 1927. Enjoy biking, hiking, fishing, Franklin Creek State Natural found here. A sandstone bluff, adjacent to of maintained trails for hiking and boating & canoeing. the river, gave the park its name. www.dnr. horseback riding. In the winter, snow MORE INFO: 815-380-2300 Area illinois.gov/parks/pages/castlerock.aspx Franklin Grove transforms the trails into excellent cross- WEBSITE: www.dnr.illinois.gov MORE INFO: 815.732.7329 Beautiful Franklin Creek flows throughout country skiing trails. 120-foot bluffs along the 664-acre park and includes several the Rock River highlight this forested Prophetstown State Park large natural springs, hardwood forests, Edward F. Vassallo Land & beauty. Prophetstown bedrock outcroppings. A large variety MORE INFO: 815-732-7329 On the northeast edge of the city along Water Reserve the south bank of the Rock River is a of flora and fauna comprise a pristine Mt. Morris WEBSITE: www.dnr.illinois.gov ecosystem. Also here are horseback/ The Edward F. Vassallo Land and Water scenic historic area offering a variety of equestrian trails, hiking trails, hunting, Reserve borders the White Pines State White Pines Forest State Park recreational facilities: hiking, camping, fishing, and the Franklin Creek Grist Mill. Park and was designated in 2014 as a Mt. Morris fishing, picnicking, and more. On the site MORE INFO: 815.456.2878 state Land & Water Reserve by the Illinois Located in the heart of the Rock River of an American Indian village, the 53-acre Nature Preserves Commission. It includes valley, this charming 385-acre park is the park derives its name from the Native Green River State Wildlife 130 acres of native wildflowers, plants, south boundary of the old Chicago- American prophet Wa-bo-kie-shiek. grasses, creek bottom, habitat for native Trail. History tells us that this was for MORE INFO: 815-537-2926 Area years the principal route east and west Harmon wildlife, birds and insects and forest across the northern part of the state. Rockwood State Park This 2,565-acre wildlife area is popular areas. No motorized vehicles allowed. Today the park provides the perfect Morrison among hunters, hikers, birders and other Nature lovers welcome and walking recipe for family getaways. There are A large sign in the shape of Illinois, outdoor enthusiasts. The topography paths can be accessed by calling first. plenty of outdoor recreation activities, fashioned from angle iron by a varies from flat to gently rolling. Swampy FACEBOOK such as hiking, fishing, camping and blacksmith, greets visitors at the entrance slough areas dominate nearly a third of MORE INFO: 312-343-7315 picnicking. Lots of serene, picturesque of this picturesque 1,164 acre park. the acreage, but the remaining portions beauty, and modern lodge facilities Once inside, choose from a variety of are prairie restorations, open fields, amidst a beautiful forest. recreational opportunities. Beautiful Lake cultivated areas or timberlands. Many of Carlton, a stream-fed reservoir, features these areas have been specially planted MORE INFO: 815-772-4708 WEBSITE: www.dnr.illinois.gov an abundance of ducks and geese, and is and managed to provide more food and considered a prime location for fishing. cover for a variety of wildlife species. Or plan a family outing at the Lakeview Native prairie plants are found in the picnic area, or just do some bird watching Green River Area. among the large variety of trees. MORE INFO: 815.379.2324 MORE INFO: 815-772-4708 THE GREAT OUTDOORS

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Towering over the Mississippi River with a commanding view of the valley and forests below, the 2,500-acre Palisades State Park in Carroll County is a scenic wonderland and a hiking haven.

Steep cliffs, dense woodlands, free-roaming the Grand Canyon. The wildlife you’ll see wildlife and nesting eagles, wild turkey will depend on where you are, and the and numerous species of shorebirds and season, but here is just a short list of the waterfowl combine to create a paradise animals and creatures that are here, that for nature-lovers and a great getaway that you may see and encounter: waterfowl attracts thousands of visitors each year. and shorebirds (dozens of species), striking pileated woodpeckers, wild turkey, Outdoor enthusiasts are just naturally eagles, hawks, buzzards/turkey vultures, engaged by Carroll County, where they deer, coyotes, gray and red fox, weasels, discover miles of scenic biking and hiking woodchucks, badgers, beavers, muskrats, on the Great River Trail or boating and ENJOY — amphibians and reptiles (lizards, snakes, —— — fishing on the mighty Mississippi and its salamanders, frogs, toads and turtles) and backwaters. Excellent dining, shopping and many species of fish. a professional summer stock theater are RUSH HOUR just some of the things you’ll find along the The Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Center, InRealLife brick-lined streets of Mount Carroll. just south of Savanna in Carroll County, is an ideal place to observe waterfowl, Other local villages, including historic migratory birds and other wetland wildlife – Savanna, boast lodging and outstanding plus there’s an educational learning center shops offering antiques and collectibles, and wildlife displays. And don’t forget and, in season, farmers markets featuring, about special eagle and wildlife viewing homegrown produce and vine-fresh opportunities along or near our rivers, melons. And, visitors revel in a slate of lakes and streams – especially near the special events throughout the year, ranging Mississippi River on the Great River Road from Mount Carroll’s Mayfest to Lanark’s National Scenic Byway. Old Settler’s Days. Looking for a reason to get in the car to From a state perspective, Illinois remains enjoy a splendid fall day in the country? rich in native wildlife and plants, with nearly Travel the Great River Road National Look no further than Carroll County. With 3,000 species of plants and 600 species of Scenic Byway. This historic treasure of a so much to see, experience and do, there’s vertebrates. In addition, dozens of species road travels a total of 557 miles through no better reason, or season, to discover of birds pass through Illinois during yearly six states, but some of its most incredible the hidden treasures and pleasures of rituals of spring and fall migration, while beauty exists right here where it meanders the Blackhawk Waterways region than others spend only winter months within its way for 35 miles along the Mississippi autumn. When summer slips into autumn, the state. Many of Illinois’ parks and River, from Albany to just north of Savanna. the 2,700 square miles that make up our conservation areas harbor more types of Anytime is a good time to enjoy this journey, region transform into some of Illinois’ most plants and animals per square mile than but autumn certainly offers up its own spectacular visual fall offerings. national parks such as Yellowstone or special style of scenic pleasures.

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Point Rock Park ATTRACTIONS Mt. Carroll • S. Mill St. SAVANNA 800-244-9594 25 acres. Restrooms, parking, hiking, ADVENTURE SPORTS frisbee golf course. Savanna is a vibrant little river town nestled between the cSavanna Adventures Portland Skate Park Mississippi River and the Bluffs of the Driftless area in Savanna Savanna • 1500 Portland Ave. Northwest Illinois. Settled in 1828 by explorers from Galena, 815-905-1227 (815) 273-2722 [email protected] savannail.com Savanna is one of the oldest towns in Illinois. Savanna csavanna.club | FB Professional skate park. Open to all began as a Steamboat stop for runs between Galena and St. Rentals by the hour or the day for kayaks, skaters, dawn to dusk daily. Helmets are paddle boats, pontoons, jet skis & fishing mandatory. Louis. We quickly grew as a logging and shipping port and boats. We also provide drop in and pick eventually a Railroad hub. You can still watch the barges being up transportation. Shannon Village Park loaded on our River Front as they are sent down the River. Shannon • Hickory & Bradshaw St. McMotoPark 815-864-2111 Mt. Carrol • 13137 IL Rt. 78 Lighted tennis & basketball courts, Today, Savanna attracts visitors from all over the Midwest, 815-238-1614 gazebo, picnic tables, shelter house, and the World. Named #4 in the USA Today’s mcmotopark.com | FB fireplace, historic Civil War cannon. 1 mile north of Mount Carroll. 40 acres of 2020 “Best small towns for adventure”, Savanna is ready fun, challenging track of natural terrain. Elevation changes, jumps, obstacles for FAMILY FUN/AMUSEMENT for you to explore. If massive cliffs, stunning views, and the beginners to pros. Carroll County Farm Tours peacefulness of nature are your thing, it is hard to beat the 815-244-3001 15 miles of trails at the Mississippi Palisades State Park. Take THE ARTS See a hog or dairy farm in operation, or arrange a soil conservation farm tour. By a walk along the Mississippi River in Marquette park, Kayak The Rhythm Section reservation only. one of our many rivers or lakes, bike the Great River Bike Amphitheater Carroll County Virtual Barn Trail or take a drive through the rolling hills of the Driftless Mt. Carroll • 13137 IL Rt. 78 Area. Don’t want to bring your 815-238-1614 Tour therhythmsectiononline.com | FB visitcarrollcountyil.com/virtual-tours own equipment? Savanna has See a Virtual Tour of some of the existing you covered offering Kayak Timber Lake Playhouse barns in rural Carroll County. Mt. Carroll • 8215 Black Oak Rd. rentals, bike rentals and 815-244-2035 Ingersoll Wetlands Learning tubing adventures. timberlakeplayhouse.org | FB Center BIKING/HIKING Thomson • 7071 Riverview Rd. Looking for a slower speed? 815-273-2732 Take a step back in time Arnold’s Bicycle Shop stewardsumrr.org Thomson • 831 Main St. Interesting, hands-on exhibits, gift shop, and explore our historic 815-259-8289 dramatic view of the Mississippi River. downtown with buildings www.arnoldsbikesusa.com Hours are 7:30a-4p Mon-Fri and Sat 9a- Located near the Great River Bike Trail. 4p. Closed on federal holidays. dating back to the 1800’s. Specializing in recumbent bikes & trikes Browse our quaint shops, sales & service and offering bike rental Mt. Carroll Center service. Mt. Carroll • 206 Main St. tour the Savanna Museum 815-244-7467 and Cultural Center or enjoy FB Great River Trail world class live music every greatrivertrail.org | FB Regular & cosmic bowling, Lazer Storm The Great River Trail recreational path lazer tag, arcade games, gambling weekend. If you’re looking machines, full bar & grill service and we extends 62 miles from the Quad Cities for authentic and local cuisine, Savanna has you covered. to Savanna, providing fantastic biking, specialize in stuffed crust pizzas. A great hiking, running & walking opportunities. spot for parties & events. From notorious pizza and tacos, local diners & taverns, a cozy Savanna Marketplace Bike Raven’s Grin Inn Haunted coffee shop, old fashioned ice cream parlors or enjoying wine and dinner overlooking the Mississippi River. Savanna has Rentals House Savanna • 321 Main St. Mt. Carroll • 411 N. Carroll St. plenty of options for everyone. 815-273-0336 815-244-4746 ecologyinn.com | FB hauntedravensgrin.com | FB Savanna is rich in history and natural resources, but our A real haunted house, built in 1870. About Bike rentals available April-Sept. at the best asset by far is our people. We are a welcoming, friendly Savanna Marketplace located in the heart one hour tour. No chainsaws or gore. of downtown Savanna. Just minutes off Hide & Seek parties & special occasion and diverse community. No matter your background, we tours available. the Great River Bike Trail. guarantee you will be welcome in Savanna. So, plan your next Trailside Mini Golf weekend getaway and come see us. BOAT/CANOE RENTALS Lake Carroll • 2178 Lake Carroll Blvd. 815-493-8484 Fin & Feather Set in a gentle slope, this 18-hole course Thomson • 6284 Riverview Rd. is challenging & fun for all ages. 815-273-3302 Boat & canoe rental. GOLF COMMUNITY PARKS Lake Carroll Golf Course Lake Carroll • 2911 Ironwood Blvd. Marquette Park 815-493-2808 Savanna • Wayne King Dr. Open to public during midweek only. 18 815-273-4487 holes, clubhouse, proshop, cart/rentals, 1-acre park on the Mississippi River, range, banquet facility. restrooms, boat launches, fishing, canoe access, picnic tables & parking. Palisades Golf Course Savanna • 18280 IL Rt. 84 Old Mill Park 815-273-2141 Savanna • Chicago Ave. Nine-hole public golf course. Clubhouse, 815-273-4487 proshop, cart/equipment rental, driving 85 acres. Restrooms, parking, range. concessions.

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HISTORY & HERITAGE Savanna Train Car Museum TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE Savanna • 25 Main St. Carroll County Barn Quilt 815-273-3292 Home to railroad artifacts & memorabilia In 1961, Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) was established as a Trail for generations to explore & gain an Carroll County understanding of history. professional, non-profit summer theatre company. In 2018, 815-565-0042 TLP entered into an agreement with Actors Equity Association Barn quilts enhance the beauty of the Savanna Veteran’s Memorial countryside and are enjoyed by those Created to honor and recognize the allowing TLP to bring back alumni who have gone on to make who pass by. Carroll County is very service of Savanna’s veterans; past, their name in the Broadway and Regional theatres. fortunate to have many “Barn Quilts” present, and future. The Memorial already in existence throughout its features three large granite monuments countryside. Our goal is to promote The Campus honoring all branches of the armed agri-tourism and attract visitors to our services and double-sided paver walls The current theatre building (erected after a fire destroyed rural community. Visit our Facebook page displaying 700+ granite “memory bricks” BarnQuiltsofCarrollCounty for pictures & the original wooden-frame structure in 1974) houses a forty- with names and service information tour information. honoring veterans with a connection to five foot wide, revolving stage and 371 seats. The property Savanna. is also home to fourteen other buildings. The unique layout County Courthouse Savanna • 1123 N. Main St. Mt. Carroll • 301 N. Main St. savannaveteransmemorial.org of facilities allows 815-244-0255 the Playhouse to The northernmost & oldest section of the Shannon Water Tower current courthouse built in 1843; on the Shannon • 1 E. Elizabeth St. present work on a National Register for Historic Places. 815-864-2735 much larger scale than Built after the disastrous fire of 1892, this Dale Gardner Veterans unique tower stands 82 feet high & holds many summer theatre Memorial Bridge 55,000 gallons of water. companies. Savanna 815-273-2722 Soldiers & Sailors Monument Since it’s first opening FB & Annex night on June 28, 1962, Ranks among the greatest examples of Mt. Carroll • Courthouse Lawn steel truss construction. 815-244-0221 the Playhouse has Monument by dedicated in presented nearly 400 Lanark’s Historic Business 1891 to commemorate the 1284 Carroll County men who lost their lives in the plays and musicals District Civil War. Lanark • Downtown and over 4,500 815-493-2307 Thomson Depot Museum performances. The Lanark’s Paint the Town Project colored the 1880s era buildings to their unique Thomson • 907 Main St. theatre hosts annual educational workshops for children and architecture & hues. 815-259-2121 thomsondepotmuseum.webs.com teens in conjunction with the Magic Owl Children’s Theatre’s Built in the late 1800s. Exhibits, old Monument Park photographs, newspapers, land grants, productions of plays and musicals for young people and their Savanna • Main St. railroad memorabilia, furniture & 815-273-2722 families. TLP’s concert series brings bands from around the clothing. This small area describing early Midwest to entertain area music lovers. settlement in Savanna hosts the monument commemorating the Aaron GUIDES The Resident Company Pierce family, the first white settlers of Savanna. Rack & Wing The Resident Company consists of thirty-five to forty Lanark • 29232 Harvest Rd. performers, technicians and musicians. Numerous Equity National Register Historic 815-493-6443 rackandwing.com (the actor’s union) and guest performers, directors and District Game bird preserve. NW Illinois hunts, choreographers supplement the resident company each Mt. Carroll • Downtown whitetail, wild turkey & sporting clays. 800-244-9594 season. Visit Mt. Carroll’s Historic District. More than 30 different historic sites. MARINAS/BOAT RAMPS Reputation for Excellence Savanna Marina Timber Lake is proud of its national reputation for excellence Oakville Complex Savanna • 1 Main St. Mt. Carroll • Between Rts. 78 & 30 815-273-2955 as a professional summer stock theatre. The theatre has 815-244-3474 Four launches, campsites, dry dock served as launch pad for theatre artists of all kinds who have Consists of an 1888 schoolhouse, two log spaces with unlimited launching cabins, a blacksmith shop and granary. privileges, wet slips & winter storage. gone on to excellence in film and television, as well as on Open by appointment. Concessions, restrooms, showers, gas, pump out, bait. Broadway and stages all over the world. Owen P. Miles Museum Mt. Carroll • 107 W. Broadway St. T.U.S.A.C.E. Thomson 815-244-3474 This 1873 Italianate home depicts Causeway Recreation Area 1800s life. Thomson • Lewis Ln. 815-259-2353 Savanna Historical Museum 64 acres. Restrooms, parking, boat Savanna • 406 Main St. launches. 815-273-0316 savannamuseum.com Upper Mississippi River Over 80 mannequins in authentic Civil National Wildlife & Fish War uniforms, native son & famous big- band musician Wayne King memorabilia, Refuge/Ingersoll Wetlands railroad artifacts. Learning Center Thomson • 7071 Riverview Rd. Savanna Public Library 815-273-2732 Savanna • 326 3rd St. midwest.fws.gov 815-273-3714 55,000 acres: fishing, canoeing, hiking, 100 years old, historic memorabilia & biking, boat launches, wildlife observation area’s best children’s libraries. area.

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U.S.A.C.E. Big Slough Pool 13 Café The Clubhouse Restaurant My Friends Place Bar & Grill Thomson • Riverview Rd. Savanna • 411 Main St. Lake Carroll • 99 Lake Carroll Blvd. Savanna • 409 Main St. 815-259-3628 815-273-0210 815-493-2810 815-273-0566 Mississippi River boat launching, canoe golakecarroll.com FB access, fishing, restrooms & parking lot. Shaw’s Express-Subway Mt. Carroll • 855 S. Mill St. Molly’s Kitchen & Bar Pub 225 MISCELLANEOUS 815-244-3739 Mt. Carroll • 110 W Market St. Milledgeville • 310 N Main FB 815-906-0052 815-973-3981 MC Motopark mollysmountcarroll.com FB Mt. Carroll • 13137 IL Rt. 78 Tina’s Ice Cream Shoppe 815-238-1614 Mt. Carroll • 409 N. Main St. PIZZA/GRILLS/PUBS The Riverview Lodge mcmotopark.com | FB 815-906-0084 Thomson • 5403 Riverview Rd. 1 mile north of Mt. Carroll. FB Charlie’s II Bar & Grill 815-273-0289 40 acres of fun, challenging track of Mt. Carroll • 123 W Market St. FB natural terrain. Elevation changes, jumps, Uncle Sean’s Marina Cafe 815-244-0777 obstacles for beginners to pros. Savanna • 1 Main St Poopy’s Pub & Grub 815-273-2956 Dusty’s Pizza Plus Savanna • 1030 Viaduct Rd. Rt. 84 S. RECREATION CENTERS FB Thomson • 817 Main St. 815-273-4516 815-259-4511 www.poopys.com Answer Fitness & Tanning ESPRESSO & COFFEE Savanna • 319 Main St. Fella’s Pizza Ridge Runners Bar & Grill 815-273-3747 Savanna Marketplace Lanark • 119 N. Broad St. Savanna • 800 Main St. fitness-tanning.com | FB Savanna • 321 Main St. 815-493-8888 815-565-7137 815-273-0336 FB FB B-Fit Community Fitness savannamarketplace.com Henry’s Double K The Other Bar & Banquet Center - Mt. Carroll Mt. Carroll • 834 S Jackson St. Mt. Carroll • 855 S. Mill St. ETHNIC 815-244-0181 Room 815-704-2049 Milledgeville • 436 N Main St. FB b-fittoday.com | FB Ancho Burrito 815-225-5650 Thomson • 800 One Mile Rd. tobmilledgeville.com 815-901-5832 Iron Horse Social Club Hiher Ryde anchoburrito.com Savanna • 314 Main St. Thomson • 2511 Market Street 815-273-2600 Wally’s Playce 815-499-3821 Millesgeville • 6 Washington St FB FB New China Restaurant 815-225-5565 Savanna • 112 Chicago Ave. FB 815-273-1688 JJ & Freddie’s @ Sieverts On The Move Community FB Mt Carroll • 121 W Market St Fitness Center 815-244-7553 QUICK-SERVICE FOOD Lanark • 125 W. Locust St. FAMILY RESTAURANTS FB 815-493-8213 Bear’s Drive Inn Thomson • 1905 IL Rt. 84 Cardio equipment, strength machines Brothers Inn Family Restaurant Manny’s Pizza 815-259-2586 weights, group exercise classes, more. Savanna • 211 Main St. Lanark • Hwys. 73 & 52 FB 815-493-2555 815-273-4259 STATE PARKS/FORESTS FB mannyspizza.com DQ Grill & Chill Mt. Carroll • 401 S. Clay St. Mississippi Palisades State The Crooked Mill Wheel Tavern 815-244-2760 Lanark • 109 E. Carroll St. Milledgeville • 337 N. Main Ave. Park 815-493-6838 815-225-7714 Savanna • 16327A IL Rt. 84 FB FB Shaw’s Express/Subway 815-273-2731 Mt. Carroll • 855 South Mill St. 2500 acres. Beautiful scenery, restrooms, 815-244-3739 parking, dump station, boat launches, JJ & Freddie’s @ Sieverts Mt Carroll Bowling Center Mt. Carroll • 206 N. Main St. camping, canoe access, fishing, hiking, Mt Carroll • 121 W Market St 815-244-7553 815-244-7467 Shivers Ice Cream Parlor hunting, nature preserves, cross-country Savanna • 720 Main St. FB FB skiing. 815-273-2824 Kountry Kettle FB SWIMMING Savanna • 1811 Chicago Ave. 815-273-2700 Mount Carroll Community FB Swimming Pool Mt. Carroll • 505 E. Seminary St. Mount Carroll Cafe 815-244-3483 Mt. Carroll • 314 N. Main St. Outdoor pool open to the public. Lessons 815-244-1700 for all ages offered at FB various times. Poopy’s Pub & Grub Savanna Community Savanna • 1030 Viaduct Rd., Rt. 84 S. 815-273-4516 Swimming Pool 815-273-2363 Savanna • 500 Cragmoor St. poopys.com 815-273-3887 On rainy or sunny days, visit the indoor swimming pool. Route 40 Café Milledgeville • 14 S. Washington St. 815-225-5837 FB FOOD & DINING Shannon Café Shannon • 29 East Market St. CAFES & DELIS 815-309-2233 Big Miniature Farm FB Mt. Carroll • 120 W. Market St. 815-906-0158 FINE DINING FB Circa 1888 Savanna • 305 Main St 815-565-7294 FB

