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SANDWICH
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Backyard Hookin’
316 South Main Street
A quaint shop that brings you back in time with the art of primitive rug
hooking. The hand dyed wool material is hooked into burlap to make heirloom
rugs and unique gift items. All supplies are carried in the shop. Classes
available too!
815-378-9446
Edgebrook Country Club
2100 Suydam Road
This semi-private course is in excellent condition. Tree lined fairways and hilly terrain. There is a creek and a lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
815-786-3058
Fox Valley Winery
120 South Main Street
Fox Valley Winery specializes in creating small lots of hand crafted award
winning wines, many made from the estate grown, single vineyard Illinois
grapes.
815-786-3124
www.foxvalleywinery.com
Olde Timers Antique Centre
131 East Church Street (Route 34)
One of the biggest and most beautiful antique stores in Illinois. More
than 100 dealers in 50 large booths and 175 lighted showcases. Thousands
of the finest antiques from primitives to china, toys to jewelry, rooms full
of beautiful furniture. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
815-786-6430
www.olde-timers.com
Opera House of Sandwich
140 East Railroad Street
The Opera House functions as a community oriented facility, bringing theatre,
lectures, recitals, style shows, weddings and a wide variety of outstanding
performers, ranging from country to classical, to its stage. Call for further
information.
815-786-2555
www.sandwichoperahouse.com
Sandwich Antiques Market
Sandwich Fairgrounds, U.S. Route 34, 1401 Suydam Road
This once a month summer market, with quality dealers, features no new or
reproduction merchandise and a complete range of antiques/collectibles. Furniture
delivery service available. May - October: Sunday: 8 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Call for exact dates.
815-786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com
Sandwich Historical Society/Stone Mill Museum
Lafayette and Railroad Streets
A landmark for over 125 years featuring exhibits of local manufacturing,
Sandwich memorabilia, photos and historic artifacts of the area. Open Monday
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
815-786-7936
Wagner’s Museum
Route 1 Wagner Road
Local history of Sandwich, Plano, and Somonauk area. Sandwich fair, barbed
wire, cast iron, indian artifacts, and machinery. Over 10,000 items of interest.
630-552-8974
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SAVANNA
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Pulford Opera House Antique Mall
Pulford, 324 Main Street (Route 84)
Restored Opera House offers 150+ dealers, featuring furniture/primitives.
Largest collection of antiques/collectibles under
one roof in the area.
815-273-2661
Savanna Train Car Museum
51 South Main Street
This railroad passenger car is one of only 16 still in existence. Used
on Midwest Hiawatha, 1950–1971, by Milwaukee Road. Railroading artifacts
found here…a railroad buff’s dream. Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 5
p.m. year-round. May through September –Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
or by appointment.
815-273-2722
Sunset Meadows
14742 Three Mile Road
For the horse enthusiast, we offer boarding, shareboarding, training, horsemanship classes, riding lessons, Family Fun days, summers kid's camp for ages 6-14, sledding, and giant sling shot.
815-259-2033
www.sunsetmeadowsllc.com
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SCALES MOUND
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Town of Scales Mound
Located just north of Stagecoach Trail, the entire village of Scales Mound,
established in 1855, is a National Register Historic District.
877-464-2536
www.scalesmound.com
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SHABBONA
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Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
4201 Shabbona Grove Road
Named for the Potawatomi chief who briefly held a small parcel of this land 10 years after the Black Hawk War, located off U.S. 30, midway between DeKalb and LaSalle-Peru. An interpretive nature trail with a cassette tape helps guide visually-impaired visitors.
815-824-2106
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SHANNON
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Village of Shannon
Situated on the highest measured land in the county, this quaint town
occupies what the pioneers called beautiful prairie. Enjoy a B&B or golf
in nearby Lake Carroll or Galena.
