Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum

The museum was established to preserve history and educate youth about the significant contributions made to our country by winged and wheeled vehicles.

CITY: Poplar Grove

Lils Acres

Eight acres of beautiful landscaping and flower gardens include the Life of Christ Memorial Garden, featuring life-sized sculptures tracing the life of Christ from birth to ascension.

CITY: Monroe Center

BMO Harris Bank Center (formerly MetroCentre)

Rockford's downtown arena hosts a variety of world-class entertainment, including concerts, circuses, rodeos and family shows. The BMO Harris Bank Center is also home to the Rockford IceHogs, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.

CITY: Rockford

McEachran Homestead

The McEachran Homestead is offically recognized by the State of Illinois as a sesquicentennial farm. In addition to preserves and fresh produce, the farm sells its own line of grape and fruit wines.

CITY: Caledonia

Rockford Park District

Explore endless recreational opportunities, including some of the finest, most affordable golf courses in the nation, ice skating, hiking/biking paths and much more.

CITY: Rockford

Labyrinth Meditation Garden

This quiet place for prayer and meditation features a walking labyrinth, an ornamental grass berm, a shade garden, two sunny perennial gardens, vine-covered arbors and benches.

CITY: Rockford

Belvidere Farmer's Market

Community Farmer's' Market. Due to their commitment to quality and freshness, not all products are available all year round. The farmers bring only their produce to market in their freshest state so not all selections are in stock every week. The Market does its best to ensure seasonal produce is abundantly available during harvest time. Open seasonally June through October.

CITY: Belvidere

Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza

This 2.5-acre park is dedicated to promoting peace and celebrating diversity. The plaza is located at the head of Rockford's 20-mile Perryville Path network of bicycle and recreational trails.

CITY: Loves Park

New American Theater

Professional regional theater at its best, with comedies, dramas and musicals by professional actors and guest stars. Annual holiday production. Matinee and evening performances on the 282-seat thrust-style mainstage and 90-seat secondstage.

CITY: Rockford

Prairie Labyrinth

This Chartres-style labyrinth can be used for prayer or meditation.

CITY: Harvard

Rockford Ski Broncs Water Ski Show

This world-class water ski team gives free shows from early June until Labor Day at Shorewood Park.

CITY: Loves Park

Valley View Model Railroad

Experience the glory days of mainline railroading as you watch model trains in operation on a detailed scenic railroad.

CITY: Union

El Niagara Mexican Restaurant

Authentic Mexican restaurant. Daily lunch specials and children's menu. Reservations recommended for groups of 5 or more.

CITY: Woodstock

Genoa Open Air Market

Last Saturday of the month from June through October. Featuring locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts.

CITY: Genoa

Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum Rose Garden

Authentic restoration well-documented, turn-of-the-century, circular rose garden with heirloom roses, old-fashioned annuals and perennials. Gift shop.

CITY: Rockford

Harmony Water Garden

This aquatic nursery has hundreds of water lilies, marsh plants, fish and related products. In business for a decade. Pond maintenance services available, call for an appointment.

CITY: Caledonia

Rockford Speedway

Top-name NASCAR racing on a quarter-mile, high-banked track just 2 miles west of I-90. More than 85 scheduled events per year; plus special holiday events and National Short Track Championships in September.

CITY: Loves Park

Sinnissippi Gardens, Greenhouse, Lagoon and Recreational Trail

A popular spot with rosebeds, annuals, perennials, floral clock, lagoon, greenhouses with "Mr. G's Magic Garden," aviary, fishpond, and access to lighted, paved 10-mile Rock River Recreation Path. Across from Sinnissippi Park.

CITY: Rockford

Maria's Italian Cafe

One of Rockford's longest standing, family-owned restaurants. Traditional pasta and pizza along with what some claim to be "Rockford's Best Steak." Specialities include many "off the menu" items and a fabulous Italian salad. Reservations recommended, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

CITY: Rockford

Beef-A-Roo - Rock 'N' Roll South

Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.

