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BYRON
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Byron Museum of History
106 North Union Street
Featuring Lucius Read House built in 1843, plus local history exhibits including A.G. Spalding, Underground Railroad, Clamming on the Rock, Into the Outhouse, Read Family, Byron Schools and much more. Open year ‘round. Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., plus weekends in Summer. Group tours by appointment.
815-234-5031
www.byronmuseum.org
Jarrett Prairie Center
7993 North River Road
Hands-on natural history museum with a gift shop, theater, library and nature nook. Banquet rooms are available. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.
815-234-8535
J. Weiskopf Observatory
7993 North River Road
Located on the third highest point in Ogle County. See the wonders of the night skies through the 11” reflecting telescope. Available for tours, programs and parties. Daily: open at dusk.
815-234-8535
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MOUNT MORRIS
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Official Illinois Freedom Bell
Wesley Avenue
A replica of the Liberty Bell, this bell is located in a tower in the town square. Thousands gather annually at 1 p.m. every July 4th around the bell as it is rung in unison with the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, celebrating America’s freedom.
815-734-6425
White Pines Forest State Park
6712 West Pines Road
Enjoy recreation on 385 acres, much of it forest, with a state park lodge and provisions for tent and trailer camping.
815-946-3717
White Pines Inn & Theatre
6712 West Pines Road
This cozy lodge with rustic cabins makes for a peaceful getaway. Fine dining, dinner theatre and gift shop. March - December: daily.
815-946-3817
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OREGON
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Black Hawk Statue
Lowden State Park, 1411 North River Road
Designed by artist Lorado Taft and dedicated as a study in the character of the American Indian. The lighted figure itself stands 48’ tall above the beautiful Rock River. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-732-6828
Castle Rock State Park
1365 West Castle Rock Road on Route 2
Spectacular rock formations with deep ravines and sandstone buttes make this state park ideal for a day visit.
815-732-7329
Chana School Museum
City Park East in Oregon
Two room schoolhouse was recently renovated to its original condition and placed on the National Registry or Historic Sites.815-732-4714
Conover Square Mall
Conover Square, 201 North Third Street
Browse in the old piano factory. Rows of shops/services all under one roof, with a view of the Rock River.
815-732-3950
Eagle’s Nest Native American Gift Center
101 South First Street
Salute the past and discover and own some of the finest examples of Native American art and craftsmanship. Rustic Aspen furniture, jewelry, gifts, pottery, clothes and more.
815-732-2523
Historic Pine Hill Bed & Breakfast
400 Mix Street
An Italianate Country Estate, built in 1874, and on the National Historic Register.
815-732-2067
Lowden State Park
1411 North River Road
Sculptor Lorado Taft’s 48-foot-tall monolithic tribute to Native Americans presides over this park featuring boating, canoeing and camping.
815-732-6828
Ogle County Courthouse
Historic Downtown Oregon
Placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings, the Ogle County Courthouse has a long history of significance in Oregon.
815-732-2100
Ogle County Historical Museum
111 North Sixth Street
Step back into time…memorabilia from Lorado Taft’s Eagles Nest to our “Patriotic” room depicting Ogle County’s history. May - October: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon, Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; November - April: Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon.
815-732-6876
Oregon Public Library Gallery
300 Jefferson Street
The Eagles Nest Colony Art Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Oregon Public Library. It contains a historic treasure of paintings and sculpture from the last 1800s to the early 1900s.
815-732-2724
Pride of Oregon
1469 IL Route 2 North
Authentic paddlewheel boat, 102’ of elegance and charm. Music, cocktails, dancing and fine dining. April through Oct.31: daily. Reservations required.
815-732-6761
Stronghold Conference Center
1922 Route 2, North of Oregon
Year round camping/conference center on 360 acres of woodlands, meadows and Rock River view. Castle provides centerpiece. Castle tours, retreats, banquets /receptions. Reservations required. Grounds open daily.
815-732-6111
Stuka Military Museum
3178 South Daysville Road
Civil War to Desert Storm, military uniforms, helmets, swords, medals, patches and souvenirs. Open year round, by chance or appointment.
815-732-2091
The Soap Shoppe
91C South Daysville Road
Stop and smell the soap! The walls of shelves are stocked with all your old favorites and many new exciting scents and varieties. We also have a viewing window where you can watch your soap being made.
866-411-6614
www.oregonsoapshoppe.com
White Pines Ranch
3581 West Pines Road
Real working ranch with crops, animals and horses. Summer dude ranch for kids, outdoor education center and weekend retreat for groups, makes this a year round facility. Daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., call for reservations.
815-732-7923
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POLO
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Aplington House
123 North Franklin Avenue
Lincoln slept in this house for two nights in 1856. It is now the home of Polo's historical society.
815-946-4142
Blackhawk Chocolate Trail
Various sites throughout Carroll, Lee, Ogle, & Whiteside counties. Savor sweet treats in the Blackhawk Waterways region. Order your FREE guide to tasty-travelers trail of homemade confections.
800-678-2108
Burns House
201 North Franklin Avenue
The oldest brick home in Polo, open as a visitor information center/interesting historic site, built in 1854 and restored by the Polo Historical Society.
815-946-2108
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ROCHELLE
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1918 Filling Station Visitors Center
500 Lincoln Avenue
Restored to its original 1918 design, this historic building on the Lincoln Highway serves as the Rochelle Visitor Center.
815-562-7031
Colonial Flowers & Gifts
408 Lincoln Highway
Unique store using antiques to enhance displays and vignettes. Many gift items and flowers. Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday: by appointment only.
815-562-8101
Flagg Rochelle Historical Society Museum
4th Avenue & 6th Street
Museum holds a large collection of antiques and genealogical information. One of the many artifacts is the 1915 Partin-Palmer automobiles built in Rochelle, the only one in existence.
815-562-3040
Rochelle Fire Department Museum
401 Fifth Avenue
Museum contains a restored 1924 fire engine and other antique fire department equipment.
815-562-2121
Rochelle Railroad Park
124 North 9th Street
An ideal spot for train-watching…over 80 trains per day. Raised platform for viewers. Railroad history exhibits.
815-562-6120
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