Lake House on Shadow Ridge

This beautiful lakefront rental property, located on Lake Carroll, consists of a cedar home located on a wooded lot with over 300 feet of shoreline on Lake Carroll, just north of Lanark, Illinois. The Rental Property is fully furnished and sleeps 10-12.

CITY: Lake Carroll

Cedarville Historical Museum

This museum is located in an 1889 school building and features a permanent exhibit honoring Jane Addams, who was born and raised in Cedarville. Miss Addams was an internationally famous humanitarian and social work pioneer who founded Chicago's Hull House and won the Nobel Peace Prize. Museum exhibits include personal items and memorabilia from her life and the life of her family. There are also changing exhibits on topics of local historical interest and a research center and a research center.

CITY: Cedarville

Freeport Art Museum

Explore five permanent galleries: European (19th century paintings, sculpture), Art of the Near and Far East (Egyptian, Chinese, and Southeast Asia), Native American (pots, baskets and Kachina dolls), African and Oceanic Art (masks, ceremonial pieces and textiles), and Contemporary (prints and paintings). Two galleries feature new exhibitions every 8-12 weeks and are devoted to regional art or national exhibitions. A student gallery features aspiring young artists from local schools. The museum also offers educational programs, performances, and special events.

CITY: Freeport

Silvercreek Museum

This museum, operated by the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad, offers 20 rooms of early Americana. Exhibts include 500 pieces of crockery, dolls, a recreated schoolroom and kitchen, art exhibits, quilts, tools and agricultural equipment, and many other historical exhibits. Also on the grounds is a display of antique machinery and an exhibit of Henny Motor Company vehicles which were manufactured in Freeport. Plus visitors can view the Cooper-Corliss engine, a giant 130-ton steam engine with a 25 foot flywheel which originally operated a rolling mill in a zinc plant. Special exhibits and events are featured throughout the year.

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

Eilerts Cocktails

Eilerts is a cocktail lounge with a small bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Elierts Tee Box, a premier indoor golf facility, is adjacent. Carryout, entertainment, full bar.

CITY: Freeport

Stephenson-Black Hawk Trail

This scenic 13-mile trail for hiking and biking through the rolling hill of northwest Illinois offers both history and nature. The trail, as it follows county and township roads, is partially paved. Attractions include early pioneer sites, one of the highest natural points in the state, and also Blackhawk war sites. Trail maps are available at the Lena Community Park District Office. For those who complete the trail, trail patches and medals are available for purchase.

CITY: Lena

Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre

Located on the campus of Highland Community College - features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theater Program, a community performing arts theater.

CITY: Freeport

Stephenson County Historical Society Museum

The museum complex consists of five buildings; The Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places; The One-Room Schoolhouse from the 1920s; The Industrial Museum featuring products manufactured in Freeport by such companies Henney Motor Company, Stover, W. T. Rawleight and Burgess Battery; The Arcade Toy Museum featuring cast iron toys made in Freeport by Arcade Manufacturing, and stamped-metal toys also made in Freeport by Structo; an authentic Log Cabin which was originally an Irish immigrant homestead. The three plus acres of the museum campus also features an arboretum and butterfly garden.

CITY: Freeport

Winneshiek Players

The Winneshiek Players provide quality, live theater each season and is the oldest continuous amateur theater in the country. Comedies, dramas, musicals, and more are presented by talented and dedicated local volunteers. A schedule of upcoming productions is available by calling the box office or visiting the website.

CITY: Freeport

Lake House on Shadow Ridge

This beautiful lakefront rental property, located on Lake Carroll, consists of a cedar home located on a wooded lot with over 300 feet of shoreline on Lake Carroll, just north of Lanark, Illinois. The Rental Property is fully furnished and sleeps 10-12.