815-864-2111
Pinder Pottery
114 West Market Street
Handmade stoneware pottery, open year round. Come see our gift shop, open Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
815-785-6766
www.pinderpottery.com
Popcorn Plus
114 West Market Street
Enjoy our gourmet popcorn varieties including toffee cashew, savory cheese, caramel drizzled in dark chocolate and many more delicious flavors. Gift shop features Pinder Pottery and other locally handmade gifts. Open Wednesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
815-864-3000
www.popcornplus.com
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SHIRLAND
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Sand Bluff Bird Observatory
10602 Haas Road
See migrating birds banded and released. Located at Colored Sands Forest
Preserve. March through May and September - November: Saturday:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
815-629-2671
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SOMONAUK
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Sannauk Preserve
Enjoy fishing, hiking trails and sledding in the winter. Also features
ball diamond, picnicking and enclosed shelters. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-498-3086
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SOUTH BELOIT
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Blackhawk Farms Raceway
15538 Prairie Road
Enjoy sports car, motorcycle and go-kart road racing, plus off-road and
motorcycle dirt track.
815-389-2000
Roscoe Antique Mall
1019 Gardener Street (west of Route 75 and Hwy 251)
75 plus dealers in 20,000 square foot air conditioned building. Quality antiques from 1860's to 1960's. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 363 days a year.
815-389-8800
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SPRING GROVE
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Chain O’ Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Road
2,793-acre state park and a 3,230 acre conservation area provide a water
oriented recreation area for boaters, anglers, and skiers. Monday -
Sunday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
847-587-5512
Richardson Corn Maze
9407 Richardson Road
Come solve our corn maze. It’s loads of fun! It’s complete
with dead ends, loop arounds, and multiple paths that you walk through. Eighteen
acres of cornfield. Call for more information and a list of special events.
815-675-9729
www.richardsonfarm.com
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ST. ANNE
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Recycled Memories
171 West Station
This antique mall features dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-427-6916
McGowen Rifle Barrels
5961 Spruce Lane
This store features antique fire arms. Call ahead for hours.
815-937-9816
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ST. CHARLES
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Al Capone's Hideway & Steakhouse
35W337 Riverside Drive
Stop on in and re-live the days of Prohibition in the atmosphere of an authentic 1920;s Speakeasy. Once inside the atmosphere is as roaring as the 20's. Open for dinner daily.
1-888-SCARFACE or 847-741-1244
www.al-capone.com
Arcada Theatre
105 East Main Street
The Arcad Theatre dates from 1926 and is one of the few historic venues in the Fox Valley. Presentations include top-name bands, live theater, children's movies and more throughout the year. Watch for fabulous entertainment options in our calendar of events or visit the Arcada's website.
630-587-8400
Century Corners Historic Shopping District
A selection of shops in turn-of-the-last-century homes offering designer clothing, home and garden decor, quaint book shops and cafe.
800-777-4373
Chord On Blues
106 South First Avenue
One of the country's finest Blues venues and dining experiences. Chord On Blues features the best live music Friday and Saturday.
630-513-0074
www.chordonblues.com
Kane County Fairgrounds
525 South Randall Road
Home to a variety of activities throughout the year including the Kane County Fair in July.
630-584-6926
www.kanecountyfair.com
Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
Chicago's only theater devoted full-time to elevating the art of comedy. Performances held in Preservation Hall and Main Stage Theatre. Great shows for groups. Overnight, dinner and group packages available.
630-584-6342
www.noblefool.org
Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises
2 North Avenue
Located at Pottawatamie Park. Cruise the scenic Fox River May to Mid-October. Afternoon trips are 4 miles long. Private charters are available by reservation, including lunch and dinner.
630-584-2334
Pheasant Run Resort & Spa
4051 East Main Street
Beautiful guest rooms, including our luxury Tower Rooms and Suites, each featuring a wonderful view of the Fox River Valley. Live theater featuring The Noble Fool Theater, Zanies Comedy Club, indoor and 2 outdoor pools, gift shops & boutiques, tennis & volleyball courts, Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa, 18-hole golf couse, restaurants and Sunday Brunch
800-474-3272 or 630-584-6300
www.pheasantrun.com
Steel Beam Theatre
111 West Main Street
Live theatre presentations in an intimate, historic setting. Special performances for groups can be arranged.
630-587-8521
www.steelbeamtheatre.com
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STERLING
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Blue Goose Run
14609 Blue Goose Road
Located west of Sterling, you can enjoy a corn maize in the fall or formal
gardens in spring and summer. Outdoor activities for young and old, giant
chess and checkers set, volleyball, croquet, badminton, horse drawn wagon
rides with picnic and bonfire available. Restaurant open Wed – Sun:
5pm to 9pm. Call for more details. FEE.
