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Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center
231 North Annie Glidden Road
The Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center, located on the campus of Northern Illinois University, offers truly distinctive and sophisticated meeting and banquet facilities for the university and community.
815-753-8821
www.bavc.niu.edu

Buena Vista Golf Course
131 Buena Vista Drive
Buena Vista is a par 32 nine hole golf couse with a driving range, proshop and snack bar.  Open 7 days a week during the season, weather permitting.
815-758-4812

Children's Community Theatre
CCT is dedicated to the development and fostering of an interest in the dramatic arts, and the creative expression of those arts.
815-757-1874
www.childrenscommunitytheatre.org

Convocation Center at NIU
1525 West Lincoln Highway (Route 38)
Newly constructed arena located on the Northern Illinois University Campus. Has a 10,000 seating capacity with over 45,000 square feet of floor space. Host to many functions such as concerts, trade shows, athletic events and more.
815-752-6800
www.niuconvo.com

Countryside West Golf Course
6209 Route 38
A 9 hole public golf course that is a Par 34 at 2,465 yards.
815-758-5249

Dee Palmer Band Shell at Hopkins Park
1403 Sycamore Road
Free concerts by the DeKalb Municipal Band every Tuesday at 8 pm, beginning in June and ending in late August.
815-758-6663

DeKalb Gallery
161 East Lincoln Highway
DeKalb Gallery is a fine art gallery created to promote artists and sell original art on a consignment basis. The gallery is on the main floor in the oldest building in the historic business district of DeKalb.
815-754-4316
www.dekalbgallery.org

DeKalb Park District Recreation Center
1765 South 4th Street
We invite you to explore the wide variety of recreation opportunities that we offer. There is something for everyone!
815-758-7756
www.dekalbparkdistrict.com

DeKalb Park District/Hopkins Park Aquatic Center
1403 Sycamore Road
Pool, playground and meeting room facilities.
815-758-6663

Egyptian Theatre
135 North 2nd Street
On the National Registry of Historic Places, this is one of the best examples of Egyptian/ Art Deco architecture in the country. Tours are available by appointment.
815-758-1215
www.egyptiantheatre.org

Ellwood House Museum
509 North First Street
Tour barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood’s Victorian mansion. Experience three generations of family life 1870’s–1920’s at this National Register Historic Site. The 8-acre grounds include carriage museum, Victorian playhouse and gardens. Call for hours.
815-756-4609
www.ellwoodhouse.org

Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center
921 West Lincoln Highway
Built in 1861, the house and brick barn were constructed for local farmer and barbed wire inventor, Joseph Glidden. The barn is commemorated as the birthplace of barbed wire.
815-756-7904
www.gliddenhomestead.org

Gurler House
205 Pine Street
This house was built in 1857 for George Gurler, a dairy and creamery owner. Walk around the house, grounds and gardens.
815-758-4897
www.bios.niu.edu/gurler

Haish Memorial Library
309 Oak Street
The Indiana Bedford limestone facade reflects the Art Deco style. Among the many treasures in within the library is the Works Progress Administration mural that was painted in 1934 by Gustav Dahlstrom. The mural is over 20 feet tall and one of the largest left untouched in the United States. It was restored to its original beauty in 2006.
815-756-9568
www.dkpl.org

Harley-Davidson Museum
969 Peace Road
Over 65 antique and modern motorcycles are on display, along with memorabilia and vintage clothing.
815-756-4558
www.pierceharley-davidson.com

Heritage Square Gallery
105 North First Street
A historic gallery built in 1897, containing over 200 pictures of DeKalb’s rich history from 1860 through the present.
815-756-1445

Historic DeKalb & Northern Illinois University Self-Guided Walking Tours
164 East Lincoln Highway
Stroll through historic downtown DeKalb to explore unique shopping and dining. Enjoy dozens of historic homes and parks as you meander through the streets of DeKalb. Walk the beautiful campus at Northern Illinois University at you own pace.
815-756-1336
www.dekalbareacvb.com

Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Please check on-line for performance dates, locations and times.
815-748-7071
www.kishorchestra.org

Lincoln Highway Mural
East Lincoln Highway & North Seventh Street
A 10 by 20 foot mural depicting the history of the Lincoln Highway, the first cross-country highway.  The mural includes a brick arch that once sat on West Lincoln Highway.
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Memorial Park
Northeast corner of First Street and Lincoln HIghway
World War I memorial honoring all veterans from DeKalb who served in the war.
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Nehring Center Gallery
Nehring Center for Culture and Tourism
111 South Second Street
This gallery in a renovated bank building from the 1900s presents rotating exhibitions of fine art and historical artifacts enhanced by lectures, performances and other programs across a broad range of disciplines.  Call for programming and exhibit information.
815-758-6363
www.nehringcentergallery.org

NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum
Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Northern Illinois University
Features a One-Room Schoolhouse. We have one of the most extensive history of education collections in the country with thousands of books and artifacts of historical interest. Please call for hours.
815-753-1236
www.cedu.niu.edu/blackwell/

NIU Anthropology Museum
Northern Illinois University, Stevens Buiding
Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm or by appointment.
815-753-0230

NIU Art Museum
Northern Illinois University, Algeld Hall, First Floor
Open Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and Saturday 12pm to 4pm. During university sessions and by appointment for group tours.
815-753-1936

River Heights Golf Course
1100 South Annie Glidden Road
An 18 hole facility winding along banks of the Kiswaukee River, offering a challenging mix of traditional and links type holes for the weekend golfer or serious golfer.
815-758-1550
www.riverheightsgc.com

