OSWEGO
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Emerson Creek Pottery
5000 B Grove Road
Off the beaten path, Emerson Creek Pottery is located in a 100-year-old farm house that backs up to 50 acres of prairie grasses and wildflowers. Here you will find unique gifts and housewares. The hand painted pottery is all American made in Virginia, lead free and dishwasher safe. you'll also find a Tea Room featuring sandwiches, salads, fresh breads and scrumptious desserts. The pottery shop and Tea Room are open mid-May through December.
630-554-7100
www.ecreekpotteryandtearoom.com
Fox Valley Winery
5600 Illinois Route 34
Fox Valley Winery handcrafts each bottle of their wine using grapes grown in Illinois. Browse through the selection of wines; spend some time in front of the fireplaces, or on the patio sampling the products. There are year-round events ranging from wine education to food pairings and romantic holiday dinners.
630-554-0404
www.foxvalleywinery.com
Fox Bend Golf Course
3516 Illinois Route 34
The gently rolling fairways, mature trees, large, smooth fast greens and water challenging club section on 11 or 18 holes make Fox Bend one of the top twenty public courses in the Chicagoland area.
630-554-3939
www.foxbendgolfcourse.com
The Little White School Museum
72 Polk Street
An Oswego landmark built in 1850 used over the years as a church, school house, and now a community museum. The museum houses area community archives and collections of artifacts and is the site for the Oswego Heritage Association fall and spring lecture series.
630-554-2999
www.littlewhiteschoolmuseum.org
The Oswego Playhouse
72 Polk Street
The Oswego Playhouse is an all volunteer community theater which makes its home in the Little White School Museum. The playhouse features a full season of comedies and dramas for all tastes including a holiday show for all ages.
630-554-3618
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PLANO
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The Farnsworth House Estate
14520 River Road
An internationally respected icon of modern architecture owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and operated by Landmarks Illinois as a museum. Master architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the ultimate minimalist masterpiece, the Farnsworth House. The floor-to-ceiling glass seemingly "floats" above the rambling Fox River and is the benchmark from which all glass houses were designed. Open April through November. Avanced reservations advised.
630-552-0052
www.farnsworthhouse.org
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YORKVILLE
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Chapel on the Green
105 West Center Street
Kendall County's oldest and most significant structure dates back to 1855 and features an 1899 pipe organ.
630-553-6777
Lyon Farm and Village
Illinois Route 71
A historical agricultural village and museum, with 15 historic structures, antique farm equipment and agricultural displays. Call ahead for hours. Special events are scheduled during the holidays.
630-553-6777
www.kchs.us/page2.htm
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
13608 Fox Road
Choose from a variety of recreational oppportunities, including fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, cross-country skiing and more. An equestrian trail and remote-control airfield are also on site.
630-553-6297
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