815-772-7200
www.bluegooserun.com
Chief Shikshak Northwest Bison Ranch
23637 Quinn Road
Native North American bison and red deer graze, surrounded by nature trails
and spring fed creeks. Tour the livestock facilities, hike the trails, horseback
ride, tour the camp in a Hummer. Camp in a teepee or rent the caretakers
house. Friday - Sunday: call for reservations.
815-336-2145
Dillion Home Museum
1005 East 3rd Street
Dillion Home, built in 1857, was placed on National Register of Historic
Places in 1980. Italian Renaissance-style house filled with antique furnishings,
rugs and local history. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon
and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
815-622-6202
Emerald Hill Golf & Learning Center
16802 Prairieville Road
Located just off Highway 2 between Sterling and Dixon, 18 holes, Bar and
Grill, Cross-country skiing and sledding.
815-622-6204
Grandon Civic Center
Sterling Municipal Band Concerts
Wednesdays: June - August: 7:30pm-9pm. Free concerts in the park,
4th of July celebration, concessions, bring your own lawn chairs or enjoy
the park benches. FREE.
815-625-7973
Lawrence Park and Pool
Avenue G Bridge
An outdoor pool for everyone, featuring a wading pool and diving well
with one and three meter diving boards. Boat access, parking area, winter
eagle watching, and concessions. Open daily: June 2nd - Aug 18th: noon
to 6pm. FEE
815-622-6205
Northland Mall
2900 East Lincolnway
Full service, indoor mall anchored by JCPenney and Bergner’s and
including 20 other specialty shops. Dining includes great coffee and sandwich
shop. Events held throughout the year. Mall hours are Monday – Saturday:
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Suday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
815-625-5390
www.shopsatnorthlandmall.com
Oppold Marina
Stauffer Road
Public marina offers boat access, parking area, restrooms, shelters and
store. Canoe and boat rental, ice fishing, ice-skating and playground. Great
place to sit on the bank and fish. Known for catfish. Gates open 5 a.m. to
11 p.m. year round.
815-622-6203
Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises, Inc. Happy Trails Park
2300 West LeFevre
5 acres of walking paths, water gardens, greenhouse, 5 hole miniature
golf, swings and gardens all designed and maintained by the developmentally
disables clients of the agency. FREE. Wheel Chair Access. Open April - September:
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat - Sun: by appointment.
815-626-3115
Sinnissippi Park
East Lincoln Highway
Located on the east side of town with bluffs overlooking the scenic Rock
River featuring ball diamonds, picnic facilities, playground and Frisbee
golf course. Nature trails provide excellent bird watching and cross country
skiing, while the bayou is a popular year round fishing spot. A special feature
of Sinnissippi Park is the Hopewellian Indian Mounds, which are listed with
the Register of National Historic Places.
815-622-6200
Sterling Mural Society
Downtown Sterling
Proudly presenting 15 beautiful and colorful murals in the downtown area
that depict the history of our community. Walking tours available. Call for
more information.
815-626-5421
Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society Museum
1005 East 3rd Street
Located in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Dillon Home Museum,
this museum traces the history of this area from the prehistoric days of
the mammoth to the modern industrial era. Permanent and temporary exhibits
combine to tell the story of local history and the local area’s place
within the stream of U.S. history. FREE. Limited Wheel Chair Access. Open
Tues, Thurs and Sat: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sun: 1 p.m.to
5 p.m.
815-622-6215
Westwood Sports Center
West LeFevre Road
Ball diamond, basketball courts, batting cages, cardiovascular area, cross-country
skiing, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, track and wally ball courts.
815-626-6204
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STOCKTON
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Black Hawk Run Golf Course & Supper Club
3501 South Golf Road
Beautiful course hidden in the hills awaits golfers of all skill levels.
Featuring 18 challenging holes with elevated greens and wide -open fairways.
Affordably priced.
815-947-3011
Glad Rags Resale Boutique
3501 South Golf Road
Glad Rags offers pre-owned clothing and accessories sold by consignment, name brands for the entire family.
