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CHERRY VALLEY
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Baumann Park
300 South Walnut Street, located next to the Kishwaukee River
Beautiful 110 acre park with a 15 acre lake, adjacent to Kishwaukee River. One mile recreation path around the lake, playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball court and picnic facilities. Pavilion and gazebo rental available, and a baseball diamond.
815-332-3441
www.cherryvalley.org
CherryVale Mall
7200 Harrison Avenue
The region’s largest enclosed shopping center with more than 130 stores featuring Macy's, Sears, Bergner's and JC Penney. Large food court, children's play area, stroller and wheel chair rental. Monday – Saturday: 10am to 9pm and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-332-2440
www.shopcherryvalemall.com
Competition Grand Prix
7215 CherryVale North Boulevard
Family racing fun for all ages! Family go-karting facility offering single and double seat go-karts. 1500-foot banked road course. Check out our kiddie track! Party and group discounts available. Open April - October (weather permitting). Hours vary. Call ahead.
815-332-9647
Earl F. Elliot Park & Golf Course
888 South Lyford Road
This 18-hole championship course has 6,393 yards of rolling terrain, large trees, and spacious greens. Par is 72. A special feature is the lighted driving range which is open evenings. Clubhouse and snack shop.
815-332-5130
Historic Downtown Cherry Valley
A brick main street, lined by green turn-of-the-century street lamps. Cherry Valley's downtown district is home to numerous eating establishments, gifts shops, and other businesses. 110 acre park with 15 acre lake along the beautiful Kiswaukee River. Seasonal events throughout the year. Call the community events line for more information.
815-332-7144
www.cherryvalley.org
Kegel Motorcycle Company & Kegel’s Diner
7125 Harrison Avenue
Visit the world’s oldest, family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership located in an ultra-modern, 45,000 square-feet of motorcycles, leathers, clothes and collectibles. Dealership: Open Monday - Friday: 9am to 7pm, Saturday: 9am to 4pm, and Sunday: 10am to 3pm. Diner hours differ - call for details..
Dealership 815-332-3260 and Diner 815-332-7200
www.kegelmotorcycles.com
Magic Waters Waterpark
7820 CherryVale North Boulevard
Have waves of fun at Illinois' favorite family water park. Ride in the Typhoon Terror! Try our family changing rooms and bath house, luau lanes shaded picnic areas, and an expanded Cabana Village. Open daily Memorial Day - Labor Day, 10am to 6pm.
815-96-MAGIC or 800-373-1679
www.magicwaterswaterpark.com
Millenium Raceway
7282 CherryVale Mall Drive North
Millenium Raceway offers slot car racing as well as four outdoor, remote control tracks. Unique family fun offering racing as well as a video arcade, batting cages and snack bar.
815-332-3444
www.millenniumraceway.com
Newburg Village Golf Club
253 Club House Drive
One of the area's newest 9-hole facilities, featuring a clubhouse and snack shop. Located on the former site of the village of Newburg, it was voted the area's best greens.
815-332-9002
www.newburgvillage.net
Pepper Creek
7295 Harrison Avenue
Offering the region's largest and finest collection of candles (including all of the Yankee Candle collection), a tremendous assortment of musically tuned wind chimes, and a diverse collection of home accents. Greenhouse features superb annuals, perennials, shrubs, indoor and holiday plants.
815-332-2103
www.peppercreek.com
Quilter’s General Store
6903 Harrison Avenue
A quilter’s favorite! Located in a stately farmhouse, this “country in the city” boasts 2,000+ bolts of fabric, books, patterns, notions, classes and select gift items. Open Monday - Friday: 10am to 5pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm. Closed Sundays.
815-397-5160
www.quiltersgeneralstore.com
Ski Rack Patio & Bike
1975 Pawlisch Drive
Stop in any time of the year and we will have something for you, from the region's best selection of winter gear to patio furniture that will make your deck the envy of the neighborhood. If you need a bike to ride through beautiful Cherry Valley, we can help you with our wide selection.
