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FORRESTON
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FOX RIVER GROVE
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Norge Ski Jump/Club
100 Ski Hill Road
Over 100 years of ski jumping tradition. Year round events bring the thrill of Olympic-style ski jumping to Northern Illinois. Annual winter tournament brings world-class jumpers to Norge.
847-639-9718
www.norgeskiclub.com
FRANKLIN
GROVE
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Chaplin Creek Historic Village
1715 Whitney Road, 1/2 mile South of Franklin Grove
A 19th Century Midwestern Village currently being restored. Tour a saltbox
house, blacksmith shop, country school and more. Demonstrations and blue
grass jam sessions during Summer Harvest Festival, the first weekend in August.
Call for hours.
815-456-2382
www.chaplincreek.com
Grist Mill at Franklin Creek Natural Area
1893 Twist Road
Discover an old-fashioned grist mill surrounded by nature. Volunteer built replica of 1847 gristmill located in Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Four story timber-framed building houses an operational set of water-powered millstones.
815-456-2878
Lincoln Highway Association National Tourism Headquarters
136 North Elm Street
The nation’s first transcontinental highway began in nearby Malta
in 1914. Housed in an 1850’s general store, the headquarters offers
information and more.
815-456-3030
Nachusa Grasslands
8772 Lowden Road
Over 1,000 acres of native Illinois prairie, sandstone buttes, oak savannas,
wetlands, original species of plants and animals sustain a dynamic functioning
ecosystem. Open daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-456-2340
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FREEPORT
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4 Seasons Bowling Center
1100 West Galena Avenue
This is a forty lane bowling center with automatic scoring. Thunder Alley
sound and light experience which is open to the public. Jumpin Joe’s
Sports Bar & Grill, Flip Pizza Restaurant and full service banquet facilities
are also offered. Sunday and Monday: noon to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday: noon to midnight; Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday: 9
a.m. to midnight.
815-235-6145
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
395 West Cedarville Road
Enjoy Illinois wines, delicious local foods and beautiful views at Illinois' only certified biodynamic vineyard.
815-563-4665
www.famousfossilwinery.com
Freeport Art Museum
121 North Harlem Avenue
Explore six permanent galleries: European, Antiquities, Native American,
Asian, Ethnographic and Contemporary. Innovative temporary exhibitions featuring
regional
artists or special topics are also showcased. Tuesday thru Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Saturday: noon
to 5 p.m.
815-235-9755
Freeport Canoe Company
1442 South High Street
Enjoy canoeing in downtown Freeport! Groups, individual canoeists and beginnning or seasoned paddlers are welcome. Open by appointment.
815-233-1065 or 815-541-0869
www.freeportcanoecompany.com
Freeport Downtown Shopping District
Galena Avenue and Stephenson Street
Historic downtown Freeport offers a wonderful array of shopping and dining
adventures with its mix of traditional and contemporary from quaint antique
shops to specialty and gifts stores.
800-369-2955
Freeport Raceway Park
1910 South Walnut
Freeport Raceway Park features real auto racing on the largest stock car track in Northern Illinois, being a true half mile. Six classes of racing are featuresd: late model, modified, B-modified, sportsman, hobby stock and 4-cylinder. Open Saturdays: Pits 4:30pm, Gates 5:30pm, First Race 6:00pm.
815-233-0390
Jane Addams Trail
Freeport to Wisconsin Stateline
This multi-use 13-mile recreational trail offers beautiful scenery and
is highlighted by 21 decked bridges passing over and through wetlands, creeks,
woods, prairies, geologic formations and farmland. The trail, named after
Jane Addams, is part of the Grand Illinois Trail that traverses Northern
Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Its crushed limestone
path may be used by hikers, bicycles, snowmobiles, and cross-country skiers.
