FORRESTON
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FOX RIVER GROVE
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Norge Ski Jump/Club
100 Ski Hill Road
Over 100 years of ski jumping tradition.  Year round events bring the thrill of Olympic-style ski jumping to Northern Illinois.  Annual winter tournament brings world-class jumpers to Norge.
847-639-9718
www.norgeskiclub.com


FRANKLIN GROVE
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Chaplin Creek Historic Village
1715 Whitney Road, 1/2 mile South of Franklin Grove
A 19th Century Midwestern Village currently being restored. Tour a saltbox house, blacksmith shop, country school and more. Demonstrations and blue grass jam sessions during Summer Harvest Festival, the first weekend in August. Call for hours.
815-456-2382
www.chaplincreek.com

Grist Mill at Franklin Creek Natural Area
1893 Twist Road
Discover an old-fashioned grist mill surrounded by nature.  Volunteer built replica of 1847 gristmill located in Franklin Creek State Natural Area.  Four story timber-framed building houses an operational set of water-powered millstones.
815-456-2878

H.I. Lincoln Building
136 North Elm Street
Originally built in 1860 by Abe Lincoln's cousin as a dry goods store, this building is headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association, and includes a museum and gift shop.
815-456-3030

Nachusa Grasslands
8772 Lowden Road
Over 1,000 acres of native Illinois prairie, sandstone buttes, oak savannas, wetlands, original species of plants and animals sustain a dynamic functioning ecosystem. Open daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-456-2340

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FREEPORT
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4 Seasons Bowling Center
1100 West Galena Avenue
This is a forty lane bowling center with automatic scoring. Thunder Alley sound and light experience which is open to the public. Jumpin Joe’s Sports Bar & Grill, Flip Pizza Restaurant and full service banquet facilities are also offered. Sunday and Monday: noon to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: noon to midnight; Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. to midnight.
815-235-6145

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
395 West Cedarville Road
Enjoy Illinois wines, delicious local foods and beautiful views at Illinois' only certified biodynamic vineyard. Open daily June to October, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
815-563-4665
www.famousfossilwinery.com

Freeport Art Museum
121 North Harlem Avenue
Explore six permanent galleries: European, Antiquities, Native American, Asian, Ethnographic and Contemporary. Innovative temporary exhibitions featuring regional artists or special topics are also showcased. Tuesday thru Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: noon to 5 p.m.
815-235-9755

Freeport Canoe Company
1442 South High Street
Enjoy canoeing in downtown Freeport! Groups, individual canoeists and beginnning or seasoned paddlers are welcome. Open by appointment.
815-233-1065 or 815-541-0869
www.freeportcanoecompany.com

Freeport Downtown Shopping District
Galena Avenue and Stephenson Street
Historic downtown Freeport offers a wonderful array of shopping and dining adventures with its mix of traditional and contemporary from quaint antique shops to specialty and gifts stores.
800-369-2955

Freeport Raceway Park
1910 South Walnut
Freeport Raceway Park features real auto racing on the largest stock car track in Northern Illinois, being a true half mile. Six classes of racing are featuresd: late model, modified, B-modified, sportsman, hobby stock and 4-cylinder. Open Saturdays: Pits 4:30pm, Gates 5:30pm, First Race 6:00pm.
815-233-0390

Jane Addams Trail
Freeport to Wisconsin Stateline
This multi-use 13-mile recreational trail offers beautiful scenery and is highlighted by 21 decked bridges passing over and through wetlands, creeks, woods, prairies, geologic formations and farmland. The trail, named after Jane Addams, is part of the Grand Illinois Trail that traverses Northern Illinois from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. Its crushed limestone path may be used by hikers, bicycles, snowmobiles, and cross-country skiers. Access to the trail is available at the Wes Block Trail Access on Fairview Road, off of Highway 20 two miles west of the Highway 26 intersection, or at the Richland Creek Trailhead in Orangeville, on High Street, east of Highway 26. Open from dawn to dusk.
800-369-2955

Krape Park
1799 South Park Boulevard
This charming park offers an old-fashioned carousel, waterfall, trails, paddleboating, canoeing, miniature golf and disc courses, tennis courts, duck pond and Kids Kastle. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m. FREE
815-235-6114

Lincoln Douglas Debate Square
600 East Douglas Street
Site of the second of the famous 1858 debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. It is marked by a life-size statue of the men and interpretive signage. Open year round.
800-369-2955

Little Cubs Field
1160 West Empire Street
A replica of Wrigley Field, complete with ivy, bricks and box seats from the real Wrigley Field, plus a replica scoreboard and entry sign. It is open for enjoying and exploring at no cost and is also available for birthday parties, picnics, corporate events and more. Field open daily; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Gift Shop, May to October, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
800-369-2955
www.littlecubsfield.com