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Subway Frank Fritz Finds COUNTRY MARKETS GIFTS/COLLECTIBLES Savanna • 44 Main St. Savanna • 324 Main St. 815-273-7821 815-273-2661 Argo Acres College Street Creations We showcase unique collectibles & Thomson • 16295 Argo Fay Rt. Mt Carroll • 104 W. Market St. MEETING/CONVENTION/ antiques for sale by Frank Fritz, co-star of 815-259-2132 815-908-8451 RECEPTION SPACE the History Channel’s American Pickers. FB FB Heritage Market Antiques, Center Hill Orchard & Apiary Country Peddler Floral & Henry’s Double K Mt Carroll • 10415 Getz Rd Mt. Carroll • 834 S. Jackson St. Etc. Gifts Mt. Carroll • 107 W. Market St. 815-238-9382 815-244-0181 centerhillorchard.com Savanna • 353 Chicago Ave. FB 815-244-4054 815-273-5020 Heritagemarket.business.site | FB Fair Haven Fruit Farm countrypeddlerfloral.com Livengood’s Barn Thomson • 966 Creamery Rd. Chadwick • 21647 Thomson Rd. Ideas N Designs Antiques Dollinger Christmas Tree Mt. Carroll • 116 W. Market St. 815-213-6134 815-499-5934 FB livengoodsbarn.com | FB 815-244-7875 Farm ideasndesigns.com | FB Shannon • 23882 Payne Rd. Lanark Farmer’s Market 815-864-2437 Manny’s Lanark • 101 N Broad St. dollingertreefarm.com | FB Savanna • 211 Main St. Tina’s Ice Cream & Antiques Mt. Carroll • 409 N. Main St. 815-275-4395 815-273-4259 FB FB 815-238-7982 Flower Fan-A-See tinasicecreamandantiques.com Mt. Carroll • 904 S. Clay St. Mount Carroll Farmers 815-244-1123 Majestic Pines Event Center flowerfanasee.com | FB Thomson • 11503 Three Mile Rd ARTISAN WORKS Market 815-902-6076 Mt. Carroll • Courthouse Square [email protected] | FB Charlotte Arvelle Glass 815-244-CALL Iron Horse Social Club Gift Mt. Carroll • 118 W. Market St. mountcarrollil.org | FB Shop & EXTreme Clothing 815-244-3554 Savanna • 314 Main St. charlottearvelle.com Savanna Farmers Market 815-273-2600 SHOPPING By appointment only. Savanna • 708 Main St. FB 815-266-1345 ANTIQUES Photography by Connie Zink FB Poopy’s Inc. Savanna • 1723 Portland Ave. Savanna • 1030 Viaduct Rd. 815-565-0024 Straddle Creek Gardens 815-273-2363 End of the Road Antiques robertsroostcountryguesthouse.com Lanark • 306 SE. Lanark Ave. Lanark • 25269 Locust Rd. poopys.com | FB By appointment only. 815-493-6487 815-275-7930 FB straddlecreekgardens.com River Valley Designs Savanna • 218 Main St. 815-273-2363 rivervalleydesignsbt.com | FB

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Sassy Stems Mary’s House of Soap and Savanna • 700 Main St. SCREEN TIME vs SERENE TIME 815-273-7668 More sassystemsfloralandgiftboutique.com Lanark • 125 N. Broad St. www.visitcarrollcountyil.com | FB 815-590-9980 armygirl1976.wixsite.com/website FB Savanna Marketplace Carroll County's open country roads, scenic views and Savanna • 321 Main St. 815-273-0336 Sassy Stems beautiful vistas are awaiting your arrival to help you reconnect savannamarketplace.com | FB Savanna • 700 Main St. 815-273-7668 with nature while you leave your daily grind behind. sassystemsfloralandgiftboutique. The Special Touch com Lanark • 504 W. IL Rt. 64 FB 815-493-6366 specialtouchflowers.net Savanna Marketplace Savanna • 321 Main St.

Sugar Rush Gift House 815-273-0336 Savanna • 407 Main St. savannamarketplace.com | FB instagram.com/srghsavanna Savanna Surplus Trailside General Store Savanna • 318 Main St Lake Carroll • 2178 Lake Blvd. 815-273-1000 815-493-8484 savannasurplus.com

SPECIALTY SHOPPING Sugar Rush Gift House Savanna • 407 Main St. The Fika Boutique instagram.com/srghsavanna Mt. Carroll • 203 W. Market St. 815-541-2282 FB Twice-Sold Tales Bookstore Lanark • 504 W. IL Rt. 64 815-219-3367 PHOTO BY CONNIE ZINK Land of Oz Porcelain Dolls FB Savanna • 1723 Portland Ave. 877-565-0024 — By appt only landofozdolls.com | FB Discover flora & fauna while you hike and bike or paddle & float. Entertainment may include an afternoon at Timberlake Playhouse our gem of a summer stock theater. If an outdoor concert Amphitheater is what you desire, well we have that too! After a day of outdoor adventure & wining and dining, you can look forward to retiring in one of our lodging accommodations. Whether you choose a cozy cabin, a quaint B&B or a historic hotel/motel, you will be able to rest up and get ready to explore just a bit more.

Have you ever enjoyed a sunset from the bluffs of the Mississippi River?

Well, now is the time to grab your camera & plan your Carroll County Escape!

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Lee County offers friendly communities, historic sites and wide-open spaces. In the small towns of this unique region of northern Illinois, visitors will discover the boyhood home of President Ronald Reagan, the original National Headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association, art galleries and railroading history. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at a state natural area, a state wildlife area, four different full-service campgrounds, a large private ownership campground and 3,800 acres of natural prairie owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy which is home to Illinois’ first conservation bison herd.

The Rock River makes Lee County an and remarkable accomplishments. Out in outdoor lover’s paradise. It also helps to the yard, a life-sized bronze statue pays have 5 campgrounds, the Amboy Marsh tribute to Dixon’s most celebrated resident. Wildlife Sanctuary, Green River State The Northwest Territory Historic Center Wildlife Area, Nachusa Grasslands and at 205 W. Fifth St., the building where Franklin Creek State Natural Area, Reagan attended grade school, is home to making it a destination for those who want more Reagan memorabilia, a small theater, to get back to nature. and a library and research center. —— WATCH —— But Lee County is also rich in history. A At Dixon Heritage Crossing, a pedestrian- young Abraham Lincoln served at Fort friendly outdoor plaza in downtown Dixon, THE SETTING SUN Dixon during the Black Hawk War of you’ll find “Begins the Trial,” a life-size 1832. And Dixon is the boyhood home of InRealLife bronze sculpture of a young Ronald Reagan. President Ronald Reagan. There are several Heritage Crossing also has a pavilion, places where you can trace the roots of our performance spaces, places to sit, places 40th president. to walk and places to enjoy the view of the At the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, Rock River. From there, a short walk up 816 S. Hennepin Ave. in Dixon, you can see Hennepin Avenue will lead you to many of where the 40th president grew up. The site the buildings and institutions that shaped tells the story of his boyhood experiences his life in Dixon. PHOTO BY DANNY J. HIGGINS

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Mendota Hills Windfarm Paw Paw • Chicago Rd. & Bingham Rd. ATTRACTIONS The largest commercial windfarm in FAMILY FUN/COMMUNITY Illinois with 63 towering windmills. My Play Village PARKS/RECREATION CENTERS Dixon • 1347 N Galena Ave 815-677-9428 Ballou Park myplayvillagekids.com | FB Dixon • 600 E. 7th St. 815-284-3306 dixonparkdistrict.org O’Connell’s Yogi Bear Playground, picnic shelters & tables, Jellystone Park softball diamonds, basketball courts. Amboy • 970 Green Wing Rd. 815-857-3860 Dixon Family YMCA jellystoneamboy.com Dixon • 110 N. Galena Ave. 3 heated pools, 3 kiddie pools, 815-288-9622 5 bathhouses, double flume dixonymca.org waterslide, paddle boats, kayaks, Indoor pool, gymnasium, wellness center, mini-golf & more. fitness center, programs for all ages & lifestyles. Page Park Dixon • 251 Custer Ave. Dixon Welcome Center 815-284-3306 Dixon • 87 S. Hennepin Ave dixonparkdistrict.org 815-284-3361 45-acres next to Rock River, boat ramp, discoverdixon.com ADA dock, bank fishing, hiking, picnic Area tourist information, brochures shelters, ball diamonds, tennis courts. and maps. Dixon gifts and souvenirs, DISCOVERY DIXON! Ronald Reagan history and gift items, Plum Hollow Family Center and the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition Dixon • 1933 IL Rt. 26 A vibrant city on the Rock River with a rich history, where interpretive exhibit. 815-288-7102 bowldixon.com Abraham Lincoln, John Deere, Ronald Reagan, Charles Dixon Water Wonderland Splash Bowling, laser tag, indoor rock climbing & more. Perfect for parties! Walgreen changed Pad history and this Dixon • 312 Washington Ave. 815-284-3306 Vaile Park community, Dixon is dixonparkdistrict.com Dixon • 251 Custer Ave. 815-284-3306 located just west of dixonparkdistrict.org Chicago. EC Smith Park Picnic shelter, volleyball courts, Dixon • 455 W. 7th St. playground, horseshoe courts 815-284-3306 Home to Lowell Park, a dixonparkdistrict.org Tennis courts, playground equipment, BIKING/HIKING 200-acre park nestled on picnic area and a sledding hill. Amboy Marsh Wildlife the river with access to Grace Johnston Park Sanctuary boating, hiking, biking, Dixon • S. Highland Ave. Amboy • US Rt. 52 & Mormon Rd. playgrounds, cookout 815-284-3306 217-544-2473 areas, and a beautiful dixonparkdistrict.org illinoisaudubon.org Basketball courts, picnic area, softball 272 acres of wetlands offering a rare view overlooking a diamonds, playground. and fragile ecosystem which is open vast foliage landscape. to the public 7 days a week for walking John Dixon Park and bird-watching. No dogs are allowed. The Dixon area is a Dixon • 515 N. Galena Ave. Located 3 miles south of Amboy near destination full of natural 815-284-3306 the intersection of U.S. Route 52 and dixonparkdistrict.org Mormon Road. wonders waiting for you to discover while visiting. White Dixon’s oldest; playground, shelter. Pines State Park, Lowden State Park, Castle Rock State Park, Franklin Creek State Natural Lowell Park and Franklin Creek Dixon • 2114 Lowell Park Rd. Area State Natural Park are 815-284-3306 Franklin Grove • 1872 Twist Rd. dixonparkdistrict.org 815-456-2878 all located nearby. 240 acres, Nature Center, restrooms, illinoisaudubon.org parking, boat launches & Rock River 664-acre nature preserve and park offers Whether you are access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, a variety of recreational opportunities: cross country skiing, shelters, grills, hiking, equestrian, snowmobile and cross- coming for a day, a playground & more. country skiing trails, fishing, hunting, week, or a weekend, picnic shelters, areas and the Franklin Lowell Park Ruth Edwards Creek Grist Mill. Dixon has plenty Nature Center Green River Cyclery of activities to offer Dixon • 2114 Lowell Park Rd. Dixon • 205 E. 1st St. visitors. Experience 815-288-5209 815-622-8180 the Boyhood Home dixonparkdistrict.com | FB greenrivercyclery.com Nature Center has a variety of displays Bike service & repairs plus pick up and of Ronald Reagan, that bring awareness of the park drop off service in the Sterling, Rock Falls Lincoln's military surroundings. Also live animals to & Dixon area. educate young & old in the intricacies expedition during the of nature. Great exploration for all ages. Blackhawk War, and Admission is free. discover John Deere's Meadows Park inventions in person or visit one of our many venues that Dixon • Lowell Parkway 815-284-3306 contribute to our thriving downtown, vibrant community, dixonparkdistrict.org unique history, and natural surroundings. Biking/hiking trails; wooden playland area; soccer fields; mini golf complex; picnic areas; Rock River shoreline fishing Have a relaxing weekend in Dixon and discover what's in access; snowmobile & equestrian trails. your "backyard"!

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Green River State Wildlife Dixon Lincoln Highway Area Interpretive Gazebo Harmon • 375 Game Rd. Dixon • S. Galena & River St. 815-379-2324 866-455-4249 The Green River State Wildlife Area is drivelincolnhighway.com a 2,563 acre wildlife restoration area popular among hunters, hikers, birders Dixon Lincoln Highway TAGRAMMA and other outdoor enthusiasts and INS BLE offers rest rooms, parking, dump station, Interpretive Mural camping, hiking trails, horse trails and Dixon • 83 Peoria Ave. hunting in season. 866-455-4249 drivelincolnhighway.com Rock River Trail rockrivertrail.com Dixon’s Railroad Street The Rock River Trail is a 320-mile trail through 11 counties in & Dixon • First, Second & Third Sts. Illinois and travels through Ogle, Lee & 815-284-1134 Whiteside counties. Go to website for leecountyhistory.com routes with GPS maps and cue sheets so On National Register of Historic Places, you can follow the beautiful Rock River three limestone arches built in 1855 to Trail corridor. The Rock River Trail is a support IL Central Railroad trains as they illinois National Water Trail for you to drive, hike, passed through Dixon. L C bike or paddle! Dixon Telegraph Museum GOLF Dixon • 113 S. Peoria Ave. ee ounty 815-284-2224 Lost Nation Golf Club Museum showcases the newspaper & its Dixon • 6931 S. Lost Nation Rd. role in Dixon’s history. Displays include 815-652-4212 an old fashioned 1850’s printing press, 18-hole public golf course with clubhouse, historic newspapers & four walls of proshop, cart/equipment rental. photographs showcasing the Telegraph & Dixon’s past. Shady Oaks Golf Course Amboy • 577 U.S. Rt. 52 First Carson Pirie Scott Store 815-849-5424 shadyoakscc.com Plaque 18 holes, clubhouse, proshop, club/ Amboy • 55 SE. Ave. equipment rental, banquet facilities. In 1854, Samuel Carson left Ireland, found his way to Amboy, & opened a dry goods store called Carson Pirie & Company, HISTORY & HERITAGE it became the foundation of the retail Amboy Depot Museum department store chain. Amboy • E. Main St. Franklin Creek Grist Mill & #art 815-857-4700 #music amboydepotmuseum.org Interpretive Center #nature A former depot built in 1876 served as Franklin Grove • 1893 Twist Rd. division headquarters of the IL. Central 815-456-2718 Railroad in Amboy. Architecturally unique, franklincreekconservation.org the two-story building is built of brick. A reconstructed, timber frame, four-story 1847 grist mill located within the Franklin Ashton Lincoln Highway Creek State Natural Area. Watch a four- ton waterwheel as it powers pulleys Interpretive Mural and gears to turn the 4-ton millstone to Ashton • 810 Main St. grind corn like in the 1800s. Many other 866-455-4249 displays and a self-guided interpretive drivelincolnhighway.com trail. Wheelchair accessible. Open April- October. #recreation ‘Begins the Trail’ Reagan #history #campgrounds Statue Franklin Grove Lincoln Dixon • River St. 815-284-DIXON Highway Mural Franklin Grove • 119 N. Elm St. discoverdixon.com 866-455-4249 Local artist Don Reed’s bronze statue of leecountyfun You’ll be surprised by how much there is to drivelincolnhighway.com Ronald Reagan on his palomino horse see and do here all year long! ㏘<☀ß䇘<❄ß Come experience the is the centerpiece of the open-air plaza FUNexpected! ␼ #leecountyillinois #bison #lincolnhighway Heritage Crossing, on River St, downtown Heritage Crossing Dixon. Dixon • River St. #abelincoln #ronaldreagan #rockriver #nachusagrasslands 815-288-2308 #depotmuseum #golfing #andmuchmore Dixon’s Riverfront Renewal project which Chaplin Creek Village turned two blocks of riverfront parking Franklin Grove • 1715 Whitney Rd. into a downtown open-air gathering 815-990-5090 place. Features walking & biking trails, FB performance space, restrooms, & life- An evolving, full-scale historical sized statue of Ronald Reagan. Tent restoration project depicting a prairie rentals for weddings, receptions, parties settlement typical of the middle 19th & events. century. Open May – Sept., Sat. & Sun. 12pm-4pm, or by appointment. H.I. Lincoln Building Franklin Grove • 136 N. Elm St. 815-456-3030 Art & History Alliance of Lee, FB For all there is to see & do, visit Ogle & Whiteside Counties Originally built in 1860 by Abe Lincoln’s artandhistoryalliance.org cousin as a dry goods store, headquarters This website contains information on of the Lincoln Hwy Association, a historic sites, museums and galleries museum & gift shop. leecountyfun.com that are aligned to promote cultural and 쐽815.288.1840 @leecountyillinois @leecountyfun historic travel in Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties.

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Historic Dixon Theater Old Settlers Log Cabin Dixon • 114 S. Galena Ave. Dixon • Lincoln Statue Dr. LINCOLN WAY: A DESTINATION INN 815-284-2715 815-284-1134 dixontheatre.com Built in 1894, the log cabin was relocated One of the most beautiful theaters to the former site of Fort Dixon as a Located in Franklin Grove, IL, just 90 minutes west of Chicago, from Chicago to Des Moines, it lasting tribute to the area’s early settlers. recently underwent major restoration Lincoln Way is nestled in the countryside just far enough & again hosts concerts & acclaimed Ronald Reagan Boyhood away to feel a world away. This eco-friendly destination performances. Home & Visitors Center experience inn engages guests in the sights, sounds, and Dixon • 816 Hennepin Ave. tastes of the prairie countryside and is at the doorstep of Historic Lee County 815-288-5176 Courthouse reaganhome.org Franklin Creek State Park and the Nachusa Grasslands. Dixon • 112 E. Second St. Boyhood home restored to 1920s era, 815-288-5676 when Ronald Reagan & family lived there. Since 1912, the Inn has been a landmark in the Lincoln Way Completed in 1901 & built on land Guided tours; gift shop. donated by the founder of Dixon, community and was renovated in 2014 to create the five-star “Father” John Dixon. A stone marker Ronald Reagan Trail guest Inn that it is today. Carved round columns, original commemorates Abraham Lincoln’s ronaldreagantrail.net address to an assembly on the 13 Communities in NW Illinois celebrating leaded glass , square foyer staircase banisters, courthouse lawn. the legacy of President Ronald Reagan. oak and pine plank floors, and a massive oak pocket door Many historic landmarks, museums, & Lee County Historical & events honoring this great man. are a few of the original Genealogical Society features of the home Dixon • 113 S. Hennepin Ave. Steward Depot that have been lovingly Steward • 206 Tyler Ave. 815-284-1134 stewardil.com leecountyhgs.org restored and preserved. Built in 1896, it was deeded to the village Historical & genealogical information in 1976 by the Burlington Northern including complete burial records, census Without sacrificing five- Railroad. records, and over 1.2 million indexed star quality and services, microfilm records from 1851-present from Lee County newspapers. See Sugar Grove Church & School Lincoln Way guests enjoy website for days and hours of operation. Dixon • 352 Timbercreek Rd. 815-284-9881 organic linens, robes, Over 100 years old, it’s been restored & towels, locally sourced Lincoln Statue used for social gatherings. Dixon • Lincoln Statue Dr. farm to table breakfast, 815-288-1840 A statue of 23-year-old Lincoln as he Veteran’s Memorial as well as an outdoor served as a volunteer soldier in the Black Dixon • S. Galena Ave. fireplace, covered garden Hawk Indian War of 1832. Lighted historic memorial arch has honored veterans of war since 1919. pagoda for gatherings, Loveland Museum and extensive gardens Dixon • 513 W. Second St. Veteran’s Memorial Park 815-284-2741 Dixon • IL Rt. 2 W. including our new water lovelandcommunityhouse.org honorourvets.org garden. This eco-inn Photos of Ronald Reagan, fossils, Civil Dedicated to all veterans of military War weapons, pioneer tools & interactive service. Fountain, flags, Lest We Forget features six guest rooms with private bathrooms, including exhibits. arbor, & artifacts from war such as a 155 two suites, all locally themed and individually decorated with Howitzer, a Cobra AH-1F helicopter, & Lowell Park Nature Center M-60 tank. a blend of modern and vintage pieces. Whole house rentals Dixon • 2114 Lowell Park Rd. Reagan Peace Park are also available for family reunions, spa or yoga “getaways”, 815-288-5209 or celebration of family milestones. Natural resource education & exhibits Dixon • Galena Ave. & 2nd St. of native plants & wildlife; USFWS/IDNR- Donated by a Bulgarian immigrant, the licensed live educational birds of prey. sculpture includes a full-size replica of a Historic architecture and countryside décor accent Lincoln section of the Berlin Wall, & recognizes President Reagan’s efforts to attain peace Way. If you love pampering, agritourism, biking, nature walks, Mills & Petrie Memorial & freedom. beekeeping, and bountiful year-round outdoor activities Building including buffalo sightings at the Nachusa Grasslands, or Ashton • IL Rt. 38 Wood Carvings at Amboy Named after a pair of Civil War veterans simply relaxing, this is the getaway for you. that “adopted” the town, the building City Park E. houses city offices, the public library & Amboy • E. Main St. meeting space. 815-857-3814 More than 30 tree trunk wood carvings depict the lives of Reagan, Lincoln & Mormon Cemetery Grant. Amboy • Rocky Ford Rd. 815-857-3814 Contains the grave of one of Brigham THEATRE/NIGHTLIFE Young’s wives. Dixon Stage Left Mormon Plaque Dixon • 306 W. 1st St. Amboy • 59 SE. Ave. 312-420-8715 815-288-3814 dixonstageleft.com One of the first Mormon Church settlements, includes a memorial plaque Historic Dixon Theatre on the early history of the Church of Dixon • 114 S. Galena Ave. Latter Day Saints. dixontheatre.com Northwest Territory Historic Rosbrook Studio Dixon • 107 S. Peoria Ave. Center FB Dixon • 205 W. 5th St. 815-288-5508 Sauk Valley Community nthc.org A History Research & Learning Center College housed in President Ronald Reagan’s Jerry Mathis Theatre boyhood South Central School; in his Dixon • 173 IL Rt. 2 hometown of Dixon. 815-288-5511 svcc.edu