CITY: Rockford

Town Square Inn

A boutique hotel offering elegant rooms and suites overlooking the historic Woodstock Square. Stroll back in time along brick paved streets to upscale shops, fine dining and cultural activities.

CITY: Woodstock

Stage Left Cafe

Decorated in back-stage motif, the new Stage Left Cafe offers a variety of beverages, souvenirs, entertainment and more. All presented in a unique atmosphere of theatrical tradition! Enjoy desserts too.

CITY: Woodstock

Pirro's Restaurante

Traditional Italian recipes. Enjoy salads, steaks, pastas, pizza, fish, along with a large variety of beers and wines.

CITY: Woodstock

Kimball & Bean

Architectural antiques and ornament for the home and garden.

CITY: Woodstock

Colonial Antique Mall and Restoration Center

150 Quality dealers in spacious 35,000 square foot mall, featuring largest furniture inventory in Northern Illinois including: Architecturals, built-ins, mantles, lamps & fixtures. PLUS: 85 showcases - jewelry, collectibles. No reproductions or crafts.

CITY: Woodstock

Boberosa Barnworks

The quaint shop opened in the fall of 2001, selling pumpkins and barn wood crafts. Antiques and crafts, from furniture and home decor to primitives, tools and vintage farm equipment -- there's a wide assortment to choose from.

CITY: Capron

Laughing Cat Antiques Shop

The Laughing Cat Antiques Shop is the purrfect place to find that vintage treasure, your own personal key to the past! We have 17 dealers here to make sure you have plenty to choose from. you will find vintage Indian jewelry as well as rhinestone and sterling. Come in, walk down memory lane, and see our eclectic mix of antiques, rare antique post office items, depression glass, antique dolls, advertising signs, and Victorian children's items. We also have a primitives room for you, featuring the most fantastic American primitives...a must see!

CITY: Genoa

Zellmer's Jubilee Theatre

Dinner-theater with a full season of musicals, comedies and revues in the luxury and comfort of the Clock Tower Resort. Start with lunch or dinner at the award-winning Bellamy's, enjoy the arcade shops and art museum, and settle back for a great show.

CITY: Rockford

Edgebrook Farmers Market - Rockford, Illinois

Sample the area's best seasonal Farmer's Market. Dozens of local farmers display their highest quality vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants. On occasion, local musicians will perform to enhance your shopping experience. The market is open every wednesday 9am-1pm in the Edgebrook Shopping Center parking lot.

CITY: Rockford

Nichol's Antiques

Glassware, pottery, kitchenware, books, tools, clocks, toys, art, lamps, coins, stamps, furniture, and collectibles.

CITY: Rockton

The Gem Shop

Estate, pre-owned and new jewelry and watches. Custom jewelry, including the reproduction of antique jewelry. Repair service for antique jewelry.

CITY: Rockton

Beef-A-Roo - The Depot - Roscoe

Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.

CITY: Roscoe

La Petite Creperie

Come experience our casual French dining. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Anything from crepes and omlettes, to sandwiches, duck, shrimp, and steak.

CITY: Woodstock

Velvet Nest

You can find home accessories and gifts. Antique furniture, lamps, florals, jewelry. Featuring Vietri Italian Pottery and Brighton products.

CITY: Woodstock

Royal Victorian Manor B&B

Royal Victorian Manor Bed and Breakfast is an 1894 Victorian home that has evolved to offer the perfect combination of modern amenities while maintaining its original majestic qualities. Featured as the "The Cherry Street Inn" in the movie "Groundhog Day" (1992), this majestic painted lady is designed to cater to the discerning traveler. Located in Woodstock, Illinois, the Manor is celebrated as a historic and cultural vacation retreat.

CITY: Woodstock

Rosa's

Italian restaurant in Capron serving pizza, sandwiches and dinners.

CITY: Capron

Joe's Pizza and Pub

Stop in for an ice cold beer and enjoy a hot pizza pie. We offer burgers, salad, pasta and more! You will just have to come in and explore our menu yourself. While your here, enjoy our outdoor dining area. Great for friends and family!