Oakdale Nature Preserve
4433 South Cranes Grove Road
Set in oak and hickory woods, Oakdale offers hiking and cross-country ski trails, a nature center, lodge, auditorium and picnic areas. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m.
815-235-6114

Park Hills Golf Course
3240 West Stephenson Street
This public facility offers two 18-hole, 72-par courses on gently rolling terrain. The West Course is 6,600 yards, and the East Course is 6,400 yards. Watered fairways, three sets of tees, a 300 yard driving range, clubhouse and pro shop.
815-235-3611

Read Park
West Avenue and American Street
Read Park features softball diamonds, picnic areas, playgrounds, an aquatic center with a zero depth pool and water slides and a state of the art skateboard facility. Daily: dawn to 10:30 p.m.
815-235-6114

Rock Hollow Conservation Club
1971 Illinois Route 75 East
Located along the scenic Pecatonica River, the club offers an abundance of natural cover winding along the river bottom. Hunting, bird watching, horseback riding, boating and canoeing, fishing, hiking, sporting clays, gun safety and beginner shooting instructions, dog training and boarding facilities and more. Thursday - Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday: by appointment.
815-232-5428

Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad/ Silvercreek Museum
2954 South Walnut Road
Climb aboard an antique train pulled by a steam locomotive for a four-mile ride. See a replica depot and an historical museum. May - October: select weekends and holidays, 11am to 4pm or by appointment.
800-369-2955

Stephenson County Historical Museum
1440 South Carroll Avenue
Features the 1857 Taylor Mansion, listed on the National Register, a one-room schoolhouse, a log cabin, a farm and industrial museum and arboretum. Open Wednesday - Sunday: noon to 4 p.m or by appointment.
815-232-8419

Winneshiek Playhouse
228 West Clark Street
One of the oldest continuously operating amateur theaters in the country, Winneshiek provides quality theater each season. Call ahead for dates and times.
815-232-7023

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FULTON
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Corner Treasures and Treats
1016 Fourth Street
Large selection of gifts and collectibles. We carry a wide variety of name brand items including Willow Tree, Isabel Bloom, Heartwood Creek, Jody Coyote, Quad City Candle Company and much more.
815-589-2757

Country Orchids

1019 4th Street

Full service, award-winning floral shop, offering locally made treats including Kris' Cookies and Dave's Coffee Cakes.

815-589-4045

Dutch Windmill
First Street and Tenth Avenue
Manufactured in the Netherlands, and erected in Fulton by Dutch Craftsmen from Holland, this 90-foot-high operating windmill is a copy of the windmill at the Brabant town of Vorstenbach. Fulton celebrates its Dutch heritage with its annual Dutch Days Festival in early May. Open May - October, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Plus Memorial Day - August, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and September, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us

Elk River Merchant
1102 4th Street
Quality antique dealer specializing in collectibles and textiles.
563-321-8631

Fulton (Martin House) Museum
707 10th Avenue
Home to Fulton's Historical Society, this museum features memorabilia and artifacts pertinent to Fulton's history. The civil war era home contains stained glass windows, walnut bench seating, and a walnut staircase. The home also houses the Wayne Bastian Memorial Resource Room which features genealogy information, plat books, archived local newspapers, and Whiteside County history books. Open Sundays 2pm to 4pm and other times by appointment.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.org

Fulton Meat Market

211 11th Avenue

This isn't your ordinary meat market. In additional to fresh cut meats and select grocery products, the Fulton Meat Market features unique Dutch food items including cookies, cheese, mayonnaise, and fresh ground flour from the windmill. Stop by Saturdays, during the summer, to enjoy fresh grilled food-sandwichesm whole chickens and BBQ ribs.

815-589-3213

Great River Bike Trail
11 miles of a paved section of the Great River Bike Trail, a 62-mile long designated biking and hiking trail runs parallel to the Mississippi River from Rock Island, IL, to Savanna, Illinois.  In Fulton it includes a 6 mile loop around and throughout town. The Great River Trail is designated with several signs along the way for ease of navigation.  While the trail is mostly designated for pedestrians and bicyclists use only, there are some shared use roadways. 
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.org

Great River Road
along Highway 84
The Great River Road is the longest scenic byway in America as it travels through Fulton along Highway 84. The Great River Road is a 550-mile route on Illinois' border offering breathtaking views and majestic landscapes. An information kiosk, featuring interpretive text and historical photos, can be found at Den Besten Park near de Immigrant Dutch windmill.
877-477-7007
www.greatriverroad-illinois.org

Great River Road Antiques

23080 Waller Road

An extensive antique mall with over 80 dealers.