CITY: Lake Carroll

Lena Golf Club - Wolf Hollow Golf Course

The Lena Golf Club offers the beautiful Wolf Hollow Course with 18 holes, 71 par, 6,422 yards over wide open, rolling prairies. The club house features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus in the region. Fees: Monday thur Thursday: 9 holes - $15; 18 holes - $24; Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 9 holes - $17; 18 holes - $29; Motorized Cart Rental: (Per Cart/Per Person): 9 holes - $11; 18 holes - $16

CITY: Lena

Valley-Vu Motel

Nine-unit motel on Highway 20. New 32” flat screen TVs with cable, credit card phone service, nearby café. Midweek/multi-night discounts. Visa/MasterCard. No pets. Non-smoking. Amenities in office. Coffeemaker, microwaves, refrigerators.

CITY: Stockton

Stage Coach Trails Livery

For those dreaming of harnessing, hitching and driving the big horses, here is your chance to enjoy an afternoon or a week. Stagecoach Trails offers good Belgian horses and good equipment for the beginner or old-timer wishing to relive days gone by. Come along and learn how it was done in days gone by! Our trails are located on some of the old original stagecoach and wagon trails. One most notably is the Frink-Walker Line, which ran from Chicago to Dubuque. On the trails we may find all kinds of wildlife including small game, deer, or perhaps the magnificent wild turkey. Come along, relax, and enjoy God's country.

CITY: Apple River

Old River School Historic District

This residential district includes original Freeport and the city's first street, Monterey, and was later known as the "Gold Coast". Points of interest include Freeport's oldest house (built in 1838), the childhood home of famed Hollywood gossip columnist Louella Parsons, a monument honoring Freeport's founder, William "Tutty" Baker, and the Van Buren Bridge, built in 1885 of wrought iron.

CITY: Freeport

Lindo Theater

This historic movie theater, built in 1922, features first-run movies presented in the latest 4K digital projection and sound on nine screens. Stadium seating, digital 3D and party room.

CITY: Freeport

McNeil's Damascus Landing

Enjoy the natural wonders of the Pecatonica River, Stephenson County's water trail, as is meanders nearly 60 miles through undisturbed Midwestern beauty. Access the river at McNeil's Damascus Landing which offers ample parking, a picnic area, fire pit and charcoal grills, portable toilet, 10' x 20' floating dock and canoe/kayak and concrete boat launch with access docking. Camping at the site is available for canoe, kayaks and boaters. Reservations required.

CITY: Lena

McConnell Area Historical Society & Museum

Items on display in this local town museum include a mill stone, ox yoke, McConnell telephone switchboard, and other items relating to the history of McConnell and Waddams Township. There is a large collection of family histories, obituaries, and genealogical materials. Special activities and exhibits are planned for each of the open dates.

CITY: McConnell

Hickory Hideaway

Hickory Hideaway invites you to discover the diverse beauty of Northwest Illinois. located in historic Carroll County, which is host to many opportunities both relaxing and recreational - not too mention only one stoplight in the whole county. Relax in the rustic setting of our cozy cabins located on 10 wooded acres minutes from Lake Carroll. We offer three types of cabins: luxury cabins, rustic whirlpool cottages, extended-stay country cottages.

CITY: Shannon

Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad and Museum

All aboard as a 36-ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, for a four-mile ride through farmlands. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts, and browse the Freight House Gift Shop and Silvercreek Museum that's filled with early Americana.

CITY: Freeport

Sunrise Bay Vacation Rental Home

Spacious waterfront home ready for your summer vacation with enough private sleeping quarters for 12 adults and room left over for the kids. Large kitchen, family room, great room, 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, 3-season room, upper and lower deck, boat dock and pier and a user friendly lot that allows for great waterfront access. Go to website for full list of rates & amenities.

CITY: Lake Carroll

The Cove Restaurant

The Cove Restaurant is located on Apple Canyon Lake with spectacular lake views from every table.

CITY: Apple River

Dakota Nature Trail

The Dakota Nature Trail for biking, hiking, and cross-county skiing links Dakota Park with the Dorothy Wirth Nature Area. The trail surface is crushed limestone and follows a former railroad right-of-way. The trail begins on Main Street in Dakota.