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HORSE/EQUESTRIAN STATE PARKS/FORESTS CAFÉS/DELIS Lincoln Way Café Franklin Grove • 137 Elm St. Franklin Creek State Natural Amboy Marsh Wildlife Arthurs Garden Deli 815-456-2359 Dixon • 1133 N Galena Ave Area Sanctuary 815-288-1110 Railside Bar & Grill Franklin Grove • 1872 Twist Rd. Amboy • US 52 & Mormon Rd. Arthursdeli.com Nelson • 207 S. Butler St. 815-456-2878 illinoisaudubon.org 815-251-4633 rrha.tripod.com/rrtha 272 acre of wetlands offering a rare therailsidebarandgrill.com 12 miles of trails, shelter house, drinking and fragile ecosystem, which includes Coffee Crush Dixon • 122 North Peoria Ave water, rest rooms & outdoor show area. endangered turtles, many birds and 815-345-5909 Red Apple Family Restaurant Go to website for events. unique plant life. It is located near the coffeecrushdixon.com | FB | IG Dixon • 1130 Franklin Grove Rd. intersection of U.S. Rt 52 and Mormon 815-284-4549 Meadows Park Road 3 miles south of Amboy. Open to Dixon • Washington Ave. the public 7 days a week for walking and Curate Kitchen Dixon • 120 W. River St. River’s Edge Inn 815-284-3306 bird-watching. No dogs allowed due to 815-677-7032 Dixon • 2303 W. 1st St. dixonparkdistrict.org sensitive plant and wildlife. FB 815-288-7396 567 acres, restrooms, fishing, bike & FB horse trails, hunting. Franklin Creek State Natural Rockin Nutrition & Wellness Area Dixon • 302 First St Sunset Inn Restaurant HUNTING/PRESERVES/GUIDES Franklin Grove • 1872 Twist Rd. 815-739-2872 Amboy • 1578 US Rt. 30 815-456-2878 FB 815-857-3482 Amboy Sporting Goods 664-acre nature preserve park. Hiking, Amboy • 42 E Main Street equestrian area, snowmobiling, cross- Town & Country Family 815-857-2382 Gingko Tree Café country skiing, fishing, hunting, picnic Dixon • 216 W. First St. FB areas. Franklin Creek Grist Mill. 815-677-9144 Restaurant Dixon • 1135 N. Galena Ave. FB Green River State Wildlife Gremel Wildlife Sanctuary 815-288-1016 Area Amboy • 1881 Lewis Rd 395 acres owned by the Illinois Audubon ETHNIC Wings & More Harmon • 375 Game Rd. Dixon • 221 W. 1st St. 815-379-2324 Society located within two miles of the Basil Tree Ristorante Amboy Marsh Nature Preserve. It expand 815-677-9518 2563 acres, parking, dump station, Dixon • 123 E. First St. FB camping, hiking, horse trails, hunting. critical wildlife habitat that was once part 815-288-7555 of the magnificent 100,000-plus acre FB Rogers Hunting Club, Inc. complex of wetlands in Lee County. FINE DINING Ohio • 727 Maytown Rd. La Fiesta 815-379-2427 Nachusa Grasslands Sublette • 107 W. Main St. Basil Tree Ristorante Dixon • 123 E. First St. rogershuntclub.com Franklin Grove • 8772 S Lowden Rd. 815-849-9224 815-288-7555 Public hunting & memberships for 815-456-2340 basiltree2008.com pheasant, quail, chuckar partridge, nachusalands.org Las Palmas Mexican Hungarian partridge, wild turkey, doves & The 3,800-acre preserve is home to 100+ deer in season. bison and offers hiking, bird watching. It Restaurant Galena Steak House is a lg remnant prairie with woodlands Dixon • 168 Keul Rd Dixon • 1101 N. Galena Ave. and wetlands being reconnected through 815-441-3438 815-285-1625 LAKES/RIVERS habitat restoration to create one of the largest and most biologically diverse Panda Restaurant Long Branch Saloon Lowell Park grasslands in Illinois. Amboy • 55 SE. Ave. Dixon • 2114 Lowell Park Rd. Dixon • 2018 Keul Rd. 815-857-3486 815-284-3306 815-288-2288 dixonparkdistrict.org SWIMMING FB 240 acre Nature Center, restrooms, boat PIZZA/GRILLS/PUBS launches to Rock River, fishing, hiking, Ashton Splash Pad Salamandra’s Mexican nature preserve, cross country skiing, Ashton • 611 Western Ave. Dixon • 105 W. First St. Abi’s Hideaway Gaming shelters, grills, playground & more. Young Ashtonusa.com/splashpad 815-285-0874 Parlor Reagan saved 77 lives here as a lifeguard. This unique experience features a variety FB of different refreshing summer activities. Dixon • 1933 State Rt. 26 Open 10 am to 8 pm daily (weather 815-271-4101 Meadows Park Somkit bowldixon.com Dixon • Lowell Parkway permitting) during the summer season (formerly Touch of Thai) 815-284-3306 Dixon • 214 W. 1st St. Al & Leda Pizzeria dixonparkdistrict.org Dixon Water Wonderland Splash 815-284-8499 somkitdixon.com Dixon • 325 W. Everett St. Biking/hiking trails; wooden playland Pad 815-284-3932 area; soccer fields; mini golf complex; Dixon • 1312 N Washington Ave picnic areas; Rock River shoreline fishing dixonparkdistrict.com ESPRESSO/COFFEE BARS access; snowmobile & equestrian trails. Alley Loop Saloon Water Wonderland opened up in early Dixon • 80 S. Hennepin Ave. July 2019. There are 23 water features, Baker Street 815-285-2253 MARINAS/BOAT RAMPS beautiful landscaping with a fountain, Dixon • 111 W. First St. picnic tables with solar powered chargers, 815-285-2253 Amboy Family Restaurant & Custer Avenue Boat Dock newly paved and striped parking lot, FB Dixon • 2000 W. First St. and soon to be completed pavilion and Pizza Junction 815-284-3306 restrooms. Coffee Crush Amboy • 211 Main St. dixonparkdistrict.org Dixon • 122 N Peoria Ave. 815-857-3985 Parking lot, boat launches, canoe access, 815-345-5909 fishing. coffeecrushdixon.com | FB | IG Angelo’s III FOOD & DINING Dixon • 800 N. Galena Ave. Dixon Boat Ramp FAMILY RESTAURANTS 815-285-0055 Dixon • 1485 Fellows Ave. BAKERY angelospizzeria.net 815-288-1485 Amboy Family Restaurant & dixonparkdistrict.org Baker Street Badazz Pizzeria & Grill Boat launches, canoe access, fishing. Pizza Junction Dixon • 1504 Galena Ave. Dixon • 111 W. First St. Amboy • 211 E. Main St. 815-994-4163 815-285-2253 815-857-3985 Lowell Park Boat Ramp FB FB Dixon • 2114 Lowell Park Rd. dixonparkdistrict.org Flynnie’s Diner Coffee Crush Dixon • 607 Depot Ave. Beaver Den Tavern & Grill Paw Paw • 347 Chicago Rd. Dixon • 122 North Peoria Ave 815-973-8129 815-627-2377 Page Park Boat Ramp 815-345-5909 FB Dixon • Page Park coffeecrushdixon.com | FB | IG FB 815-284-3306 dixonparkdistrict.org Huddle Cafe Local Cup & Cake Ashton • 802 Main St. Parking lot, boat launches, canoe access, Sublette • 100 S Front St fishing. 815-453-2677 FB FB

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Bogeys Dixon The Last Stop Dixon • 729 Timber Creek Rd Dixon • 1914 Lowell Park Rd. LEE COUNTY FUN ALL YEAR LONG 815-288-4653 815-285-3140 FB FB leecountyfun.com Cademon Brewing West Pub Lil’ Smoked Bar & Grill Dixon • 1933 State Rt 26 Dixon • 609 Depot Ave. Looking to get away and recharge your batteries? Look no 815-271-4101 815-677-9867 bowldixon.com further than Lee County, Illinois, the perfect destination to Mama Cimino’s rejuvenate your soul. Lee County is known for its historic sites, The Centennial Bar & Grill Dixon • 114 N. Peoria Ave. scenic outdoors and unparalleled camping. What’s more, Paw Paw • 347 Chicago Rd. 815-288-4448 815-627-3212 you’ll enjoy the slower pace of small, rural communities. MaMa Maria Pizzaria The Corner Spot Amboy • 203 E. Short St. History enthusiasts can learn about the early days of Dixon • 510 Chicago Ave. 815-857-4477 815-677-9095 an American icon at the boyhood home of President Maria’s Pizza Ronald Reagan in Dixon, then stroll down the street to the The Depot Tap Dixon • 420 W. 3rd St. Amboy • 49 SE. Ave. 815-288-6969 Northwest Territory Historic Center where you will learn 815-857-3555 FB about the War Chief Blackhawk and the Sauk Indians. Cruise Don’s Alley Palmyra Pub & Eatery over to Franklin Grove to the Lincoln Highway Association Lee • 101 S. Viking Vie Dixon • 628 Palmyra Rd. Interpretive Center, which tells the story of America’s first 815-824-8405 815-288-6300 transcontinental highway. Transport yourself a little further thatplaceonpalmyra.com First Street Pub back in time to experience a working grist mill or tour the Dixon • 222 W. 1st St. PatiO’s Irish Pub Amboy Depot Museum and see its impressive steam 815-288-2395 Dixon • 222 W. 1st St 815-288-2395 locomotive engine, caboose and freight house. Huddle Cafe & Pizza FB Ashton • 802 Main St. The natural areas are beyond compare. Fantastic trails at the 815-453-2677 Peyton’s Pizza Franklin Creek State Natural Area or the Amboy Marsh huddlecafe.com Paw Paw • 328 Chicago Rd. 815-627-8700 Nature Preserve and Gremel Wildlife Sanctuary will Joe’s Pizzeria certainly lift your spirit. Continue the journey at Nachusa Dixon • 119 S. Peoria Ave. Porky’s Bar & Grill 815-288-3371 Dixon • 1315 E. River Rd. Grasslands where bison roam the restored prairie. 815-288-4053 Jones Tap FB Is camping your idea of a perfect getaway? Lee Paw Paw • Chicago Rd. County has four family-friendly campgrounds and a private 815-627-8971 Poor Boys West Paw Paw • 347 Chicago Rd. ownership campground that could become your home away The Last Alarm Firehouse 815-627-3212 from home. Pub Railside Bar & Grill Amboy • 43 S. East Ave. Nelson • 207 S. Butler St. And when you need a diversion, we’ve got shopping, 815-857-3483 815-251-4633 scrumptious restaurants and relaxing accommodations. therailsidebarandgrill.com Visit leecountyfun.com and plan your next adventure. Lee County, where you’ll surely encounter the FUNexpected.

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Ralphie and Lu Lu’s T M Ceramics SPECIALTY SHOPPING Ashton • 812 Main St. MEETING/ Sublette • 251 Wolf Rd. 815-453-2103 815-849-9011 Asterisk Boutique CONVENTION/ Dixon • 203 W. First St. Road House Road House COUNTRY MARKETS 815-973-0103 Pizzeria & Pub RECEPTION SPACE theasteriskboutique.com | FB Sublette • Rt. 52 Amboy Farmers Market Amboy • Corner of Main St. & East Ave. 815-849-9999 Books on First Brandywine Banquets 815-857-3814 Dixon • 202 W. First St. Dixon • 441 IL Rt. 2 815-285-2665 The Royal Palms 815-284-8484 booksonfirst.com | FB Dixon • 83 S. Galena Ave. Dixon Farmer’s Market brandywinedixon.com Dixon • Hay Market Square 815-288-6180 815-284-3306 FB J Boutique Loveland Community House dixonparkdistrict.com Dixon • 115 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon • 513 W. 2nd St. 815-440-9686 Sow Belly’s 815-284-2741 JBoutiqueil.com | FB Dixon • 92 S. Peoria Ave. Paw Paw Farmer’s Market lovelandcommunityhouse.org Paw Paw • Community Center 815-288-1234 815-627-9404 Palmyra Greenhouse Mills & Petrie Memorial Dixon • 489 Palmyra Rd. Shamrock Pub 815-285-2800 Dixon • 1401 Chicago Ave. Building Sublette’s Farmers Market Sublette • Sublette Centennial Park 3rd palmyragreenhouse.com 815-288-4163 Ashton • 704 N. 1st St. & W. St. FB 815-973-8397 Millspetrielibrary.weebly.com 815-849-5425 Revive Boutique subletteweb.com Dixon • 116 E. 1st St. Sheridan’s Walton Tap 815-590-1493 Dixon • 906 Walton Rd. Post House Ballroom revive815.com | FB | IG 815-857-2381 Dixon • 100 W. 2nd St. GIFTS/COLLECTIBLES FB 815-288-0892 posthouseballroom.net | FB Distinctive Gardens Stone Bridge Running Dixon • 2020 Lowell Park Rd. Dixon • 107 S. Hennepin Ave. The Stables 815-285-0014 815-677-9492 Dixon • 87 S. Galena Ave. Sauk Valley Community diggersdelight.com FB 815-288-9329 College Dixon • 173 IL Rt. 2 Flowers Etc. The Crystal Cork Wine Sublette Saloon 815-288-5511 Dixon • 1103 Palmyra St Sublette • 1831 Tower Rd. svcc.edu 815-288-3335 Shoppe 815-849-5470 eflowersetc.com Dixon • 219 W. First St. FB 815-285-3496 Inspired Home Decor & Gifts thecrystalcork.com Triple P BBQ II SHOPPING Amboy • 204 N. Jefferson Ave. Ste. C Dixon • 1600 Miller Rd. inspiredhome815.com | FB The Warehouse Boutique 815-306-8040 Amboy • 204 N. Jefferson Ave. Suite B triplepbbq.com | FB ANTIQUES 815-857- 9273 Nichols Greenhouse thewarehouseboutique.com | FB Amboy Arts & Antiques Dixon • 1228 W. 4th St. Typsy’s Amboy • 231 Main St. 815-284-3805 Dixon • 79 S. Hennepin Ave. 815-780-4880 Weeds Floral & Gifts 815-288-1119 Dixon • 732 N. Galena Ave. NorthCreek 815-288-3041 FB Dixon • 210 W. First St. Frank & Diana’s Place weedsdesigns.com | FB Paw Paw • 312 Chicago Rd. 815-318-8745 QUICK-SERVICE FOOD 815-627-2515 FB FB BBY Carry-Out Chicken Palmyra Greenhouse Dixon • 216 W. River Rd. Reubin’s Relics Dixon • 489 Palmyra Rd. 815-288-4991 Dixon • 1112 S. Galena Ave. 815-285-2800 815-994-0709 palmyragreenhouse.com BP America FB | IG Sublette • 508 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Pam’s Hallmark 815-849-9013 Waterfront Gifts & Antiques Dixon • 1331 N. Galena Ave. Dixon • 207 W. 1st St. 815-288-6600 Meusel’s Dairy Delight 815-288-4500 FB Dixon • 118 E. 7th St. FB 815-284-0912 Ronald Reagan Boyhood Seasonal ARTISAN WORKS FB Home & Visitors Center Dixon • 816 Hennepin Ave. Crystal Cork Art Quarterly 815-288-5176 Sow Belly’s Dixon • 219 W. First St. reaganhome.org Dixon • 92 S. Peoria Ave. 815-285-3496 815-288-1234 thecrystalcork.com This visual arts venue offers quarterly Rustic Roots WINERIES/WINE BARS/ exhibitions of local to internationally- Dixon • 725 N. Brinton Ave. acclaimed artists. 815-288-3335 TASTING ROOMS rusticrootsil.com | FB H.I. Lincoln Store The Crystal Cork Wine Franklin Grove • 136 N. Elm St. Unique Embroidery 815-456-3030 Franklin Grove • 123 Rt. 38 Shoppe 815-456-3023 Dixon • 219 W. 1st St. FB 815-285-3496 thecrystalcork.com The Next Picture Show The Warehouse Boutique Dixon • 113 W. First St. Amboy • 204 N Jefferson Ave. Ste. B 815-285-4924 815-218-9130 thenextpictureshow.com FB Rustic Roots Waterfront Gifts Dixon • 725 N. Brinton Ave. Dixon • 207 W. 1st St. 815-288-3335 815-288-4500 Rusticrootsil.com | FB FB

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Sandstone bluffs, old growth forests, sedate state parks, rippling waters, railroad history and the iconic signal your arrival in Ogle County, where the wonders of the natural world blend beautifully with magnificentman-made attractions and special events.

Ogle County is home to the region’s most eastern bank, perched 125 feet above the Rochelle Railroad Park is a “must see” for recognizable landmark – sculptor Lorado waterway. At its dedication on July 1, 1911, railroading fans young and old. With over Taft’s famous 50-foot tribute to Native Taft noted that the statue, which he called 80 trains per day, it’s an ideal spot for train Americans, commonly called the Black The Eternal Indian, had essentially grown watching. A raised platform allows viewers Hawk Statue. This 536,770-pound work from the ground. And what a ground it is! to experience and photograph two Class of art, which originated from an 8-inch Ogle County is home to many of the region’s One rail lines crossing at the “diamond”. sketch, gazes across the Rock River from its quintessential attractions, including White Tune your radio to 106.9 FM to listen to Pines Forest State Park, where virgin radio transmissions from dispatchers to stands of pine, log cabins, lodge dining, live locomotive engineers. The gift shop sells theater and natural beauty abound. Just 90 merchandise from Railroad Relics which RAVEL miles west of Chicago, the scent of towering includes items such as railroad timetables, —— T —— pines permeates this place, where guests dining car china, engineer data books, find solace on moss-covered hiking trails, in logoed items, books, commemorative BACK IN TIME cozy one-room cabins, and around crackling spikes, railroad employee clothing, model InRealLife campfires at night. train items, and many more railroad related items. Also available for sale are “Atlas” O, Just minutes from White Pines, visitors N & HO gauge trains. They also have an discover nature preserves, parks, go-cart active ATCS display which shows locations rides, golf and mini-golf, canoeing and of trains in the area so you can be ready for kayaking, specialty shops and historic sites. their arrival. Snacks, drinks and souvenirs One of the most popular is the John Deere are also available along with plenty of train Historic Site in nearby Grand Detour, displays and memorabilia. Open year round where the famous inventor built his family 10am - 5pm everyday except Tuesday. home in 1836 and revolutionized farming. Flagg Rochelle Historical Society Throughout its small towns and villages, Museum holds a large collection of Ogle County celebrates its heritage with antiques and genealogical information. One frequent family-friendly events ranging of the more important artifacts is the 1915 from Rochelle’s Railroad Days and Lincoln Partin-Palmer automobile built in Rochelle, Highway Heritage Festival to Oregon’s which is the only known one in existence. Autumn on Parade and Candlelight Group tours available for a nominal fee. Call Christmas Walk. for hours and special events.