CITY: Genoa

Cafe 72

Cafe 72 is a family owned and run restaurant serving daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. A party room to accommodate up to 75 guests, free of charge when ordering off the menu.

CITY: Genoa

Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

Private Master Suite. Surrounded by nearly 800 acres of prairie, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home offers a private bath, historical artifacts, hearty country breakfasts and beautiful views.

CITY: Hampshire

Flatlander Market

Welcome to Flatlander Market. There are so many great things to experience every time you visit. Fresh coffee and espresso drinks, delicious sandwiches, homemade chili and soups, cookies by Sally baked everyday, crafted cheeses from near and far, and the largest selection of Illinois wines in McHenry county. Try some freshly ground and brewed private blend coffee, or our flavor of the day. You may want to have something from our espresso bar: Steaming hot espresso, cappuccinos and cafe latte, or even a tasty steamer.

CITY: Marengo

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

Curran's Orchard

More than a dozen varieties of apples plus apple pies, apple donuts, fresh-pressed apple cider, raspberries, pumpkins, apple butter and real maple syrup. Glass-sided beehive, petting corral, straw bale maze, autumn crafts. Hayrides on weekends.

CITY: Rockford

Kuma's Asian Bistro

Executive Chef Kuma Kim, born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, has assembled a collection of Asian cuisine with emphasis on contemporary taste and popularity. Kuma's decades of experience in the restaurant business and her attention to customer satisfaction has positioned Kuma's as a restaurant dedicated to tasty food, excellent service, and memorable experience. Outside dining in season.

CITY: Rockford

Harvest Moon Cafe

A fine dining restaurant on Woodstock's Historic Square featuring daily specials, fresh fish, mixed game entrees with an extensive beer and wine list. Children are welcome; kids' menu and take-out available. We also do catering.

CITY: Woodstock

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

Victoria's Crossing

Shop for antiques, home accessories and collectibles, from homespun country to Victorian elegance.

CITY: Genoa

Tom's Vegetable Market

Seasonal - April through December. Garden center featuring baskets, fresh produce, bakery and gift shop, and a fall festival.

CITY: Huntley

Five Points Pub

Five Points Pub gives you that hometown feel and homemade meal. Come in today for one of our daily specials or see some live entertainment on the weekends. We are open for lunch, dinner, and late night drinks!

CITY: Kingston

Beef-A-Roo - Northwoods Lodge

Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.

CITY: Machesney Park

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

Fatt Cat Cafe

Fatt Cat Cafe is a great place to enjoy lunch with friends, serving homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. It is a beautiful place for special occasions.

CITY: Rockton

Wild Thyme Herb Garden

Herbs, whole food, vitamins, flower essences, books, essential oils, magazines, plants, seeds and homemade soap. The store in Genoa is for people who want to get back to nature. Unique gifts. Finest quality herbal products available.

CITY: Genoa

Cattywampus

Cattywampus offers fun, affordable gifts! A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest folks!

CITY: Genoa

Super 8 Motel/ Hampshire

Microwaves, mini-refrigerators and jaccuzi's in select rooms. Adjoining rooms, roll-away beds and cribs available.

CITY: Hampshire

Heritage Inn & Suites - Harvard

Fitness center, indoor pool, sauna/spa, meeting facility. Complimentary breakfast.

CITY: Harvard

Steel Heart Ltd.

Unique showroom & warehouse sprawls over an impressive 50,000 square foot inside the historical Starline building, which is the perfect showroom for their pieces. With the outside of the building encased with climbing ivy, huge skylights, and old wooden beams and floors, their products feel at home here. Shop a vast collection of home and garden decor featuring arbors, gazebos, trellis, planters, wall baskets, chandeliers, statuary, antiques, cast iron and more.

CITY: Harvard

Morning Glory Bed & Breakfast

Located in the quite farm country on the outskirts of Harvard enjoy a quite night stay close to apple orchards, farm markets, golfing, and the annual Harvard Milk Days celebration.