CITY: Dakota

Bargains-R-Us

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

CITY: Freeport

Freeport Canoe Company LLC

Paddle the Pecatonica with The Freeport Canoe Company. We cater to group or individual canoeists, beginner or seasoned paddlers. At Freeport Canoe Company we offer family fun, scenic views, fishing, canoe transportation, and discounts for large groups. Enjoy canoeing from McConnell's Bobtown Landing to McNeil's Damascus Landing or to Tutty's Crossing in downtown Freeport. $50 rental per canoe. Ages 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult; ages 16 to 18 must have a parental consent form. Call to set a date and time for your paddle, 815-233-1065 or 815-541-0869.

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

Kent Park

Includes picnic and playground areas, a shelter, tennis court and basketball court.

CITY: Kent

Oak Woods Bay Vacation Rental Home

This vacation rental home located on the waterfront at Lake Carroll is truly one you and your family will enjoy! 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and upper and lower level family rooms with lake views. An open floor plan brings together the kitchen, dining area, and family room. Plenty of space for additional air mattresses to accommodate guests or family members. WIRELESS INTERNET available Go to website to see a list of the many amenities this lake home includes!

CITY: Lake Carroll

Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course

Immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course offers a challenge and a great time for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy fresh, delicious entree choices plus all-you-can-eat fish/seafood buffet on Friday, prime rib on Saturday & our homemade specialty pizzas in our club.

CITY: Stockton

Studtmann Properties

Comfortable, luxurious vacation homes located at Apple Canyon Lake. Each home sleeps up to eight people. Some homes are pet friendly. Ideal for large or multiple families. Lake views.

CITY: Apple River

Tribal Cafe

A new dining experience with a hometown feel. Serving sandwiches, soups, homemade desserts and more, plus pizza on Thursday thru Saturday nights. Daily specials. Carryouts and catering. Visit us one Facebook at Tribal Cafe.

CITY: Dakota

Evergreen Farm Inn

This charming farmhouse has been in the owner's family for five generations and stands hidden in the pine trees just waiting to offer guests a chance to experience the 1900's decor. Chat in the living room, or relax on the front porch swing as you experience the country atmosphere. Open April — October.

CITY: Forreston

Eilert's Tee Box

Play golf on over 50 resort courses from throughout the world at this premier indoor golf facility, offering high-definition video full-swing golf simulators. Also enjoy the cocktail lounge offering a bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere.

CITY: Freeport

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

Richland Creek Trailhead

The Richland Creek Trailhead serves as the main trailhead for the northern end of the Jane Addmas Recreation Trail. It features parking, a large shelter house with electricity, lights and picnic tables, a restroom, water and a primitive campground area.

CITY: Orangeville

Glad Rags Resale Boutique

Sensibly priced family fashions featuring the latest trends and popular classics. Tuxedo rental. Dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up service.

CITY: Stockton

Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course

Immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course offers a challenge and a great time for golfers of all skill levels.

CITY: Stockton

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

Tutty Baker Monument

This monument honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835 and built a trading post along the banks of the Pecatonica River, offering travelers free ferry rides.

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

Fitness Lifestyles

This state of the art fitness center offers indoor swimming, cardio equipment, free weights, circuit training, massage therapy, an indoor walking and jogging track, nursery, a woman's only area, over 40 weekly fitness and aquatic classes, and more.

CITY: Freeport

Van Raden Memorial Park

The Van Raden Memorial Park features Lake Baalton, a three acre man-made lake stocked with bass, crappie, blue gill and catfish. A small shelter and playground area are also offered. A Veterans Memorial honoring all German Valley area service men and women, past or present is at the park

CITY: German Valley

Schuldt Park

Located off historic and scenic Stagecoach Trail. Offers picnic and playground areas, ball diamond, basketball court, bird watching on seven acres. In Waddams Grove.

CITY: Lena

Brush Creek Golf Course

This is a 9-hole, 36 par, 3218 yard course set on challenging terrain with three sets of tees. Weekday and Weekend Green Fees: 9 holes - $10: 18 holes - $13.00; Motorized Cart Rental: 9 holes - $10.00 per seat; 18 - holes - $14 per seat.

CITY: Orangeville

Hickory Hill Lodging, Inc.

