Anderson Japanese Gardens

Rockford's 12-acre, "pond-strolling" Japanese garden is acclaimed as one of the top two authentic formal Japanese gardens outside of Japan. Winding paths, serene waterfalls, Sukiya-style buildings, and a gift shop selling authentic Japanese crafts make the gardens a must-see.

CITY: Rockford

Paddle and Trail

Paddle and Trail is an independently owned, full service outdoor retailer and outfitter specializing in paddle sports, bicycling, trail runninng, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and adventure racing. Explore the beautiful waterways and trails of northern Illinois with Paddle and Trail trips. The store hosts the Regional Activity Center located beyind their building on Windsor Lake, with opportunities for fishing, kayaking and more water sport activities.

CITY: Loves Park

Sandy Hollow Antique & Flea Market

Rockford's only smoke-free, indoor-outdoor flea market; 60 indoor dealers, air-conditioned/heated. Snack bar featuring all fresh meat and hand-cut fries.

CITY: Rockford

Carlyle Brewing Company

Enjoy the taste of quality, handcrafted beer in the atmosphere of a true European-style ale house in the Rockford Region's premiere microbrewery. Ten to twelve styles of ales and lagers are on tap at any time, chosen from more than 30 styles of beer brewed on-site throughout the year. Sandwiches, bratwurst, pretzels and great thin-crust pizza are available. For a real treat for the beer lover, try the sampler tray of current beers.

CITY: Rockford

J.R. Kortman Center for Design

Upscale shop and gallery, in downtown Rockford.

CITY: Rockford

Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery

Sample fine red, white, rose and fruit wines as you enjoy the view of the vineyard from the deck or tasting room. Enjoy the delicious cheeses, snacks, and other local products which are featured. The Sweet and Savory Plates with the best local cheeses, meats, fruits, veggies and sweets are available every day. During the summer, you can "Get Out and Game" with yard darts, croquet, bocce ball or indoor games such as Wineopoly, Foodie Fight, Brain Tease, cribbage and more. Visit their website to learn about their many events or to schedule a party, meeting or wedding party.

CITY: Freeport

Kegel's Harley-Davidson/Buell

World's oldest family owned Harley-Davidson dealership. Large, showy shop with leather-wear, Harley-Davidson apparel and accessories. Close to Bypass U.S. 20 and CherryVale Mall in Cherry Valley. Motorcycle rentals and full service department.

CITY: Rockford

Winnebago County Fairgrounds

Home of Winnebago County Fair, plus Pec Thing--huge bi-annual flea market and antiques sale

CITY: Pecatonica

Hailey’s Winery

Hailey's Winery specializes in handcrafted wines from grape varieties native to Illinois, as well as other varietals, and seasonal fruits. We are a fully functioning winery, with all wines produced and bottled on the premises. Wine tastings are available in our tasting room any time during our business hours, and we also have weekend music events. In addition to wine, we have homemade bread, cheeses, chocolates, and gift items.

CITY: Byron

Village Green Home & Garden West

A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. Home center, same location, 815.637.8840. There's a Village Green East, too.

CITY: Rockford

Edgebrook

Edgebrook offers local specialty shopping with a unique blend of eclectic boutique shops, excellent restaurants and convenient service-oriented businesses, where there is truly something for everyone. Please visit edgebrookshops.com for a list of merchants and events happening. Owned and operated by Orput Companies, Inc.

CITY: Rockford

Jeff Adams "Images In Bronze"

Fine art gallery / sculptor, Jeff Adams studio. Tour full-service casting facility. Saturday by appointment.

CITY: Mount Morris

New Mill Antiques

Two buildings of furniture, glassware, kitchenware and old toys. Located in the town of New Milford.

CITY: Rockford

Cedarville Art Glass

Dan Edler, a nationally known artist, creates fine art glass and sculpture. Collectors have been acquiring his work for over 40 years. Visitors are welcome anytime or by appointment for large groups.

CITY: Cedarville

Antiques at Hillwood Farms

Country and early New England furniture and accessories.

CITY: Pecatonica

The Empty Attic

A quaint country store offering a quirky mix of old and new. Home decor, lighting, furniture, antiques and just loads of fun - little unique items. Affordable prices and great holiday items and weekly specials.

CITY: Rock City

Blue Orchid Gift Shop & Art Gallery

Local artists offer unique one of a kind gifts, including pottery, photography, paintings, gift cards, textiles, and jewelry.