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Encore! Rock River Trail Mix Park Mt Morris • 122 S. Wesley Ave. rockrivertrail.com | FB Oregon • IL Rt. 2 S. ATTRACTIONS encoremtmorris.com | FB The Rock River Trail is a 320-mile trail 815-732-3101 through 11 counties in Wisconsin & Oregonpark.org | FB ADVENTURE SPORTS Faux Pas Gallery Illinois and travels through Ogle, Lee & Park District facility, hosts annual Rochelle • 308 Lincoln Hwy. Whiteside counties. Go to website for Fields Project Art Festival & showcases Byron Dragway 312-885-7589 routes with GPS maps and cue sheets so sculpture. Byron • 7287 River Rd. fauxpasgallery.com | FB you can follow the beautiful Rock River 815-391-0000 • Weekends: 815-234-8405 Trail corridor. The Rock River Trail is a The Oregon Park District ByronDragway.com | FB Oregon Public Library National Water Trail for you to Drive, Oregon • 304 S. Fifth St. A family friendly, ¼ mile NHRA dragstrip Hike, Bike or Paddle! 815-732-3101 that hosts a wide variety of drag racing Eagles Nest Art Gallery Oregonpark.org | FB events every weekend, April-November. Oregon • 300 Jefferson St BOAT/CANOE RENTALS 140 plus acres at 10 different parks, Special events include the Meltdown 815-732-2724 baseball/softball diamonds, playgrounds, Drags, World Power Wheel Standing oregonpubliclibrary.com | FB Grand Detour Camping basketball courts, tennis courts, walking Championships, and Summer Thunder. The Library’s 2nd floor houses the Eagle’s trails, sand volleyball courts, a concert Nest Art Gallery permanent collection Islands area, 2 horseshoe courts & more. Byron Motosports Park of more than 50 works from the original Grand Detour • 8195 S. Rt. 2 Byron • 2525 Ash Rd. members of the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony 815-652-8791 founded by Lorado Taft in 1898. Oregon Park East motobyron.com Campingislands.com | FB Oregon • River Rd. Byron Motosports Park is Northern Rental of pontoon boats, kayaks & 815-732-3101 Illinois’ premiere motocross facility. The Oregon Sculpture Trail canoes. Oregonpark.org | FB The park draws riders in from all over Oregon 23-acre site access above & below the country with its world renowned 815-732-1338 Journey Through Time Kayak Oregon dam: fishing & canoeing. NUCLEAR SERIES. As one of the oldest discoveroregonillinois.com/ Observation deck east side of the Oregon motocross tracks in the country, the park discoveroregon/art-legacy Tours Oregon • 201 N 2nd St Dam overlooking Rock River Valley & has hosted many of today’s top pros. Beginning in 1911 with Lorado Taft’s Downtown Oregon. The park prides itself on making your sculpture, the trail’s legacy of art has 815-200-8713 experience as safe, fun, and challenging expanded to numerous pieces. jttkayaktours.wixsite.com/letsgo We offer historical kayak tours of the Oregon Park West as possible. Follow us on FB. Rock River around Oregon, IL. You may Oregon • Oregon Trail Rd. Polo Area Community bring your own kayak or rentals are 815-732-3101 Chicagoland Skydiving Center Theatre available. Oregonpark.org | FB Rochelle • Koritz Field, 1207 Gurler Rd. Polo • 117 N. Franklin Ave. Tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, 815-797-9272 Polotheatre.org | FB White Pelican Canoe Rental baseball diamonds, soccer fields, skydivecsc.com | FB | IG sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, The best skydiving school in the US. Oregon • 201 N. 2nd St. Vince Carney Community 815-263-4088 playgrounds, cooking grills & picnic Now located at Koritz Field in Rochelle. tables. Circling bike trail. More first-time skydivers than any Theater whitepelican.biz | FB other skydiving center in Chicago & the Rochelle • Lincoln Art Center Ripplinger/Gouker/Etnyre Midwest. Brand new skydive aircraft & we 108 S. Main St. COMMUNITY PARKS maintain our safety record & reputation 815-513-8228 Preserve as the best. vcctrochelle.org | FB Birdland Skate Park Byron • 1753 E. Townline Rd. Polo • 112 E Mason St 815-234-8535 He-Leo Forest Preserve BIKING/HIKING FB Byronforestpreserve.com | FB Kayak Launch Byron Park District Skare Park Oregon • 6065 North Carnation Park Byron • 696 N. Colfax St. Oregon • 1 Webster St. Rochelle • Flagg & Brooklyn Rd. 815-234-8535 815-234-8435 815-732-3101 815-562-7813 byronforestpreserve.com Byronparks.org | FB Oregonpark.org | FB Rochellechamber.org/parkdist | FB Kayak launch and floating boat docks Administers programs for children & Carnation Park consists of approximately 320-acre park includes horse trails, located at the confluence of the Rock adults and includes 3 parks, indoor 5.5 acres along the scenic Rock River. hiking/biking trails, ball fields, grilling/ River and Leaf River. 48 acre preserve swimming pool & PE center, tennis courts, Amenities: Parking; Portable seasonal picnic areas, horseshoe pits, playgrounds, with a picnic shelter, portable toilets, fitness rooms & skate park restrooms; Bike trail; Fishing; Observation shelters, & more. Includes Historic Skare hiking trails, restored oak savannas and Homestead Museum. wetland areas. Wide variety of birds and deck Flagg-Rochelle Community other wetland wildlife species. Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Weld Memorial Park Park District Stillman Valley • 5935 Weld Park Rd. Rochelle • 735 N. 2nd St. Kathryn A. Hamas Kayak 10-acre county park with hiking, Preserve 815-562-7813 Forreston • Corner of W. Grove & recreation areas, parking, restrooms. Launch Rochellechamber.org/parkdist | FB Freeport Rd. Byron • 108 E Diamond St Manages several parks & rec facilities Byronparks.org | FB nwilaudubon.org/elkhorn-creek.asp FAMILY FUN/AMUSEMENT Kayak launch and floating boat docks The Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve contains an impressive variety of geologic Jacks Landing along the Rock River along with walking Oregon • 2nd & Lafayette St. Barnacopia trails, playground, shelter and fishing and hydrologic features, wetlands, Polo • 2570 N. Westbranch Rd. hillside prairies and their associated plant Oregonpark.org/jacks-landing | FB piers 10 acre site with hiking trails and 815-238-1417 communities which draw many species of Barnacopia.com | FB birds, butterflies & wildlife riverfront access for fishing and canoeing. Rock River Riders M/C A handicapped-accessible fishing pier Polo • 6719 W. Pines Rd. features two benches as well as a large Birdland Skate Park 815-732-4649 Four Sisters Bike Path area to fish or enjoy the peace and quiet Polo • 112 E. Mason St. Rochelle • 735 N. 2nd St. Rrrmc.tripod.com / rrrmc.org | FB of the river. AMA-sanctioned motocross hill climbs 815-562-7813 Blackhawk Model Railroad (semi-pro), dirt drags & trial race. Rochelleparkdistrict.org | FB 4-mile bike path along beautiful Kathryn A. Hamas Memorial Club THE ARTS Kyte River. Park Oregon • Conover Square Mall Byron • 108 E Diamond St. 201 N. 3rd St. Jarrett Prairie Preserve 815-234-8435 815-918-4468 Aireloom Music Studio Blackhawkmodelrailroad.com | FB Mt Morris • 122 S Wesley Ave Byronparks.org | FB Biking Trails Kathryn A. Hamas Memorial Park Large HO scale layout. Free open to the 815-973-5697 Byron • 7993 North River Rd. contains new kayak launch and floating public Sat. 10a-4p/Sun 1-4p/Wed. noon- aireloommusic.com | FB 815-234-8535 boat docks along the Rock River along 3p. Groups by appt. Byronforestpreserve.com | FB with walking trails, playground, shelter Dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve with The Artists Garden and fishing piers. Rochelle • 407 Lincoln Hwy. over 450 acres of dolomite prairie and Byron Dragway Byron • 7287 River Rd. 630-673-8714 savanna remnants and restorations with 815-234-8405 FB | IG several miles of hiking and cross-country MC Park byrondragway.com | FB skiing trails. Monroe Center • 400 West St. Baseball & softball diamonds, playground, The playground of power! ¼ mile IHRA Byron Civic Theatre picnic area with grills dragstrip Byron • 850 N. Colfax St. 815-312-3000 byroncivictheatre.com | FB

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Byron Forest Preserve The Rink at Pine Creek Mt. Morris • 6929 W. Pines Rd. FUN WITHIN RANGE & Jarrett Prairie Center 815-946-9988 Museum skatingfun.com | FB Byron • 7993 N. River Rd. N IL’ largest roller rink. Top 40 music, live Take a short drive south of Rockford for a new and exciting 815-234-8535 DJ, snack bar, & arcade. byronforestpreserve.com | FB way to experience golf at PrairieFire Golf & Grill in Byron! Newly renovated natural history museum Rochelle Railroad Park & Located behind the clubhouse at PrairieView Golf Club, with interactive, hands-on exhibits featuring a large bull bison, life-size Visitor Center PrairieFire is a driving range facility featuring Toptracer Rochelle • 124 N. 9th St. dioramas, an immersive theater, and Range® technology. The same ball tracing technology as 815-562-7031 more! You can design your own farm in rochellerailroadpark.org our Prairie and the Plow computerized seen on many PGA tournament TV broadcasts. Over 80 trains daily. Ideal spot to train exhibit. Jewel, our resident corn snake, watch from raised platform. Exhibits of and Gigi and Pebbles, our box turtles are “We envisioned a place where golfers can play and compete railroading history plus gift shop & visitor ready to say “hello” up close and personal information area. Authentic Whitcomb year-round, day or night, while also attracting new or non- if you like! Our honey bee observation Locomotive is on site. hives are always busy whether you’re traditional golfers for the entertainment value”, said Scott looking or not! Enjoy a panoramic view of deOliveira, General Manager of PrairieView and PrairieFire. over 450 acres of prairie and woodlands The Tabernacle of David from the third highest point in Ogle Gardens Golf at PrairieFire combines live golf shots with the virtual County. Monroe Center • 5389 Kilbuck Rd. 936-649-5062 games of Toptracer that are entertaining for people of all Chicagoland Skydiving Center Ha Mishkan David (the Tabernacle of ages and abilities. Toptracer offers game modes including Rochelle • 1207 Gurler Rd. David) Gardens is 8 acres of beautiful 815-797-9272 landscaping & gardens open for weddings points game, long drive, skydivecsc.com | FB | IG and special ceremonies. Go to website for closest to the pin, virtual The best skydiving school in the US. a full listing of services Now located at Koritz Field in Rochelle. courses, and more. More first-time skydivers than any T-Byrd Lanes other skydiving center in Chicago & the Rochelle • 1172 Lincoln Hwy. The eight outdoor hitting Midwest. Brand new skydive aircraft & we 815-562-4822 maintain our safety record & reputation Tbyrdlanes.com | FB bays are equipped with as the best. Bowling, restaurant & bar. heaters, a fire table, TVs, Journey Through Time Kayak Uptown Lanes/Back Alley Bar and lounge furniture. Tours and Grill The interior of PrairieFire Oregon • 201 N 2nd St Byron • 106 W. 2nd St. has a modern, earthly 815-200-8713 618-599-3251 feel with a custom-made jttkayaktours.wixsite.com/letsgo Uptownlanesbyron.com | FB We offer historical kayak tours of the coppertop bar and Rock River around Oregon, IL. You may Weiskopf Observatory additional lounge areas. bring your own kayak or rentals are Byron • 7993 N. River Rd. available. 815-234-8535 “PrairieFire is a great byronforestpreserve.com | FB place for everything New Town & Country Lanes Located on the third highest point in Ogle Mt. Morris • 4031 W. Mudcreek Rd. County, view the skies through an 11” from a date night to small gatherings of family and friends,” 815-734-7787 Celestron reflecting telescope. Portable said Nick Schoenhard, PrairieFire Manager. “In addition Bowling, food, pool, darts, air hockey, telescopes are also available for use. arcade games for all ages, party & Open all year-round with free public to traditional golfers, we see a lot of birthday parties, banquet areas available. viewing every Saturday night, weather bachelor/bachelorette parties, and small company events at permitting. On Any Sunday Motorcycle PrairieFire.” Museum GOLF Polo • 208 W. Mason St. The menu at PrairieFire includes sharable items such 815-622-6870 PrairieFire Golf as sliders, traditional apps, and signature items such as 90 motorcycles on display featuring Byron • 6734 N. German Church Rd European bikes from 1928 - 1978. Open 815-234-3473 loaded PrairieFire fries and Bison Bites. The bar features an by appointment only. prairiefiregolf.com extensive selection of beer, wine, and spirits. “When coming Driving Range PrairieFire Golf & Grill to play with friends and family, we really felt the food and Byron • 6734 N. German Church Rd. PrairieView Golf Club drinks should complement the activity and atmosphere”, said 815-234-3473 Byron • 7993 N. River Rd. Schoenhard. prairiefiregolf.com | FB 815-234-4653 Located on the driving range at the prairieviewgolf.com | FB Prairie View Golf Club, PrairieFire offers a 18-hole To learn more about PrairieFire or reserve a bay online, visit year-round golf experience. Powered by prairiefiregolf.com. Toptracer technology, it offers a variety Silver Ridge Golf Club of game modes for both golfers and Oregon • 3069 Hill Rd. non-golfers. 815-734-4440 Silverridgegolf.com | FB Pride of Oregon Paddle 18-hole Wheel Boat Skare Park Driving Range Oregon • 1469 IL Rt. 2 Rochelle • Flagg Rd. 815-732-6761 815-562-7672 maxsons.net | FB rochelleparkdistrict.org Authentic 102-foot paddle-wheel boat. Golf driving range. This 150-passenger vessel is docked at Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant and offers luncheon & dinner cruises on the Rock River. Wheelchair accessible. Open April 1st – Nov 15th.

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HISTORY/HERITAGE Billy Barnhart Museum Creston Lincoln Highway Leaf River Historical Museum Oregon • Conover Square Mall Leaf River • 203 E. 3rd St. Rt. 72 201 N. 3rd Interpretive Mural & Gazebo In a former church built in 1895, exhibits 1870 Buffalo Grove Lime Kiln Creston • 110 N. Main St. Polo • Galena Trail Rd. 815-732-3950 include a dog treadmill from the 1800s, FB 866-455-4249 military artifacts, farm & agriculture 815-946-4142 Muralsofthelincolnhighway.com polohistoricalsociety.org Features rooms of vintage toys, equipment, country school & railroad This lime kiln produced mortar, an collectibles, sleighs, farm equipment & memorabilia. indispensable building ingredient for relics. Flagg Rochelle Historical early pioneers. Completely restored Society Museum Nash Home • Ogle County & placed on the National Register of Black Hawk Statue Rochelle • 518 4th Ave. Historic Places in 2002. Oregon • Lowden State Park Historical Museum 815-562-3040 Oregon • 111 N. 6th St. 815-732-6828 flaggtownshipmuseum.org | FB Bard-inc.org | FB 815-732-7545 1878 Henry School Holds large collection of antiques & oglecountyhistoricalsociety.com | FB Polo • Rt. 26 Created by artist Lorado Taft & dedicated genealogical information, including as a study in the character of the Step back & enjoy memorabilia from the 815-946-4142 the last existing 1915 Partin-Palmer N Illinois area. From Lorado Taft’s Eagles Was a school until 1957. Restored in American Indian, the lighted figure stands automobile built in Rochelle. 50 ft above the Rock River. Nest to “Patriotic” room depicting Ogle 2001, displays of the 1832 Black Hawk County’s history. War, Trail Tales & a Hemp Mill. Forreston Veteran’s Burns House Official Illinois Freedom Bell 1918 Standard Oil Filling Polo • 201 N. Franklin Ave. Memorial 815-946-2108 Forreston • Walnut St. & Cherry St. Mt. Morris • Wesley Ave. Station visitnorthwestillinois.com Honoring area residents who served & 815-734-6425 Rochelle • 500 Lincoln Ave. The first brick house built in Polo is now died in wars from the Civil War Liberty Bell replica. The Mt. Morris Kable 815-562-7031 a tourist information center and home to present. Band summer concerts. Enjoyrochelle.com | FB of the Blackhawk Waterways Convention First gasoline filling station in Rochelle & and Visitors Bureau. Heritage Farm Museum Ogle County Courthouse first one built along the Lincoln Hwy in IL. Byron • 8059 N. River Rd. Oregon • Corner 4th & Washington St. Restored to original design, now Rochelle Bryon Lincoln Highway 815-234-8535 815-732-1110 Tourism & Visitor Association office. byronforestpreserve.com | FB Oglecounty.org Interpretive Mural Step back in time to discover life Built in 1892 & on the National Register of Atwood Park Veterans Creston • 110 N. Main St. experienced by early settlers of Ogle Historic Places. 866-455-4249 County. Watch history come alive in the Memorials Muralsofthelincolnhighway.com restored house and farm buildings owned Old City & Town Hall Rochelle • 20th St. & 10th Ave. by the same family for 5 generations. 815-562-7813 Byron Museum of History & Museum Enjoyrochelle.com | FB Rochelle • 4th Ave. & 6th St. Built by local Boy Scouts to honor local Jarrett Prairie Center 815-562-7873 Lucius Read House Byron • 7993 N. River Rd. war veterans, these are unique as the Byron • 110 Union St. Founded in 1971 & enrolled on the 815-234-8535 only war memorials in the United States 815-234-5031 National Register of Historic Sites in byronforestpreserve.com | FB built by youth. Byronmuseum.org | FB 1992, collection includes artifacts from Featuring local history & Lucius Read Newly renovated natural history Rochelle’s history. Barnacopia Farm Museum house (circa 1843), exhibits include “Into museum with interactive, hands-on the Outhouse”, “Clamming on the Rock”, exhibits featuring a large bull bison, Polo • 2570 N. Westbranch Rd. life-size dioramas, an immersive theater, Oregon Depot Museum information about local professional Oregon • 401 Collins St. 815-238-1417 computerized exhibits and more! Barnacopia.com | FB baseball player A.G. Spalding, the Oregondepot.org | FB Underground Railroad & more. The Oregon Depot was built in 1913 and John Deere Historic Site was in use until 1971. Go to website for Battleground Memorial Park Grand Detour • 8334 S. Clinton St. Stillman Valley • 218 W. Main St. Chana School a virtual tour of the depot and details Oregon • River Rd. 815-652-4551 on Oregon railroad history and ongoing 815-645-2603 johndeereattractions.com | FB Veterans of the Black Hawk War (1832) 815-732-3101 restoration of the depot. Open Sat. 9 – Two-room schoolhouse, built in 1883, John Deere’s restored pioneer home & noon. were buried here after the only war in a special archaeological exhibit of the Illinois. was recently restored. Living history programs, school artifacts & more. original blacksmith shop. Oregon Lincoln Highway Civil War Cannons Interpretive Mural & Gazebo Oregon • Ogle County Courthouse Mural: 103 W. Washington St. 815-732-1110 Gazebo: Rt. 2 & IL Rt. 64 courthouse Two Civil War cannons grace the lawn of square the courthouse. 866-455-4249 Muralsofthelincolnhighway.com Shop. Dine. Stay.