815-332-9601
The Cherry Bowl
7171 Cherry Vale North Boulevard
Headquarters of the Pro Women's Bowling Association. 32-lane bowling center, snack bar, lounge, video arcade, private banquet facilities. Family fun for all ages.
815-332-9595
The District at CherryVale
7200 Harrison Avenue
The region's first and only lifestyle center that will feature upscale fashion retailers including Coldwater Creek, Chico's, Talbot's, Jos A. Banks, Lane Bryant /Cacique, Bonworth. Also announced: Barnes & Noble, Portrait Innovations and Granite City Food & Brewery.
815-332-2440
www.shopcherryvalemall.com
Valley Orchard
811 East State Street
Open in July for u-pick raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Open September through mid-November featuring several varieties of apples, raspberries, 100% pure cider, donuts, honey, a wide variety of jams, salsas, etc. Pumpkins, mums, an assortment of squash and much more. Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-332-9696
www.thevalleyorchard.com
Winnebago County Forest Preserves
Right in the heart of Cherry Valley is a beautiful corridor of forest preserves offering scenery, wildlife and diverse recreational opportunities, and some of the county's most interesting geologic features such as forests, wetlands, and prairie openings. Five forest preserves comprising 2,167 acres, border the Kishwaukee River. Rated as the most pristine river in the State of Illinois.
815-877-6100
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LOVES PARK
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Carlson Ice Arena and Sapora Playworld
4150 North Perryville Road
Year-round indoor ice rink with figure skating, hockey, parties, lessons and exhibitions. Playworld is an indoor three-level soft playground for children 5 to 12, with Tiny Tots Play Space for toddlers. Call for hours.
815-969-4069
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Loves Park Scuba & Museum
7307 North Alpine Road
The midwest's premiere dive center. Lockwood Pioneer Scuba Diving Museum is housed in the same building.
815-633-6969
www.lovesparkscuba.com
Rock Cut State Park
7318 Harlem Road
On 162-acre Pierce Lake and 52-acre Olson Lake, with 272 tent and RV sites on 3,000 acres. Electrical hook-ups, showers, lake swimming, fishing, playgrounds, boat launches, picnicking, paddleboat/canoe/ motorboat rentals, concessions, dump stations. Trails for biking, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Open April through October, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; November through March, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-885-3311
Rockford Speedway
9572 Forest Hills Road
Nascar racing on the high bank quarter mile asphalt racetrack, stock car and novelty races. Open April - October. Gates open at 5 p.m. Call for schedule.
815-633-1500
www.rockfordspeedway.com
Ski Broncs Water Ski Show
Shorewood Park, entrance off of Evelyn Ave
Ranked #3 nationally, the Ski Broncos wow spectators with their theatrical and athletic entertainment. Great fun for the family. Concessions available. Mid May - Labor Day: Wednesday and Friday: 7 p.m. Call for show information.
815-654-1155
www.skibroncs.com
Volcano Falls Adventure Park
7602 Rock Valley Parkway
Play miniature golf on the ground-shaking Volcano Course under the shadow of a 3-story erupting volcano or take it easy on the 9-hole Palm Course. Sharpen your sports skills in batting cages and the area’s only soccer cages, or take off around the fast and challenging go-cart track. Other attractions include a kiddie go-cart track, an arcade game room and a snack bar. Hours vary by season
815-282-2100
www.volcanofalls.com
PECATONICA
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Pecatonica Heritage Museum & Welcome Center
312-316 Main Street
The Pecatonica Heritage Museum preserves the history of the historic grain elevator and serves as the cornerstone to the Museum complex, which houses the Pecatonica Welcome Center, Pec Playhouse Theatre, and the Pecatonica Historical Society.
