A Bushel & A Peck
1009 East Schapville Road
Visit this restored 1870s blacksmith shop turned general store, offering homegrown, handmade local products and a peaceful place to come sit a spell.
815-845-2620

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SCHAUMBURG
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GameWorks

601 North Martingale Road

Hi-tech interactive entertainment, restaurant and bar facility. Special games include Vertical Realilty, Max Flight, and Indy 500.

847-330-9675

www.gameworks.com

IKEA

1800 McConnor Parkway

3 floors of home furnishings that combine good design, function, and quality at affordable prices. Restaurant and Swedish speciality food items as well.

847-969-9700

www.ikea.com

LEGOLAND Discovery Center

601 North Martingale Road

A giant LEGO world-the first in the U.S.! The LEGOLAND Discovery Center welcomes you on a journey through a colorful and creative LEGO world where interactiion, family fun and learning go hand-in-hand.

847-592-9700

www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament

2001 North Roselle Road

Be transported back to an 11th century medieval banquet with knights joustling and sword fighting.

847-843-3900

Prairie Center for the Arts

201 Schamburg Court

Concerts, plays, art exhibits and dance.

847-895-3600

www.prairiecenterforthearts.org

Schaumburg Flyers

1999 Springinsouth Road

Minor league baseball with all the excitement of the big leagues.

847-891-2255

www.flyersbaseball.com

Street of Woodfield

601 North Martingale Road

A lifestyle and entertainment center offering streetside shopping and dining in a suburban setting.

847-215-5500

www.thestreetsofwoodfield.com

The Waterworks

505 North Springinsguth Road

Year-round indoor water park featuring the ulitmate water playground.

847-490-2505

Woodfield Mall

Golf Road & Route 53

Nearly 300 distinctive stores and restaurants, and a variety of entertainment options.

800-847-9590

www.shopwoodfield.com


SHABBONA
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Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area
4201 Shabbona Grove Road
Named for the Potawatomi chief who briefly held a small parcel of this land 10 years after the Black Hawk War.  Bike trails, boat rentals, hiking, canoe access, camping, and much more located on 1,546 acres.
815-824-2106

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SHANNON
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Village of Shannon
Situated on the highest measured land in the county, this quaint town occupies what the pioneers called beautiful prairie. Enjoy a B&B or golf in nearby Lake Carroll or Galena.
815-864-2111

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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. Seasonal.
815-629-2671
www.sandbluff.org

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SKOKIE
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Exploritorium

4701 Oakton Street

Rated as the "Best Rainy Day Activity Site" by Chicago Magazine in 2002, the Exploritorium is much more than an indoor playground. The Exploritorium is a place where children and adults can come  and explore together through interactive play.

847-674-1500 ext. 2700

Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center

4225 Main Street

Opened in late 2008, the new center is a 65,000 square-foot building designed by reowned architect Stanley Tigerman and was dedicated to applying the lessons of the Holocaust to issues of hate, biogotry and intolerence of our world today.

847-677-4640

www.ilholocaustmuseum.org

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie

9501 Skokie Boulevard

The North Shore's home for world class entertainment. This state-of-the-art two-theater facility is home to Centre East, Northlight Theatre and Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra.

847-673-6300

www.northshorecenter.com

Skokie Heritage Museum

8031 Floral Avenue

Explore Skokie's Heritage by visiting the Historic Engine House and the original (1847) Log Cabin. These two sites have much to offer with local and seasonal exhibits, special interest classes, and educational school programs.

847-677-6672

www.skokiehistory.info

Skokie Northshore Sculpure Park

McCormic Boulevard between Touhy & Dempster Street

Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park is a unique facility, combining recreational features with an outstanding exhibition of large-scale contemporary sculpture in a beautifully landscaped, easily accesible setting.

847-679-4265

www.sculpturepark.org

Westfield Old Orchard

Skokie Boulevard and Old Orchard Road

Over 150 specialty shops, 7 restaurants, 2 cinemas and 2 children's play areas in a beautifully landscaped outdoor mall.

