SK-8 Skateboard Heaven

This 11,000-sq.-ft. skateboard park features obstacles, ramps, rails, ledges, spines and bowls. Built specifically for skateboards and in-line skates, this facility is popular with both skaters and spectators.

CITY: Freeport

Pizza Hut - Freeport

Pizza, sandwiches, pasta and salad bar. Carryout, delivery, children's menu, beer, non-smoking section. Credit cards accepted.

CITY: Freeport

Lily Pad Gardens And Nursery

Discover this shop offering annuals, perennials, aquatic plants, hanging baskets, traditional and unique flowering containers, garden seeds, a full garden center and garden-themed gifts, including bean pod candles, home decor, Dionis goat's milk bath products, Rhapsody candles, garden flags, and mailbox covers, willow benches and outdoor furniture. Fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland are available during winter season.

CITY: Lena

Higher Grounds Coffee

This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.

CITY: Freeport

Wagner's Business Products/Furniture

This is a full-service office products store with gift and luggage department, including special stationery items.

CITY: Freeport

Family Affair Cafe

For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals, including soups and delicious new menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Carryout, children's menu. Credit cards accepted.

CITY: Freeport

Studio 218 Salon and Spa

Full-service salon and spa offering cuts, color, waxing, facials, massage, body wraps and more. Plus spa parties, make-up, ear piercing, keratin smoother, Brazillian gel manicures, blowouts and pedicures.

CITY: Freeport

Manny's Pizza

World's best thin crust pizza, as well as a complete menu including fish, Italian beef, tortellini cheese pasta, shrimp, and Mexican specialties. Beer and wine. Banquet facilities for 70.

CITY: Freeport

Whole Latte Java & More LLC

This drive-thru Espresso Unit serving fresh brewed coffe, espresso drinks, specialty drinks, breakfast and bakery items.

CITY: Lena

Apple River Stagecoach Event Center

Center accommodates 360, with ample parking, kitchen facilities, dance floor and a variety of rental packages to meet your needs.

CITY: Apple River

PJ's Stephenson Street Station

Homemade daily specials and soups Tuesday thru Friday, including tacos and hot roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, plus home cut french fries, fresh pork rinds and half pound burgers. Carryout, wireless internet. Barquet facilities for 250.

CITY: Freeport

Main Street Bistro

A delightful, local, farm to plate bistro. All menu items are fresh and homemade using local farm products. Extensive wine list and local craft beers are served. Reservations are recommended. Early Week Date Night is featured Monday thru Wednesday with appetizer, dinner entree and dessert for $25. Every Thursday night features a special $14 dinner menu. There is a soup and salad special on Saturday and a Sunday Fun Day with brats, burgers, and pulled pork sandwiches for $5 and a Bloddy Mary Bar. There is live dinner music Thursdays and Saturdays, and live jazz after dinner on Saturday nights. You can also enjoy the Main Street Bistro's Outdoor Upperdeck on on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

CITY: Freeport

The Rafters

Enjoy a quality dining experience in the unique setting of a beautiful old barn with great salads, dinners, sandwiches, and daily specials. The restaurant is next to the Red Barn with its fabulous selection of gift items and to the Mill Furnishings and Design offering fine furniture and accessories. Experience the entire complex. Carryout, children's menu, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 250.

CITY: Lena

Coach's Golf & Grill

This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.

CITY: Lena

Lena Drive Inn

Old fashioned drive inn with carhop service. Serving soft serve ice cream cones, shakes and malts, with burgers, fries, chicken, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. A truly great drive inn experience.

CITY: Lena

Quarry Ridge Hunt Club

The premiere, upland-hunting experience in Northern Illinois. Quarry Ridge offers hunting (member or non-member) for rooster pheasant, dove, turkey, deer and moor. Dogs and guides can be provided if needed.

CITY: Lena

Iron-T-Junction

Custom screen printing, embroidery and advertising specialty items such as pens, pencils and mugs. Local school apparel plus a wide selection of shirts and custom one-of-a-kind embroidery items, including Freeport Pretzel apparel. "We'll put your name where it belongs, in front of customers each and every day."

