EAST DUBUQUE
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Gramercy Park
Beecher Street
Within historic Gramercy Park lies 26 ancient Hopewell Indian Mounds, an archeological treasure. The park also affords a superlative view of the Mississippi from high on a bluff overlooking the river.
815-747-6090

Lacoma Golf Course
8080 Timmerman Drive
Overlooking the Mississippi River on the east edge of town, with 45 regulation holes, nine-hole par 3 course, cart and equipment rental.
815-747-3874
www.lacomagolf.com

Mid-Town Marina
285 5th Street
Mid-Town Marina, located on the Mississippi River in East Dubuque, is a full-service marina with restaurant and lounge. Open April 1 through November 30.
815-747-3310
www.midtownmarina.com

ELGIN

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Bowes Creek Golf Course

1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard

Bowes Creek delivers a private club experience to the public golfer. It offers annual memberships for a day or just enjoy Potter's Pub- an English inspired eatery.

847-931-6195

www.bowescreekcountryclub.com

Elgin Area Historical Society and Musuem and Gift Shop

360 Park Street

The purpose of the Society is to increase and enrich the knowledge of the history of Elgin and to provide leisure and educational opportunities.

847-951-1515

www.elginhistory.org

Elgin Parks and Recreation

100 Symphony Way

With accredited programs and professional staff to assist you with water parks, tennis courts, trails, picnic areas and more.

847-931-6123

www.cityofelgin.org

Elgin Public Museum and Gift Shop

225 Grand Boulevard

A natural history and anthropology museum located in a municipal park with a swimming pool, zoo, playground, and picnic area.

847-741-6655

www.elginpublicmuseum.org

Elgin Symphony Orchestra

20 DuPage Court

Named "Orchestra of the Year" an unprecedented three times by Illinois Council of Orchestras, the ESO performs over 60 concerts a year thilling more than 50,000 patrons, from Chicagoland to Wisconsin and Indiana.

847-888-0404

www.elginsymphony.org

Grand Victoria Casino

250 South Grove Avenue

Voted "Best Riverboat Casino in the United States" three years in a row, the Grand Victoria provides  a wide variety of Las Vegas-style casino games.

888-508-1900

www.grandvictoria-elgin.com

Hemmens Cultural Center

45 Symphony Way

Offering you the rare opportunity to experience legendary entertainers and world-class performers in an intimate setting. This 1,200 seat theater is sure to please.

847-931-5900

www.hemmens.org

Highlands of Elgin Golf Course

875 Sports Way

Play amidst the rolling hills, expansive fairways and undulating greens of this new 18-hole municipal course as your appriciate the challange, beauty and pleasure of the game.

847-5950

www.highlandsofelgin.com

State Street Market Shops

701 North State Street

Over 30 unique specialty shops located in a 1920 millwork's building. One floor offered everything from Antiques to Zany Gifts.

847-695-3066

www.statestreetmarketshops.com

Trout Park Baseball

Route 25 & Trout Park Boulevard

Making a night at the ballpark a terrific experience for the amateur baseball fan and their family. Full hot/cold concession stand avaliable.

847-697-0540

www.troutparkbaseball.org

Wind Park Golf Course

1000 Wing Street

Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a round at this 9 hole course.

847-931-5952

www.cityofelgin.org

ELK GROVE VILLAGE
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Rainbow Falls Waterpark

200 Reverend Morrison Boulevard

New waterpark, giant slides, lazy river.

www.elkgroveparks.org/rainbowfalls


ELIZABETH
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Apple River Fort State Historic Site
311 East Myrtle Street
Experience the history of this reconstructed fort. Learn about the conflict between local Native Americans and early settlers that grew into the Black Hawk War.
815-858-2028
www.appleriverfort.org

Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum
East Myrtle Street
Experience railroading during its glory days. Extensive collection of railroad memorabilia and a gift shop. Open May - October, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., weekends, or by appointment.
815-858-2343
www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.com

Elizabeth History Museum
231 North Main Street
Features local history exhibits on lead mining and the Apple River Fort.  Open weekends May - October, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.  Free admission.
815-858-2343
www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.org

Eshelman Pottery
238 North Main Street
Functional and contemporary red stoneware pottery. Work utilizes interesting geometric forms and the visual and tactile contrasts of glazed/unglazed surfaces. Open Monday to Satuday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
815-858-2327
www.eshelmanpottery.com