CITY: Freeport

Rock Run Peddler

A quaint red cottage with a unique gathering of primitives, folk art, florals, and garden decor. Also seasonal garden to enjoy.

CITY: Rock City

Orangeville Farmers Market

First Saturday in July through Second Saturday in October -- enjoy fresh produce, fresh baked goods, crafts and more provided by local farmers.

CITY: Orangeville

"Christmas on the North Side" Craft Show

This 11th annual craft show over 25 crafters offering primatives, jewelery, basket weaving, loom weaving, quilted items, florals, wreaths, painting and more.

CITY: Pearl City

Fran's Fantastic Antiques, Collectibles

Shop this unique inventory for antiques and collectibles including antique toys, furniture, linens, rugs, jewelry, books and more. The inventory is constantly changing, so stop and shop in the country.

CITY: Ridott

Kitchen Carvers

Visit this delightful kitchen store full of artisan-quality, handmade, wooden spoons, spatulas, bowls and other kitchen products all made on site.

CITY: Lena

Ghost Town Antiques

Country furniture, copper, brass, country accessories, woodenware, smalls, iron and tin. Appointment necessary.

CITY: Pecatonica

Eagles Nest Gifts and Gallery

Beautifully crafted silver jewelry, Minnetonka moccasins, log furniture, and an outstanding art gallery filled with sculptures and pottery can be found at the Eagles Nest.

CITY: Oregon

Freeport Farmers Market

All local products from certified organic to conventional fruit and vegetables, cheeses, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, bedding plants, perennials, fresh flowers, loose leaf teas, and handmade bath and beauty products in a festive market atmosphere. The Freeport Farmers Market is in operation from May through October in the CVS parking lot on South Street in Freeport.

CITY: Freeport

Butch's Antiques

American country antiques/primitives. Restoring of 18th and 19th century and new furniture. Refinishing, cabinet making, and fire and water damage restoration. Accepting Master Card and Visa.

CITY: Freeport

Huron Farm Market

This multi-seasonal shop offers a garden center in the spring, a summer produce market, and fall and Halloween items in the autumn. From April thru October, also enjoy a flea market every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

CITY: Eleroy

McArthurs Reclaimed Treasures Antiques

McArthurs specializes in reclaimed garden treasures and also has a wide variety of antiques, and collectibles on two floors. This wonderful shop is a must for lovers of garden antiques.

CITY: Lena

Zealous Art Studio

This exceptional art gallery features local artists - paintings, photography, ceramics, and woodworking. Also offered are children's art classes as well as pottery classes.

CITY: Freeport

Slip and Slurry Pottery

Full working pottery studio and store for 24 years, stoneware and porcelain.

CITY: Oregon

Cheese Market

This cheese shop features a wide variety of cheese, as well as local artisan cheese, sausages, Amish salsas, jams and local vegetables. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm; Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; S: 9 am - 6 pm.

CITY: Freeport

Lena Farmer's Market

Local farmers offer this seasonal farmers market with a variety of locally grown seasonal produce, fruit, and baked goods. Open every Saturday from 8 am - 11 am June thru September.

CITY: Lena

Gensler Gardens

Gensler Gardens is a family owned operation specilizing in greenhouses and locally grown vegetables.

CITY: Loves Park

Book Stall of Rockford

Used and rare books: history, military, cookbooks, art, antiques, poetry, fiction, technology, natural history. First editions, hard-to-find and antiquarian books. By chance or by appointment.

CITY: Rockford

White Pines Inn Gift Shop

Charming country gift shop that's chock full of jellies, jams, quilts, and country decor. Located in log building in White Pine Forest State Park.

CITY: Mount Morris

Wall of Yarn

This small shop offers a wide variety of yarns, needles and accessories. Classes in knitting, crochet and weaving are also offered.

CITY: Freeport

Uniquely Yours Quilt Shop

Enjoy this store offering over 6000 bolts of the finest quality 100% cotton quilting fabric, quilt books, patterns, supplies and classes. Original designs and patterns plus kits galore.

CITY: Freeport

The Pink Anchor Gift Store

A glorious and eclectic artisan gallery for both the heart and soul. Handmade cards, Southwestern pendants, nautical jewelry, pretzel necklaces, natural care products, crafts, paintings, candles, purses, and more unique, one-of-a-kind gifts.

CITY: Freeport

Luecke's Antique Mall

A multi-dealer mall with a fine collection of antiques and collectibles located in the 1892 antique Blust Building.