CITY: Freeport

Logan's Bar & Grill

Enjoy this bar and grill which has won "best in the region" for their fish fry. Enjoy a steak or pork chop sandwich, or one of their other specialties. A full bar is offered with weekly entertainment. Carryouts, full bar and banquet facilities for 135.

CITY: Freeport

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

Quality skin care and cosmetics, Vera Bradley quilted bags and accessories, and fun watches. Complimentary makeover/lessons. Call for an appointment.

CITY: Freeport

China Buffet

China Buffet offers a wide variety of Chinese specialties. Carryouts, children's menu. Banquet facilites for 30. Credit Cards Accepted.

CITY: Freeport

Double K Nursery

Double K Nursery offers nursery stock, firewood, and a farmers market from June through October with organic produce and baked goods.

CITY: Lena

Wishful Acres Farm Store & CSA

Visit this Farm Store stocked with naturally grown vegetables, herbs, fruit, free-range eggs, pasture raised chickens, beef and pork. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program available. Open year round by appointment.

CITY: Lena

Honey Hill Orchard

Apples, cider, donuts, apple bread, pure apple cider, caramel apples, honey, jams, jellies, apple butter, syrup, pumpkins and gourds. Late Aug.-Nov.

CITY: McConnell

Vanderheyden Furniture

Specialty gifts including lamps and pictures. Full line of fine furniture, bedding & flooring showroom and window treatment design center.

CITY: Stockton

Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant

Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region for 15 years. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar, and banquet facilities.

CITY: Freeport

Jennings Cards and Currency

Coins, sport cards, books, postcards, stamps, gold and silver. We buy, sell, trade and appraise.

CITY: Freeport

Stones Hallmark

Beautiful Hallmark gift store offering cards, Christmas ornaments, collectibles, ladies accessories, Fannie May and much more.

CITY: Freeport

Country Junction

Casual family dining with a warm inviting atmosphere serving a wide variety of American cuisine from steaks to fish, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches made to order. Reservations recommended. Carryouts, children's menu.

CITY: Freeport

Lena Mercantile Eatery

The Mercantile Eatery serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts - pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more. In addition there is a daily special sandwich. Freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee drinks from gourmet beans are also featured. Plus enjoy the antiques, gifts and more at the Lena Mercantile. Lunch from 11 am - 2 pm, desserts and coffee anytime.

CITY: Lena

Lena Family Restaurant

This comfortable restaurant offers home-style foods, fresh baked goods, and homemade pies. Carryout, children's menu. Banquet facilities for 50.

CITY: Lena

The Buss Stop

Daily specials, Friday fish fry, Saturday pizza specials and ice cream specialities in a friendly atmosphere. Cheese available for purchase. Carryout, smoke-free. No credit cards.

CITY: Dakota

Mary's Mantle

Come visit our unique Catholic Gift Store. Not only do we carry books and bibles, but we offer gifts from Russia, Yugoslavia, USA, and The Holy Land. Our "made in Freeport" assortment of crosses are a must see, and every inch of the store is filled with our rich tradition and faith. Our selections serve all denominations. We pride ourselves in the selection of jewelry, nativities, pictures, music, videos, rosaries, and baby items. We carry first communion dress as well as baptismal gowns. Yard statues make great house warming gifts. You will be greeted and welcomed by the friendly staff of Mary's Mantle.

CITY: Freeport

Cimino's Little Italy

This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza and an outdoor beer garden. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions for 175.

CITY: Freeport

Serendipity Candy

Browse the selection of gourmet chocolates, nostalgic candy, Jelly Belly's, M&M colorworks, candy bouquets, and the large offering of sugar-free candy. Visit us on Facebook.

CITY: Freeport

Jumpin Joe's

Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment.

CITY: Freeport

Harbach Meats

A small, family owned and operated butcher shop that has been in business in Freeport since 1929 - Celebrating 84 years of home-raised beef and pork. Purchase direct from their farm as individual cuts, quarters and sides.

CITY: Freeport

Beach's Supper Club

At Beach's we use nothing but the finest quality products and we pride ourselves on the freshness of what we serve. Steaks, seafood, pork chops, and broasted chicken. Full bar including wine list. Reservations encouraged. Banquet facilities for 90. Credit Cards Accepted.