847-673-6800

www.westfield.com/oldorchard

SOMONAUK
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Sannauk Preserve
15250 US Highway 34
Enjoy fishing, hiking trails and sledding in the winter. Also features ball diamond, picnicking and enclosed shelters. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-498-3086

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SOUTH BARRINGTON
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Pinstripes

100 West Higgins Road

Pinstripes features a distinctive entertainment and dinning venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace.

847-844-9300

www.pinestripes.com

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
www.blackhawkfarms.com

Roscoe Antique Mall of South Beloit
1019 Gardener Street (west of Illinois Route 75 and Illinois Route 251)
75 plus dealers in 20,000 square foot air conditioned building.  Quality antiques from 1860's to 1960's. 
815-389-8800
www.roscoeantiquemall.com

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SOUTH ELIGIN
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Fox River Trolley Museum

365 South Lafox Street

Come ride with us, a nostalgic trip back to an era where the electric trolley car was a vial part of American life.

847-697-4676

www.foxtrolley.org


SPRING GROVE
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Carriage House Pottery & Art Gallery
2110 Main Street
this eclectic gallery tucked away in charming Spring Grove. Home base for the annual "Crossing Borders" Artist Market & Studio Tour.
815-219-9834
www.carriagehousegallery.com

Chain O’ Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Road
2,793-acre state park and a 3,230 acre conservation area provide a water oriented recreation area for boaters, anglers, and skiers. Monday - Sunday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
847-587-5512

Richardson Farm
9407 Richardson Road
Come solve our world’s largest corn maze. We’ve added a 700-foot zipline too. It’s complete with
dead ends, loop arounds, and multiple paths that you walk through. Eighteen acres of cornfield. Call for more information and a list of special events.
815-675-9729
www.richardsonfarm.com

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ST. ANNE
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Boots & Saddles Riding Ranch
2729A South 13810 East Road
This quaint working stable in rural St. Anne provides riding lessons, horse boarding, and fresh country air.
815-937-8000

St. Anne Parks

190 West Station Street

St. Anne Parks offer relaxation in a quaint, small town community. The parks are a special place to host a social event or reunion.

815-427-6783

Twin River Campground & Retreat
4112 South Youth Camp Road
Numerous activities including paintball, canoeing, wall climbing, hayrides and paddle boating are all available on site. Twin Rivers also offers rustic and developed campsites in addition to cabins. Packages are available for group rentals.
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ST. CHARLES
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Al Capone's Hideway & Steakhouse
35W337 Riverside Drive
Stop on in and re-live the days of Prohibition in the atmosphere of an authentic 1920's Speakeasy.  Once inside the atmosphere is as roaring as the 20's.  Open for dinner daily.
888-SCARFACE or 847-741-1244
www.al-capone.com

Arcada Theatre
105 East Main Street
The Arcada Theatre dates from 1926 and is one of the few historic venues in the Fox Valley.  Presentations include top-name bands, live theater, children's movies and more throughout the year.
630-962-7000
www.oshows.com

Century Corners Historic Shopping District
Downtown St. Charles
A selection of shops in turn-of-the-last-century homes offering designer clothing, home and garden decor, quaint book shops and cafe.
800-777-4373
www.centurycorners.com

Chord On Blues
106 South First Avenue
One of the country's finest Blues venues and dining experiences.  Chord On Blues features the best live music Friday and Saturday.
630-513-0074
www.chordonblues.com

Fine Line Creative Arts Center & Shop
6N158 Crane Road
Delightful country arts center offering weaving, watercolor, pottery, painting, knitting, dyeing and much more. Also features the region's best quality and selection of yars, books and supplies.
630-584-9443
www.fineline.org

Fox Valley Repertory at Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
The largest professional, award-winning theatre in the Fox Valley area. Provides year round entertainment of musicals, comedies, family shows, academy classes and more. Great shows for groups! Overnight, dinner and group packages available.
630-584-6342
www.foxvalleyrep.org

Fox Valley Segway Tours

Downtown St. Charles

Experience the natural charms of St. Charles while gliding on the Segway Personal Transporter.

