ALBANY
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Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site
South Cherry Street & 12th Avenue
This 200-acre site features prehistoric Indian mounds, native prairie,
walking and snow skiing paths, picnic shelter and restrooms. Interpretive
brochures are on site and the property is traversed by the Great River Bicycle
Trail. Open daily: year-round. FREE
309-887-4335
ALGONQUIN/LAKE IN THE HILLS
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Algonquin Historic Downtown Shopping District
Downtown Algonquin
Riverfront parks, fountains and walking path along the Fox River add to the character of this historic shopping district featuring dozens of shopping and dining options, special events, quaint B & B, and charming coffee shops.
847-658-4184 www.downtownalgonquin.org
Handmade on Main
320 South Main
Choose and paint your own pottery, set in a historic home.
847-458-1976
Lake in the Hills Airport
8407 Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills
Annual Air Expo in June, flight training, FAA test center, aircraft rental, charter service and full service pilot shop.
815-479-7960
Main Street Billiards & Café
Billiards, electronic games, board games and café.
847-960-7200
Prairie Trail Bike Path
Experience over 50 miles of bike and natural trails.
847-658-1154
Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park
Route 31 South of Algonquin
As weather permits, natural and manmade snow. First exclusive snowboard
slopes in the United States. Summer wake boarding.
847-836-7243
Lake in the Hills Fen
Pyott Road, Lake in the Hills
A preserved part of the midwest's natural environment, many endangered species. Suitable for walks, hiking and educational outings.
847-658-0024
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AMBOY
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Amboy Depot Museum
50 South East Avenue
Built in 1876, on National Historic Register, this was division headquarters
for Illinois Central Railroad, now housing railroad and local artifacts,
steam locomotive, Palmer School outside exhibits.
815-857-4700 www.amboydepotmuseum.org
Amboy Pharmacy
202 East Main Street
Old time soda fountain featuring shakes and malts made from homemade syrups,
a variety of “penny candy,” old-time fixtures, complete with
wooden floors. Open Monday - Friday:
6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
815-857-2323
West Wind Alpacas
341 Rockyford Road
Located in rural Amboy. Home to unique creatures that are members of the camel family but with so much more charm and personality! We offer sales, breeding stock, brokering, farm set up, fiber sales, transportation and tours of our facility.
815-719-1557
www.alpacasonly.com
Wood Carvings at Amboy City Park
East Main Street, 6 blocks east of Route 52
With 23 woodcarvings done of tree trunks standing in the park, three presidents
from Illinois are featured. Other carvings depict life in and around the
city of Amboy. Open Spring, Summer and Fall daily.
815-857-3814
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APPLE RIVER
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Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
East Apple Canyon Road
Challenging 9-hole course carved into the rolling hills of Jo Daviess
County. Full-service pro shop, complete with food and beverage
facilities.
815-492-2477
www.applecanyonlake.org
Stage Coach Trails Livery
5656 Stagecoach Trail
Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available:
wagon train trips, chuck wagon dinners, hayrides and sleigh rides. Call for
reservations.
815-594-2423
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AROMA PARK
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Forest Preserve District of Kankakee River Valley
Shannon Bayou 3301 Waldron Road
Offers a variety of educational programs, including a Children’s
Nature Club, nature walks and environmental programs.
815-935-5630
ASHTON
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