888-851-1559
Pecatonica Prairie Path & Bike Trail
300 Main Street
An 18-mile long biking, hiking and nature trail extending from Illinois route 75 and River Road, east of Freeport, to the Village of Winnebago.
888-851-1559
Village of Pecatonica
Antique shops, craft shop, art gallery and saddlery shop in a small-town
atmosphere. Many beautiful 1800s homes. Little Schoolhouse Museum
is open by appointment.
815-239-2310
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ROCKFORD
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Aldeen Golf Club
1902 Reid Farm Road
Aldeen features five sets of tees, with water hazards looming on 12 of 18 holes. Expertly manicured bent grass tees, greens, and fairways throughout. Par 72. The Practice Center offers 75 grass tee stations, two short game areas, two practice bunkers, and a 14,000 sq. ft. putting green, including a huge "off-the-grass" (no mats) driving range with numerous greens and bunkers plus rangefinders to help the golfer determine distance and several chipping and putting greens.
815-282-4653
www.aldeengolfclub.com
Alpine Hills Golf and Practice Center
4402 Larson Avenue
Alpine Hills is a challenging 9-hole course on 57 acres with water and four sets of tees. It also has lighted practice center with driving range, chipping green, short game area and club house. Par 27.
815-398-8066
www.golfalpinehills.com
Anderson Japanese Gardens
318 Spring Creek Road
Number One rated Japanese Garden in North America. The twelve acre attraction includes three different gardens; 12th century Japanese garden, a 16th Century Japanese garden and a modern day garden; with waterfalls, wild birds, authentic Japanese tea and guest houses, and ponds stocked with koi
fish. Call ahead for hours or visit website.
815-229-9390
www.andersongardens.org
Atwood Homestead Golf Course
8990 Old River Road
This 18-hole, Par 72 course features lengthy tees so that golfers of all abilities can be accommodated. Designed by Charles Maddox in 1971, the greens are well-trapped, large and undulating. Clubhouse and pro shop.
815-623-2411
www.wcfpd.org
Booker T. Washington Community Center
524 Kent Street
Established in 1917—when Rockford’s black populace numbered under 400—as a club for 6,000 World War I black officers and soldiers stationed at the nearby Camp Grant. Today, the center provides a strong setting and membership for educational, outreach and social programs for the African American community.
815-968-8861
Burpee Museum of Natural History
737 North Main Street
Meet JANE, Rockford's Celebrity Dinosaur, one of the most significant finds in the history of paleontology! Also, explore the Rockford region’s habitants, see a 300-million year old replica Tropical coal forest; Windows to Wilderness; GeoScience; T-rex Island; Wooly Mammoth Island; and The First People exhibits. Special events, exhibits, gift store. Call for hours or visit website.
815-965-3433
www.burpee.org
Camp Grant Museum
1004 Samuelson Road
An original Camp Grant building housing the Command Post Restaurant and museum. Striving to preserve some of Rockford's local history of men and women who lived, worked, and defended our Country during the Camp's existence for future generations to remember.
815-395-0679
Coco Key Water Resort at the Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center
7801 East State Street
With over 60,000 sq. ft. of water adventures, Coco Key Water Resort offers an authentic Key West experience. Thrilling water slides, an activity pool, dip in theatre, adventure river, indoor/outdoor spa, interactive play island, outdoor splash pad, snack bar, lounge, arcade, cabanas, birthday parties, group events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
815-398-6000
www.cocokeywaterresort.com
Coronado Performing Arts Center
314 North Main Street
Magnificent “entertainment baroque” movie palace and vaudeville hall built in 1927 for $1.5 million and restored and renovated in 2000 for $18.5 million. Home to Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Dance Company, Rockford Community Concert Association and Land of Lincoln Theatre Organ Society, Broadway road shows, big-name singers and comedians.
Theatre: 815-968-2722 Ticket info: 815-968-0595
www.coronadopac.org
Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street
Children’s museum with 250+ hands-on arts and science exhibits, planetarium, working TV studio, outdoor science park and special exhibit area for pre-schoolers. Special events, classes, exhibits, and store. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Extended hours on Thursdays during the summer until 7p.m..