847-489-6559

Historic Downtown St. Charles
Stroll along naturally charming streets to enjoy a variety of shopping districts such as the Old St. Charles Shopping District, Fox Island Square, Historic Downtown, and First Street Development.
630-513-5386
www.dtown.org

Hotel Baker

100 West Main Street

Hotel Baker, located on the Fox River, was constructed in 1928 and is listed on the NNational Register of historic Places. Its unique, oval-shaped ballroom features a lighted floor-one of only four IN THE WORLD consturted in the 1920's.

630-584-2100

Kane County Fairgrounds
525 South Randall Road
Home to a variety of activities throughout the year including the Kane County Fair in July.
630-584-6926
www.kanecountyfair.com

Kane County Flea Market

Route 64 & Randall Road

The "Best in the Midwest or Anywhere", this flea market attracts thousands of visitors every month.

630-377-2252

www.kanecountyfleamarket.com

Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural
102 East Main Street
Full color and black & white images intertwine on the mural, displaying the lavish Baker Hotel and Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. An early roadside advertisement for the hotel is nestled in the murals unique design.
866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Norris Cultural Arts Center

1040 Dunham Road

This art gallery also has a 1,000-seat theater for the performing arts. Free.

630-584-7200

www.norrisculturalarts.com

Old St. Charles

Main & 3rd Street

Landmark buildings filled with unique shops and restaurants. Free.

630-584-7200

Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises
2 North Avenue
Located at Pottawatamie Park.  Cruise the scenic Fox River May to Mid-October.  Afternoon trips are 4 miles long.  Private charters are available by reservation, including lunch and dinner. Seasonal operation.
630-584-2334
www.stcriverboats.com

Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
Beautiful guest rooms, including our luxury Tower Rooms and Suites, each featuring a wonderful view of the Fox River Valley.  Live theater featuring Fox Valley Repertory, Zanies Comedy Club, indoor and two outdoor pools, gift shops & boutiques, tennis & volleyball courts, Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa, 18-hole golf course, restaurants and Sunday Brunch.
800-474-3272 or 630-584-6300
www.pheasantrun.com

St. Charles Belle and Fox River Queen

2 North Avenue

Relax on these replica steamboats as they travel along the Fox River for a sightseeing tour.

630-584-2334

Steel Beam Theatre
111 West Main Street
Live theatre presentations in an intimate, historic setting.  Special performances for groups can be arranged.
630-587-8521
www.steelbeamtheatre.com

Stonehouse on Cedar
201 Cedar Avenue
630-762-0762
www.stonehouseoncedar.com

Zanies Comedy Nite Club

4051 East Main

We'll make you laugh! Featuring the funniest comedians from across the country.

630-513-1761

www.zanies.com

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STERLING
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Air Play Sports & Expresso Bar

115 East 3rd Street

Air Play Sports & Expresso Bar is your source for Alternative Sporting Goods. We carry nothern Illinois' largest selection of Disc Golf Supplies, Stunt Kites, boomerrangs and more. We are also the town's only full coffee bar with gourmet coffees, Espresso, cappuccinos, lattes and more.

www.airplaysports.com

Blue Goose Run
14609 Blue Goose Road
Located west of Sterling, you can enjoy a corn maize in the fall or formal gardens in spring and summer. Outdoor activities for young and old, giant chess and checkers set, volleyball, croquet, badminton, horse drawn wagon rides with picnic and bonfire available. Restaurant open Wednesday to Sunday: 5 p.m. to 9.p.m. Call for more details.
815-772-7200
www.bluegooserun.com

Dillion Home Museum
1005 East Third Street
Dillion Home, built in 1857, was placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Italian Renaissance-style house filled with antique furnishings, rugs and local history. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
815-622-6202

Emerald Hill Golf & Learning Center
16802 Prairieville Road
Located just off Illinois Route 2 between Sterling and Dixon, 18 holes, Bar and Grill, Cross-country skiing and sledding.
815-622-6204

Fun Jump
505 West Lynn Boulevard
We offer 8,140 sq ft of fun! Children's activity center with 6 inflatable structures - hosting parties and events too.
815-535-1520
www.funjump.us

Grandon Civic Center
Sterling Municipal Band Concerts
Free concerts in the park, 4th of July celebration, concessions, bring your own lawn chairs or enjoy the park benches. Wednesdays: June - August: 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
815-625-7973