CITY: Freeport

Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips

Mrs. Mike's old-fashioned, open-kettle style potato chips are cooked in vegetable shortening with no cholesterol to provide a great potato taste. They also offer gourmet cheesy popcorn as well. The Freeport Pretzel Company, and other party/picnic items are also for sale at the factory retail store.

CITY: Freeport

23 Clark Street & Soap Shoppe

Full line of cross-stitch supplies with hand-dyed threads. Also available are "affordable luxury soaps," lotions and beauty accessories made in Oregon, Illinois. In addition, Longaberger baskets, antiques and more are sold. Located in Conover Square Mall.

CITY: Oregon

Lena Mercantile Company

Antiques, collectibles, gifts, Amish furniture and accessories, candy, clothing, toys and country store items. Also enjoy the Mercantile Eatery which serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, homemade desserts, and freshly ground and roasted gourmet coffee drinks. Lunch is served Monday thru Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm with coffee and desserts available daily, all hours.

CITY: Lena

Dry Gultch Ranch

Located across from the Conover Square Shopping Village. Offering a full line of antique furniture, collectibles, estate jewelry, gifts, porcelain dolls, vintage clothing & hats, dishes, glassware & framed art - a little bit of everything!

CITY: Oregon

Bargains-R-Us

This quaint shop offers a wide selection of antiques, collectibles, used furniture and appliances.

CITY: Freeport

Silo Antiques & Art Gallery

Geneva line of antiques and collectibles, lots of furniture, art glass, and china.

CITY: Oregon

CherryVale Mall

Enclosed 2-level regional shopping mall with many external businesses on same property. Many public activities including craft and car shows, community and holiday events. Food court, children's play area, early morning walking.

CITY: Cherry Valley

Miller's Country Cheese

Direct from the factory, enjoy over 70 varieties of cheese, plus deli meats, sausage and salami. Sandwiches, soups, mustards, crackers, snacks, beverages, and Cedar Crest Ice Cream; plus cards, seasonal gifts and crafts, holiday cheese boxes and gift certificates. Cheese can be shipped.

CITY: Davis

Red's Bronzing

Hand-stripping and refinishing of wood. Buffing and lacquering of all metals.

CITY: Freeport

Enders Flowers at Edgebrook Shopping Center

Fresh and exotic flowers plus garden gifts.

CITY: Rockford

Celia's Gifts, Antiques and Home Furnishings

Celia's -- a shop filled with gifts for the kitchen and home, with antiques, penny rugs, home furnishings and seasonal decor.

CITY: Freeport

Deininger Floral Shop

Deininger's offers flowers for all occasions with both traditional and contemporary designs, fresh-cut flowers, blooming plants, green plants, planters, and gift items.

CITY: Freeport

Bunker Hill Dog Training and Specialty Store

This specialty store offers dog and cat food, toys, collars, leads, carriers, coats, mugs, picture frames, shampoos, and training and grooming equipment. Also specialty breed purses, wallets, sweatshirts, and more. Grooming and training are also available.

CITY: German Valley

Conover Square Mall

Old piano factory converted into small shopping mall.

CITY: Oregon

Elite Design Team

Full-service salon and day spa offering complete hair styling, nails, wigs, waxing, piercing, electrolysis, massage, facials, and body treatments.

CITY: Freeport

Stephenson County Historical Museum Gift Shop

Museum gift shop in the beautiful Oscar Taylor home offering unique gifts, historical books and toys, including books on local history, plus Rawleigh and McNess products.

CITY: Freeport

Country Girl Floral and Gifts

This lovely 4,000 square foot shop offers home decor and a large selection of silk flower arrangements as well as fresh flowers. It is full of seasonal and everyday gifts and home decorating ideas.

CITY: Freeport

DeVoe Floral

This full-service floral shop has been in business for over 50 years. It offers customized fresh arrangements, specializing in wedding flowers, sending and delivering around the world.

CITY: Lena

Luecke Jewelers

Features fine jewelry and watches, custom desing and remounting, unique estate and antique jewelry. Complete repair service.

CITY: Freeport

AJ's Lena Maid Meats

AJ's Lena Maid Meats is a complete meat processing company and retail sales outlet founded over 50 years ago. The high quality locally raised meats are cut the way you want with many specialty cured meats and sausge products as well as local cheeses, unique grocery items, gift boxes, party trays, custom and wild game processing and beef and pork sides and quarters.

CITY: Lena

Baileyville Christmas Trees

Christmas trees - cut your own or pre-cut, wreaths, roping, decorations, ornaments, gifts, crafts and complimentary cider, coffee and cookies

CITY: Baileyville

Wenger's Springbrook Cheese Factory

Visit this artisan cheesemaker with a small retail outlet featuring Muenster and Swiss cheese made on the premises; also featuring cheeses from other area cheesemakers.