CITY: Lena

Hogback Haven Maple Farm and Hardwoods

Sawmill and custom furniture. Pure maple products including maple syrup, maple candy, maple cream and maple sugar. Tours of the sugar bush and sugar shack are available in season (Feb-Mar) by prior appointment.

CITY: Orangeville

Yellow Creek Quilt Designs

Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio collectibles.

CITY: Pearl City

K & T Greenhouses and Landscaping

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

CITY: Freeport

Natural Water Gardens

Quality water gardening materials for the professional or hobbyist. Plus gifts, garden accessories, aquatic plants, Japanese Koi, and stone.

CITY: Freeport

Town House Motel Freeport

Located on the west side of the city, this is a 30 room motel with ground floor rooms, suites; non-smoking rooms; cable TV; movie channels; wireless internet; in room phones; nearby restaurants and shopping; pets welcome with manager's approval; senior citizen; truckers, government employees and multiple night discounts. One meeting room with a maximum capacity of 25. Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.

CITY: Freeport

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

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

Gallery Cafe

The Gallery Cafe is located inside the Freeport Public Library and serves healthy entrees for the lunch crowd, including turkey/bacon wrap, veggie wrap, bleack bean & spinach wrap. Fruit bowls, salads and a variety of desserts are available as well as lattes and cappuccinos.

CITY: Freeport

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

Torkelson Cheese Company

"World Champion" Brick and Muenster Cheese, along with 45 other varieties of quality cheeses, sold at factory direct prices. Watch cheese-making through demonstration window; best viewing is 8 am - 10 am.

CITY: Lena

L.A. Drive In

Offering a large menu of fast food items and countless ice cream choices. Something for everyone, just how you like it.

CITY: Stockton

The Olde Hotel

Casual/elegant dining in a 150-year-old hotel. Off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Home of M&H BBQ - BBQ done right!

CITY: Warren

Rite-Way Furniture and Appliance

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

CITY: Freeport

Willow Lake Greenhouse

A full line of bedding, vegetable, herb, perennial, specialty and heritage plants, plus hanging baskets are offered.

CITY: Freeport

VFW Post 998

Excellent salad and soup bar, steaks voted number one in the region, seafood and more.

CITY: Freeport

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

Sally's Cookie Jar

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

CITY: Freeport

Hampton Inn - Freeport

This historic and charming hotel is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Freeport and features The Main Street Bistro, always the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, a refreshing drink in a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for mixing, mingling, and enjoying life. The 70 spacious guest rooms and 2 suites feature complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access, High Definition TV with pay-per view movies and games, refrigerators and microwaves available upon request. Guest also have access to the hotel's state of the art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and the complimentary hot continental breakfast which features over 15 items daily. Non-smoking rooms are available. The hotel offers three separate meeting spaces with the largest having a maximun capacity of 50. The Hampton Inn is part of the Hilton Honors preferred guest program. Rates: $99 to $149.

CITY: Freeport

Beltline Cafe

Homemade specials, pies and soup. Carryout, catering service, and banquet facilities for 120.

CITY: Freeport

Rock Hollow Family Steakhouse

Family owned, friendly, comfortable lodge atmosphere known of premium Angus steaks, burgers, exotic meats (smoked pheasant, duck, and buffalo), and exceptional fish fry serving catfish, walleye and blue gill. Relax in lounge area by the real wood fireplace. Enjoy the country setting with a great deck, camping, and sand volleyball courts. Full bar, carry outs, catering, entertainment, outdoor dining, indoor range. Banquet facilities for 250. Reservations recommended for large groups.

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, soups and sandwiches in this great little bakery located on Stephenson Street in Historic Downtown Freeport. Open Tuesday thru Friday: 7 am - 4 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm.

CITY: Freeport

Busy B Embroidery

Custom embroidery, sports clothing, iron-ons, gifts, candles, crafts, candy, popcorn and cookie bouquets

CITY: Lena

Wolf Holloow Golf Course Clubhouse Lounge

This clean and comfortable facility at the beautiful 18-hole Wolf Hollow Golf Course features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus and friendliest staffs in the region. Specialties include hamburgers, hot dogs, tenderloins, brats, pizzas, and more. Carryout, full bar. Banquet facilities for 130. Breakfast: under $5.00; Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted

CITY: Lena

Slurp & Burp

This is a fun, friendly and family oriented bar and grill located in a scenic area. Daily specials, sandwiches and fish on Fridays. Tenderloin sandwiches are a highlight. Carryouts, alcohol, entertainment.