Lawrence Park and Pool
Avenue G Bridge
An outdoor pool for everyone, featuring a wading pool and diving well with one and three meter diving boards. Boat access, parking area, winter eagle watching, and concessions. Open daily all summer: noon to 6 p.m.
815-622-6205

Northland Mall
2900 East Lincolnway
Full service, indoor mall anchored by JCPenney and Bergner’s and including 20 other specialty shops. Dining includes great coffee and sandwich shop. Events held throughout the year. Mall hours are Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Suday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
815-625-5390
www.shopsatnorthlandmall.com

Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo
1606 East Fourth 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 early Lincoln Highway and its Illinois communities.866-455-4249
www.drivelincolnhighway.com

Lincoln Manahan Museum

607 East 3rd Street

Abraham Lincoln, then 47, came to Sterling to speak at a rally for presidental candidate, John C. Fremont. On July 18, 1858, a twist of fate brought Mr. Lincoln to the home of Sherriff William Manahan to spend the night. He slept on a sofa with two chairs placed at its end to accommodate his long legs.

www.svonline.net

Midway Drive-in and Diner

91 Palmyra Road

The parking lot at Illinois' longest continually operating drive-in (open in 1950) fits 500, but the first three rows are reserved for small cars.

www.themidewaydrivein.net

Oppold Marina
Stauffer Road
Public marina offers boat access, parking area, restrooms, shelters and store. Canoe and boat rental, ice fishing, ice-skating and playground. Great place to sit on the bank and fish. Known for catfish. Gates open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
815-622-6203

Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises, Inc. Happy Trails Park
2300 West LeFevre
Five acres of walking paths, water gardens, greenhouse, five-hole miniature golf, swings and gardens all designed and maintained by the developmentally disables clients of the agency. Wheel Chair Access. Open April - September: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday - Sunday: by appointment.
815-626-3115

Sinnissippi Park
East Lincoln Highway
Located on the east side of town with bluffs overlooking the scenic Rock River featuring ball diamonds, picnic facilities, playground and Frisbee golf course. Nature trails provide excellent bird watching and cross country skiing, while the bayou is a popular year round fishing spot. A special feature of Sinnissippi Park is the Hopewellian Indian Mounds, which are listed with the Register of National Historic Places.
815-622-6200

Sterling Mural Society
Downtown Sterling
Proudly presenting 18 beautiful and colorful murals in the downtown area that depict the history of our community. Walking tours available. Call for more information.
815-626-5421

Sterling/Rock Falls Historical Society Museum
1005 East Third Street
Located in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Dillon Home Museum, this museum traces the history of this area from the prehistoric days of the mammoth to the modern industrial era. Permanent and temporary exhibits combine to tell the story of local history and the local area’s place within the stream of U.S. history. Limited Wheel Chair Access. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.to 5 p.m.
815-622-6215

Westwood Sports Center
West LeFevre Road
Ball diamond, basketball courts, batting cages, cardiovascular area, cross-country skiing, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, track and wally ball courts.
815-626-6204

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STOCKTON
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Black Hawk Run Golf Course
3501 South Golf Road
Beautiful course hidden in the hills awaits golfers of all skill levels. Featuring 18 challenging holes with elevated greens and wide -open fairways.
815-947-3011
www.blackhawkrun.com

Eccentrics
105 West Front Avenue
We have all your home decor needs, including country primitives, antiques, glassware. We also carry a large selection of fun handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Shop Eccentrics, where unique is ordinary. We have what you never knew you needed. Handicap accessible. Open Tuesday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
815-947-3701
www.shopeccentrics.com

Glad Rags Resale Boutique
3501 South Main Street
Glad Rags offers pre-owned clothing and accessories sold by consignment, name brands for the entire family.
815-947-3081

Silkrug Stable
7038 South Curtiss Road
Enjoy Jo Daviess countryside in a horse drawn buggy/bobsled. Ride at our place or yours. Reservations required.
815-947-3597

Stockton Heritage Museum
107 West Front Avenue
Stockton history of the Chicago Great Western Railroad, birthplace of J.L. Kraft Cheese, and local history. Museum located downtown in restored 1890s building. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. from May 1 to December 4. Hosts annual events.
866-347-0286

Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
3500 East Center Road
18-hole links course, driving range, practice greens and lessons. Full bar & restaurant; fun place for family gatherings & outings.
815-858-3939
www.woodbinebend.com

Yesteryear's Gift Emporium
105 West Front Avenue
Unique Victorian gift shop.  Gifts, home decor, jewelry and greeting cards.  Gourmet specialty foods, chocolates, fudge and gift baskets.  Next to museum - downtown Stockton.
815-947-3912

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STREATOR
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Canoe the Vermilion
1903 East 1251 Road
Enjoy the Vermilion and I & M Canal waterways in the Starved Rock area.
815-673-3218

Engle Lane
1012 Columbus Road
Community theater produces live shows (musicals, dramas and comedies). Call for schedule and reservations.
815-672-3584

Hopalong Cassidy River Trail & Canoe Launch
West Main Street, Illinois Route 18
Visitors can follow this trail through an urban forest of mulberry, hackberry oak and maple.  Fish, hike, canoe from state-funded canoe launch area on the Vermilion River.
815-672-2055
www.streator.org

Sandy Ford Canoe Launch Area
Leonore Road
This 200-acre park is located on the east bank of the Vermillion River, possesses two creeks, a floodplain forest, dry bluff land forest, hill prairies and sandstone cliffs. Canoe launch site and land and water reserve.
815-673-1880

Streatorland Historical Society
306 South Vermilion Street
Displays include 19th century clothing, local products and thousands of photographs depicting Streator history.
815-672-2443

Weber House and Garden
1503 Baker Street
A storybook tudor country cottage set in an acre English Garden of meandering paths, roses, hollyhocks and old rocks. Ted Weber, long time Chicago radio and television personality, provides stories of Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon and many others. Summers open daily.
815-672-8327
www.weberhouseandgarden.com

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SUBLETTE
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Burma Shave-Like Signs
Illinois Route 52 South
Sublette was awarded the signs by Reminisce magazine—the only such site in Illinois. Signs are approximately 1/2 mile south of Sublette on Illinois Route 52.
815-849-5582

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SYCAMORE
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DeKalb County Liners Colliegate Baseball
Founders Field, Sycamore Park
Catch on of our home games for great baseball, food and beverages. Exciting fun for all ages at affordable prices - the way baseball used to be.
815-758-4187
www.linersbaseball.com

Chapel in the Pines
15165 Quigley Road
Nestled among fragrant pines and sumptuous flower gardens stands the Chapel in the Pines. A charming, Victorian-style country church, a perfect setting for the celebration of your choice. Weddings, Anniversaries, and more!
815-895-4797
www.chapelinthepines.com

Historic Downtown Sycamore
Sycamore is rich in natural charm and historic tradition. We invite you to step back in time and enjoy the slower pace of Sycamore. Explore our quaint shops and dine in our cozy restaurants. And, you can still park for a penny.
815-895-3456
www.sycamorechamber.com

Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 West State Street
Get up close to an African elephant, a hippo, a pride of lions and much more as you acquire an appreciation of the world’s diverse natural environment and human culture. Many exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
815-895-9777
www.mmnh.org

Sycamore Family Sports Center
725 East State Street
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range an 18-hole mini golf course six batting cages from little league to professional Go-Karts and soccer kicking cages coming in 2003. Lighted facility for evening use.
815-895-7407

Sycamore Golf Club
940 East State Street
Enjoy our home town atmosphere with a country club feel.  An 18-hole, par 71 course with pro shop, clubhouse and putting green.  Club and car rental available.
815-895-3884

Sycamore Historic District and Walking Tour
Enjoy a self-guided stroll through history with dozens of treasured grand homes within our 90-acre historic district.
815-895-3456

Sycamore Historical Society and Museum
1730 North Main Street
The Sycamore Historical Society's current award winning exhibit, "Lost Sycamore" explores activities, businesses, and buildings that are no longer part of the community and "Hidden Sycamore" which exposes the true identity of facinating past of some local structures.  Many hands on reproductions including clothing, toys, photographs and other items connected to Sycamore in the 1890s. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10am - 1pm; and April to October by appointment.
815-895-5762
www.sycamorehistory.org


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