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SHABBONA
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Shabonna 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. An interpretive nature trail with a cassette tape helps guide visually-impaired visitors..
815-824-2106
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 - 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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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
Illinois State Fish Hatchery
2314 Hatchery Road
This hatchery is one of four hatcheries in Illinois that annually produce
50+ million fish. Also, one mile nature trail. Monday - Friday: 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead first.
815-675-2122
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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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 Wednesday – Sunday:
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
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
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
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:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday - Sunday: 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
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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
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
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STREATOR
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Weber House and Garden
1503 Baker Street
Tudor country cottage set in an acre English Garden. Period candlelit
rooms. Summers open daily.
815-672-8327
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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
Sycamore Historic District and Walking Tour
Come enjoy a self-guided stroll through history while enjoying our newly
refurbished historic downtown shopping district and dozens of treasured grand
homes within our 90-acre historic district.
815-895-3456
Sycamore Golf Club
840 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 cart rental
available.
815-895-3884
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