815-963-6769
www.discoverycentermuseum.org
Erlander Home Museum
404 South Third Street
Brick home built in 1871 by Swedish family with original hand painting on many walls; operated by Swedish Historical Society. Exhibits of Rockford made furniture, collectibles, clothing and immigrant artifacts. See website for special events. Tuesday - Friday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guided tours of museum by appointment.
815-963-5559
www.swedishhistorical.org
Ethnic Heritage Museum
1129 South Main Street
Six-room house, built in 1890, with a blend of ethnic groups. Each room’s sponsored by an ethnic group: African American, Hispanic, Irish, Italian, Lithuanian and Polish. Open Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed in January.
815-962-7402
www.ethnicheritagemuseum.org
Forest City Queen
324 North Madison Street
Discover the Rock River aboard the Forest City Queen. Hourly rides with narrative, offering a variety of cruises. June - September. Call for schedule.
815-987-8800
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Ingersoll Golf Course
101 Daisyfield Road
The gently rolling terrain is a classic example of golf course architecture of the 1920s. This challenging course was chosen by Tiger Woods for a Youth Golf Clinic in 2001 and 2004; clubhouse and driving range. Par 71.
815-987-8834
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
2715 South Main Street
A year-round pleasure this "living museum" of rare and unusual specimens is unique in the world and includes paved paths, chipped trails, a children's garden, look-out tour, demonstration gardens, incredible special events and much more. Call for hours.
888-419-0782
www.klehm.org
La Di Da
1416 N. Main Street
La Di Da is a unique blend of old and new: antiques and gifts as well as accessories for you and your home. Included are purses, jewelry, sock and tights, seasonal decor and an assortment of greeting cards which frequently have our customer laughing out loud. Tuesday to Saturday, 10a.m. to 4p.m. Extended hours in summer, call for details.
815-962-1234
Lockwood Park
5201 Safford Road
40+ acres of hills, meadows, woods, and stream…Trailside Equestrian Center offers trail, pony and wagon rides, horseback riding lessons. Farm petting corral, playground. Call for hours and schedule.
815-987-8809
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
MetroCentre
300 Elm Street
This 10,000 seat arena hosts concerts, motorsports, family shows, conventions and trade shows. It is home to the American Hockey League's Rockford Ice Hogs and the United Indoor Football's Rock River Raptors. Call ahead, days and hours vary per event.
815-968-5222
www.metrocentre.com
Midway Village Museum
6799 Guilford Road
Featuring 26 authentically restored/ furnished homes, shops and civic buildings depicting life at turn-of-the-century. Old Dolls’ House Museum features collection of recreated doll houses/miniatures. Indoor galleries with permanent exhibits on area heritage. Call for hours or visit website.
815-397-9112
www.midwayvillage.com
Music in the Park
1401 North Second Street
Free outdoor concerts showcasing a variety of music styles. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Tuesday and Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Mid June - Mid August.
815-987-8800
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Riverview Ice House
324 North Madison Street
Indoor twin-rink skating facility featuring year-round figure skating, hockey, parties/outings, skating lessons, competitions and exhibitions. Daily: call ahead for hours.
815-963-7408
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Rockford Art Museum
711 North Main Street
Largest art museum in Illinois, outside of Chicago, with a dozen annual exhibits of 19th and 20th Century American art, plus favorites from the permanent collection. Special events, traveling exhibits, museum store. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.
815-968-2787
www.rockfordartmuseum.org
Sandy Hollow Golf Course
2500 Sandy Hollow Road
Tree-lined fairway course with strategically-placed fairway bunkers and rated by Golf Digest as a 3 1/2 star course. Par 71.
