Northern Illinois Tourism
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Woodstock Events - Woodstock, Illinois
Woodstock Events - Woodstock, Illinois
With a population of under 20,000 this Illinois community hosts a number of exciting opportunities for entertainment and historic rememberances. The Woodstock Opera House is a classic example of Victorian construction with it’s interior stencils setting of a fabulous background for the concerts held there now and in the past. Built in 1889 the theater has run continuously since it opened, quite a statement for any theater!
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch - Rantoul, Illinois
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch - Rantoul, Illinois
Just 15 miles north of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, IL. you will find this delightful ranch filled with Santa’s friends! There are 16 Reindeer and 5 acres of Christmas trees just waiting for you to come out and enjoy them both.
Coronado Theatre - Rockford, Illinois
The Coronado Theater in Rockford, Illinois was built in 1927 as a movie theater. It is now used for live concerts, national touring shows and performances by the Rockford Symphony Orchestra.
The the theater design incorporates gilded Spanish castles, Italian villas, Chinese dragons in relief and a faux starry sky.
Starved Rock State Park - Utica, Illinois
Starved Rock State Park - Utica, Illinois
Hike the nature trails, bike, picnic, enjoy the view of the Illinois River or go horseback riding all at the Starved Rock State Park.
Hike the nature trails, bike, picnic, enjoy the view of the Illinois River or go horseback riding all at the Starved Rock State Park.
18 canyons formed by glacial meltwater and stream erosion form the backdrop of this state park.
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site - Galena, Illinois
The Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site- Galena, Illinois. The house is typical of the Italianate style, which is characterized by well defined rectilinear shapes, projecting eaves supported by brackets, low pitched roof, and balustraded balconies over covered porches which was built in 1860.
Elihu B. Washburne House - Galena, Illinois
Elihu B. Washburne House - Galena, Illinois The house was constructed in 1843 in the popular Greek Revival style. Elihu Washburne, congressman, advisor to Presidents Lincoln and Grant and then Ambassador to France lived in the house until 1882.
The Old Market House - Galena, Illinois
The Old Market House - Galena, Illinois The house was constructed for the purpose of having vendors located in a single location for the benefit of shoppers not having to travel great distances to purchase their goods.
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitor Center - Dixon, Illinois
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home and Visitor Center - Dixon, Illinois Ronald Reagan and his family moved to Dixon when he was 9 years old.
The house was restored to it’s 1920 condition and decorated for the period.
The house was restored to it’s 1920 condition and decorated for the period.
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, Illinois
Illinois Railway Museum - Union, Illinois The project was begun in 1964 to have the museum located in Union.
Over the past 49 years, the Illinois Railway Museum has acquired over 375 pieces of equipment.
Loveland Museum - Dixon, Illinois
Loveland Museum - Dixon, Illinois The Loveland Community House top floor is the home of the Loveland Museum housing an abundance of material and items from Dixon and Lee County.
