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APPLE RIVER
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Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
East Apple Canyon Road
Challenging 9-hole course carved into the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County. Full-service pro shop, complete with food and beverage facilities.
815-492-2477
www.applecanyonlake.org
Stage Coach Trails Livery
5656 Stagecoach Trail
Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available: wagon train trips, chuck wagon dinners, hayrides and sleigh rides. Call for reservations.
815-594-2423
EAST DUBUQUE
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Lacoma Golf Course
8080 Timmerman Drive
Overlooking the Mississippi River on the east edge of town, with 36 regulation holes, 9-hole par-three 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 year round.
815-747-3310
www.midtownmarina.com
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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
The Elizabeth Historical Society Depot Museum is open from 1-4 p.m., weekends, May through October. Chicago Great Western Railway and local artifacts. Gift shop. Free admission.
815-858-3355
Elizabeth History Museum
231 North Main Street
Features local history exhibits on lead mining and the Apple River Fort. Open weekends May to October, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
815-858-2343
Glacier Pass Tours
Jo Daviess County
What brings you to JoDaviess County? If it's the interesting history, tasting local wines, taking in the breathtaking scenery or a challenging round of golf, Glacier Pass Tours can introduce you to all of it and more!
877-663-9330
www.glacierpasstours.com
Massbach Ridge Winery
8844 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. Summer hours: Friday-Sunday noon-6 p.m.; Winter hours: Saturday and Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.or by appointment.
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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GALENA
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Adventure Creek Alpaca Farm/Gift Shoppe
9401 West Hart John Road
Champion male/female/cria alpacas outdoors year-round. Friendly to all ages. Free demonstrations. Gift shoppe. Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
815-777-4200
www.galenalogcabins.com
Alice T. Virtue Memorial Water Park
8.5 acres on Field Street
This beautiful city park features an impressive water park, pavilions, restrooms, volleyball, basketball, and bocce ball courts, softball fields, walking paths and the largest skate/BMX bike park and playground in the area.
815-777-0802
www.cityofgalena.org
Chestnut Mountain Resort Downhill Skiing
8700 West Chestnut Road
Chestnut Mountain, one of the Midwest's Top Rated Ski Resorts. Features 17 trails, 475-ft. vertical drop, 1/2-mile runs, 9 lifts and 7-acre terrain park.
815-777-1320, 800-397-1320
www.chestnutmtn.com
Dowling House
220 Diagonal Street
Illinois' oldest stone structure—Galena's oldest home. Built in 1826 as trading post/residence. Furnished with primitives and Galena Pottery. 30-minute tours. Discounted combination tickets—The Belvedere.
815-777-1250
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, East Course
100 East Point Drive
Numerous elevated tees, tight landing areas and large, undulated greens. Facilities include a pro shop, snack bar and grill with outdoor patio and locker rooms.
815-777-5200
www.eagleridge.com
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, North Course
400 Eagle Ridge Drive
Elevated tees, long vistas through the countryside, plush, rolling fairways and large, undulated greens. Facilities include pro shop, snack bar/grill, outdoor patio and locker rooms.
815-777-2500
www.eagleridge.com
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, South Course
10 Clubhouse Drive
Cut through a heavily wooded valley with natural rock outcroppings. A stream comes into play on 11 of 18 holes. Facilities include a 19th-hole snack bar/grill.
815-777-2280
www.eagleridge.com
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, The General Golf Course
109 Eagle Ridge Drive
Award-winning signature course. Facilities include a 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with golf shop, locker rooms; Spikes Bar & Grill with outdoor patio.
815-777-4525
www.eagleridge.com
Galena Art, Antique and Shopping District
Main Street
Shop 'til you drop in the fabulous galleries, gift shops and unique home décor stores in the state's most popular Main Street historic district. Daily year-round, hours vary with shops.
877-464-2536
www.galena.org
Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
515 South Main Street
Whether you like to taste wine, shop for gifts, or learn about the art of winemaking, we have it all. Visit us in downtown Galena, or at our Vineyard location just 6 miles east of Galena, also at our newest location in Geneva, IL. Come and join us for a day of fun for the whole family.
800-397-WINE
www.galenacellars.com
Galena Golf Club
11557 US 20 West
Eighteen holes—6,623 yards—par 71 that will demand both length and accuracy off the tee. Second shots are challenging due to several undulating greens.
815-777-3599
Galena/JoDaviess County History Museum
211 South Bench Street
Exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830s mine shaft. History video. Book, gift and antique shop. Open daily: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-777-9129
www.galenahistorymuseum.org
Galena Post Office and Customs House
110 Green Street
This "Great American Post Office" is the second-oldest continuously operating post office in the United States. General Eli Parket built it in 1857 out of Nauvoo limestone.