815-947-3081
Stockton Heritage Museum
107 West Front Avenue
Stockton history of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, birthplace of
J.L. Kraft Cheese, and local history. Museum located downtown in restored
1890s building. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
815-947-2863 or 866-347-0286
Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
3500 East Center Road
18-hole links course, driving range, practice greens and lessons. Full
bar & restaurant; fun place for family gatherings & outings.
815-858-3939
www.woodbinebend.com
Yesteryear's Gift Emporium
105 West Front Avenue
Unique Victorian gift shop. Gifts, home decor, jewelry and greeting cards. Gourmet specialty foods, chocolates, fudge and gift baskets. Next to museum - downtown Stockton.
815-947-3912
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STREATOR
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Canoe the Vermilion
1903 East 1251 Road
Enjoy the Vermilion and I & M Canal waterways in the Starved Rock area.
815-673-3218
Engle Lane
3 Eastwood Avenue
Community theater produces six live shows (musicals, dramas and comedies) a season. May to August, call for schedule and reservations.
815-672-3584
Hopalong Cassidy River Trail & Canoe Launch
Route 18
Visitors can follow this trail through an urban forest of mulberry, hackberry oak and maple. Fish, hike, canoe from state-funded canoe launch area on the Vermilion River.
Sandy Ford Canoe Launch Area
Leonore Road
Canoe launch site and land and water reserve.
815-673-1880
Streatorland Historical Society
306 South Vermilion Street
Displays include 19th century clothing, local products and thousands of photographs depicting Streator history.
815-672-2443
Weber House and Garden
1503 Baker Street
A storybook tudor country cottage set in an acre English Garden of meandering paths, roses, hollyhocks and old rocks. Period candlelit
rooms. Summers open daily.
815-672-8327
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SUBLETTE
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Burma Shave-Like Signs
Route 52 South
Sublette was awarded the signs by Reminisce magazine—the only such
site in Illinois. Signs are approximately 1/2 mile south of Sublette on Highway
52.
815-849-5582
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SYCAMORE
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Chapel in the Pines
15165 Quigley Road
Nestled among fragrant pines and sumptuous flower gardens stands the Chapel
in the Pines. A charming, Victorian-style country church, a perfect setting
for the celebration of your choice. Weddings, Anniversaries, and more!
815-895-4797
www.chapelinthepines.com
Historic Downtown Sycamore
Sycamore is rich in natural charm and historic tradition. We invite you
to step back in time and enjoy the slower pace of Sycamore. Explore our quaint
shops and dine in our cozy restaurants. And, you can still park for a penny.
815-895-3456
www.sycamorechamber.com
Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 West State Street
Illinois Association of Museum's "Small Institution of the Year" award winner in 2007. Get up close to an African elephant, a hippo, a pride of lions and much
more as you acquire an appreciation of the world’s diverse natural
environment and human culture. Many exhibits and interactive learning experiences
for children and adults. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon
to 5 p.m.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org
Sycamore Family Sports Center
725 East State Street
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range an 18-hole mini golf course six batting cages from little league to professional Go-Karts and soccer kicking cages coming in 2003. Lighted facility for evening use.
815-895-7407
Sycamore Golf Club
940 East State Street
Enjoy our home town atmosphere with a country club feel. An 18-hole, par 71 course with pro shop, clubhouse and putting green. Club and car rental available.
815-895-3884
Sycamore Historic District and Walking Tour
Enjoy a self-guided stroll through history with dozens of treasured grand
homes within our 90-acre historic district.
815-895-3456
Sycamore Historical Society and Museum
308 West State Street
The Sycamore Historical Society's current award winning exhibit, "Lost Sycamore" explores activities, businesses, and buildings that are no longer part of the community and "Hidden Sycamore" which exposes the true identity of facinating past of some local structures. Many hands on reproductions including clothing, toys, photographs and other items connected to Sycamore in the 1890s. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10am to 1pm, and April to October by appointment. Call for new exhibit details.
815-895-5762
www.sycamorehistory.org
Sycamore Winery
322 West State Street
Welcome to the Sycamore Winery. We are committed to making the finest wine at reasonable prices. Many of our wines feature pictures of Sycamore sites from the past, courtesy of the Sycamore Historical Society Museum.
815-899-2920
www.sycamorewinery.com
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