Attractions in Stephenson County

ATTRACTIONS

11th Frame Arcade 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145 bowlfreeport.com

Artesian Well at Paradise Cove Southwest Edge of Winslow along Indian Creek winslow-illinois.com Open 7 am – 8 pm

Children’s Hands-On Museum 1233 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5632 visitchom.org

Critter Camp Exotic Pet Sanctuary 824 Church Street, German Valley 815-266-1342 crittercamp.org Open by appointment, $10/person

Doug Firebaugh Observatory 2892 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-291-3072 planets.org Open May-October, 8 pm,1st & 3rd Saturdays Free to public, donations appreciated

Friends Forever Human Society Dog Park 966 Rudy Road, Freeport 815-232-6164 friendsforeverhs.org Open Dawn to Dusk

Eilert’s Tee Box 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-5105 eilerts.com Open Mon-Saturday, 11 am-Midnight Sunday 11 am-7 pm

Ferguson Fine Arts Center Highland Community College 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport 815-599-3718 highland.edu Open for performance & exhibition

Fever River Railroad 1055 W. Beach Street, Freeport 815-979-9646 feverriver.org Call for hours, Donations appreciated

4 Seasons Bowling Center 1100 W. Galena Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6145 bowlfreeport.com Open Sun, Mon, Tues, Thurs Noon-10 pm Wednesday 9 am-10 pm Friday 9 am-Midnight Saturday Noon-Midnight

Freeport Art Museum 121 N. Harlem Avenue, Freeport 815-235-9755 freeportartmuseum.org Open Tues-Fri, 10 am-5 pm Saturday Noon-5 pm Free, but donations appreciated

Freeport Flite Center 1255 E. Airport Road, Freeport 815-232-1078 facebook.com/AlbertusAirport

Freeport Public Library 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport 815-233-3000 freeportpubliclibrary.org Open Mon-Thurs 9 am-8 pm Friday 9 am- 6 pm Saturday 9 am-5 pm

Lake Carroll Association 3-200 Association Drive, Lake Carroll 815-493-2552 lakecarrollassociation.com

Lindo Theatre 115 S. Chicago Avenue, Freeport 815-233-0413 classiccinemas.com Open Daily

Little Cubs Field 1160 W. Empire Street, Freeport 815-235-5318 littlecubsfield.com Field Open May-October 10 am – 7pm Or by reservation

Mighty Richland Players 203 W. High Street, Orangeville 815-819-1310 mightyrichlandplayers.com Open by performance

Pecatonica River Water Trail Stephenson County 815-369-5351 pecriver.org

Run-A-Muc Acres 3063 Becker School Road, Freeport 815-266-1737 Open Labor Day-Halloween, 10 am-6 pm

The Sportsplex 2946 S. Walnut Road, Freeport April-October, Dawn to Dusk freeportsoccerclub.com

Timber Lake Playhouse 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt Carroll 815-244-2035 timberlakeplahouse.org

Winneshiek Players 228 W. Clark Street, Freeport 815-232-7023 winneshiekplayers.org Open by performance

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Historical Places

Soldiers Memorials Stephenson County Courthouse Galena & Stephenson Streets vietnowfreeport.com Open Daily

Stagecoach Trail Trail begins at intersection of Hwy 20 and Galena Road, Lena • Open Daily

Stephenson County Historical Museum 1440 S. Carroll Avenue, Freeport 815-232-8419 stephcohs.org Open Wed-Sun; Noon-4 pm Adults $8, Children 6 & Up, $4 Group tour discount available

Winslow Historical Society Museum 606 Bridge Street, Winslow Open Apr-Oct; 2nd Saturday of Month 10 am-3 pm or by appointment • Free

All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County 2850 South Walnut Road, Freeport avmpsc.org Open Daily Dawn to Dusk

Black Hawk War Monument 14109 W. Monument Road, Kent Open Dawn to Dusk

Cedarville Area Historical Society 450 West Second Street, Cedarville 815-563-4202 cedarvilleareahistoricalsociety.org Open May-October Sat & Sun 1-4 pm Ages 12 and over, $3, Members free

Garnhart’s Oliver Museum 6372 Edwardsville Road, German Valley 815-362-6531, 815-238-3044 Open by appointment

German Valley Historical Society & Museum 805 Church Street, German Valley gvmuseum.org Open June-October Last Sunday or Month, 1-4 pm Free, but donations appreciated

Jane Addams Burial Site Cedarville Cemetery, Mill Street, Cedarville Open Dawn to Dusk

Lena Area Historical Museum 427 W. Grove Street, Lena 800-369-4135 Open June-September Saturday 1-4 pm or by appointment Suggested Donations

Lena Water Tower Main Street, Lena Open Daily

Lincoln Douglas Debate Square 114 E. Douglas Street, Freeport lincoln-douglas.org Open Daily

Lincoln the Debater Statue Taylor Park, 900 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport Open Daily Dawn-10:30 pm

McConnell Area Historical Society Museum 202 E. Main Street, McConnell 815-821-2428 Open April-December (except Sept) 2nd Saturday of Month; 1-4 pm Free, but donations appreciated

Old River School Historic District Bounded by the Pecatonica River in Freeport at Brick Avenue, Galena Avenue, Clark Street Open Daily

Rock Run County Historical Society Museum 107 N. Main Street, Rock City 815-865-5665 Open by appointment • Free to public

Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train & Silver Creek Museum 2954 S. Walnut Road, Freeport 815-235-2198 thefreeportshow.com Open May-October on select holidays and weekends 11 am-4 pm; Train departs on the hour Train: Adults $8, Children under 12 $2 Museum: Adults $4, Children under 12 free

Craft Beer

A trip to Stephenson County cannot be considered complete without a taste of local libations. Whether you enjoy the lighter ales or deeper stouts, our breweries have a new favorite for you to try. More than the enjoyment of a good beer is the experience of interacting with the brew masters themselves. Time spent in local establishments renew your spirit, relax your mind, and create lasting memories and friendships.