CITY: Harvard

The Picket Fence

The Picket Fence offers a variety of gifts including candles, home accessories, and cards.

CITY: Kingston

Sportscore Two/Indoor Sports Center

124-acre sports complex at I-90/Riverside Blvd. intersection. Includes Wedgbury Stadium, Indoor Sports Center and outdoor sports fields for soccer, rugby, football, volleyball, basketball, in-line hockey, badminton and adapted and wheelchair sports.

CITY: Loves Park

Beef-A-Roo - Cafe Style

Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.

CITY: Loves Park

Levin's Shoes and Dry Goods

Family owned since 1922. Shoes and clothing for the whole family. Name brand as well as some unusual items.

CITY: Marengo

Quality Suites - Rockford

Quality Suites of Rockford is one of the metro's all suite hotels located conveniently at East State Street off I-90. Hotel offers 95 elegant newly remodled spacious suites, including 10 whirlpool suites at prices you would expect to pay for a standard room in other Chicago hotels; indoor pool, 24 hour fitness center and guest passes to Bally Total Fitness! Our full hot breakfast buffet features everything from biscuits and gravy to eggs, meat, waffles and more. Complimentary snacks and soda at Manager's Reception 5-7pm Monday-Saturday. Pets under 30 lbs. are allowed with no extra fee; 24-hour guest laundry and 2 business centers, Free Wireless Internet.

CITY: Rockford

Beef-A-Roo - Warehouse West

Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.

CITY: Rockford

Garrett's Restaurant and Bar

Upscale, casual bar and grill specializing in salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas with specials every night. Attached to The Golf Shack, the combination of a golf superstore, driving range and full-service bar and grill is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Outdoor patio overlooks the driving range in the warmer months.

CITY: Rockford

The Mink Barn - Furs by Talidis

Hundreds of ready-made garments. Specializing in mink but also have long hair and sheared beaver, raccoon, foxes of all shades, lynx, Russian sable.

CITY: Union

Best Western Inn - Woodstock

45 room hotel with many amenities, located in historic Woodstock, Illinois. Close to many attractions in and around Woodstock.

CITY: Woodstock

Baltic Hills Farm Manor

Leave the city behind, treat yourself to privacy surrounded by a magnificent tranquil country setting. This luxurious romantic upscale estate Bed and Breakfast offers distinctively decorated suites with French toile's, crystal chandeliers and fresh cut long stem roses that create the perfect ambience for any special day. From full service executive accommodations to grand honeymoon bridal suites, you will enjoy our sophisticated amenities in confidence and style. A fabulous setting for elopements, a small intimate wedding or romantic get away.

CITY: Woodstock

Alden Resale

Alden Resale is a flourishing resale shop with excellent prices on a wide variety of quality merchandise. Specializing in furniture and memorabilia. This is a bargain hunter's paradise.

CITY: Alden

Funderburg Antiques

Large European and American furniture from 1840's to 1930's: armoires, sideboards, tables, bureaus, chairs. More than 1,000 stained and beveled glass windows, some matching. Owner makes several annual European buying trips.

CITY: Belvidere

Cattywampus featuring MCR Framing

Fun and unusual gifts plus home accessories and custom framing for your favorite art.

CITY: Genoa

Harvard Antique Emporium

Come see our selection of antiques. Something for everybody's taste.

CITY: Harvard

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

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

Best Western Legacy Inn of South Beloit

Welcome to the Best Western Legacy Inn & Suites of South Beloit. After a good night's sleep on our pillow top mattresses, start off your day with our deluxe continental breakfast, which includes fresh waffles, fruit, cereal, breads and more. For our business travelers we also have free local phone calls, free faxes, and copy services, as well as a full service meeting room. During the rest of your stay relax by the indoor pool and whirlpool or kick back in one of out 67 spacious guest rooms that include free cable including HBO, in-room coffee, hairdryer, microwave, and refrigerator.