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Oregon Public Library The Soldier’s Monument He-Leo Forest Preserve Nash Recreation Center Oregon • 300 Jefferson St Oregon • Ogle County Oregon • 304 S. 5th St. 815-732-2724 Courthouse Lawn Kayak Launch 815-732-3101 oregonpubliclibrary.com | FB 815-732-1110 Oregon • 6065 North Illinois Route 2 oregonpark.org Public library and art gallery offering a Sculpted by Lorado Taft, serves as a 815- 234-8535 25-meter indoor pool, whirlpool, locker variety of resources including print and permanent record & reminder of the byronforestpreserve.com rooms, 2 racquetball courts, a double electronic. The 2nd floor houses the contribution of the men of Ogle County Kayak launch and floating boat docks gym, adult fitness center, indoor track, Eagle’s Nest Art Gallery which includes who served in the Civil War. located at the confluence of the Rock snack bar, children’s center, multi- a permanent collection of more than River and Leaf River. 48 acre preserve purpose rooms. 50 works from the original members of HORSE/EQUESTRIAN with a picnic shelter, portable toilets, the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony founded by hiking trails, restored oak savannas and wetland areas. Wide variety of birds and On The Move Fitness Center Lorado Taft in 1898. Polo • 317 N. Jefferson Ave. Diamond “G” Ranch & other wetland wildlife species. 815-946-2883 Oregon Sculpture Trail Western Store onthemovecfc.com Oregon Rochelle • 4564 Knoll Rd. Lowden State Park Boat Cardio equipment, strength machines, discoveroregonillinois.com/ 815-562-4050 weights, group exercise classes, more. Large western store stocked with Launch discoveroregon/art-legacy Oregon • 1992 IL Rt 2 N everything for horse & rider. Indoor/ Beginning in 1911 with Lorado Taft’s Boat launching ramp and boat docks outdoor arenas; boarding. Reign XT sculpture, the Trail’s legacy has grown located across the river from Lowden Oregon • 404 W Washington St to numerous sculptures located State Park, 1 mile north of the town of 815-505-5827 throughout Oregon. Go to website for a Plumcreek Stable Oregon. FB downloadable brochure. Rochelle • 7135 S. Locust Rd. 815-384-5031 BAIT & TACKLE Rochelle Swim & Fitness Polo Historical Society/ Training, sales, teaching for beginner to Rochelle • 1127 N. 7th St., IL Rt. 38 advanced & boarding facility. American Jess and Jay’s Bait & Tackle 815-561-8504 Aplington House saddle-bred horses, Morgans & Arabians. rochelleswimfitness.com | FB Polo • 123 N. Franklin Ave. Oregon • 114 N River Rd Swimming pool and full range of strength 815-946-4142 or 800-678-2108 630-800-0683 White Pines Ranch training and workout equipment. Built in 1853, houses Polo artifacts, FB Oregon • 3581 Pines Rd. Personal training, team fitness, group exhibits & pictures, a collection of Civil 815-732-7923 fitness, pool classes. War hats, & extensive genealogical Whitepinesranch.com | FB Da Worm Wagon Bait & collection. A real dude ranch on 200+ acres! Offers a Tackle variety of horse riding experiences, youth Byron • Rock River Boat Dock - River STATE PARKS/FORESTS Polo History Museum summer camps & outdoor education Rd. Polo • 113 N. Franklin Ave. programs. Bunk houses, swimming pool, Bald Hill Prairie Preserve 815-871-2150 Mt Morris • 5502 N. Silver Creek Rd 815-946-4142 great food; open all year. polohistoricalsociety.org 815-234-8535 Vintage printing machines & military MISCELLANEOUS byronforestpreserve.com | FB Nardi Equine Prairie Preserve A 380 acre preserve offering spectacular memorabilia, surveying tools used to Byron • 6651 N. River Rd. plot the Galena Trail in 1833, historic Byron Dragway views of the surrounding countryside. 815-234-8535 Byron • 1060 N. River Rd. Several rare gravel hill prairie and agricultural tools & many other Byronforestpreserve.com | FB vintage artifacts. 815-234-8405 savanna plants plus rare migratory birds Trails for horseback riding (bring your Byrondragway.com | FB can be seen here. Also found is the own horses), walking, jogging, and nature NHRA championship drag racing. biggest tree in the State of Illinois, a huge Polo Public Library exploration. Eastern cottonwood that is 28.5 feet in Polo • 302 N. Mason St. circumference and 122 feet tall. 815-946-2713 RECREATION CENTERS This classic revival-style structure was LAKES/RIVERS funded by the Carnegie Foundation, Byron Park District opened in 1904 & has been on the He-Leo Two Rivers Preserve Byron • 696 N. Colfax St. Byron • IL Rt. 2 815-234-8435 National Register of Historic Places since Byronforestpreserve.com | FB 1995. byronparks.org The entrance is adjacent to the Rockvale Aquatic programs & lap/open swim Township Building on Ill Rt 2 south of times. Fitness & weight room, indoor Rochelle Fire Department Byron and offers amenities for boating jogging track & courts, golf/batting cages, Museum traffic. There are boat slips, restrooms, racquetball/wallyball courts. Rochelle • 401 5th Ave. a picnic shelter with grills, and sand 815-562-2121 volleyball for boaters to take a break in Contains beautifully restored 1924 fire the shade. Please note that this property engine called “Old Gertie” & other antique is not a boat launch area. fire department equipment. Jacks Landing Rochelle Lincoln Highway Oregon • 2nd & Lafayette St. oregonpark.org/jacks-landing Interpretive Mural & Gazebo 10 acre site with hiking trails and Mural: Downtown on Lincoln Hwy. riverfront access for fishing and canoeing. Gazebo: 124 N. 9th St. Rochelle Railroad A handicapped-accessible fishing pier Park features two benches as well as a large 866-455-4249 area to fish or enjoy the peace and quiet Muralsofthelincolnhighway.com of the river. Rochelle Public Library Lyle Kunde Recreation Area / Building Lake Sule Rochelle • 619 4th Ave. Rochelle • 735 N. Second St. 815-562-3431 Rochelleparks.org | FB Erected in 1912 by steel magnate Andrew 90-acre recreation area: Lake Sule, boat Carnegie. Oak woodwork & large bay launches, fishing, parking & restrooms. windows. On the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. TH MARINAS/BOAT RAMPS —— SEE E —— Rochelle Railroad Park & Byron Boat Ramp Visitor Center Byron • IL Rt. 2 815-234-5500 BIG PICTURE Rochelle • 124 N. 9th St. 815-562-7031 Restrooms, parking, boat launches, canoe InRealLife rochellerailroadpark.org | FB access. Over 80 trains daily, ideal spot to train watch from a raised platform. Railroading history includes an authentic Whitcomb locomotive. Gift shop & area visitor info.

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Castle Rock State Park Jarrett Prairie Nature Splash Canyon Spray Park E’s Corner Deli Oregon • IL. Rt. 2 S. Oregon • Oregon Trail Rd. Rochelle • 430 W. Lincoln Hwy. 815-732-7329 Preserve 815-732-3101 FB 2,000-acre park rock w/ formations, Byron • 7993 North River Road Oregonpark.org | FB ravines, unique plant life & marked hiking 815-234-8535 Byronforestpreserve.com | FB Hazel’s Café trails. Picnic amenities: tables, shelters, Oregon • 307 Washington St. Founded to protect 120 acres of rare Spring Lake Aquatic Park grills, toilets, drinking water, playground Rochelle • Ave. B & 8th St. 815-732-7017 dolomite prairie, this preserve is made equipment & a public boat ramp/parking 815-562-6659 FB | IG up of 420 acres of rolling hills of rare facility. Rochelleparkdistrict.org | FB dolomite tallgrass prairie, oak savannas Outdoor Olympic-size pool,150-foot water and woodlands. The Jarrett Prairie Center McKendrie Street Café slide, two diving boards & large wading Edward F. Vassallo Land & houses the national award-winning Mt. Morris • 500 Evergreen Ln. pool. Jarrett Prairie Center Museum and a 815-734-9484 Water Reserve FB Mt. Morris • 7578 W. Pines Rd. 2,600 square ft Prairie Overlook Deck. 312-343-7315 The preserve also has the Weiskopf The Edward F. Vassallo Land & Water Observatory, the Keller Education Center, FOOD & DINING Rich’s Kitchen at The Polo Reserve borders the White Pines State three picnic shelters, a playground, Room Park and was designated in 2014 as a sledding hill and miles of hiking trails. Polo/ 712 N. Division St. state Land & Water Reserve by the Illinois The preserve is adjacent to the District’s BAKERIES 815-946-2886 Nature Preserves Commission. It includes Prairie View Golf Club, Prairie Fire Golf & 130 acres of native wildflowers, plants, Grill and a Toptracer year-round driving Hazel’s Cafe range facility. Oregon • 307 Washington St. Sweetbean Café & Bakery grasses, creek bottom, habitat for native Byron • 404 W. Blackhawk Dr. 815-732-7017 wildlife, birds and insects and forest 815-234-4989 FB | IG areas. No motorized vehicles allowed. Lowden State Park Sweetbeancafe.net | FB Nature lovers welcome and walking paths Oregon • 1411 N. River Rd. Featuring Jen’s Artisan Breads – Jen’s can be accessed by calling first. 815-732-6828 old world, freshly-baked, artisan breads 207-acre state park: restrooms, hiking are a delicious and nutritious made with Scoops Steam Powered Subs Howard Colman Hall Creek trails, dump station, boat launches, minimal good-for-you ingredients. & Deli camping, fishing, nature preserves, & Oregon • 108 N. 4th St. Preserve more; Lorado Taft Black Hawk Statue. Jen’s Artisan Breads 815-979-1037 Rockford • 12749 Weldon Road Mt. Morris • 500 Evergreen Ln FB 815-234-8535 Lowden-Miller State Forest 815- 978-3185 byronforestpreserve.com Oregon • Nashua Rd. jensbreads.com | FB 281 acre preserve features rolling The Village Bakery 815-732-7329 Oregon • 101 N 3rd St. hills made up of mature oak-hickory 2225-acre state forest with scenic marked 815-732-3830 woodlands. Limestone bluffs or dells are Lighthouse Sweets trails: hiking, biking, horseback riding, Polo • 109 W Mason St. Villagebakery.org | FB found along the clear-running Hall Creek cross-county skiing & hunting. 779-226-1199 which flows through the entire length of FB the preserve. Many rare birds and plants ETHNIC can be found here. White Pines Forest State Park Mt. Morris • 6712 W. Pines Rd. Magnolia Sweets & Co. Alfano’s Pizzeria 385-acre state park: scenic Pines Oregon • 113 N. 4th St. Rochelle • 1115 Turkington Terrace Creek, fishing, towering White Pines, magnolia-sweets.com | FB 815-562-3312 concessions, hiking, picnic areas, shelters, FB & more. O’s Bakery Oregon • 302 W Washington St. China Wok SWIMMING 815-440-9637 Rochelle • 233 May Mart Dr. FB 815-562-8879 Rochelle Swim & Fitness Rochelle • 1127 N. 7th St., IL Rt. 38 Sweetbean Café’ & Bakery Costa’s Italian Ristorante 815-561-8504 Byron • 404 W. Blackhawk Dr. Byron • 133 E. Blackhawk, Rt. 2 Rochelleswimfitness.com | FB 815-234-4989 815-234-4707 Olympic size pool and full range of FB Costasbyron.com | FB strength training and workout equipment. Personal training, team fitness, group The Village Bakery Dos Amigos fitness, pool classes. Oregon • 101 N 3rd St. Byron • 523 W. Blackhawk Dr. 815-732-3830 815-234-8567 Villagebakery.org | FB China King CAFES/DELIS Oregon • 509 W Washington St 815-732-0887 10th Street Café Oregon • 810 S. 10th St. El Senor de los Tacos 815-732-3252 Rochelle • 1001 N. 7th St. FB 815-561-6872 FB Artists Garden/Acres Bistro Rochelle • 407 Lincoln Hwy El Sol 630-673-8714 Rochelle • 509 4th Ave. FB 815-562-1851 FB Blackhawk Nutrition Oregon • 312 Washington St., Suite B El Tapatio FB Rochelle • 1310 N. 7th St 815-561-6590 Chili Pepper Cafe FB Oregon • 416 W. Washington St. 815-732-1583 Hector’s Cocina FB Oregon • 201 N 3rd St. (Conover Square) 815-881-8338 The Coffee Cup FB Rochelle • 408 4th Ave. Located inside Bill’s Trading post. La Esmeraldas 815-562-2627 Polo • 108 N. Franklin Ave. 815-946-1010 The Cypress House FB Rochelle • 718 10th Ave 815-562-4159 New China Buffet Cypresshouse.net | FB Rochelle • 444 W. IL Rt. 38 815-562-8012

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Restaurant Tecalitlan The Roadhouse The Cave JC’s Burgers & Beer Rochelle • 1071 N. Caron Rd. Oregon • 807 S. 7th St. Byron • 111 W. 2nd St Davis Junction • 13939 E IL Rt. 72 815-561-7576 (Pines Rd. & Rt. 2) 815-234-3401 815-874-2337 815-732-2300 Thecavebyron.com | FB FB ESPRESSO/COFFEE BARS Rhouse.org | FB Chili Pepper Cafe Jeff’s Refs The Coffee Cup Salt 251 Oregon • 416 W. Washington St. Polo • 113 W. Mason St. Rochelle • 408 4th Ave. Rochelle • 531 S. 7th St. 815-732-1583 815-946-2860 Located inside Bill’s Trading post. 815-561-2727 FB Jeffsrefspolo.com | FB 815-562-2627 FB Cimino’s Pizza Restaurant Kenny’s Place Hazel’s Café Smoking Harry’s Fine Foods Rochelle • 126 May Mart Plaza Rochelle • 411 Cherry Ave. Oregon • 307 W. Washington St. Creston • Rt 38 E. & Woodlawn Rd. 815-561-9777 815-562-6568 815-732-7017 815-384-6702 FB FB FB | IG Spanky’s Byron Inn Cimino’s Pizza Restaurant LaRosa’s Pizza & Pasta The Cypress House Byron • 216 N. Union St. Polo • 107 E. Mason St. Stillman Valley • 402 W. Roosevelt Rd. Rochelle • 718 10th Ave. 815-234-2692 815-946-9123 815-645-1100 815-562-4159 FB FB cypresshouse.net Spring Valley Restaurant Oregon • 300 E. Washington St. Cimino’s Pizza Restaurant Maggie’s Idle Hour FAMILY RESTAURANTS 815-732-4877 Mount Morris • 202 E. Hitt St. Mt. Morris • 115 S. Wesley Ave. 815-734-6660 815-734-4110 Bela’s Cafe Sunrise Family Restaurant FB Maggiesonline.com | FB Oregon • 317 Washington Street Rochelle • 1181 N. 7th St. 815-732-0991 815-562-4877 Cork & Tap Mullarkey’s Bar & Grill FB Oregon • 305 W Washington St Mt. Morris • 12 West Main St. Sunrise Family Restaurant 815-677-6776 815-734-0759 Butterfly Restaurant Byron • 101 W. 2nd St. Corkntap.com | FB FB Rochelle • 1165 Lincoln Hwy. 815-234-4229 815-562-5530 Costa’s Pizzaria & Ristorante MC Tap Sunrise III Family Restaurant Byron • 133 E. Blackhawk Dr. Monroe Center • 303 Pacific St. Campus Café Oregon • 116 N. 4th St. 815-234-4707 815-393-3503 Mt. Morris • 101 South Wesley ave 815-732-2022 FB FB 815-545-0007 Swedish Pancake House DJ’s Arcade Bar Messenger’s Bar & Grill Cardinal Café & Pizzaria Byron • 127 W. 2nd St. Mt Morris • 12 W. Main St. Oregon • 133 S 4th St Stillman Valley • 130 N Walnut St 815-234-7600 815-734-6290 815-881-8227 FB FB 815-645-7129 FINE DINING Dad’s Bar & Pinecricker Cafe Father & Son Pizzeria of Polo • 124 E. Mason St. Blackhawk Steak Pit Oregon 815-946-3321 Oregon • 1429 N. IL Rt. 2 Oregon • 117 N. 4th St. FB 815-732-2500 815-732-9700 blackhawksteakpit.com The Depot FB Forreston • 314 W. Main St. LaVigna Restaurant Fibbers Bar & Grill 815-938-2025 Oregon • 2190 S. Daysville Rd. Leaf River • 110 N. Main St. 815-732-4413 815-738-2277 Dogwood Inn Restaurant FB FB Polo • 2452 N. IL 26 815-946-2499 Maxson’s Riverside Flight Deck Bar & Grill FB Restaurant Rochelle • 1207 West Gurler Rd. Oregon • 1469 IL Rt. 2 815-561-3664 Farmers Family Restaurant 815-732-6761 flightdeckbar.com | FB Forreston • 317 E. Main St. Maxsons.net | FB 815-938-3653 Franklin Street Pub FB Oregon • 306 Franklin St. PIZZA/GRILLS/PUBS 815-732-1272 Fritz Wooden Nickel Franklinstreetpub.com | FB Stillman Valley • 208 N. Walnut St. 2nd Chance Tavern 815-645-9828 Byron • 109 W 2nd St. Fritz’s Wooden Nickle FB 815-234-3000 FB Stillman Valley • 208 N. Walnut St. 815-645-9828 The Garden Restaurant FB Mt. Morris • 312 E Hitt St Aldo’s Pizzeria & Red Brick 815-734-0333 Pub Fuzions Bar & Grill Rochelle • 418 Lincoln Hwy. Rochelle • 200 N Washington St. Grubsteakers Restaurant 815-562-3456 815-888-7175 Rochelle • 14698 E. State Rt. 64 FB 815-562-3430 Alfano’s Pizzeria FB Rochelle • 1115 Turkington Terrace Hub City Express 815-562-3312 Rochelle • 900 Petro Rd. Iron Skillet Restaurant 815-561-9595 Rochelle • 900 Petro Rd. Alfano’s Restaurant 815-562-5840 Oregon • 810 S. 4th St. The Hunt Club 815-732-4110 Oregon • 408 E. Washington St. Mason’s Restaurant 815-881-8074 Polo • 118 W. Mason St. Breaker’s Saloon & Eatery Thehuntcluboregon.com | FB 815-946-3703 Oregon • 100 S. 2nd St. 815-732-3319 The Idle Hour The Pepper Mill FB Mt. Morris • 115 S Wesley Ave Mt. Morris • 10 E. Hitt St. 815-734-4110 815-734-4141 Cardinal Café & Pizzaria FB Stillman Valley • 130 N Walnut St 815-645-7129 Cardinal-cafe.business.site | FB

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Mimmo’s Pizza and Lounge Dog Hub Flight Deck Bar & Grill at CSC Flamingo Palace, The Forreston • 111 Main St. Rochelle • 134 May Mart Dr. Rochelle • 1207 W. Gurler Rd. Oregon • 109 S. 3rd St. 815-938-2406 815-561-0001 815-561-3664 815-751-6609 Mimmoslounge.com | FB dog-hub.com Flightdeckbar.com | FB FB Northside BarbaQ Jay’s Drive Inn Jarrett Prairie Center Just Antiques & Collectibles Oregon • 117 N. 4th St Oregon • 107 W. Washington St. Byron • 7993 North River Rd. Oregon • 1107 IL Rt 64 815-881-8277 815-732-2396 815-234-8535 815-761-1402 FB Byronforestpreserve.com | FB FB Sam’s Drive Inn Prairie Grass Pub Byron • 705 W. Blackhawk Dr. Kennay Farms Distilling Mairzedotes Cherished Byron • 6734 German Church Rd. 815-234-8281 Rochelle • 416 Lincoln Highway 815-234-4653 (GOLF) 815-901-1512 Boutique prairieviewgolf.com kennayfarmsdistilling.com Byron • 133 W. 2nd St. Sammy’s Dog Stand 815-222-1220 Oregon • Conover Square - 201 N. 3rd FB The Rack Bar & Grill St. Kilbuck Creek Rochelle • 406 Cherry Ave. 815-217-1780 Monroe Center • 6752 N. Kilbuck Rd. 815-561-6254 815-393-3247 Neighbor’s Antiques & FB BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Kilbuckcreek.com | FB Collectibles Oregon • Conover Square Mall Rosati’s Pizza Hairy Cow Brewing Company Lutheran Outdoor Ministries 201 N. 3rd St. Rochelle • 1233 N Caron Rd. Byron • 450 E Blackhawk Dr 815-543-4230 815-562-5000 815-243-2866 Center FB Oregon • 1834 S. IL Rt. 2 hairycowbrewing.com | FB | IG 815-732-2220 Sledgehammer’s lomc.org Our House Antiques Oregon • 1450 Rt 2 Oregon Kennay Farm Distilling Polo • 510 E. King St. 815-762-7395 Rochelle • 416 Lincoln Hwy 815-441-4533 FB 815-901-3207 Oak Lane of Oregon Wedding FB Kennayfarmsdistilling.com | FB | IG & Event Venue Theo’s Thirsty Cow Oregon • 3261 S. Daysville Rd. Ray’s Merchandise Stillman Valley • 9042 E. IL 72 Rt. 2 815-871-0948 Rochelle • 316 N. 6th St. 815-645-8820 Oaklaneoforegon.com | FB 815-562-2855 FB MEETING/ The Polo Room Roadhouse Antiques Tipsy Hog CONVENTION/ Polo • 712 N. Division St. Creston • 124 E. Rt. 38 Oregon • 101 S 3rd St 815-946-2886 815-384-3222 815-440-1962 RECEPTION SPACE FB FB FB Barnacopia Rock River Center Second Time Around Uptown Lanes/Back Alley Bar Polo • 2570 N. Westbranch Rd. Oregon • 810 S. 10th St. Oregon • 201 N. 3rd St. 815-238-1417 815-732-3252 or 800-541-5479 (Conover Square 1st Floor) and Grill Rockrivercenter.org | FB 815-632-1687 Byron • 106 W 2nd St Barnacopia.com | FB | IG FB 815-599-3251 uptownlanesbyron.com The Barn on the Hill Storybook Gardens Leaf River • 7 E. Rt 72 Rochelle • 13501 E. Bethel Rd. Sweet Revival Antiques 815-703-0628 815-764-9968 Kings • 12554 E. Rt. 64 Vince’s Pizza Storybookgardens.club | FB 815-761-5643 Rochelle • 1071 N. 7th St. & Hwy. 251 N. thebarnonthehill.net Sweetrevivalantiques.com | FB 815-562-7300 FB The Canyon at Pine Creek Stronghold Castle Conference Mt. Morris • 6797 W. Pines Rd. Center Trotter Restorations & Weezy’s Sports Bar & Grill 815-881-1180 Oregon • 1922 IL Rt. 2 N. Antiques Byron • 110 W 2nd St. [email protected] 815-732-6111 Polo • 115-117 W. Mason St. 815-234-2696 pinecreekescape.com/weddings Strongholdcenter.org 815-946-2592 Byronweezys.com | FB Creston Historical Opera Trotterantiques.com | FB QUICK-SERVICE FOOD House The Union Block Opera House Creston • 204 S. Main St SHOPPING Oregon • 411 S. 4th St. Country School Crestonboosterclub.org | FB 779-348-9120 Rochelle • Hwy. 251 N. ANTIQUES 815-562-6039 ARTISAN WORKS Artifacts Grand Detour • 8331 Clinton St. Art Casting of Illinois/Adagio 815-440-0936 Fine Art ENJOY THE — Oregon • 5 Madison St. —— — Bill’s Trading Post 815-732-7475 Rochelle • 408 4th Ave. Harryspell.com | FB 815-562-2627 MORNING COMMUTE Beryl’s Country Ceramics Black Hawk Antiques & Fiber Stillman Valley • 5618 N. Armour Rd. InRealLife Arts 815-645-2590 Oregon • 302 Franklin St. FB Flamingo Palace, The Oregon • 109 S. 3rd St. Cheri Picked Vintage 815-751-6609 Rochelle • 525 Lincoln Hwy FB 815-677-3134 cheripickedvintagellc.com | FB Jeff Adams’ “Images in Bronze” Earth Reclaimer’s Mt. Morris • 309 W. Wesley Ave. Oregon • Conover Square Mall 815-734-7578 201 N. 3rd St. Inbronze.com 815-713-5063 FB

