Northern Illinois Tourism
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Lincoln Statue - Dixon, Illinois
Lincoln Statue - Dixon, Illinois Located in Dixon is the only statue of Abraham Lincoln as a young soldier. The statue is located on the north side of the Rock River in Presidents Park.
Lee County Historical Society-Stella Grobe Research Center - Dixon, Illinois
Lee County Historical Society-Stella Grobe Research Center - Dixon, Illinois offers information on local or county history. If you are looking for information on lost relatives, or need assistance with other material, the volunteers at the Stella Grobe Research Center will help you obtain that information.
The Old Settlers’ Log Cabin - Dixon, Illinois
The Old Settlers’ Log Cabin - Dixon, Illinois situated on ground high over the nearby Rock River.
The cabin was built by the Old Settlers" Association constructed with white oak and black walnut logs.
Lowell Park - Dixon, Illinois
Lowell Park - Dixon, Illinois The grounds are beautifully maintained, and hiking trails are plentiful. There is a bike/hiking trail leading from Dixon 3.5 miles to the park.
The park was established in 1907. Previously there was swimming at the park but that is no longer available. When the beach was open Ronald Reagan was a lifeguard credited with saving 77 people during his tenure.
Franklin Creek Grist Mill & Interpretive Center - Franklin Grove, Illinois
Franklin Creek Grist Mill & Interpretive Center - Dixon, Illinois This 4-story reconstructed 1847 grist mill has a 4-ton waterwheel, powers pulleys, and gears to turn mill stones to grind corn like 1800’s milling equipment on display. The mill was built in 1999 by volunteer workers.
Chaplin Creek Village - Franklin Grove, Illinois
Chaplin Creek Village - Franklin Grove, Illinois affords the visitors the opportunity to see and tour a full-scale historical restoration project depicting a prairie settlement typical of the middle 19th century.
Amboy Depot Museum - Amboy, Illinois
Amboy Depot Museum - Amboy, Illinois located in a former depot and division headquarters of the Illinois Central Railroad. The building was constructed in 1876 to replace the original building which was destroyed by fire, and now houses the artifacts of the railroad of the time.
John Deere Historic Site - Dixon, Illinois
John Deere Historic Site - Dixon, Illinois - This site tells the story of the beginning of John Deere that we know today. In 1837 a blacksmith, named John Deere, designed a plow that would cut through the sticky Midwest soil and continue to clean itself while being used.
The DeSoto House Hotel - Galena, Illinois
The DeSoto House Hotel - Galena, Illinois
opened in 1855 and saluted as the "best hotel west of New York City," remains open today. Of course it has been renovated (1980) but is still a place to stay for historical elegance. The DeSoto House has been a Galena Landmark for over 150 years. It is now the oldest operating hotel in the State of Illinois.
The DeSoto House Hotel - Galena, Illinois
The DeSoto House Hotel - Galena, Illinois
opened in 1855 and saluted as the "best hotel west of New York City," remains open today. Of course it has been renovated (1980) but is still a place to stay for historical elegance. The DeSoto House has been a Galena Landmark for over 150 years. It is now the oldest operating hotel in the State of Illinois.
