Begins the Trail Reagan Statue
River Street, Dixon, IL 61021
Museums
A bronze statue of Ronald Reagan on a horse he rode nearly 60 years ago, sits at the head of the Heritage Crossing Riverfront Plaza located on River Street in downtown Dixon.
It is located on River Street in downtown Dixon. The statue was created by local artist Don Reed and serves as the centerpiece of Heritage Crossing, an open-air plaza that looks out onto the Rock River. This area is easily accessible and available for events and can be booked for weddings, receptions and more. This area also has a 4 slip boat dock affording easy access for boaters to stop and explore downtown Dixon. Illinois 250
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Black & White PLUS Photography Show in Dixon
Apr 22 – Apr 25 @ 10AM
A bold photography exhibition exploring black-and-white imagery with creative twists that add depth, texture, and surprise.
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Tony Danza: Standards & Stories at The Dixon
Apr 25 @ 7:30PM
Tony Danza brings his lively Standards & Stories show—featuring music, storytelling, and charm—to The Dixon Historic Theatre on Saturday, April 25.
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42nd Illinois Watercolor Society National Exhibition
The Next Picture Show Gallery • Apr 29 – May 30 @ 10AM
The Illinois Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition brings outstanding contemporary watercolor from across the nation to The Next Picture Show, April 29–May 30, 2026, with a…
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Old Settlers Log Cabin
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The Old Settler’s Log Cabin is located on property that was the original site of Fort Dixon.
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