Hickory Hill Lodging is located down a wooded lane off of Payne Road, the gateway to Carroll County in Northwestern Illinois. Just minutes from the Lake Carroll Golf Course and the fine dining and relaxation in Lake Carroll.

CITY: Shannon

Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course

Scenic, challenging nine-hole course carved into the Jo Daviess County hills. Full-service pro shop, bar, grill. Call for tee time.

CITY: Apple River

Pine Summit Tree Farm

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

CITY: Cedarville

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

9 East Coffee

Coffee house and cafe specializing in espresso-based drinks, homemade desserts, pastries, soups and sandwiches, plus daily specials to accompany a superb cup of coffee. Free internet access, outdoor dining, and entertainment. Look for 9 East on Facebook.

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

Baymont Inn and Suites, Freeport

This hotel, where you can feel like home, is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Illinois Highway 26 north of Freeport. There are 63 rooms and eleven whirlpool suites. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise facilities, cable TV, free wireless high speed internet access, 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 breadkast.

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

Lions Park

Lions Park, at over 20 acres, features Splash Land Family Aquatic Center with a 180' waterslide, zero depth entry, many shade shelters, wet sand play area, water features and drop slide. The Splash Land Mini-Golf offers one of the nicest 18 hole miniature golf courses in the Midwest. It has over 275 plant varieties, 4000+ square feet of water areas, three waterfalls and challenges that the entire family will enjoy. The course is ADA compliant. Quench your thirst and your appetite at the Splash Land Food Court. Full restaurant offering sandwiches to soft serve and smoothies to salads - a true family food court. The park also offers picnic and playground areas, flower gardens, shelter house, a concession stand, volleyball and basketball courts, lighted ball diamond, batting cages and restrooms. A 110x110' ice rink is availabe in season.

CITY: Lena

Nature's Treasures

Wonderful gifts and birdhouses by local artists. Specializing in organic gardening supplies, fountains, wind chimes, metaphysical crystals. Friendly, helpful service!

CITY: Stockton

Red's Bronzing

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

CITY: Freeport

All Veterans Memorial Park of Stephenson County

This park honors all of the veterans from Stephenson County. It contains large era stones from all conflicts. Benches surround concrete walkways, and a large brick memorial garden if featured. A Gold Star Family Memorial is dedicated to all who gave given their lives for our freedoms.

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

Ben Miller Memorial Park

This park provides a quiet scenic area ideal for family reunions and group gatherings. A large and a small shelter house, softball diamond, volleyball and basketball courts, playground, and wooded area are offered. A concession stand is open during softball season.

CITY: German Valley

Lena KOA

Visit the KOA for a complete variety of camping experiences. It's a fun place to be.

CITY: Lena

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

Bottle Shed

Local sports bar specializing in home cooking, featuring homemade pizzas, Tuesday Taco Night, broasted chicken, Friday fish dinners and Saturday prime rib.

CITY: Stockton

Wards Grove Nature Preserve

Wards Grove is the best “mound forest” remaining in the Driftless Area. 335 protected acres of woodlands with populations of sensitive plant and animal species.

CITY: Stockton

Stella's Café & Catering

Offering excellent ambiance, exceptional food and decadent desserts. Homemade soups, fresh baked bread, serving your catering needs.

CITY: Stockton

Taylor Park - Freeport

Taylor Park was originally a trotting-horse track and gives this park its oval shape and flat terrain. There are picnic areas shelters, playground areas, a three-diamond lighted softball complex, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball court. A concession stand is open during softball season.

CITY: Freeport

Route 20 Bar & Grill

Located on Highway 20 west of Freeport, Rt. 20 Bar & Grill specializes in homemade appetizers, great burgers, and daily specials at a great price. Weekend specials include a Friday Fish Fry with Cod, Catfish, Walleye, Blue Gill, and baked Salmon. Saturday night features Prime Rib, Steaks, Chops, Seafood and pasta dishes. Sunday features the All You Can Eat Broasted Chicken.

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

Luecke Jewelers

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

CITY: Freeport

Jaycees Park

Offers picnic & playground areas, sand volleyball courts, soccer field, basketball court.