CITY: South Beloit

Quality Inn - Woodstock

Fifty-room hotel. Minutes from downtown Woodstock.

CITY: Woodstock

Expressly Leslie

Vegetarian specialties

CITY: Woodstock

Donahue Furniture

Family owned -- fine furniture. 53 years of business

CITY: Woodstock

Taqueria El Molcajete

Authentic Mexican restaurant serving breakfast too. Daily specials, seafood, salads, tacos, burritos, and more.

CITY: Belvidere

The Country Club

Here, at The Country Club, we produce handmade candles, soaps and bath products. Our wonderful soaps, lotions and bath bombs are carried in stores nationally and locally. Our hand-raised goats provide us with milk, which is used in many of our products. We have a full line of glycerin soap by the slice, and cold process soaps, as well as silky goat milk lotion in many fantastic fragrances. Our candles are well-known, and come in a huge variety of scents. We are really just a little shop full of unique soaps, candles and bath products.

CITY: Belvidere

Long Prairie Trail

This 14.6 mile paved recreational trail runs south of Illinois Route 173 and winds past the Northern Boone County towns of Caledonia, Capron, Belvidere and Poplar Grove.

CITY: Caledonia

Robert's Drive In

Robert's Drive In takes you back to the old school diners. We offer lots of ice cream treats, a variety of shake flavors, burgers, and much more! You have to come visit us and view our menu for yourself.

CITY: Genoa

RavenStone Castle B&B

Step back in time and delight in the ambience of a 16th century style, greystone castle. Located in rolling farm country just south of Harvard, IL. RavenStone Castle features three Medieval theme guest rooms, private baths and European-style breakfast.

CITY: Harvard

Carlson Ice Arena and Sapora Playworld

This year-round indoor ice rink features figure skating, hockey, broomball and exhibitions. Sapora Playworld is an indoor three-level soft playground for children ages 5-12. There's also a skate shop, sub shop and arcade.

CITY: Loves Park

Bank Block Antiques and More

Antiques, collectibles, furniture, floral arrangements, jewelry, glassware, made-to-order furniture and shelves, in-home help with decorating and more.

CITY: Marengo

Residence Inn Rockford

Enjoy all the comforts of home in our lovely and spacious suites with full kitchens and comfortable living areas. Daily full hot breakfast buffet or our Manager's Social during the week. Relax in our refreshing pool and jacuzzi or blow off steam on the outdoor sport and basketball court. Enjoy free WiFi and our business center along with complimentary pases to 24/7 Anytime Fitness Center. Conveniently located close to I-90 and Bus. 20/E. State St. Discover why we aren't just a place to sleep; we're a place to call home.

CITY: Rockford

Howard Johnson Hotel - Rockford

Howard Johnson is conveniently located off I-90 at Bypass 20 and Highway 251, only minutes from the BMO Harris Bank Center, Chicago Rockford International Airport, area attractions, and golf courses. Heated indoor pool, oversized hot tub, fitness center and 24-hour game room with pool table. Free high speed internet in every room; 24-hour front desk and copy/fax service; home office rooms available for business clientele.

CITY: Rockford

Copperstone Inn - Rockton

Copperstone Inn is one of the most luxurious bed and breakfasts you will ever visit. The original limestone home was built in 1858 in traditional Greek revival style. This grand majestic limestone home exudes an ambiance of total elegance, comfort, and chic sophistication. Owners Richard Spanton Jr and Chrissie Spanton. The Inn is available for rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, weddings, bridal showers and upscale luncheons or cocktail parties.

CITY: Rockton

Cobblestone's on the Square

The place to visit for a charming shop offering a wide selection of furniture, home furnishings, gifts, candy, and more!

CITY: Woodstock

Woodstock Harley Davidson

The Midwest Superstore, Woodstock Harley Davidson, where you can purchase as well as rent one of their new Harley-Davidsons for the day, week, or special events. Everything from street rods to V-rods. Many special events to enjoy too.

CITY: Woodstock