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Mystical Mountain Jewelry John Deere Historic Site Gift Celestial Sun Boutique Mindful Zen Byron • 8725 N. IL RT 2 Oregon • 1302 Pines Rd. & More Shop 815-234-5588 815-275-3360 Oregon • Conover Square Mall Grand Detour • 8334 S. Clinton St. FB | IG FB 815-732-3950 815-652-4551 FB johndeereattractions.com Chatty Lady Creations Needles Leaf River • 605 Main St. Rochelle • 120 May Mart Dr. Slip & Slurry Pottery Mattison and Son Mercantile 815-738-2938 815-384-2107 Oregon • Conover Square Mall Oregon • 201 N 3rd St. FB needlesrochelle.com 815-732-3367 (Conover Square 2nd Floor) FB 815-631-6639 FB Cheri Picked Vintage Niki Hunt Photography Rochelle • 525 Lincoln Hwy Oregon • 221 W. Washington St. COUNTRY MARKETS 815-677-3134 815-494-9523 Merlin’s Greenhouse & cheripickedvintagellc.com | FB nikihunt.com Barnhardt’s Stone Corner Flowers / The Other Side Organic Farm Market Oregon • 300 Mix St. Creative Designs Oregon Soap Shoppe Oregon • 2169 E. Honey Creek Rd. 815-732-2969 Oregon • 306 W. Washington St. Oregon • 91 S. Daysville Rd. 815-732-7816 merlinsgreenhouseandflowers.com 815-535-3432 866-411-6614 FB FB oregonsoapshoppe.com Petro Travel Plaza Berryview Orchard Rochelle • I-39 & Rt. 38 The Cypress House Otter Creek Craft & Paint Mt. Morris • 7504 W. Midtown Rd. 815-562-5922 Rochelle • 718 10th Ave. Forreston • 101 E. Main St. 815-734-7551 815-562-4159 815-218-3457 Berryvieworchard.com | FB Route 64 Vintage cypresshouse.net FB Oregon • 101 E Washington Byron’s Sunshine Farmer’s 815-973-6461 Colonial Flowers & Gifts Simply Home FB Rochelle • 408 Lincoln Hwy. Oregon • 300 W Washington St. Market 815-562-8101 815-990-0669 Byron • Sunshine Park - Rt. 2 Simply Home floristrochelleil.com FB 815-234-5500 Oregon • 305. W Washington St. FB 815-732-6591 Diamond “G” Ranch & Split Decisions Sports Market on the Lawn at The FB Western Store Apparel Rochelle • 4564 Knoll Rd. Oregon • 201 N. 3rd St. Cypress House Split Decisions 815-562-4050 (Conover Square Mall 2nd floor) Rochelle • 718 10th Ave. Oregon • Conover Square Mall diamondgranchandwesternstore.net 815-732-4477 Cypresshouse.net | FB 201 N. 3rd St. FB 815-732-4477 The Flower Patch Mt Morris Community Oregon • 120 N 4th St The ADM Studios Sweet Revival 815-732-7031 Oregon • 208 W Washington St Farmers Market Kings • 12554 E. Route 64 Mt Morris • 4 East Main St flowerpatchoregonil.com | FB 815-596-0059 815-761-5643 theadmstudios.com 815-734-6006 sweetrevivalantiques.com | FB FB Hazel’s Café Oregon • 307 W. Washington St. The Cypress House Vanaseys 815-732-7017 Rochelle • 718 10th Ave. Oregon Farmer’s Market Oregon • Conover Square Mall Oregon • 105 S. 5th St. hazels-cafe.com | FB | IG 815-562-4159 815-499-3600 cypresshouse.net | FB | IG Ogle Co. Courthouse Lawn FB 815-732-3101 Headon’s Old Fashion Meat Oregonpark.org | FB The Popper Shoppe Vintage Chicks & Feed Market Oregon • 108 N. 4th St. Leaf River • 700 E. State Rt. 72 Creston • 103 S. Main St. 815-732-7676 GIFTS/COLLECTIBLES 815-973-2432 815-384-3620 hopperspoppers.com headons.com The Artists’ Garden Where the Dragon Fly FB | IG Rochelle • 407 Lincoln Highway Oregon • 101 E. Washington St. Hidden Timber Gardens 815-673-8714 773-203-7588 Chana • 462 S. Chana Rd. Ukulele Station America FB Oregon • 1000 Washington St. FB 815-751-4162 815-994-1246 hiddentimbergardens.com Colonial Flowers and Gifts White Pines Inn Gift Shop ukulelestationamerica.com | FB Rochelle • 408 Lincoln Hwy. Mt. Morris • 6712 Wt. Pines Rd. In the Beginning Naturals 800-239-0974 815-946-3817 Rochelle • 405 Lincoln Hwy. UOI Boutique floristrochelleil.com Oregon • 410 W. Washington St whitepinesinn.com 815-561-6466 815-881-8274 Country Floral & Freight MALLS Joann’s Doll Shop FB Room Framing Byron • 728 W. Blackhawk Dr. Vicarioustyle Polo • 101 N. Division St. Conover Square Mall 815-234-8332 Oregon • 221 W Washington Street 815-946-3952 Oregon • 201 N. 3rd St. 815-978-2510 815-732-3950 Joyeria Ruby Jewelry FB The Cypress House FB Rochelle • 406 Lincoln Hwy. Rochelle • 718 10th Ave. 815-561-9093 815-562-4159 SPECIALTY SHOPPING cypresshouse.net K. Paige Shop Arbor on Market Flower Byron • 128 W. 2nd St. 815-561-9093 The Frameworks II Shop K.Paige@kpaigeshop | FB Oregon • 807 Pines Rd. Byron • 105 Market St. 815-732-3413 815-234-4682 Leaf River Quilt Co. Free Spirit Vintage Barniture Leaf River • 6679 W. IL Rt. 72 Oregon • 201 N. 3rd St. 815-738-2855 Oregon • Conover Square Mall leafriverquiltco.com (Conover Square 1st Floor) 201 N. 3rd St. 815-298-7261 815-234-2724 FB Lifeline Resale Shop Oregon • Conover Square Hazel’s Black Hawk Antiques & Fiber 201 N. 3rd St. Oregon • 307 W. Washington St. Arts 815-732-7891 815-732-7017 Oregon • 302 Franklin St. FB | IG FB

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Whether you’re getting lost in a corn maze, visiting a restored village from yesteryear or marveling at a massive barge maneuvering it’s way through a Mississippi River lock, when in Whiteside County you’ll never be at a loss for things to do and see.

History buffs explore the community Splash, Fulton Fall Festival, and Dillon Home Island by 419 miles and was conceived in of Tampico, where tours tell the tale of Museum Victorian Christmas Walk. 1834. Construction finally began in 1892 President Ronald Reagan’s 1911 birth in a and the first boat went through in 1907. It The Hennepin Canal is one of northwestern flat above the town bakery at 111 S. Main was mainly used by small barges hauling Illinois’ most historic waterways. The Street. Other travelers are attracted to the coal and grain. An account made by the canal, originally known as the Illinois and early-American village of Heritage Canyon in Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society said Mississippi Canal, was a project that would Fulton, where special events and historical that the peak of the canal’s success was reduce the distance from Chicago to Rock re-enactors hearken back to life in the 1800s. made in 1927 when 30,000 tons of freight moved down her calm waters. From that At Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site, point on she saw a steady decline in use, visitors are fascinated by one of the largest as railroads and trucking companies took prehistoric Hopewell Mound groupings over the freight industry. This, however, in the state of Illinois, where interpretive was a blessing for the Illinois sportsman. exhibits explore an Indian culture that ENJOY A —— —— The canal is home to 78 miles of canoeing existed more than 2,000 years ago. With and kayaking opportunities and is snaked hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails, as DUTCH TREAT by parks and a beautiful walking path. well as picnic tables and free admission, this This waterway is perfect for beginners is a favored place. InRealLife as the waters are very calm, there are no Escape back in time and visit Fulton’s de obstructions and wildlife is abundant. There Immigrant Windmill. Manufactured in the is a boat landing south of Rock Falls off and delivered to Fulton, this Route 40, providing access and many take- massive 100 ft. tall fully-functional windmill out places along the way. showcases the amazing craftsmanship There are many other creeks and small and ingenuity of the Dutch millwrights and rivers running through the Blackhawk masons that constructed it. Waterways Region, just waiting to be Whiteside County’s Lake Carlton is pegged explored. Speak to your outfitter about as the state’s premiere spot for muskie other canoeing or kayaking opportunities fishing. And, throughout the year, this and examine local maps to find the trip region is home to an endless array of that’s perfect for you, your family and your entertaining special events, including the skill level. Now, throw on that life jacket, Prophetstown Pow Wow, Rock Falls Summer grab those paddles and go!

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Mead’s Bike Shop Morrison Rockwood Marina Kilgour Park Sterling • 414 Locust St. Morrison • 18301 Lake Rd. Sterling • 400 W. 15th St. ATTRACTIONS 815-626-4601 815-772-3613 sterlingparks.org meadsbikeshop.com www.dnr.illinois.gov Outdoor basketball courts, historical ADVENTURE SPORTS We offer a wide selection of bicycles plus site, picnic area, playground equipment, repair service, bike rentals and have a COMMUNITY PARKS Imagination Station, open play areas, The Bike Barn large selection of bike accessories and outdoor tennis courts & walking course. Morrison • 13524 Black Rd. apparel. 10th Ave School Park 815-778-3641 Fulton • 10th Ave. Kiwanis Park unitedoffroadracing.com Morrison Rockwood State Grills, pavilion, restrooms, parking, Fulton • 4th St. & 16th Ave. Motocross & 4 wheel tracks Park & Marina playground & basketball courts. Baseball fields & playground. Morrison • 18750 Lake Rd. BAIT & TACKLE 815-772-4708 Bowman Park Kiwanis Park Rock Falls • 200 W 1st St. Morrison • N. Genesee St. Bo’s Bait & Tackle colomaparkdistrict.com Rolle Bolle court, playground & picnic Rock Falls • 1417 10th Ave. Mountain Bike Pump Track area. 815-632-7773 Sterling • 17th Ave. & 15th St. Cattail Park bosbaitandtackle.com facebook.com/Sterling-IL-Pump-Track Built specifically for mountain bikers Fulton • 100 19th St. Lawrence Park Sterling • 13650 Ave. G looking for a challenging and fun Community bldg., pavilion, picnic area, 815-622-6205 N&B Trading Post experience. The 1.5-acre site has two outdoor grills, playground. Prophetstown • 213 Market St. sterlingparks.org main sections, including space for 815-622-8533 Boat launches, fishing & recreational beginners and a more advanced section. Centennial Park FB areas. There’s no age limit and rules are posted. Rock Falls • 11th St. & Ave. D Helmets are strongly recommended. 815-625-0272 K’s Corner Trading Post colomatownshippparkdistrict.com Logan Memorial Park Sterling • 13030 Galt Rd Prophetstown State 50 acre park: canoe rentals, fishing, Rock Falls • E. Rt. 30 815-626-2988 biking, picnic area, playgrounds & more. 815-625-0272 Recreation Area colomatownshipparkdistrict.com Morrison Rockwood Marina Prophetstown • Park Ave. & River Dr. Den Besten Park Ball diamonds, family picnic shelter, Morrison • 18301 Lake Rd. Near Rt. 172 & 78 Fulton • 1st St. playground equipment, restrooms. 815-772-3613 815-537-2926 Picnic tables, restroom, interpretive kiosk. www.dnr.illinois.gov 53-acre state park: boat launches, fishing, Lower Dam Park camping, electrical service, restrooms/ Douglas Park Rock Falls • Downtown riverfront Oppold Marina Harbor House showers, playground, small picnic Sterling • 2100 Chestnut Ave. 815-625-0272 Sterling • 532 Stouffer Rd. shelters, horseshoe pits, dump station & sterlingparks.org colomatownshipparkdistrict.com 815-622-6203 hiking. Between Rock River &. Coon Creek basketball courts, playground equipment, 1- acre park: exciting view of the Rock sterlingparks.org a nature trail. open play areas. River, excellent fishing, boat ramp just Free boat launch facilities, boat slip below the Lower Dam. rentals, picnic shelters, restrooms, fishing, Rock Falls Bike Share Drives Athletic Park playground equipment. Fulton • 1300 Park Dr. Morrison Sports Complex Program Morrison • E. Rt. 30 & Bishop Rd. RB&W Park Baseball & soccer fields, picnic pavilion, 815-535-1105 BIKING/HIKING April – October playground. quickscores.com/morrisonsports visitrockfalls.com 35 acre: baseball/softball & football fields, Great River Trail These bikes are controlled by Bluetooth Eberley Park sledding hill, nature trail & walking path. Fulton • 815-589-3925 technology and users must download an Sterling • 2699 W. LeFevre Rd. greatrivertrail.org | FB application on their smartphones. Works sterlingparks.org 20-plus miles of dedicated & shared-use with iPhone and Android and instructions Walking/running course Nims Park biking or hiking trail, with six-mile loop are posted on the racks. Bikes are mainly Rock Falls • E. 3rd St. & Ave. E around & through the City of Fulton, sized for teens and adults. French Creek Park 815-625-0272 with Mississippi River & Fulton’s Dutch Morrison • Portland Ave. S. IL Rt. 78 Picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, Windmill overviews. 16-acre park, walking path, playground & basketball court, a Frisbee golf course, Rock River Trail baseball diamond, offers fishing & rockrivertrail.com picnic area. canoeing. Green River Cyclery The Rock River Trail is a 320-mile trail Sterling • 201 13th Ave. through 11 counties in Wisconsin & Gartner Park 815-622-8180 Illinois and travels through Ogle, Lee & Sterling • 2121 W. LeFevre Rd. Neighborhood Community greenrivercyclery.com Whiteside counties. Go to website for sterlingparks.org Park Located adjacent to Sterling’s Multi- routes with GPS maps and cue sheets so Lighted & unlighted ball diamonds purpose and Recreational Trail and is Fulton • 6th St. & 22nd Ave. you can follow the beautiful Rock River Shelter house, picnic tables, grills, easily accessible from the Trail or street. Trail corridor. The Rock River Trail is a playground. At the corner of 13th Avenue and 2nd Harry Kidd Field National Water Trail for you to Drive, Sterling • 1219 W. 7th St. Street. Hike, Bike or Paddle! sterlingparks.org Optimist Park Football field Rock Falls • N. 14th Ave. & Prophet Rd. Hennepin Canal Parkway Storybook Trail 815-625-0272 Rock Falls • 209 Emmons Ave. Rock Falls • 812 Ave. D colomatownshipparkdistrict.com 815-380-2300 Hoover Park Sterling • 3603 Woodlawn Rd. Restrooms, playground, picnic tables & visitrockfalls.com sterlingparks.org ball diamonds. From Rock Falls to Sheffield. Miles of BOAT/CANOE RENTALS Cross-country skiing, picnic area, bike & hiking paths, canoeing, fishing & playground equipment, open play areas historical sites along the way. Centennial Park Propheter Park Rock Falls • E. 11th St. & Ave. D & S.M.A.R.T. Trail System (paved walking Sterling • 506 E. 6th St. 815-625-0272 course). sterlingparks.org Martins Landing/Sinnissippi 50-acre park with canoe rentals, fishing, Basketball courts, playground, open play Dam Walkway hiking & more. Joshua Park areas & Lincoln statue. Sterling • 10 Broadway (behind Dillion Rock Falls • Riverdale Rd. & A St. Home Museum) Crystal Lake Recreation Park 815-625-0272 RB&W District Park 815-622-6200 Rock Falls • 600 E. 17th St. colomatownshipparkdistrict.com Rock Falls • 301 E. 2nd St. sterlingparks.org 815-622-5974 18 hole disc golf course, family picnic 815-622-1106 The Sinnissippi Dam Walkway provides crystallake1.com shelter, modern restrooms, basketball Visitrockfalls.com | FB a link between the ever expanding trail Located adjacent to the Hennepin court, playground area, baseball system in Sterling and the Hennepin Canal Parkway which offers 70 miles of diamond. Handicapped accessible Redfield Park Feeder Canal in Rock Falls. The Feeder canoeing and kayaking in a slow current parking lot. Sterling • 14th Ave. & 2nd St. Canal ties into the main Hennepin Canal and we offer canoe & kayak rental. Other sterlingparks.org and becomes part of the Grand Illinois amenities include a man-made lake for Kelly Park Playground equipment, open play areas, Trail. The Sinnissippi Dam Walkway offers swimming, a go-kart track, aqua-golf Morrison • E. High St. trail, biking/walking path. bicyclists, runners, walkers and other range, an RV park and campground. Easy 3.4 acre park: professionally designed recreational users a safe and scenic route access from Exits 41 or 44 off I-88. 9-hole Frisbee golf course, tennis courts, across the Rock River. picnic area, new playground & walking path.