CITY: Lena

Hideaway Park

Large, wooded park offers 43 acres of timber, grassland & bottomland with picnic and playground areas, hiking trails, canoe launch, handicapped accessible shelters and restrooms.

CITY: Pearl City

The Corner Tap

The Corner Tap is a family friendly atmosphere conveniently located halfway between Freeport, IL and Galena, IL in beautiful downtown Stockton, Illinois. Homemade pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and much more! Great beer selection, including darks and imports. Outdoor beer garden.

CITY: Stockton

Silkrug Stable

Enjoy Jo Daviess countryside in a horse-drawn buggy/bobsled. Ride at our place or yours. Call for information/reservations.

CITY: Stockton

Cedarville Skate Park

Skaters of all skill levels will enjoy the half and quarter pipes, pyramid, "roller coaster" and kink rails on the 7,500 square foot skate pad. The skate park is also open to bikes. Other attractions include a playground, sheltered picnic area, sand volleyball court, basketball court and ten fitness stations along a .5 mile blacktop walking path.

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

West Motel - Freeport

This pleasant, family-owned 19-room motel offering good service is located on the west edge of the city near restaurants and gas stations. Non-smoking rooms; king size beds; cable tv; movie channels; in room phones; iron and ironging board, hairdryer, in room refrigerator and microwave; free coffee; pets welcome; senior citizens and multiple night discounts. American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.

CITY: Freeport

Union Dairy

Old-fashioned ice cream shop featuring 51 flavors of ice cream, plus hamburgers, and Chicago style hot dogs made with fresh, local products. Also, featuring custom made ice cream cakes and cookies. Dine in or carry out. Credit Cards accepted.

CITY: Freeport

Amigos

From huevos con chorizo and the best chimichangas around to a Friday night fish fry, Amigos is the place for a great Mexican or American meal. Breakfast served anytime.

CITY: Freeport

Fieldstone Inn

Enjoy this upscale, but casual gathering place offering great sandwiches from burgers to an outstanding grouper sandwich, plus a wide variety of fish and seafood, mouth watering steaks, and a hearty Mediterranean pork chop. Plus great appetizers and an extensive wine list. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful outdoor deck. Carryout, catering service, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.

CITY: Freeport

Country Inn and Suites - Freeport

At Country Inn and Suites, Freeport, IL, we have one goal - to make you feel at home. So we promise to offer caring, consistent and comfortable service to ensure a relaxing enjoyable stay. We offer a complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, Club Carlson Reward program, indoor pool and whirlpool and a fitness center. These are just a few of the exceptional amenities we offer every guest. The hotel has been voted "Best in the Region" for the past 14 years in a row. It offers consistency you can count on at just the right price. Senior discount, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Matercard and Visa. Rates: $99.00 to $169.00.

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

Joseph Westwood Memorial Park

Picnic and playground areas, shelters, tennis courts, ball diamonds, plus a recreation building.

CITY: Pearl City

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

Sand Bluff Bird Observatory

A fascinating opportunity to see a wide variety of migrating birds banded and released. Special events in spring and fall, including the annual BirdFest in early May. Located in the Colored Sands Forest Preserve in the northwestern corner of Winnebago County. Colored Sands, site of original and restored prairies, is one of the most beautiful natural areas in northern Illinois.

CITY: Shirland

Savvy Scavengers

Overstock & more – unique selection of women’s apparel and accessories. Come find our finds.

CITY: Stockton

Winslow-Village Park

This scenic and unique camping area offers nine sites with electrical and water hookups. One sewer hookup. Playground, pets, recreational vehicles and campfires are allowed. Maximum length is 30 feet.

CITY: Winslow

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

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

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

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

Dodds Park

Dodds Park offers picnic and playground areas, flower gardens, three shelter houses, concession stand, two lighted tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, two lighted ball diamonds, horseshoe pits, batting cages and two shuffleboard courts.

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

Bugaboo's Ice Cream Shoppe

Nostalgic ice cream shop offering old-fashioned phosphate sodas, malts, shakes, sundaes and 16 flavors of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, plus burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches.

CITY: Warren