815-589-3355

Heritage Canyon
515 North Fourth Street
A remnant of the past, this 1800's village was built inside a former rock quarry overlooking the Mississippi River.  Heritage Canyon is a 12-acre wooded nature walk dotted with buildings that take the visitor back to pioneer living.  Stroll through the park following the brick paved paths and yellow arrows.  The canyon features a log cabin settlement, one-room school house, blacksmith shop, church, general store, and much more.  The swinging bridge, a favorite among children, is made of steel-woven cables once used in quarry operations.  All of the buildings house artifacts from times past.   Open April thru December 15, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us

Interiors Antiques
1102 4th Street
We're located in a beautifully restored historic building in downtown Fulton and we specialize in antique furniture & accessories of all kinds.
815-589-2439

Lincoln Highway
through Fulton along U.S. Route 30 and 15th Avenue
The Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental highway spanning from Times Square in New York City to San Francisco, California. The highway travels through Fulton, Illinois, along US Route 30 and 15th Avenue. An informational gazebo, featuring interpretive text and historical photos, can be found at the corner of 10th Avenue and 3rd Street. The Lincoln Highway spans over 3,100 miles and travels through 14 states.
866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo
10th Avenue and Third Street
One of 16 gazebos across the Illinois Lincoln Highway that offer a unique and interactive way for visitors to learn the significance of the highway while enjoying stories of the Lincoln Highway and its Illinois communities..
866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural
10th Avenue and Third Street
The mural shows amazing detail, bringing to life the Fulton-Lyons Bridge, the western terminus crossing point for the Illinois Lincoln Highway route.
866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Lock & Dam 13
Three miles north of Fulton along Highway 84
Three miles north of Fulton along Highway 84, thousands of visitors come to view the barges and boats locking through on the widest pool in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. This lock and dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, is an excellent location to view bald eagles during the winter months. Public lock & dam tours are held Sundays at 1pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Special group tours can be arranged by calling the park rangers.
815-259-3628
www.missriver.org

Long’s Garden
18510 Sand Road
A natural meadowland of plumed ornamental grasses, perennials, trees and more. Walk on the fantasy trails and mature gardens of over 1,500 different plants and grasses. Enjoy the views of the two ponds, while sitting in the gazebo. Open March - October: Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-589-4121

River Huis Traders

1105 4th Street

Quality antique store featuring Dutch food items: Coffee, tea, licorice, and Queen Wilhelmina mints.

815-589-3160

Ronald Reagan Trail
Fulton is proud to announce its recent addition to the Ronald Reagan Trail. The former U.S. President's ancestral lineage began in Fulton in the mid-1800's. President Ronald Reagan's parents were both born and married in Fulton, Illinois. The former President's father, John Edward Reagan, worked in a dry goods store in downtown Fulton and his mother, Nellie Clyde Reagan, worked as a milliner in Fulton. Several of the former President's relatives including grandparents and aunts and uncles, are buried in the Fulton Catholic Cemetery.
www.ronaldreagantrail.net

Spring Valley Farm
21919 Hillside Road
Dairy farm offering tours by appointment only.
815-772-3175
www.springvalleyfarm.4mg.com

Sweet Woodruff

1106 4th Street

Unique gift store featuring an entire room filled with culinary cookbooks, dip mixes, drink mixes, kitchen accessories, and an assortment of packaged chocolates.

815-589-2937

TLC Country Store

7250 Garden Plain Road

Charming seasonal country store offering an abundance of unique handmade items from 50 talented local crafters. Hours vary, please call ahead.

309-887-4892

Wilson's Floral and Coffee

1100 4th Street

Coffee bar surrounded by a unique floral shop. Culinary items include specialty coffee and mixes for soup, dips, and pasta dishes.

815-589-2128

Windmill Cultural Center
111 Tenth Avenue
Fulton's newest attraction, the Windmill Cultural Center (WCC), houses an extensive collection of 21 European windmills that vary in size between three and six feet tall and represent ten European countries. The collection was designed by Henk and June Hielema of DeMotte, Indiana. Informative interpretive exhibits, educational area, gift shop, and special exhibits will be found at the Windmill Cultural Center throughout the year. Check website for hours.
815-589-4545
www.cityoffulton.us

Words of Wisdom

1021 4th Street

Inspirational gifts for all occasions, the newest in Christian music and books, jewerly, t-shirts, church supplies, and a large card selections.

815-589-2998

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