Sandwich
Savanna
Scales Mound
Schapville
Shabbona
Shannon
Shirland
Somonauk
South Beloit
Spring Grove
St Anne
St Charles
Sterling
Stockton
Streator
Sublette
Sycamore
Alphabetically listed by city.


SANDWICH

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Backyard Hookin’
316 South Main Street
A quaint shop that brings you back in time with the art of primitive rug hooking. The hand dyed wool material is hooked into burlap to make heirloom rugs and unique gift items. All supplies are carried in the shop. Classes available too!
815-378-9446

Edgebrook Country Club
2100 Suydam Road
This semi-private course is in excellent condition. Tree lined fairways and hilly terrain. There is a creek and a lake that come into play on six holes, and out-of-bounds stakes on just about every hole.
815-786-3058

Olde Timers Antique Centre
131 East Church Street (Illinois Route 34)
One of the biggest and most beautiful antique stores in Illinois. More than 100 dealers in 50 large booths and 175 lighted showcases. Thousands of the finest antiques from primitives to china, toys to jewelry, rooms full of beautiful furniture. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
815-786-6430
www.olde-timers.com

Sandwich Opera House
140 East Railroad Street
Built in 1878 and restored in 1986, the Opera House today provides a setting for the performing arts from classical to country, student recitals, summer theatre workshops and a childrens'/senior citizens' series. Call for further information.
815-786-2555
www.sandwichoperahouse.com

Sandwich Antiques Market
Sandwich Fairgrounds, Illinois Route 34, 1401 Suydam Road
This once a month summer market, with quality dealers, features no new or reproduction merchandise and a complete range of antiques/collectibles. Furniture delivery service available. April - October: Sunday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for exact dates.
815-786-3337
www.antiquemarkets.com

Sandwich Historical Society/Stone Mill Museum
Lafayette and Railroad Streets
A landmark for over 125 years featuring exhibits of local manufacturing, Sandwich memorabilia, photos and historic artifacts of the area. Open Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
815-786-7936

Wagner’s Museum
Route 1, Wagner Road
Local history of Sandwich, Plano, and Somonauk area. Sandwich fair, barbed wire, cast iron, indian artifacts, and machinery. Over 10,000 items of interest.
630-552-8974

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SAVANNA
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Pulford Opera House Antique Mall
324 Main Street (Illinois Route 84), Pulford
Restored Opera House offers 150+ dealers, featuring furniture/primitives. Largest collection of antiques/collectibles under one roof in the area.
815-273-2661

Rock Island Railroad Museum
Building 252, Savanna Depot Park
Railroad museum offers souvenir items and memorabilia from a time not forgotten. Rock Island Railroad documents, maps and other items of interest.
815-273-4032
www.rits.org

Savanna Train Car Museum
51 South Main Street
This railroad passenger car is one of only 16 still in existence. Used on Midwest Hiawatha, 1950–1971, by Milwaukee Road. Railroading artifacts found here…a railroad buff’s dream. Monday-Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m. year-round. May through September –Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.
815-273-2722


Sunset Meadows
14742 Three Mile Road
For the horse enthusiast, we offer boarding, shareboarding, training, horsemanship classes, riding lessons, Family Fun days, summers kid's camp for ages 6-14, sledding, and giant sling shot.
815-259-2033
www.sunsetmeadowsllc.com

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SCALES MOUND
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Town of Scales Mound
Located just north of Stagecoach Trail, the entire village of Scales Mound, established in 1855, is a National Register Historic District.
877-464-2536
www.scalesmound.com

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SCHAPVILLE

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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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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, located off U.S. 30, midway between DeKalb and LaSalle-Peru.  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.wcfpd.com

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SOMONAUK

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Sannauk Preserve
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 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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SPRING GROVE
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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 Corn Maze
9407 Richardson Road
Come solve our corn maze. It’s loads of fun! 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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Elks Country Club
Bittersweet Road
18 hole golf course.
815-937-9547

www.theelks627.com

McGowen Rifle Barrels
5961 Spruce Lane
This store features antique fire arms. Call ahead for hours.
815-937-9816

Oak Springs Golf Course
6740 East 3500 Road South
18 hole golf course.
815-937-1648

www.oakspringsgolfclub.com

Recycled Memories
171 West Station
This antique mall features dealers. Call ahead for hours.
815-427-6916


Shamrock Golf Club Executive Course
6576 B-17E
18 hole golf course.
815-937-9355


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.
815-937-1181


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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.
1-888-SCARFACE or 847-741-1244
www.al-capone.com

Arcada Theatre
105 East Main Street
The Arcad 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.
630-587-8400
www.onestientertainment.com

Century Corners Historic Shopping District
2nd Avenue & Illinois Route 64, downtown
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

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

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

Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort
4051 East Main Street
Chicago's only theater devoted full-time to elevating the art of comedy.  Performances held in Preservation Hall and Main Stage Theatre.  Great shows for groups.  Overnight, dinner and group packages available.
630-584-6342
www.noblefool.org

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. Open daily: May to mid-October.
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 The Noble Fool Theater, Zanies Comedy Club, indoor and 2 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.pheasantruncharm.com

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


What-Not-Shoppe
106 East Main Street
630-587-8750


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STERLING
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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 Wed – Sun: 5pm to 9pm. Call for more details.
815-772-7200
www.bluegooserun.com


Chief Shikshak Northwest Bison Ranch
23637 Quinn Road
Native North American bison and red deer graze, surrounded by nature trails and spring fed creeks. Tour the livestock facilities, hike the trails, horseback ride, tour the camp in a Hummer. Camp in a teepee or rent the caretakers house. Friday - Sunday: call for reservations.
815-336-2145

Dillion Home Museum
1005 East 3rd 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 Highway 2 between Sterling and Dixon, 18 holes, Bar and Grill, Cross-country skiing and sledding.
815-622-6204

Grandon Civic Center
Sterling Municipal Band Concerts
Wednesdays: June - August: 7:30pm-9pm. Free concerts in the park, 4th of July celebration, concessions, bring your own lawn chairs or enjoy the park benches.
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: June - Aug: noon to 6pm.
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

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., Sat - Sun: 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 15 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 3rd 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 Tues, Thurs and Sat: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sun: 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 & Supper Club
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

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

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 90 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to October. Hosts annual events including: Pilot's Reunion, Railroad Open House, Tractor Day, Kraft Open House plus six historical programs throughout the year.
815-947-9144


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
3 Eastwood Avenue
Community theater produces six live shows (musicals, dramas and comedies) a season.  May to August, call for schedule and reservations.
815-672-3584


Hopalong Cassidy River Trail & Canoe Launch
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
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 will introduce you to each one as you tour the house room by room. His stories of Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Richard Nixon and many others will surprise and delight you. 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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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. Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday: noon to 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
308 West State 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 to 1pm, and April to October by appointment. Call for new exhibit details.
815-895-5762
www.sycamorehistory.org


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