Generations Brewing Company 1400 S. Adams Avenue, Freeport 815-616-5941 generationsbrewing.com Open Sunday (May-Sept) Noon-5 pm Tuesday-Thursday 3-10 pm Friday 3-11 pm, Saturday Noon-11 pm

Lena Brewing Company 9416 W. Wagner Road, Lena 815-369-2588 lenabrewing.com Open Tues-Fri Noon-9 pm Saturday 11 am-9 pm Sunday 11 am-6 pm

Wishful Acres Farm & Brewery 4679 N. Flansburg Road, Lena 815-990-2380 wishfulacresfarm.com Open Friday 4-9 pm Saturday Noon-9 pm Sunday Noon-5 pm

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Golf Courses

Brush Creek Golf Course 2001 W. St. James Road, Orangeville 815-789-4042 brushcreekgolf.com

Coach’s Golf & Grill 621 W. Lena St, Lena 815-369-2222

The Freeport Club 1614 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-232-1165 freeportclub.com

Park Hills Golf Course 3240 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-3611 parkhillsgolfcourse.com

Wolf Hollow Golf Course 6546 N. Shippee Road, Lena 815-369-5513 wolfhollowgolf.net

Parks

BEN MILLER PARK 865 Church Street, German Valley 815-3623671 • Open Dawn to 10 pm

CEDARVILLE SKATE PARK 430 W. Washington Street, Cedarville 815-563-4302 • Open Dawn to Dusk

DAKOTA PARK Main Street, Dakota 815-238-9259 • Open Dawn to Dusk

DODDS PARK 404 Walnut Street, Lena 815-369-5351 • Open Dawn to Dusk • lenaparks.org

HIDEAWAY PARK 8800 W. Block Road, Pearl City 815-443-2845 • Open Dawn to Dusk

JAYCEES PARK 615 Country Land Drive, Lena 815-369-5351 • lenaparks.org

KENT PARK Kent Road, Kent 815-443-2485 • Open Dawn to Dusk

KRAPE PARK 1799 S. Park Boulevard, Freeport 815-235-6114 • freeportparkdistrict.org • Open Dawn to 10:30 pm

LAKE LE-AQUA-NA STATE PARK 8542 N. Lake Rd, Lena 815-369-4282

LINCOLN PARK 1 Lincoln Parkway, Ridott 815-541-3017 • Open Dawn to Dusk

LIONS PARK 609 N. Schuyler Street, Lena 815-865-5792 • Open Dawn to Dusk • lenaparks.org

MEMORY PARK NORTH Salisbury Street, Davis 815-865-5792 • Open Dawn to Dusk

OAKDALE NATURE PRESERVE PARK 4433 S. Cranes Grove Road, Freeport 815-235-6114 • Open Dawn to 10:30 • freeportparkdistrict.org

PEARL CITY PARK 321 W. South Street, Pearl City 815-443-2485 • Open Dawn to Dusk

POLEHILL PARK 110 E. Provost Street, Lena 815-369-5351 • Open 6 am to 10 pm • lenaparks.org

READ PARK 1122 S. Burchard Avenue, Freeport 815-235-6114 • Open Dawn to 10:30 pm • freeportparkdistrict.org

SCHUDT PARK 212 Schudt Street, Waddams Grove 815-369-5351 • Open 6 am to 10 pm • lenaparks.org

TAYLOR PARK 900 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport 815-235-6114 • Open Dawn to Dusk • freeportparkdistroct.org

VAN RADEN MEMORIAL PARK Church Street, German Valley 815-362-3671, Open Dawn to 10:30 pm

WINSLOW TOWNSHIP PARK Mitek Plaza, Winslow 815-362-2723, Open Dawn to 10 pm

Anyone can visit the same vacation destination time and time again, but it takes a true trailblazer to adventure to new places and experiences! Stephenson County offers a trail and terrain for every enthusiast. Take a step off the beaten trail and find new scenery in spaces that are sure to take your breath away. Don’t follow the crowd to the next destination. Take the time, spend the energy and Be A Trailblazer!

Dakota Nature Trail Main Street, Dakota 815-449-2019 Open Dawn to Dusk

Evangeline Forest Walk Trail West McKimmy Street, Davis 815-865-5792 Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park 854 N. Lake Road, Lena dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/ LakeLeAquaNa.aspx

Jane Addams Recreational Trail Freeport to Wisconsin janeaddamstrail.com Open Dawn to Dusk

Oakdale Nature Preserve 4433 S. Cranes Grove Road, Freeport 815-235-6114 freeportparkdistrict.org Open Dawn to 10:00 pm

Richland Creek Wetlands & Covered Bridge 101 N. Ewing Street, Orangeville 815-789-4416 villageoforangeville.com Open Dawn to Dusk

Stephenson-Black Hawk Trail Lena 815-369-5351 lenaparks.org Open Sunrise to Sunset

Tutty’s Crossing Trailhead 250 E. Stephenson Street, Freeport Open Dawn to Dusk