Glacier Pass Tours
125 Poplar Drive, Jo Daviess County
Experience the "REAL" Jo Daviess County! The backroads of Jo Daviess offer thrilling vistas, calming scenery and interesting attractions.
815-297-5113
www.glacierpasstours.com

Massbach Ridge Winery
8837 South Massbach Road
Taste the fruit of Jo Daviess County while overlooking the hills of its majesty. Wander through our 18 acres of vineyard, taste more than a dozen wine varieties, shop in our gift area, or simply enjoy a glass on our patio. Open daily, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., year-round.
815-291-6700
www.massbachridge.com

Schurmeier Teaching Forest
Reusch & Tower Roads
Hiking and equestrian trails, including a one-third mile hiking trail with educational signage and guide book. Picnic pavilion. Guided group tours available by appointment.
815-858-9100
www.jdcf.org

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ELMHURST
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American Movie Palace Museum

152 North York Road, 2nd Floor

Your front row ticket to the past! America's theatres in photos, blueprints, and artifacts. Videos in our Chicago Avalon Theatre model Open Tuesday throught Friday, 9am-4pm, and some Saturdays. Free admission.

630-782-1800

www.historictheatres.org

Elmhurst Art Museum

150 Cottage Hill

Museum's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass enterance gallery, three museum galleries, and the McCormick house design by Mies van der Rohe.

630-834-0202

www.elmhurstartmuseum.org

Elmhurst City Centre

2 City Centre

Elmhurst City Centre offers great shopping, dining and entertainment for the whole family!

630-993-1600

www.elmhurstcitycentre.com

Elmhurst Historical Museum

120 East Park Avenue

Prize-winning museum features changing interpretive exhbits on Elmhurst history, as well as national touring exhibits.

630-833-1457

www.elmhursthistory.org

Lizzardo Museum of Lapidary Art

220 Cottage Hill Avenue

One-of-a-kind museum with displays of Chinese jade and other hand stone carvings, dioromas, minerals, gemstones, earth science and hands-on exhibits.

630-833-1616

www.lizzardomuseum.org

Mayan Adventure Indoor Waterpark

624 North York Road

Chicagoland's first indoor water park with 24,000 square feet of wet and wild fun for all ages.

630-279-1100

York Theatre

150 North York Road

Enjoy first-run films in a revonated 1924 Spanish-style movie theatre with nine auditoriums all equipped with Dolby Digital Sound.

630-834-0675

www.classiccinemas.com

ESSEX
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Essex Historical Society Museum
218 Parls Street
Features a one-room schoolhouse and historical Essex artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the early 1900’s. Hours by appointment & during special events.
815-365-4048

High Point Golf Club
309 High Point Drive
Nine hole golf course.
815-365-4000
www.golfhighpoint.com

Jack Barker Metal Sculptors
202 West Main Street
Metal sculptor sold his unusual metal creations to art collectors all over the world. Call for appointment.
815-365-4045

EVENSTON
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Grosse Point Lighthouse

2600 Sheridan Road

Built by the United State Government in 1873 as the lead lighthouse making the approach to Chicago after several shipwrrecks demonstrated need. In 1999, Grosse Point Lighthouse was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Services as the first lighhouse on the Great Lakes to carry that status. The Garden Club of Evenstion maintains wildflower and butterfly gardens as attractive features of the lighthouse grounds.

847-328-6961

www.grossepointlighthouse.net

Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art

40 Arts Circle Drive

The Block Museum is dedicated to the study and exhibition of reproducible art forms, including prints, photography, film, video, and computer-mediated art. It is also noted in metropolitan Chicago for its outdoor Sculpture Garden.

847-491-4000

www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

3001 Central Street

Focusing on the art, history, and culture of the American Indian. Permanent exhibits dedicated to the Native cultures of the Woodlands, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast and Arctic regions of North America.

847-475-1030

www.mitchellmuseum.org

Northwestern University

633 Clark Street

Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a renowned educational institution rich in history and architecture. More than 150 historically significan and interesting sites on campus are featured in various walking tours, each taking approximately minutes to complete.

847-491-3741

EVERGREEN PARK
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Bronzeville Children's Museum

96th Street and Western Avenue

The only African-American children's museum in the country.

708-636-9504

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