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Robert A. Millikan Park Dillon Home Museum Rock Falls Billiards Club Emerald Hill Golf Course Morrison • W. Main St. Sterling • 1005 E. 3rd St. Rock Falls • 211 First Ave. Sterling • 16802 Prairieville Rd. Icons of Morrison’s past: hitching post, 815-622-6202 815-718-0202 815-622-6204 railroad crossing signal, horse trough, & sterlingparks.org We offer darts, video games, disc jockey, emeraldhillgolf.com historic brick pathways. Tours, Weddings & Formal Events air hockey, pool and dart supplies and 18-hole public course: clubhouse, pool cue repair. We also sell pizza, candy, proshop, cart/equip. rental, driving range, Scheid Park Duis Recreation Center chips. Next door is The Other Side Teen banquet facilities. Sterling • 1102 Woodburn Ave. Sterling • 211 E. St. Mary’s Rd. Club/Family Center. It offers pool, darts, sterlingparks.org 815-622-6200 air hockey, and a disc jockey every Friday Lake Erie Golf Course Outdoor basketball courts, playground, sterlingparks.org and Saturday. It’s a club for people 13 and Erie • 900 Lakeside Dr. open play areas, shelters & soccer fields. Indoor swimming pool, outdoor older. Children younger than 13 must be 309-659-2250 skatepark, diving well, gymnastics & accompanied by a parent or guardian. 9-hole course at the Lake Erie Country Seward Riverside Park tumbling; full fitness facility available. Check us out on Facebook. Club facility: 3,069 yards of golf from the Rock Falls • E. 2nd St. & Ave. C longest tees for a par of 36, course rating 815-625-0272 Fun Jump Selmi’s Farm Market 34.6 & slope of 108. colomatownshipparkdistrict.com Sterling • 505 W. Lynn Blvd. Rock Falls • 1206 Dixon Ave. Boat launch area, picnic area, playground 815-632-3630 815-626-3830 Prophet Hills Country Club & ducks to feed. funjump.us selmi.com Prophetstown • 4319 Bishop Rd. We offer 8,140 sq ft of fun! We are a Haunted house & wagon ride, corn maze, 815-537-5226 Sieglinger Memorial Park children’s activity center with 6 inflatable little spooks house, petting farm, outdoor prophethills.com Rock Falls • 9th Ave. & W. 22nd St. structures that are a combination of play area, & more fun! Pumpkins, gourds, 9-hole public course: clubhouse, proshop, 815-625-0272 bounce houses, obstacle courses and home decorating, Pumpkin Masters, Pez cart/equip. rental & colomatownshipparkdistrict.com slides. We host birthday parties, events Candy dispenser headquarters. banquet facility. Pavilion, picnic tables, playground, and school groups. Check website for ball diamonds, horseshoe courts, details. Triple Play Bowling Center Rock River Golf & Pool concessions. Fulton • 1601 9th Ave. Rock Falls • 3901 Dixon Ave. Happy Trails 815-589-3215 815-625-3287 Sinnissippi Park Sterling • 2300 W. LeFevre Open & league bowling, banquet facilities, www.rrgap.com Sterling • Sinnissippi Rd. 815-626-3115 pizza & snack bar. Tues.- Sun. lunch & 18-hole public golf course with clubhouse, 815-622-6200 5-acres: walking paths, water gardens, supper. proshop, cart/equipment rental, driving sterlingparks.org greenhouse, 5-hole mini golf, swings & range and banquet facilities. 150-acre park: playground equipment, gardens. All designed & maintained by Westwood Fitness & Sports picnic shelters, fishing, hiking, restrooms, the developmentally disabled. HISTORY/HERITAGE recreational areas, disc golf. Center Sterling • 1900 Westwood Dr. Hilltop Lanes 815-622-6201 Albany Indian Mounds State Morrison • 629 E. Lincolnway Thomas Park sterlingparks.org 815-772-2217 Historic Site Sterling • 2301 12th Ave. 6 lane 200 meter indoor track, indoor 60 Open & league bowling. Albany • Cherry St. & 12th Ave. sterlingparks.org AstroTurf football/soccer field, indoor Outdoor basketball courts & ice skating, 309-887-4335 tennis courts, outdoor tennis courts, www.albanymounds.com/ picnic area, playground & open play Lock & Dam 13 racquetball/wallyball courts, batting areas. Fulton • 4999 Lock Rd FB: @albanymounds cages, wrestling room, 12,000+ square Free! One of the largest prehistoric mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/ foot fitness center, CrossFit, 8 indoor Navigation/Lock-and-Dam- Hopewell Mound groups in Illinois. Wallingford Park basketball/volleyball courts, special Interpretive displays, bike trails, cross- Rock Falls • E. 8th St. & Ave. C Information/Lock-and-Dam-13/ events space. country ski trails, picnic tables. 815-625-0272 Boats of all kinds from small canoes colomatownshipparkdistrict.com to tugs pushing huge strings of barges 3 baseball diamonds, restrooms, pass through these locks located on the FARM TOURS/AGRI TOURISM Barn Quilt Trail concession stand, a family picnic shelter, Mississippi River and visitors can view the Facebook.com/whitesidequilttrail outdoor basketball court & playground activities from an observation deck. Circle C Alpacas Whiteside County is fortunate to have Fulton • 21919 Hillside Rd. many barn quilts located throughout 815-772-3175 our area and we encourage you to go to WaterWorks Park Midway Drive-In Theater ccalpacas.50megs.com our Facebook page for a full listing and Morrison • W. Winfield St. Sterling • 91 Palmyra Rd information. 12.4 acres baseball diamond, sand 815-647-3124 volleyball courts, tennis courts, www.themidwaydrivein.net Deitricks’ Alpaca Ranch Prophetstown • 1120 Lomax Rd playground, picnic area, new playground, Pack up the kids and enjoy the nostalgia, Asa Crook Home 815-373-5281 walking path & new shelter. comfort and fun of attending a drive-in Prophetstown • 680 E. 3rd St. theater! One of only 20 remaining drive-in deitricksalpacaranch.com 815-537-5139 theaters in Illinois. Go to our website for Alpaca ranch open by appt only. prophetstown.net FAMILY FUN/AMUSEMENT a full listing of upcoming movies & events First frame house built in 1839 by and friend us on Facebook! Muller’s Lane Farm Whiteside County’s first settler. Andresen Nature Center Rock Falls • 9767 Hickory Hills Rd. Restoration in progress. Fulton • 409 N. 4th St. 815-625-2607 815-208-7059 Millview Disc Golf Course mullerslanefarm.com cityoffulton.us Fulton • S. 4th St. Civil War Cannon A working homestead offering tours and Prophetstown • 400 Block of Displays of local wildlife, insects, and flora 815-589-3925 lessons in the homesteading lifestyle. Washington & Riverside Dr. found along the local watershed of the A nine-hole disc golf course on the banks Animal care, gardening, blacksmithing, 815-537-5139 upper Mississippi River. of the Mississippi River. soapmaking, spinning and more. By prophetstownil.com The Cage NASCAR-Themed Event appointment only. WWI brass naval cannon on carriage. Morrison • 222 W. Main St. Planning Spring Valley Farm 815-441-8566 Civil War Monument Sterling • 866-416-0083 Fulton • 21919 Hillside Rd. Prophetstown • 400 E. 3rd St. thecagemorrison.com chapman-motorsports.com 815-772-3175 815-537-5139 Indoor Batting , Pitching Mounds, Everything you need for NASCAR-themed Dairy farm offering tours by appt. prophetstownil.com Golf Tees events for special occasions. GOLF Statue of Civil War soldier. Crystal Lake Recreation Paone’s Blackhawk Lanes Rock Falls • 511 E. Rt. 30 Covered Bridge Sterling • 2325 E. Lincolnway Morrison • Crosby Rd. 815-622-5974 Cross Creek Golf Course 815-625-0771 Morrison • 15523 Henry Rd. 815-772-3757 crystallake1.com blackhawklanes.com 815-772-7966 On the road to Morrison-Rockwood State Go-karts (800-foot track), sun bathing, 20-lane bowling, pro shop, lounge crosscreekgolfandestates.com Park, at 148 feet, the two-span covered trampoline, big floating raft, food & more. 9-hole public course, clubhouse, proshop, bridge is much larger than those you will Deitricks’ Alpaca Ranch cart/equip. rental, banquet facilities. find elsewhere. Prophetstown • 1120 Lomax Rd 815-373-5281 Deer Valley Golf Club Deer Grove • 3298 Hoover Rd. deitricksalpacaranch.com | FB 815-438-GOLF deervalleygolfclubil.com 18-hole public course: clubhouse, proshop, cart/equip. rental, driving range, banquet facilities.

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Dillon Home Museum Fulton Lincoln Highway Heritage Canyon Lyndon Area Historical Sterling • 1005 E. 3rd St. Fulton • 515 N. 4th St. 815-622-6202 Interpretive Gazebo & Mural 815-589-3925 Society Museum sterlingparks.org Fulton • 10th Ave. & 3rd St. cityoffulton.us Lyndon • 405 W 4th St. Built in 1858, Italian Renaissance period, muralsofthelincolnhighway.com A restored mid-1800s settlement 815-499-4015 listed on the National Register of Historic including home sites, church, one-room lyndonareahistoricalsociety.org Places. Features: history of Dillon family, Fulton’s Ronald Reagan Trail school house, doctor’s office, covered Located in a 130 yr old former church. NW steel, wire & fine antiques, belonging Link bridge, swinging bridge & more. The chapel has beautiful stained glass to Dillon family. windows and is an ideal setting for small Fulton Catholic Cemetery intimate weddings and events. The 815-589-3925 Historic Lyndon Bridge lower level showcases the area’s history Lyndon • 126 6th Ave. W. de Immigrant Dutch ronaldreagantrail.net through both permanent and seasonal The Lyndon Bridge, located on the Ronald Reagan’s ancestral lineage began displays. Open by appt only. Windmill Rock River Trail, is a metal Parker Pratt Fulton • First St. & 10th Ave. in Fulton in the mid-1800s. President Reagan’s parents were born & married in through-truss bridge built in the late 815-589-3925 1890s and restored by the village of Martin House Museum cityoffulton.us Fulton, IL. The former President’s father, Fulton • 707 10th Ave. John Edward Reagan, worked in a dry Lyndon in 2003 to be used as a walking Authentic Dutch Windmill prefabricated bridge. 815-589-3809 in The Netherlands & erected by Dutch goods store in downtown Fulton & his cityoffulton.us craftsmen. Fully operational windmill on mother, Nellie Clyde Reagan, worked The Fulton Historical Society is located the flood control dike overlooking the as a milliner in Fulton. Several of the Lincoln Manahan Museum in this Civil War-era home which houses Sterling • 607 E. 3rd St. Mississippi River. Fresh ground flour former President’s relatives including several antiques and Fulton memorabilia. 815-622-6215 available. Open May- Oct. grandparents, aunts & uncles, are buried in the Fulton Catholic Cemetery. srfhs.com Abraham Lincoln, then 47, came to Morrison’s Heritage Museum Eclipse Square Memorial Henry C. Adams Memorial Sterling to speak at a rally for presidential Morrison • 202 E. Lincolnway candidate, John C. Fremont. On July 815-772-8889 Park morrisonchamber.com/area-attractions Prophetstown • 301 Washington St. Library 18, 1856, a twist of fate brought Mr. Prophetstown • 209 W. 3rd St. Lincoln to the home of Sheriff William Collections include: toys, Post Office, 815-537-5598 antique farm tools, women’s finery, one- Named after the Eclipse Lawnmower 815-537-5462 Manahan to spend the night. He slept Erected in memory of Henry Adams who on a sofa with two chairs placed at its room school house, wooden trains & local which originated in Prophetstown, Morrison history. park was created to honor all those was founder of Eclipse Lawn Mower, was end to accommodate his long legs. In the who served such as veterans, law built in Prophetstown. morning he left Sterling for a speaking enforcement, fire fighters, & EMTs. engagement in Chicago and the rest is Morrison Lincoln Highway Hennepin Canal State history! The home has been restored & Interpretive Mural Firehouse Ministries Fire its interior, furnishings, & facade reflect Morrison • 208 E. Main St. Parkway the time when Lincoln visited in the late Rock Falls • 209 Emmons Ave. muralsofthelincolnhighway.com Museum 1850s. Rock Falls • 402 W. 2nd St. visitrockfalls.com 815-622-9490 Morrison Welcome Center Little Red Schoolhouse Morrison • 221 W. Main St. firehouseofgodministries.com/ 815-772-3757 firemuseum.htm Museum morrisonchamber.com The museum displays vintage firefighting Rock Falls • 512 E. 11th St. Maps & visitor info available. equipment and offers family friendly Replica of an early 19th-century American tours and children’s educational activities. one-room schoolhouse.

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Morrison Veteran’s Park Sterling Mural Society Free Rein Tack Shop Bitler Marina Morrison • E. High St. Sterling • Downtown Prophetstown • 13760 Cooper Rd. Albany • 202 2nd Ave. N. Dedicated to area veterans’ flags, 815-626-8610 815-537-5100 309-887-4804 memorial tablets & Howitzer field sterlingmainstreet.org Tack shop, horse supplies, feed, bedding, fishingworld.com/vDealers/IL/ artillery. The Sterling Mural Society, originally antiques, collectibles, crafts, gifts. BitlerMarine/ established in 1995, includes 20 hand- Western setting. Muller’s Lane Farm painted, historical murals that adorn the Cattail Park Rock Falls • 9767 Hickory Hills Rd. walls of downtown Sterling. Go to website Hollow Crest Farm Fulton • 100 19th St. 815-625-2607 for pictures and a full listing of locations Morrison • 11417 Loron Rd. 815-589-3902 mullerslanefarm.com of all murals. 815-590-1144 Boat launches, fishing, hiking, restrooms. A working homestead offering tours and hollowcrestfarm.com lessons in the homesteading lifestyle. Sterling Rock Falls Historical Full-service training facility. We welcome Cattail Slough Animal care, gardening, blacksmithing, visitors to our farm to see beautiful Fulton • Diamond Rd. soapmaking, spinning and more. By Museum Arabian horses, take lessons, or just 815-259-3628 Sterling • 1005 E. 3rd St. appointment only. visit. Call or go to our website for Mississippi River boat launching, parking, 815-622-6215 more information and check us out on restrooms, fishing. srfhs.com Facebook. Murals of Prophetstown Museum traces history from prehistoric Prophetstown • Downtown business days to the modern industrial era. Fulton Marina district Morrison-Rockwood State Park Fulton • 1800 4th St. 815-537-5139 815-589-2222 prophetstownil.com Tampico Area Historical Morrison • 18750 Lake Rd. Boat launches, camping, fishing, Depicts the history of the community Museum 815-772-4708 concessions, restrooms. & received a state of Illinois 2005 “Arts- Tampico • 119 S. Main St. Friendly Community” award. 815-590-2143 White Oaks Theraputic Glen Miller Marina tampicohistoricalsociety.citymax. Erie • Erie Rd. com Equestrian Center 815-946-2108 Rock Falls Lincoln Highway Morrison • 201 W. Winfield St. Includes: family history library & Rock River boat launches, fishing & (Whiteside County Fairgrounds) Interpretive Mural research center, family & local histories, parking. Rock Falls • 1412 W. Rock Falls Rd. Rt 30 815-772-2669 Ronald Reagan photos & documents, muralsofthelinconhighway.com memorabilia from the HY&T railroad & Jim Arduini Boat Launch Area more. HUNTING/PRESERVES/GUIDES Rock Falls • E. 2nd St. at Upper Dam Ronald Reagan Birthplace 815-625-4500 Tampico • 111 S. Main St. Big Bend State Fish & Wildlife Boat launches, parking. 815-438-2130 Windmill Cultural Center Fulton • 111 10th Ave. tampicohistoricalsociety.com Area 815-589-4033 Apartment where Ronald Reagan was Prophetstown • Van Damme Rd. Lawrence Park cityoffulton.us born, restored & decorated in early 815-537-2270 Sterling • 13650 Ave. G Collection of 21 European windmills in 1900s. Gift shop & museum. Donations. 1188-acre state fish & wildlife area: sterlingparks.org sizes between 3 ft. & 6 ft. tall from 10 Open Apr. – Oct. or anytime by appt by fishing, hunting & hiking. Free boat launching, fishing, horseshoes, European countries. Interpretive exhibits, calling 815-622-8705 picnic areas, playground, open play areas, children’s activities, gift shop, fresh stone- Hilltop Meadows Hunt Club shelters. ground flour, Delft pottery & souvenirs of Fulton • 7737 Long Rd. Ronald Reagan Trail Fulton. Special exhibits will be featured ronaldreagantrail.net 815-535-1056 Lock & Dam 13 throughout the year. Open May to mid hilltopmeadowshuntclub.com Fulton • 4999 Lock Rd 13 communities in NW Illinois celebrating Nov. – call for days & hours of operation the legacy of President Reagan. Historic Hunt club with 350 acres grasslands, mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/ landmarks, museums, & events honoring 5-stand sporting clays, ponds & wooded Navigation/Lock-and-Dam- this great man. HORSE/EQUESTRIAN areas. Information/Lock-and-Dam-13/ Boats of all kinds from small canoes Sterling Lincoln Highway Fancy Boot Riding Ranch Morrison Hunt Club to tugs pushing huge strings of barges Prophetstown • 29366 E. 2400 St. Morrison • 21887 Pigeon Rd. pass through these locks located on the Interpretive Mural 815-537-2299 815-772-3394 Mississippi River and visitors can view the Sterling • 424 Locust St. Board your horses here or rent ours, Morrisonhuntclub.com | FB activities from an observation deck. There 866-455-4249 lessons & trail rides. Lessons for Our club gives hunters access to 460 are boat ramps and fishing areas. drivelincolnhighway.com beginners, training, beautiful setting. acres of prime hunting habitat and Enjoy the other animals: miniature beautiful rolling terrain for hunting Moonlight Bay Marina & donkeys, goats, cows, bull, calves, pheasants & chukars peacocks, pheasants, bunnies, kittens, Restaurant deer, wild turkey. Sterling • Moonlight Bay Ln. LAKES/RIVERS 815-625-1700 Boat launches, restrooms, parking, Lawrence Park concessions. Sterling • 13650 Ave. G sterlingparks.org Morrison/Rockwood Marina Free boat launch facilities, fishing, Morrison • 18301 Lake Rd. horseshoe courts, picnic area, 815-772-3613 playground, open play areas, shelters. Oppold Marina Oppold Marina Sterling • Stouffer Rd. Sterling • 532 Stouffer Rd. 815-622-6203 815-622-6203 sterlingparks.org sterlingparks.org 30-acre marina on the Rock River: boat Free boat launching facilities, boat slip launches, fishing, restrooms, picnic rentals, picnic shelters restrooms, fishing, shelters, playground equipment. playground equipment and open play areas. Roadside Park Boat Ramp Como • W. Lincolnway Thomas Park Rock River boat launches. Sterling • 2301 12th Ave. sterlingparks.org Outdoor basketball & tennis courts& ice Seward Riverside Park Rock Falls • E. 2nd St & Ave. C PERIENC skating, picnic area, playground, open EX E — 815-625-0272 — — play areas. — colomatownshipparkdistrict.com MARINAS/BOAT RAMPS Boat launch area, picnic area, playground LARGER THAN LIFE equipment Albany Marina InRealLife Albany • First Ave. & Water St. 309-887-4064 Boat launching & marina services

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U.S.A.C.E. Lock & Dam 13 Westwood Fitness & Sports SWIMMING THEATRE/NIGHTLIFE Fulton • 4999 Lock Rd. Center 815-259-3628 Duis Recreation Center Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge Summer, view the big barges traveling the Sterling • 1900 Westwood Dr. 815-622-6201 Sterling • 211 E. St. Mary’s Rd. Sterling • 314 1st Ave. Mississippi. Winter, watch eagles dive for 815-622-6200 815-564-9430 fish. Fishing, hunting, primitive campsites, sterlingparks.org | FB 6 lane 200 meter indoor track, indoor 60 sterlingparks.org starlightstheatre.com picnic shelter, grills, public parking, Indoor swimming pool, diving well, Premier venue ready to accommodate restrooms, boat launches, more AstroTurf football/soccer field, indoor tennis courts, outdoor tennis courts, gymnastics & tumbling, outdoor private or semi-private party & special racquetball/wallyball courts, batting skatepark, fitness facility. event. VIP lounge area & balcony RECREATION CENTERS cages, wrestling room, 12,000+ square available for private use. Formerly the old foot fitness center, CrossFit, 8 indoor Morrison Swimming Pool “State Movie Theater” renovated into “big B-Fit basketball/volleyball courts, special Morrison • 643 Genesee Ave. city style” nightclub, feature a pre-event Morrison • 126 E. Lincolnway events space. 815-772-7570 lobby/reception area, full service cocktail 815-704-2049 Indoor pool located in the Morrison High bar, 35ft stage & large dance floor. B-fittoday.com | FB School. Call for hours. Woodlawn Arts Academy Sauk Valley Cinemas Duis Recreation Center Dance Studio Prophetstown Park District Sterling • 4110 E Lincolnway Sterling • 211 E. 23rd St. Sterling • 3807 Woodlawn Rd. 815-625-2344 815-622-6200 815.626.4278 Pool carmike.com sterlingparks.org woodlawnartsacademy.com | FB Prophetstown • 410 W. Riverside Dr. 5 lane pool, fitness center, gymnastics & 815-537-2093 Sterling Theatre tumbling, diving well, skate park. STATE PARKS/FORESTS prophetstownparkdistrict.com Sterling • 402 Locust St 815-632-3708 KT3 Fitness Hennepin Feeder Canal Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA sterlingtheatres.com Fulton • 912 4th St. Rock Falls Sterling • 2505 YMCA Way 563-219-2187 815-625-4500 815-535-9622 Kt3fitness.com | FB 5,400-acre recreation area boasts srfymca.org boating, fishing, hiking/biking trails, horse Indoor pool, gymnasium, fitness center FOOD & DINING Prophetstown Pool & trails, nature preserves & more! Recreation Center THE ARTS BAKERY Prophetstown • Park Ave. & River Dr. Morrison-Rockwood State Park Morrison • 18750 Lake Rd. The Corner Gallery 815-537-2093 Air Play Espresso & Bakery 815-772-4708 Sterling • 2522 E. Lincolnway Indoor/outdoor pool, aerobic classes, Sterling • 115 E. 3rd St. 1152-acre state park: fishing, boating, 815-441-3791 open swims, volleyball, basketball 815-585-4327 concessions, hiking, cross-country skiing FB court. Fully equipped weight & training Airplaysports.com | FB & more paraphernalia. The Loft on Main Morrison • 112 E. Main St. Aurelio’s Bake Shop Prophetstown State Sterling • 517 Locust St. Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA 815-772-4005 815-626-2253 Sterling • 2505 YMCA Way Recreation Area loft112morrison.org | FB 815-535-9622 Prophetstown • Park Ave. & River Dr. srfymca.org Near Rt. 172 & 78 RB&W District Park Folsom’s Bakery Indoor pool, gymnasium, wellness & 815-537-2926 Rock Falls • 319 1st Ave. fitness centers, programs for all. 53-acre state park: boat launches, fishing, Art in the Park Sculpture 815-622-7870 folsomsbakery.com | FB camping, electrical service, restrooms/ Walk Triple Play Bowling Center showers, playground, small picnic shelter, Rock Falls • 301 E. 2nd St. Fulton • 1601 9th Ave. horseshoe pits, dump station, hiking. 815-622-1106 J&M Memories Bakery & 815-589-3215 Between Rock River & Coon Creek & Visitrockfalls.com | FB FB nature trail. Party Supplies Rock Falls • 107 W. Second St. Woodlawn Arts Academy 815-950-3090 RKR & Associates Arboretum Sterling • 3807 Woodlawn Dr. FB Morrison • 9585 Henry Rd. 815-626-4278 815-778-3664 woodlawnartsacademy.com 7-acre mini arboretum over 250 different Krumpets Café & Bakery trees, shrubs & perennials, prairie grass & Fulton • 1016 4th St. pine trees, natural habitat for animals. 815-208-7143 FB