Access to the trail is available at the Wes Block Trail Access on Fairview
Road, off of Highway 20 two miles west of the Highway 26 intersection, or
at the Richland Creek Trailhead in Orangeville, on High Street, east of Highway
26. Open from dawn to dusk.
800-369-2955
Krape Park
1799 South Park Boulevard
This charming park offers an old-fashioned carousel, waterfall, trails,
paddleboating, canoeing, miniature golf and disc courses, tennis courts,
duck pond and Kids Kastle. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m. FREE
815-235-6114
Lincoln Douglas Debate Square
600 East Douglas Street
Site of the second of the famous 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln
and Stephen Douglas. It is marked by a life-size statue of the men and interpretive signage. Open year round. FREE.
800-369-2955
Little Cubs Field
1160 West Empire Street
A replica of Wrigley Field, complete with ivy, bricks and box seats from the real Wrigley Field, plus a replica scoreboard and entry sign. It is open for enjoying and exploring at no cost and is also available for birthday parties, picnics, corporate events and more.
800-369-2955
www.littlecubsfield.com
Oakdale Nature Preserve
4433 South Cranes Grove Road
Set in oak and hickory woods, Oakdale offers hiking and cross-country
ski trails, a nature center, lodge, auditorium and picnic areas. Daily: dawn
to 10:30 p.m.
815-235-6114
Park Hills Golf Course
3240 West Stephenson Street
This public facility offers two 18-hole, 72-par courses on gently rolling
terrain. The West Course is 6,600 yards, and the East Course is 6,400 yards.
Watered fairways, three sets of tees, a 300 yard driving range, clubhouse
and pro shop.
815-235-3611
Read Park
West Avenue and American Street
Read Park features softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, an aquatic
center with a zero depth pool and water slides and a state of the art skateboard
facility. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m.
815-235-6114
Rock Hollow Conservation Club
1971 Illinois Route 75 East
Located along the scenic Pecatonica River, the club offers
an abundance of natural cover winding along the river bottom. Hunting, bird
watching, horseback riding, boating and canoeing, fishing, hiking, sporting
clays, gun safety and beginner shooting instructions, dog training and boarding
facilities and more. Thursday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday: by appointment.
815-232-5428
Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad/ Silvercreek Museum
2954 South Walnut Road
Climb aboard an antique train pulled by a steam locomotive for a four-mile ride. See a replica depot and an historical museum. May - October: select
weekends and holidays, 11am to 4pm or by appointment.
800-369-2955
Stephenson County Historical Museum
1440 South Carroll Avenue
Features the 1857 Taylor Mansion, listed on the National Register, a one-room
schoolhouse, a log cabin, a farm and industrial museum and arboretum. Open Wednesday - Sunday: noon to 4 p.m or by appointment.
815-232-8419
Winneshiek Playhouse
228 West Clark Street
One of the oldest continuously operating amateur theaters in the country,
Winneshiek provides quality theater each season. Call ahead for dates and
times.
815-232-7023
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FULTON
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Best Buds Floral & Gifts
19670 Waller Road
Wide variety of plants, silk arrangements, and fresh flowers. Stop in and browse, get some new ideas, and make new friends.
815-589-5171
Corner Treasures and Treats
1016 Fourth Street
Large selection of gifts and collectibles. We carry a wide variety of name brand items including Willow Tree, Isabel Bloom, Heartwood Creek, Jody Coyote, Quad City Candle Company and much more.
815-589-2757
Dutch Windmill
First Street and Tenth Avenue
Manufactured in the Netherlands, and erected in Fulton by Dutch Craftsmen
from Holland, this 90-foot-high operating windmill is a copy of the windmill
at the Brabant town of Vorstenbach. Fulton celebrates its Dutch heritage
with its annual Dutch Days Festival in early May. Open May - October, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Plus Memorial Day - August, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and September, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us
Elk River Merchant
1102 4th Street
Quality antique dealer specializing in collectibles and textiles.