CITY: Davis

Allens Menswear

Suits, casual clothing, accessories, tuxedo's and shoes.

CITY: Freeport

Demeester Flower Shop and Greenhouses

A full-service florist and lawn and garden center with a complete line of nursery stock, thirteen greenhouses filled with annuals, over 5,000 perennials, house plants, silk arrangements, and in-store antiques.

CITY: Freeport

Royal Oaks Antiques and Collectables

This shop offers antique furniture, lamps, collectible cash registers, 50s memorabilia and historic Freeport items.

CITY: Freeport

Engel's Jewelry and Gifts

Complete line of fine jewelry featuring engagement rings and colored stones in all designs. Gifts for every occasion including wedding, anniversary, baby and inspirational. Home decor, unique clocks and collectibles including Fenton Artglass, Boyds Bears, Cherished Teddies, Precious Moments, and Pavillion Angles . Fashion jewelry in the most popular designs featuring sterling silver and semi-precious stones. The store also features a complete repair department for jewelry, watches, clocks and antique items.

CITY: Lena

Cook's Collection

A gourmet accessory shop full of gadgets and unusual gifts to improve everyone's kitchen. Specializing in Yankee Candles, Boyds Bears, baskets, Pat Richter creations, Salmon Falls pottery and homemade fudge.

CITY: Oregon

The Wolf's Den

This awesome new store features Marshfield Furniture's Woodlands collection offering sofas, chairs in fabulous nature designs, leathers, authentic Pendleton wools, plaids and solids.

CITY: Oregon

Shirts By Mom

Shirts By Mom specializes in custom made shirts and gifts. Sportswear with embroidered and heat transfer logos, business, sport and team logos. Also find a wide variety of gourmet foods, coffee and teas, plus gifts, pottery and gift baskets.

CITY: Rock City

Village Green Home and Garden East

A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of all holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. There's a Village Green West, too.

CITY: Rockford

Pine Summit Tree Farm

Pick your own Christmas trees, custom saw-milling, and nursery stock.

CITY: Cedarville

Freeport Bicycle Company

Located in a recently restored historic storefront, Freeport Bicycle Company is a family bicycling center with retail sales of Trek, Salsa, Surly, Mirraco, Haro, and Redline bicycles, plus full service bicycle repair and bicycle rentals.

CITY: Freeport

Nature's Way Nutrition Center

A complete line of natural and organic foods, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, wheat-free products, books and more. All products are free of colorings, preservatives, and chemicals.

CITY: Freeport

Sandy's Candles and Gifts

The store features hand poured Soy & Palm Wax Candles by Sandy. There are many handcrafted items including: custom gift baskets, hanging flower baskets, Leaning Tree Cards, jewelry, candles, decor, home and garden items.

CITY: Mount Morris

Country Cheese

Direct from the factory, enjoy over 70 varieties of cheese, plus deli meats, sausage and salami. Cheese can be shipped. Sandwiches, soups, mustards, crackers, snacks, beverages,and Cedar Crest Ice Cream; cheese gift boxes and gift certificates.

CITY: Davis

Dragon Popcorn

Visit this quirky little shop and fall in love with gourmet popcorn in a huge variety of flavors, nuts, fruit, chocolate, and soft drinks including frozen concoctions. Friend us on Facebook at Dragon Popcorn.

CITY: Freeport

Bearly Used

Bearly Used offers a large selection of children's consignment shop. Clothing sizes from newborn to 14. Plus children's toys, maternity clothing, books, videos, baby equipment, furniture and more.

CITY: Freeport

Raccoon Hollow Antiques

Come visit Raccoon Hollow Antiques to see a wide range of unique antiques and collectables. Furniture refinishing is also available.

CITY: Lena

The Golf Shack

All-encompassing golf retailer, with a 10,000 square foot retail showroom, heated outdoor driving range, teaching academy, cafe, bar and beer garden.

CITY: Rockford

J & K Antiques

Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.

CITY: Shannon

Wind Ridge Herb Farm

Test your green thumb at this herb shop and garden. Herbs produced here are organically grown. Complete line of soaps, lotions, oils, teas, etc. Classes available too. Many new items in our inventory including heirloom & organic veggie plants, iron and cement garden ornaments, and more.

CITY: Caledonia

Rite-Way Furniture and Appliance

Home furnishings, accessories, furniture, appliances, bedding and carpet.

