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MOUNT CARROLL
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Civil War Memorial/Courthouse Square
Route 78, North of Route 64
A Lorado Taft sculpture dedicated in 1892 to those from Carroll County in the Civil War. Only statue with an annex. Courthouse with bandshell was built in 1858.
815-244-0221
Learn Great Foods
203 East Seminary
Culinary adventures in northwest Illinois. Unique itineraries and menus each weekend, April - October, from Caledonia, Galena, and Mt. Carroll. Tour local sustainable farms, participate in hands-on cooking classes with dynamic chefs in the Learn Great Foods kitchen and sit down to gourmet organic dinners.
815-244-5602
www.learngreatfoods.com
Owen P. Miles Museum
107 Broadway
Built in 1873, this house is one of the oldest subtypes of the period under study. Italianate design which predates and postdates Civil War. Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday: noon to 3 p.m.
815-244-3474
Mount Carroll Historic District
Route 78, North of Route 64
Registered as a National Historic District, the downtown area features one of the U.S.’s finest collections of 19th–century metal facades, also brick streets. Walking tour brochure available.
815-244-4424
Raven’s Grin Haunted House
411 North Carroll Street
A year-round haunted house in an 1870 Inn; slides, mazes, videos, original bizarre artwork, displays and an occasional sighting of a real ghost. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
815-244-4746
Timber Lake Playhouse
8215 Black Oak Road
Timber Lake Playhouse is Illinois’ oldest summer stock theatre. Six productions will be presented. Summer: Tuesday - Sunday. Call ahead for hours.
815-244-2035
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SAVANNA
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Sunset Meadows
14742 Three Mile Road
For the horse enthusiast, we offer boarding, shareboarding, training, horsemanship classes, riding lessons, family fun days, summer kids camp for ages 6-14, sledding, and giant sling shot.
815-259-2033
www.sunsetmeadowllc.com
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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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THOMSON
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McGinnis Melon Market
2200 Route 84
Melon, produce and Christmas trees are some of the items found in this indoor/ outdoor market.
815-259-2245
Thomson Depot Museum
907 Main Street
Unique wooden depot fully restored contains railroad memorabilia and museum of York township pioneer life. May - September: Saturday and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed all major holidays except Memorial Day.
815-259-2361
U.S. Thomson Causeway
Lewis Avenue
Approximately 131 camping sites with hook-ups available. On the Mississippi River with wildlife viewing, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, hiking, nature programs and playground for children.
815-259-3628
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