South Pointe Greens-Green Tree Golf Course
200 Gurler Road
Par 35 nine hole public golf course with a chip 'n putt course, proshop and snack bar. Open daily from 7am to 7 pm.
815-758-5636
www.southpointegreens.com

Stagecoach Theatre
126 South 5th Street
This community theater is one of the oldest in Illinois, having been organized in 1946.
815-758-1940
www.stagecoachers.com

Yordon Center at NIU
1200 Stadium Drive North
In August of 2007, the Jeffrey and Kimberly Yordon Center opened its doors to all 486 student-athletes and all 17 intercollegiate sport teams on the campus of Northern Illinois University. The Yordon Center provides Huskie student-athletes a state-of-the-art facility which houses the areas of strength and conditioning, athletic training, and academic services as well as new football offices, meeting space and locker rooms. It is a cornerstone facility in Northern Illinois’ goal to provide each and every student-athlete with a “world-class” experience while wearing a Huskie uniform .

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GENOA
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Crumpet’s Tea Room and Ice Cream Parlor
221 West Main Street
Victorian tea room serving lunch, Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Afternoon teas by reservation only.
815-784-6121

Genoa Main Street Shopping District
Downtown Genoa
Enjoy a variety of unique shops featuring hand-crafted items, primitive treasures, gifts, collectibles and more. Stroll Main Street for your choice of cozy restaurants with delicious food.
815-784-5101
www.genoa-il.com

Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum
220 West Park Avenue
This 1876 Depot features items of local history. Houses many items including the first horse-drawn hearse of DeKalb County.
815-784-5559

Natural Resource Center
The Natural Resource Center is the only nature center in DeKalb County and is located in the beautiful Russell Woods Forest Preserve. The Natural Resource Center is the heart of our outdoor education program and offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family.
815-784-2000

Oak Club Genoa
11770 Ellwood Greens Road
Picturesque, 18 hole watered course, cut and winding through wooded and lowland area with meandering Kishwaukee River. Rated among the top 20 courses by Chicagoland Golf. Call ahead for hours.
815-784-5678

Painted Pony Books
415 W. Main Street
Come celebrate the season with us.  Warm up to a good book!
815-784-4743

Prairie State Winery
217 West Main Street
Featuring award-winning wines, DeKalb County’s oldest winery is located in the heart of Genoa’s Main Street Shopping District. Sample in the tasting room, enjoy a glass of wine with friends in the tasting cellar or shop in the gift store. We look forward to your visit!
815-784-4540
www.prairiestatewinery.com

Victoria's Crossing
220 West Main Street
Come enjoy our collection of fine gifts, home accessories and collectibles.
815-784-2868

Wild Thyme Herb Garden
438 North Main Street
A purveyor of finest quality organic herbs, spices, teas, skin care, whole foods, local honey, flower essences, essential oils. Also, gemstone jewelry and a certified bird and butterfly sanctuary garden. Herbalist on duty. Open Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
815-784-4237
www.wildthymeherbgarden.com

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HINCKLEY
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Dairy Joy
435 East Lincoln Avenue
A familiar and nostalgic stop alog U.S. Route 30.
815-286-7701

Dave's Pizza
126 East Lincoln Highway
Pizza, pasta and more!.
815-286-7071

Happy Hen House
8329 East Sandwich Road
Antiques just outside of town!
815-286-9055

Heart and Soul Cafe
651 East Lincoln Highway
Coffee, pastries and live music on weekends!
815-286-3131

Hinckley Floral
950 West Lincoln Highway
For all your floral needs.
815-286-7400

J & K's Half Moon Tavern
120 West Lincoln Avenue
Food, spirits and racing memoabilia!
815-286-7303

Los Jinetes Mexican Grill
146 East Lincoln Highway
Hinckley's newest culinary experience!
815-286-7900

The Brown Pub
200 Somonauk Road
Featuring indoor and outdoor games!
815-286-9055

The Welcome Matt
149 West Lincoln Highway
Dinner and drinks nightly!
815-286-3949

Treasures Old & New Antiques
358 West Lincoln Avenue
In downtown Hinckley for antiques and more.
815-286-7921

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KINGSTON
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Koehler’s Farm Market
32269 Glidden Road
Offering home-grown fruit and vegetables, pumpkins, Halloween costumes and weekend festivities in October.
815-784-5841

Walcamp Outdoor Ministries
32653 Five Points Road
Walcamp Outdoor Ministries Family Camp would like to invite you and your family to come camping with us! Can host family reunions, company or church picnics, and many themed weekends! Situated on 177 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds.
815-784-5141
www.walcamp.org

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KIRKLAND
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Northern Illinois Veteran’s Memorial
Franklin Township Park, Third Street
Honoring Northern Illinois veterans of the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and other conflicts. Daily sunrise to sunset.
815-522-6179

Shepherd’s Carriage Livery
Provides services for all occasions, including weddings, town celebrations, corporate events as well as covered wagon rides at the farm four miles south of Kirkland. Our carriages are often seen in downtown Sycamore.
815-393-3445

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MALTA
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Jonamac Orchard
19412 Shabbona Road
Family activities such as apple picking, challenging corn maze, play area, etc. Offering apples, pumpkins, cider, donuts, pies, and many other goodies.
815-825-2158
www.jonamacorchard.com

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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
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

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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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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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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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

Joiner History Room
103 East State Street
Housed in the Sycamore Public Library, the room is dedicated to preserving DeKalb County's historical documents and artifacts.
815-895-7271

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