815-777-0225
Galena Public Library
601 South Bench Street
Endowed by the Felt family and Carnegie Foundation, the library was built in 1907 in the Greek Revival style. The historic collection includes documents and genealogical materials; Galena newspapers from 1834; ledgers; maps; and more.
815-777-0200
Galena Trolley Tours
314 South Main Street
Travel through this historic area. 1-hr. nonstop trolley tours offered daily. 2-hr., 2-stop tours are also available. Groups welcome. Seating capacity: 120.
815-777-1248 or 877-GALENA1
www.galenatrolleys.com
Old Market House State Historic Site
123 North Commerce Street
This mid 19th-century building was a center of Galena's community life during Galena's "Golden Era." The U.S. Grant Exhibition is now featured with several Grant artifacts.
815-777-3310
www.granthome.com
Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street
208 Perry Street
Built of upright timbers for early Indian agent. Hear how building and its owners have served Galena since the mid-1820s. Open Sundays: 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Free; donation appreciated.
815-777-1222
www.cjart.net
Poopsie's
107 South Main Street
We are here 10am to 5pm, 360 days a year, later on Fridays and Saturdays once the weather gets nice. Come on over to visit! Handicap Accessible with a wide front door, all on one level and open aisles for easy access.
815-777-1999
www.poopsies.com
Shenendoah Riding Center
200 North Brodrecht Road
One-hour guided trail rides in the scenic Galena Territory. Open seven days a week. Reservations required.
815-777-2373
www.shenandoahridingcenter.com
The Belvedere
1008 Park Avenue
Italianate 1857 mansion built for J. Russell Jones, Ambassador to Belgium. Victorian furnishings, Liberace's estate items, "Gone With the Wind" green drapes. Guided tours. Dowling combo available.
815-777-0747
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
122 South Bench Street
The Chicago Athenaeum, an international museum, has opened a new satellite facility in Galena that features contemporary art, architecture and photography from around the world.
815-777-4444
www.chi-athenaeum.org
The Old Blacksmith Shop
245 Commerce Street
Authentic blacksmith shop built in 1897. Same man worked as blacksmith, wheelwright and farrier for fifty years. Original tools/equipment on display.
815-777-9129
www.galenahistorymuseum.org
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
500 Bouthillier Street
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant, Civil War General, in 1865. Grant became the18th President of the United States (1869-1877).
815-777-3310
www.granthome.com
Washburne House State Historic Site
908 Third Street
This renovated site was home to popular Congressman and friend of Lincoln and Grant. Grant's election night news was received here via telegraph. Call ahead.
815-777-9406
www.granthome.com
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HANOVER
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Honover Antiques/Emerald City Ice Cream Parlor
205 Jefferson Street
This eclictic shop offers everything from a 1950s kichen to a funeral room to tchotchkes galore, plus the Emerald City Ice Cream Parlor. Indulge in 14 flavors of Cedar Crest ice cream: shakes, malts, sundaes, waffle cones served up in a Wizard of Oz atmosphere.
815-591-3339
www.honoverantiques.com
Hanover Bluff Nature Preserve
Whitton Road
Four hundred fifity natural acres and home of nine Illinois endangered or threatened plants and animals.
815-745-3302
Old Blanding’s Tavern & Campground
6846 South River Road
Charter service: great fishing on Mississippi River. Guided tour starts at Blanding Landing Lock #12 and goes to Dubuque #11 and back. Call for reservations.
815-591-3346 or 866-722-5454
www.oldblandingtavernandcampground.com
Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery, Inc.
Visit our gift shop and tasting room, located on the second floor above the winery.
815-591-9706
www.rockywaters.us
Storybrook Country Club
2124 West Storybrook Road
Scenic 18-hole golf course with gentle rolling hills and a small stream running throughout the course. Snack bar for sandwiches; also, full-service bar and driving range.
815-591-2210
www.storybrook.com
Witkowsky State Wildlife Area
Blackjack Road - 7 miles north of Hanover
Public hunting/nature viewing. Transcontinental bluebird segment starts at parking lot 1.
815-745-3302
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
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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. Affordably priced.
815-947-3011
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. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
815-947-2863 or 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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WARREN
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Vino Arte
122 East Main Street
Illinois' premier art gallery/wine bar featuring Illinois wines. Wine tastings, bead workshops and painting studio of Jan and Alan Harris.
815-745-3333
www.vino-arte.com
Warren Historical Society Museum
208 Burnett Avenue
The museum is small but on display is a 1910 Hudson touring car, a jail, Civil War cannon and display cases filled with trophies and antiques. Open Sundays: May - October: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
815-745-3443
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