815-987-8836
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Severson Dells Nature Center
8786 Montague Road
396 unspoiled acres with an unusual 90% concentration of native wildflowers. Butterfly garden, paved trail, 2.5 miles of trails (some paved), gift shop, aquarium, indoor beehive, nature walks and art events. Preserve open dawn–dusk. Center open Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday:
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-335-2915
www.seversondells.org
Sinnissippi Park
1401 North Second Street
Spectacular events such as: Illinois State Snow Sculpting Competition, Festival of Lights. Featuring recreational path, lagoon and garden.
815-987-8800
www.rockfordparkdistrict.org
Starlight Theater
3301 North Mulford Road
The area’s oldest outdoor summer theater offers four musical productions in June and July. Starlight's home, the Bengt Sjostrom Theater, features a stunningly artistic and creative retractable roof.
815-921-2160
www.rvcstarlight.com
The Flowering Magnolia Gift Shop
2715 South Main Street
Be sure the shop the Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden for a variety unique gifts for all those special occasions. Remember, gardeners are gardeners all year round, so don't wait until spring to purchase great garden items. Give the gift of Klehm anytime of year by creating your own membership gift package.
815-965-8146
www.klehm.org
Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
411 Kent Street
Built in 1865, Tinker Swiss Cottage whisks visitors back in time. This exotic Victorian cottage is filled with ornate woodwork and was home to businessman Robert Tinker. Behind the cottage was a swinging bridge across Kent Creek. Visitors can now cross a new construction of the bridge. The gardens are currently being restored. Hours: March - December , Tuesday to Sunday with guided tours at 1, 2 and 3pm. Fall & Winter Hours: Call the Museum or go to website for hours for January and February.
815-964-2424
www.tinkercottage.com
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ROCKTON
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Historic Rockton
Main Street at Blackhawk Boulevard
Visit this friendly, historical village…over two blocks of shopping or stop by the Talcott Library or the Old Stone Church.
815-624-7600
Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport Road
Built in 1930's, with limited sand traps, one pond. 18 holes par 71. Beautiful golf course for all to enjoy.
815-624-7410
www.wcfpd.org
Main Street Antique Mall
203 West Main Street
General line of antiques & collectibles, including primitives, glassware, pottery, vintage jewelry and Indian baskets. Over 30 dealers. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday 12pm - 4pm
815-624-7514
Red Barn Golf Course
829 South Blackhawk Boulevard
Built in the 1950’s, it is an executive golf course that can be very challenging to the better player. The course has par 3 holes that are over 150 yards, and also has par 4’s and 5’s.
815-624-8037
www.redbarngolfcourse.com
Stephen Mack Home
Macktown Forest Preserve, Illinois Route 75
The original first frame house west of Chicago, built in 1839 by Stephen Mack, the first white settler in Winnebago County. Listed on National Register of Historic Places. Hours vary.
815-624-4200
www.macktownlivinghistory.com
Williams Tree Farm
4661 Yale Bridge Road
Illinois’ largest tree farm, free horsedrawn wagon rides, gift shop, Candy Cane Cafe, reindeer and other animal friends, maze, covered bridge and more.
815-624-7579
www.williamstreefarm.com
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ROSCOE
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Historic Auto Attractions
13825 Metric Drive
More than 75 historic autos and artifacts, including presidential limousines, a Secret Service limo from Kennedy’s assassination, Johnny Cash’s “one piece at a time” car, Eva Perrone’s armored limo, Al Capone’s car and movie cars such as the Batmobile, and countless pieces of Hollywood memorabilia. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open weekends following Labor Day.
815-389-7917
www.historicautoattractions.com
Ledges Golf Course
7111 McCurry Road
Fairway bunkers and sandtraps test a golfer's skill and accuracy. Water hazards are featured on 10 holes. 18-hole Par 72. Clubhouse and restaurant.
815-389-0979
www.wcfpd.org
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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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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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THOMPSON
McGinnis Melon Market
2200 Illinois 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.
815-259-8292
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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