CITY: Freeport

Frank Jewelers

Frank Jewlers in downtown Freeport is the destination for diamonds, distinctive jewelry and fine gifts. Our galleries feature diamonds for ArtCarved, IDDEAL, Everlon, Love Story, Forever 10 and the new Ideal2 Square-Cut Hearts and Arrows diamond, displayed in a relaxing atmosphere where guests can find style, brilliance and excellent value each and every day. Frank Jewelers offers the complete collection of internationally acclaimed Pandora charms, bracelets, neckleaces and earrings. You'll also find distinctive jewelry from Belle Etoile, Galatea, Raquelle Bianco, Frederic Duclos, a well as a huge collection of timepieces and wall clocks. Frank's Swarovski gallery is the area's most extensive and features many limited editon pieces. Our in-store design and repair deparment features the talents of a Master Goldmith who can customize an original piece of jewelry that fits your personality and budget. We'll help you create jewelry that is as unique as you are.

CITY: Freeport

VOICES Book Nook

Used book store selling books, puzzles, records, books-on-tape, and some old and rare books. Please visit us for the Spring and Fall books sales. Call for dates.

CITY: Freeport

The Red Barn

The Red Barn offers a unique blend of gifts, accessories and delectable gourmet packaged foods, plus custom gift baskets.

CITY: Lena

The Mill Furnishings and Design

The Mill is nestled among the hills of Northern Illinois, on the way to Galena. Large furniture showroom, including flooring, bedding and accessories. Full-service consultants on staff. A nice drive for "nice" furniture.

CITY: Lena

Down On The Farm Toys and More

This shop offers 3000 square feet of toys including farm toys and farm related collectibles. All makes and models are featured. Plus they offer peddle tractors, dolls, "Melissa and Doug" puzzles, kites, sports cards and many more toys.

CITY: Lena

The Vintage Cupboard

Yesterday's Treasures Rediscovered! Transform your home environment with handcrafted candles, primitive furniture, and vintage goods from The Vintage Cupboard. Experience our unique collection of yesterday's America at the home of Vintage Cupboard Candles! Contact us to receive more information about our inventory or stop by to check it out for yourself. We’re located in the historic Conover Square Mall and offer one-of-a-kind items you need to set your home apart. We offer an array of handmade candles and vintage goods that serve as excellent conversation pieces.

CITY: Oregon

Cole's...A Confectionary

Discover this specialty bakery offering cakes for all occasions, cheese cakes, pies, candies, cookies, and homemade soup and sandwiches, including vegetarian options.

CITY: Freeport

K & T Greenhouses and Landscaping

We offer 18 thousand square feet of green houses, with annuals, perennials, vegetables and much more.

CITY: Freeport

Sally's Cookie Jar

Handmade and decorated cookies, cookie jars, cookie cutters, and cookie cookbooks.

CITY: Freeport

Gemorifics Jewelry

Jewelry, including sterling and 14k gold, diamonds and gemstones. In store repair, engraving, pearl restringing, and free cleaning of all jewelry.

CITY: Freeport

Christina's Bakery

Enjoy a wonderful selection of breads, cupcakes, cookies, pastries, muffins, rolls, pies, cheesecakes, breakfast rolls, and soups in this great little bakery located on Stephenson Street in Historic Downtown Freeport.

CITY: Freeport

Conover Bakery

The very best breads, bagels, donuts, muffins, cinnamon rolls, scones, coffee cakes and cookies baked fresh each day. Soups and sandwiches also available.

CITY: Oregon

Kegel Harley-Davidson/Buell

Visit the world's oldest family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership and grab a bite to eat at the classic 50's-home style Harley diner. An award-winning facility, the showroom features Harley and Buell. Large, newly expanded, showy shop with leather wear, Harley-Davidson apparel and accessories for adults, kids and pets. Very close to US 20 Bypass and Cherry Vale Mall in Cherry Valley (on the corner of Harrison & Perryville Rd). Motorcycle rentals and full service department.

CITY: Rockford

Anne's Landscape Supply

This is a full service garden center with hundreds of quality plants, trees, shrubs, and landscape supplies including retaining wall, paving stones, fertilizer, mulch and more. Their knowledgeable staff will assist with all landscaping inquiries.

CITY: Freeport

Main Street Antique Mall

More than 30 dealers with fine furniture, primitives, oak, Redwing pottery, quilts, glassware, vintage books, linens, collectibles and jewelry.

CITY: Rockton