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ALBANY
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Albany Indian Mounds State Historic Site
South Cherry Street & 12th Avenue
This 200-acre site features prehistoric Indian mounds, native prairie, walking and snow skiing paths, picnic shelter and restrooms. Interpretive brochures are on site and the property is traversed by the Great River Bicycle Trail. Open daily: year-round. FREE
309-887-4335
DEER GROVE
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Sandy Pine Elk Farm
28650 Hahnaman Road, 9 miles south of Rock Falls just off Hwy 40 West
We would like to invite you to our family farm to experience a day of country living. Take a wagon ride up to the elk habitat and watch these majestic animals. Help your kids pick a pumpkin or two, wander through the 7 acre corn maize, browse our “North woods” gift store, or sit back, relax, and enjoy an awesome piece of fresh apple pie! Campfire Evenings and Christmas Trees for you to enjoy. Visit our website for more information.
815-438-2463
www.sandypineelkfarm.biz
FULTON
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Long’s Garden
18510 Sand Road
A natural meadowland of plumed ornamental grasses, perennials, trees and more. Walk on the fantasy trails and mature gardens of over 1,500 different plants and grasses. Enjoy the views of the two ponds, while sitting in the gazebo. March - October: daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
815-589-4121
Dutch Windmill
1st Street and 10th Avenue
Manufactured in the Netherlands, and erected in Fulton by Dutch Craftsmen from Holland, this 90-foot-high operating windmill is a copy of the windmill at the Brabant town of Vorstenbach. Fulton celebrates its Dutch heritage with its annual Dutch Days Festival in early May.
815-589-4545
Great River Bike Trail
11 miles of paved section of the Great River Bike Trail, includes a six mile loop around and throughout Fulton. Great for biking, hiking, and jogging. Daily: sunrise to sunset.
815-589-4545
Heritage Canyon
515 North Fourth Street
Constructed in the heart of a former rock quarry, discover an unusual collection of 1800s log cabin, country church, school, covered bridge, waterfalls, and more. April - December 15: daily: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-589-4545
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PROPHETSTOWN
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Flowerland
319 Washington
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Saturday, 8:30am to 1:00pm.
815-537-2590
Imprintable Memories, Inc
310 Washington Street
Imprintable Memories specializes in creating personalized products that make unique gifts and keepsakes. We have a vast assortment of products; we create customized mouse pads, name badges, name plates, jewelry, wallets, automotive items, key chains and much more. Our selection is always growing, so if you have an idea for a gift, be sure to ask us.
815-537-9123
K/M's Monograms and Heirloom Embroidery
322 Washington
815-537-2880
Prophet Hills Country Club
4319 Bishop Road
Open April to December.
815-537-5226
Prophetstown Mini Mall
302-306 Washington
Open Thursday and Friday, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
815-537-5156
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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. FEE.
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. FREE.
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 2nd - Aug 18th: noon to 6pm. FEE
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
5 acres of walking paths, water gardens, greenhouse, 5 hole miniature golf, swings and gardens all designed and maintained by the developmentally disables clients of the agency. FREE. 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. FREE. 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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TAMPICO
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Ronald Reagan’s Birthplace
111 South Main Street
Restored furnished apartment birthplace of our 40th president. Photos, postcards, letters and souvenirs. February - November: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead.
815-438-2130
Tampico Area Historical Museum
119 South Main
Stories of Ronald Reagan and Admiral Reeves. Displays of HY&T railroad, Hennepin Canal Feeder, schools, churches, farm museum turn-of-the-century implements and tools.
815-438-6175
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