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Donley’s Wild West Town
US 20 and South Union Road
Recreated wild west town complete with gold panning, pony rides, train
rides, wild west town, shows, gift shops and family restaurant. Call
for hours.
815-923-9000
www.wildwesttown.com
Illinois Railway Museum
7000 Olson Road
A museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of railroad and
related transportation equipment. Providing an educational experience with
rides available on restored equipment.
815-923-4000
www.irm.org
McHenry County Historical Society & Museum
6422 Main Street
McHenry County history from 1830s to present.
Also an 1847 cabin, 1885 town hall, 1895
one-room school house, research library and
more. May – October: Tuesday – Friday and
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., June – October:
Wednesday: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
815-923-2267
www.mchsonline.org
Prairie Orchard Farm
17421 Marengo
Winery in Union Illinois.
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UNIVERSITY PARK
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The Center for Performing Arts at GSU
Governors Highway & Univeristy Parkway
Chicago Southland's newest and grandest performing arts center at Governors State University featuring a wide array of star attractions and children's programs.
708-235-2222
www.centertickets.net
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Governors Highway & University Parkway
Explore the nature of sculpture. Sited across 100 acres of rolling prairie landscape, this 26-piece collection featured monumental works by Di Suvero, Hunt, Puryear, and others.
708-534-4486
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August Hill Winery
106 Mill Street
This family-owned winery and tasting room
features an art gallery and its own hand-crafted
wines, sold by the glass of bottle. Visitors will
love the artisan cheeses, gourmet chocolates and
unusual selection of wine accessories.
815-667-5211
www.augusthillwinery.com
Enchanted Forest
Illinois Route 178
Indoor amusement park featuring 9 thrilling full-sized rides, including "The Eclipse", only one of three in the world. And all are enclosed so you fun does not stop when the weather is less than perfect.
866-399-FUNN
Finnegan's Bookstore
723 South Clark
Finnegan's Books is a booklovers bookstore, selling everything from the classics to cookbooks. While you are there, don't miss their Illinois history and Lincoln lore sections, stocked with new as well as old titles.
815-691-8023
www.finnegansbooks.com
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
2643 North Illinois Route 178
Grand Bear Lodge is Illinois' first indoor waterpark resort! It features 92 guest rooms, 100 luxury villas, full service restaurant/bar, and banquet facilities for up to 300 guests. Enjoy the outdoor bar, candy and coffee shop, arcade, mini golf course and playground.
866-399-3866
www.grizzlyjackresort.com
Illinois River Winery
723 South Clark Street
Visitors can sample different wines produced from
locally-grown grapes. Tasting room and outdoor
wine garden open every day! Take a free tour of
our winery on Saturdays and learn how wine is
made from start to finish!
815-667-4012
www.illinoisriverwinery.com
Matthiessen State Park
Illinois Route 178
Five miles of hiking trails into a canyon and around a bluff. Hike along
the Vermilion River.
815-667-4868
Starved Rock Lodge and State Park
Illinois Route 71 & Illinois Route 178
Waterfalls, bluffs and canyons dominate the landscape. The 1930s rustic
lodge/restaurant complex is listed on National Register of Historical Places.
Open year-round. Visit website for restaurant hours.
Lodge: 815-667-4211, 815-667-4906 - Restaurant: 815-220-7321.
www.starvedrocklodge.com
The Wine Tasting Room at Cattails
Illinois Route 178 & Illinois Route 6
Starved Rock signature wines are produces from Illinoi-grown grapes, and each wine's label reflects some aspect of the local history or culture. Inside, you will find and assortment of gifts.
815-667-4550
www.shopcattails.com
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