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CAFÉS & DELIS El Tapatio SELMI’S FARM MARKET Rock Falls • 1100 1st Ave. Arthur’s Garden Deli 815-564-0510 Rock Falls • 1405 1st Ave. Selmi’s is a 4th generation, family owned greenhouse, 815-625-5566 Kelly’s Arthursdeli.com Sterling • 218 Locust St. farming and agritourism business. We have a deep rooted 815-625-7969 tradition in the Sauk Valley and NW Illinois areas. We Arthur’s Garden Deli originally started as what was commonly known as “Truck Sterling • 2312 E. Lincolnway La Familia Restaurant 815-625-5566 Rock Falls • 201 W. Second St. Farmers” in the early 1930’s. We would load up our trucks Arthursdeli.com 815-626-0158 during the produce season, selling ours and other smaller, FB Brunch House local farmers’ tomato, pepper and other harvests into the Fulton • 1901 4th St. Niccoli’s wholesale markets of Chicago. In the 1950’s we got into the 815-589-4747 Prophetstown • 44 Grove St. FB 815-989-6016 retail greenhouse business, expanding slowly throughout the next 70 years. In the late Harbor Cafe & Pizzeria Original Taco Fulton • 1901 S. 4th St. Morrison • 123 E. Main St. 1980’s we also pivoted to 815-589-4747 815-772-8226 the agritourism business, opening our first pumpkin Krumpets Café & Bakery Perna’s Pizza Fulton • 1016 4th St. Rock Falls • 200 W. Rt. 30 patch and entertainment 815-208-7143 815-625-8180 krumpetsbakery.com | FB farm. Touch of Thai II Mom’s Diner Rock Falls • 102 W. 2nd St. Currently, our greenhouses Sterling • 23 E. 3rd St. 815-716-8559 are open daily to the public 815-622-9007 touchofthai2rockfalls.com | FB momsdiner.menu | FB in the Spring and offer Willy’s Restaurant over a ½ acre of covered Steam Anchor Coffee & Café Sterling • 3210 W. Lincolnway retail greenhouse space. Fulton • 1310 17th St. 815-626-0401 815-208-7074 You’ll find many beautiful steamanchor.com | FB FAMILY RESTAURANTS homegrown flowers, hanging baskets, containers and ESPRESSO/COFFEE BAR Albany Mississippi Cafe vegetable plants, as well as a nice selection of tropicals, Albany • 306 S. Main St. (Rt. 84) perennials, shrubs, succulents and other hard to find items. Air Play Espresso & Bakery 309-887-9014 Sterling • 115 E. 3rd St. We reopen our Farm and 815-585-4327 Benson’s on the Mississippi Airplaysports.com | FB Albany • 108 S. Main St. markets in Dixon and 309-514-2046 Sterling, when our famous Blooms-a-Latte bensonsonthemississippi.com | FB Prophetstown • 319 Washington St. super sweet bi-color sweet 815-537-2000 Brunch House corn and fresh tomatoes are Bloomsalatte.com | FB Fulton • 1901 4th Street 815-589-4747 ready, mid July. Flip Side Coffee and Espresso FB After Labor Day, Fall is in the Bar Don’s Seafood & Chicken Rock Falls • 116 W. Second St. Sterling • 1501 W. 4th St. air. We offer homegrown FB 815-622-0258 Mums and Fall flowers, Steam Anchor Coffee Co. apples from our Orchard, Eggs in Paradise Fulton • 1310 17th St. Sterling • 3506 E. Lincolnway pumpkins, decorating 815-208-7074 815-654-0735 steamanchor.com items, corn maze, other Family Chef entertainment and everyone's favorite, Cliff’s Apple Cider ETHNIC Morrison • 701 W. Lincolnway Donuts! We are in the process of expanding our apple Angelo’s I 815-772-4785 orchard and pumpkin patch to include a U-Pick experience Rock Falls • 608 12th Ave. Family Table Restaurant by 2024! 815-625-5163 Rock Falls • 1204 W. Rt. 30 angelospizzeria.net 815-622-0305 Angelo’s II Gazi’s Restaurant Sterling • 2525 E. Lincolnway Rock Falls • 901 1st Ave. 815-625-5451 815-626-4294 angelospizzeria.net Happy Joe’s Asian Buffet Morrison • 109 W. Main St. Sterling • 3106 E Lincolnway 815-772-7840 815-625-7838 asinabuffetmenu.com The Happy Spot Deer Grove • 1667 Hoover Rd The China House 815-438-5282 Morrison • 222 W. Main St. FB 815-772-3973 Isle of Rhodes Dynasty Morrison • 111 W. Main St. Sterling • 110 W. 3rd St 815-772-7431 815-622-5051 Jane’s Place El Jacalito Rock Falls • 110 W 2nd St Sterling • 1225 W. 4th St. 815-716-8062 815-625-3404 FB

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Manny’s Too Angelo’s I Happy Joe’s Pizza - Morrison The Rusty Fox Wine & Fulton • 305 11th St. Rock Falls • 608 12th Ave. Morrison • 109 W. Main St. 815-589-2520 815-625-5163 815-772-7840 Alehouse angelospizzeria.net FB Sterling • 1 E. 3rd St. 815-625-4708 Maple Pancake House rustyfoxcorp.com Sterling • 405 5th Ave. Angelo’s II Happy Joe’s Pizza - Rock Falls 815-564-0542 Sterling • 2525 E. Lincolnway Rock Falls • 109 1st Ave. 815-625-5451 815-626-5000 Speakeasy at La Bella Notte Morrison-Rockwood angelospizzeria.net Rock Falls • 102 W. 2nd St. Hero’s Tap FB Restaurant & Marina Applebee’s Neighborhood Morrison • 208 E. Main St. Morrison • 18301 Lake Rd. 815-772-8770 Stars Pizzeria 815-772-3613 Grill & Bar Morrison • 633 E Lincolnway Sterling • 3920 E. Lincolnway 815-772-8690 815-535-0528 Jane’s Place Parkway Village Family Rock Falls • 110 W. 2nd St. Restaurant 815-716-8062 The Stumble Inn Bartini’s FB Prophetstown • 213 Washington St. Sterling • 1804 E. 4th St. Rock Falls • 205 W. 2nd St. 815-989-6052 815-625-7601 815-632-3493 FB FB JP’s Landing Bar & Grill Pizza Ranch Albany • 102 N. Main St. Sterling • 3900 A. Lincolnway Ave. 309-887-9850 Triple P BBQ The Boulevard Pub and Grill jpslanding.com Rock Falls • 3312 W. Rt. 30 815-716-8599 Sterling • 2501 Avenue E 815-625-7138 FB 815-905-2583 triplepbbq.com theblvdpub.com JW’s 3rd Base PJ’s Restaurant Rock Falls • 207 W. 2nd St. Erie • 811 7th Ave. 815-632-2074 Warner’s MVP Lounge The Break Room Pub & Grub FB Sterling • 3 E. Third St. 309-659-2212 Tampico • 122 S. Main St. 309-716-8408 815-982-0014 warnersmvp.com Prophet Family Restaurant FB Kegger’s Tap House Prophetstown • 344 Washington St Sterling • 13464 Galt Road 815-537-9959 815-716-8969 Whiskey Barrel Saloon Brick Block Pub FB Rock Falls • 305 W. Second St. Morrison • 105 W. Main St. 815-716-8061 Red Apple Restaurant 815-772-8022 FB Rock Falls • 2004 1st Ave. FB King Pins Saloon and Dance 815-625-6574 Hall QUICK-SERVICE FOOD Brink’s Fulton • 18675 13th St Red Apple Restaurant Sterling • 214 Locust St. (815) 208-7066 Brenda’s Chicken Coop Sterling • 2511 N. Locust St. 815-213-7167 kingpinssaloonanddancehall.com| FB Rock Falls • 208 W. 10th St. 815-625-5160 FB 815-622-4999 KJ’s Bar & Grill Smoked on 3rd BBQ Bistro Bushy’s Bar & Grill Morrison • 115 W. Main St. Carey’s Place Sterling • 14 East 3rd Street Lyndon • 407 1st Ave. 815-772-8788 Prophetstown • 701 Swanson Dr. 815-632-3773 815-778-1007 779-200-5150 smokedon3rd.com FB Legends Sports Bar & Grill Erie • 921 8th Ave. Dari-DeLite and Grill Sunrise Family Restaurant Chuck Wagon Saloon 309-659-9293 Prophetstown • 710 Swanson Dr. Fulton • 927 14th Ave. Sterling • 1201 E. Fourth St. 815-718-1650 815-589-4880 8150-213-7207 Lisa’s Brick House FB Sterling • 216 Locust St. Firehouse Roadside Café Wagon Wheel Restaurant & 815-590-5472 Sterling • 406 Ave G Lounge Corner Tap FB 815-622-9335 Sterling • 1711 W. 4th St. Rock Falls • 102 W 2nd St FB 815-625-6680 815-625-4463 Manny’s Pizza Sterling • 312 Locust St. Hardee’s FINE DINING Co-Z Corner Pizza Morrison • 200 N. Base St. Morrison • 401 Tech Dr. Manny’s Too Candlelight Inn 815-772-2343 Fulton • 305 11th Ave. Morrison DQ Grill & Chill Rock Falls • 2200 First Ave. 815-589-2520 Morrison • 200 N. Sawyer Rd. 815-626-1897 Cragel’s 815-772-7070 candlelightinnrestaurant.com Prophetstown • 345 Washington St Maria’s Pizza 815-989-6018 Morrison • 111 W. Main St. Subway - Morrison Candlelight Inn 815-772-7707 Morrison • 412 E. Lincolnway Sterling • 2907 N. Locust St. Da-Bar 815-772-7827 815-625-2600 Morrison • 109 E. Main St. Nick’s Tap & Grill candlelightinnrestaurant.com 815-772-4415 Rock Falls • 1301 Prophetstown Rd. Subway - Prophetstown 815-626-1470 Prophetstown • 323 Washington St. Forest Inn Restaurant & Ellie’s Gaming Cafe and 815-537-5888 Paddle Wheel Pizza & Pub Lounge Spirits Fulton • 1112 4th St. Sterling • 1202 W. Fourth St. The Dog House Morrison • 20657 Lincoln Rd. 815-589-2001 815-632-3521 Sterling • 2325 E Lincolnway 815-772-4557 815-622-9184 FB FB Par & Grill Prophetstown • 4319 Bishop Rd. Subs2Go Fulton Steak and Ribs The Factory Pub & Grub 815-537-5226 Sterling • 103 W. 3rd St. Albany • 7th Ave N Fulton • 1107 4th St 309-887-9999 815-208-7890 815-548-9550 FB The Precinct subs2goalbany.com fultonsteakandribs.com Sterling • 113 E. Third St. Fat Boy’s Bar & Grill 815-622-4078 The Frosted Spoon Toby’s Rock Falls • 511 1st Ave Deer Grove • 3298 Hoover Rd. Morrison • 201 E. Main St. 815-772-3978 Route 30 Slots & Cocktails 815-716-8732 815-631-8080 Rock Falls • 2000 E. Rock Falls Ave. FB 815-716-8990 Froggy’s Bar & Grill FB PIZZA/GRILLS/PUBS Rock Falls • 215 W. 2nd St. All American Bar & Grill 815-625-4783 Rock Falls • 2105 First Ave. 815-626-5501

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River Huis Traders Country Orchids SPECIALTY SHOPPING MEETING/ Fulton • 1105 4th St. Fulton • 1019 4th St. 815-589-3160 815-589-4045 1st Ave Flowers & Gifts CONVENTION/ countryorchids.com Rock Falls • 804 1st Ave. Showplace Antiques & 815-632-3311 Golden Key Gifts FB RECEPTION SPACE Treasures Sterling • 702 W. 4th St. Sterling • 307 1st Ave. 815-622-3903 As Good As New Home The Barn at Allen Acres 815-564-9376 goldenkeygifts.com Furnishings/Resale Shop Wedding and Reception Silver City Treasures Hearts Desire Morrison • 201 E Market St. Venue Sterling • 117 E. Third St. Prophetstown • 310 Washington St. 815-400-9150 Rock Falls • 2206 Prophet Rd. 630-209-8749 815-537-2455 FB GROUP 847-687-3348 FB FB thebarnatallenacres.com BB Children’s Boutique Victorian Grace Antiques & Imprintable Memories, Inc. Sterling • 313 First Ave. Candlelight Inn Rock Falls • 106 E. 3rd St. 815-632-3171 Accents uoionline.com/collections/bb-kids Rock Falls • 2105 1st Ave. Prophetstown • 215 E. 3rd St. 815-535-0931 815-626-1397 815-537-2450 imprintablememories.com candlelightinnrestaurant.com FB Behrz Bloomz Lacy’s Amazing Vase Sterling • 2503 N Locust St Champs Banquet Venue Morrison • 104 E Main St 815-625-5116 Sterling • 9 E. 3rd St. ARTISAN WORKS 815-537-2731 behrzbloomz.com 815-626-6003 Added Touch Gallery FB Erie • 8549 Springhill Rd. Blooms-a-Latte Prophetstown • 319 Washington St. Days Inn by Wyndham 309-659-2851 Little Chocolatier, The Rock Falls • 2200 1st Ave. Sterling • 317 First Ave. 815-537-2000 815-626-5500 Between Friendz 815-626-2752 Bloomsalatte.com | FB | IG Wyndhamhotels.com | FB Morrison • 112 E Main St. Living by the River Country at Heart Quilt & Gift Deer Valley Banquets Sterling Welcome Center & Fulton • 1115 4th St. Shop Deer Grove • 3298 Hoover Rd. 815-589-3710 Rock Falls • 9843 Hoover Rd. 815-438-4653 Gallery FB 815-625-7484 deervalleybanquets.com Sterling • 318 1st Ave. 815-626-8610 Lundstrom Florist sterlingmainstreet.org Country Lane Market Dillon Home Museum Sterling • 1709 E. Third St. Tampico • 4515 Tampico Rd. Sterling • 1005 E. 3rd St. 815-625-0080 815-438-3022 sterlingparks.org COUNTRY MARKETS McCormick’s Nursery & Country Orchids Henrekin Pines Cabin Country Lane Market Fulton • 1019 4th St. Deer Grove • 28650 Hahnaman Road Tampico • 4515 Tampico Rd. Florist Sterling • 3602 E. Lincolnway 815-589-4045 815-499-6169 815-438-3022 countryorchids.com henrekinpines.com | FB 815-626-4422 Indian Hills Orchard Primitive Frills Dancer’s Hut Lake View Club House Fulton • 18405 Frog Pond Rd. Morrison • 123 W. Main St. Sterling • 7 E. 3rd St. Sterling • 23319 Hazel Rd. 309-887-4941 815-772-4653 815-626-2886 FB 815-716-6311 FB Embraced Mahaffey’s On Main Street Morrison Farmers’ Market Morrison • 104 W Main St Morrison • 121 E. Main St. Morrison • 204 E. Lincolnway Selmi’s Rock Falls • 1206 Dixon Ave. 815-680-6038 815-768-7996 815-772-3757 embraceonline.com FB morrisonfarmersmarket.com 815-626-3830 selmi.com Poci’s Market & Greenhouse First Ave Flowers & Gifts McCormick Event Center Shanahan’s Gifts & Red Brick Rock Falls • 804 1st Ave Rock Falls • 205 E. 3rd St. Rock Falls • 9571 Hoover Rd 815-632-3311 [email protected] | FB 815-626-0630 Treasures FB Morrison • 104 E Main St. Old Fulton Journal Building Rock Falls Farmer’s Market 815-772-3122 Fitzgerald Pharmacy Fulton • 408 10th Avenue. Rock Falls • 2nd St. & 2nd Ave. FB Morrison • 124 E. Main St. 815-266-7619 815-625-4500 Sweet Woodruff 815-772-3415 Westwood Fitness & Sports Selmi’s Greenhouse Fulton • 1102 4th St. Free Rein Farm Tack Shop Center Rock Falls • 1206 Dixon Ave. 815-589-2937 Prophetstown • 13760 Cooper Rd. 815-626-3830 Sweetwoodruffil.com | FB 815-537-5100 Sterling • 1900 Westwood Dr. selmi.com 815-622-6201 Wilson’s Greenhouses & sterlingparks.org Twin City Farmer’s Market Fulton Meat Market Florists Fulton • 211 11th Ave. Sterling • 106 Ave. A 815-589-3213 815-626-8610 Fulton • 1006 4th St. twincityfarmersmarket.com | FB 815-589-2128 SHOPPING wilsonsfloral.com The Gaming Goat Rock Falls • 1023 First Ave. ANTIQUES GIFTS/COLLECTIBLES Words of Wisdom Christian 815-213-7119 Beautiful You Boutique Books & Gifts Girlfriendz Boutique Albany True Value Antiques Sterling • 3512 E. Lincolnway Fulton • 1021 4th St. Albany • 305 S. Main St. Prophetstown • 338 Washington St. 815-622-0007 815-589-2998 309-887-4850 815-989-6019 Flashbacks For You Bushel Basket Candle MALLS Gramma’s Healing Porch Prophetstown • 341 Washington St. Company Deer Grove • 1770 Hoover Rd. 563-212-5358 Sterling • Northland Mall Northland Mall 815-718-4233 flashbacksforyou.com 2900 E. Lincolnway Sterling • 2900 E. Lincolnway shop.gramashealingporch.com 815-622-5996 815-626-5390 Great River Road Antiques bbcandle.com shopsatnorthland.com Hearts Desire Fulton • 23080 Waller Rd. Prophetstown • 42 Meadow Lane 815-589-3355 Country at Heart 815-537-2455 Rock Falls • 9843 Hoover Rd. FB 815-625-7484 FB

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Interiors, Etc. Sweet Home Candle Loft Fulton • 1102 4th St. (Previously Jamie’s Candle Loft) 815-589-9014 Sterling • 2713 Locust St. ROCK FALLS 815-626-0048 K & R Greenhouse FB Morrison • 15543 Bishop Rd. STAY. PLAY. EXPLORE. 815-772-4595 Tegeler’s Amish Furniture Morrison • 13459 Crosby Rd. www.visitrockfalls.com Long’s Garden 815-772-3533 Fulton • 18510 Sand Rd. tegeleramishfurniture.com Rock Falls has many opportunities for visitors to indulge in 815-589-4121 longsgarden.com TLC Country Store and such as art, recreation, and events. Mead’s Bike Shop Timber Lane Christmas Tree RB&W Park located along the beautiful banks of the Sterling • 414 Locust St. Farm 815-626-4601 Fulton • 7250 Garden Plain Rd. Rock River allows you to take in art with our 10 unique/ meadsbikeshop.com 309-887-4892 thought-provoking sculptures. New sculptures arrive every timberlanetreefarm.com Only the Best Resale Shoppe September during our annual Art in the Park Sculpture Sterling • 705 W. 3rd St. Treasure Chest Walk. The Sculpture Walk is featured on the Otocast app 815-625-6827 Rock Falls • 221 1st Ave downloadable on any 815-716-8147 Prim Pickins treasurechestgiftstore.com smartphone or device. The Sterling • 607 Griswold Ave. app allows visitors to learn 815-499-7754 UOI Boutique Sterling • 311 1st Ave. information on the artists Quilt Supplies For U 815-564-9417 and hear each artist speak Rock Falls • 206 Dixon Ave., Suite 3. uoionline.com 815-622-9413 about their sculpture. FB Vintage Cousins Emporium & Build-A-Pet The Rock River offers Rigler’s Sports Supply Sterling • 318 1st Ave fantastic fishing and boating. Sterling • 1111 First Ave. 815-632-3186 815-625-3319 The Hennepin Canal is a FB Schafer Fisheries Inc. treasured spot for kayakers Fulton • 21985 Waller Rd. Wilson’s Floral & Gifts PHOTO BY ANDREA VONDRA and canoers to take in the Fulton • 1006 4th St. Schaferfish.com 815-589-2128 beautiful scenery. The path along the Hennepin Canal is perfect for joggers, walkers, and Selmi’s Bridal/Floral & Wilson’s Greenhouse & Special Events bicyclists of all ages. Didn’t bring your bike? No problem, you Rock Falls • 223 1st Ave. Florists and your family can rent Koloni bicycles at the RB&W Park Morrison • 103 N. Heaton St. 815-622-8040 815-772-2126 selmibridal.com and take in all that Rock Falls has to offer. FB Sb Floral & Design Rock Falls Tourism hosts many events throughout the year Erie • 920 Albany St Wizards of Paws Rock Falls • 119 W 2nd St including Food Truck Fridays with a concert series, Big Cat 815-537-2731 815-716-8490 morrisonilflorist.com Quest Fishing Tournament, Art in the Park Sculpture Walk, Workman’s Harley Davidson the new Lumberjack Show & Beard Contest, and Jammin’ The Shed Rock Falls • 1903 Harley Davidson Dr. Erie • 624 12th Street On the Rock. There are many other community sponsored 815-626-1213 309-515-9106 workman-hd.com events throughout the year as well. FB | IG Spangler’s Landscape Design Book a night’s stay at one of our comfortable hotels - The Morrison • 12540 Lincoln Rd. Holiday Inn Express and Suites is located on the Rock River 815-772-4318 next to the RB&W Park; Country Inn & Suites, Days Inn, Super spanglerslandscapedesign.com 8, and the All Season’s Motel located off of Interstate 88.

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