563-321-8631
Fulton (Martin House) Museum
707 10th Avenue
Home to Fulton's Historical Society, this museum features memorabilia and artifacts pertinent to Fulton's history. The civil war era home contains stained glass windows, walnut bench seating, and a walnut staircase. The home also houses the Wayne Bastian Memorial Resource Room which features genealogy information, plat books, archived local newspapers, and Whiteside County history books. Open Sundays 2pm to 4pm and other times by appointment.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.org
Great RiverTrail
A 62-mile long designated biking and hiking trail runs parallel to the Mississippi River from Rock Island, IL, to Savanna, Illinois. The Great River Trail is designated with several signs along the way for ease of navigation. While the trail is mostly designated for pedestrians and bicyclists use only, there are some shared use roadways.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.org
Great River Road
along Highway 84
The Great River Road is the longest scenic byway in America as it travels through Fulton along Highway 84. The Great River Road is a 550-mile route on Illinois' border offering breathtaking views and majestic landscapes. An information kiosk, featuring interpretive text and historical photos, can be found at Den Besten Park near de Immigrant Dutch windmill.
877-477-7007
www.greatriverroad-illinois.org
Heritage Canyon
515 North Fourth Street
A remnant of the past, this 1800's village was built inside a former rock quarry overlooking the Mississippi River. Heritage Canyon is a 12-acre wooded nature walk dotted with buildings that take the visitor back to pioneer living. Stroll through the park following the brick paved paths and yellow arrows. The canyon features a log cabin settlement, one-room school house, blacksmith shop, church, general store, and much more. The swinging bridge, a favorite among children, is made of steel-woven cables once used in quarry operations. All of the buildings house artifacts from times past. Open April 15 thru December 15, 9am to 5pm.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us
Interiors Antiques
1102 4th Street
We’re located in a beautifully restored historic building in downtown Fulton and we specialize in antique furniture & accessories of all kinds. Open Thursday-Sunday.
815-589-2439
Lincoln Highway
through Fulton along U.S. Route 30 and 15th Avenue
The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway spanning from Times Square in New York City to San Francisco, California. The highway travels through Fulton, Illinois, along US Route 30 and 15th Avenue. An informational gazebo, featuring interpretive text and historical photos, can be found at the corner of 10th Avenue and 3rd Street. The Lincoln Highway spans over 3,100 miles and travels through 14 states.
866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com
Lock & Dam 13
Three miles north of Fulton along Highway 84
Three miles north of Fulton along Highway 84, thousands of visitors come to view the barges and boats locking through on the widest pool in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. This lock and dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, is an excellent location to view bald eagles during the winter months. Public lock & dam tours are held Sundays at 1pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Special group tours can be arranged by calling the park rangers.
815-259-3628
www.missriver.org
Long’s Garden
18510 Sand Road
A natural meadowland of plumed ornamental grasses, perennials, trees and
more. Walk on the fantasy trails and mature gardens of over 1,500 different
plants and grasses. Enjoy the views of the two ponds, while sitting in the
gazebo. Open March - October: Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-589-4121
Ronald Reagan Trail
Fulton is proud to announce its recent addition to the Ronald Reagan Trail. The former U.S. President's ancestral lineage began in Fulton in the mid-1800's. President Ronald Reagan's parents were both born and married in Fulton, Illinois. The former President's father, John Edward Reagan, worked in a dry goods store in downtown Fulton and his mother, Nellie Clyde Reagan, worked as a milliner in Fulton. Several of the former President's relatives including grandparents and aunts and uncles, are buried in the Fulton Catholic Cemetery.
www.ronaldreagantrail.net
Spring Valley Farm
21919 Hillside Road
Dairy farm offering tours by appointment only.
815-772-3175
www.springvalleyfarm.4mg.com
Windmill Cultural Center
111 10th Avenue, Fulton
Fulton’s newest attraction, the Windmill Cultural Center (WCC), houses an extensive collection of 21 European windmills representing ten European countries. The windmills vary in size between three feet and six feet tall. The collection was designed by Henk and June Hielema of DeMotte, Indiana.
Special exhibits will be found at the Windmill Cultural Center throughout the year. Gift shop too. Open: Weekends in May and November through 2nd weekend in December - Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, 1pm to 5pm; Memorial Day through Labor Day - Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 1pm to 5pm; September (after Labor Day) to October 31 - Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm, Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, 1pm to 5pm.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us
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