CITY: Pearl City

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

Applebee's - Freeport

Applebee's is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's.

CITY: Freeport

Allens Menswear

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

CITY: Freeport

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

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

Landmark Family Restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.

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

This Is It Eatery

Enjoy this artsy alternative for discriminating diners with a fun attitude, and great food including weekly chef's special, homemade soups, signature salads, and is home to the pretzel burger. Beer and wine, carryout, catering service, children's menu, entertainment, and outdoor dining.

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

Skate Station

Family-oriented roller skating with video/redemption games and a complete snack bar including pizza. Birthday, private parties, and all night lock-ins are available.

CITY: Lena

J & K Antiques

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

CITY: Shannon

Goodtimes

Dinner menu available Thursday-Saturday: Thursday, wings; Friday, fish; 3rd Saturday, prime rib. Breakfast only on Sundays. Homemade pizzas daily!

CITY: Warren

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

Cannova's

A Freeport tradition since 1921, this Italian restaurant and lounge specializes in pasta, pizza, steak, fish, and chicken. Carryout, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 55. Credit cards accepted.

CITY: Freeport

Baymont Inn and Suites - Freeport

This hotel, where you feel like home, is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Illinois Highway 26 north of Freeport. This is a 63 room hotel with eleven whirlpool suites. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms; heated indoor pool; whirlpool; exercise facilities; cable TV; free wireless high speed internet access; computer and printer in lobby business center; microwave; mini fridge; hair dryers; irons and ironing boards; coffee makers; safes; desks; pets allowed with a $35 fee; on site coin laundry; dry cleaning available; complimentary enhanced breakfast; AARP, senior citizen and group discounts. Hotel is located adjacent to the Jane Addams Recreational Trail for biking, hiking or snowmobiling; ask about special packages with trail use. Hunting packages also available. One meeting room with a maximum capacity of 25. American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa. Rates: $94.00 to $159.00.

CITY: Freeport

Super 8 - Freeport

This 67-room hotel offers suites; handicapped and non-smoking rooms; indoor pool; exercise facilities, cable TV with HBO; free highspeed internet; in room phones with a second line; iron and ironing boards; coffee makers; deluxe continental breakfast. AARP, group, and multiple night discounts. American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.

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

Slumberland Furniture

Midwest's leading mattress retailer, including Sealy, Simmons, Stearns & Foster and Tempur-Pedic. Plus furniture and accessorites for the entire home at a price for all budgets.

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

Jaycees Park

This two acre park features picnic and playground areas, two sand volleyball courts, a soccer field, and a basketball court.

CITY: Lena

Yellow Creek Inn

Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.

CITY: Pearl City

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

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

Park Hills Golf Course

This public facility offers two 18-hole, 72-par courses on gently rolling terrain. The West Course is 6,600 yards, and the East Course is 6,400 yards. Watered fairway, three sets of tees, a 300-yard driving range, clubhouse and pro shop are offered. This award-winning (3 1/2 stars Golf Digest) public course offers incomparable playing conditions. The gently rolling terrain, manicured greens and abundant wildflowrs make Park Hills Golf Courses the destinations for thousand of visitors every year. 2013 Fees: Weekday Green Fees: 9 holes - $15; 18 holes: $24; Weekend/Holiday Green Fees: 9 holes holes - $17; 18 holes: $27; Weekday and Weekend Motorized Cart Rental (for two): 9 holes: $18; 18 holes: $30

CITY: Freeport

Richland Creek Wetlands

A wetlands conservations area adjacent to the Jane Addams Recreation Trail. A wonderful spot for birding and watching wild animals.

CITY: Orangeville

Emerald Acres Campground

Offers 60 sites with electrical & water; also 90 permanent sites as well as tent sites.

CITY: Pearl City

Ridott Corners

Great hamburgers. Carryout, full bar. No credit cards. Lunch and Dinner.

CITY: Ridott

Black Hawk Run Golf Course

Beautiful course, hidden in the hills, awaits golfers of all skill levels. Eighteen challenging holes, elevated greens, wide open fairways.

CITY: Stockton