14609 Blue Goose Road

Sterling, IL 61081

815-772-7200

Blue Goose Run is a family-owned, family-run establishment. The family has been on the farm since 1945 and it was originally a working farm...over the years producing crops, pork, beef, dairy and poultry. Today, in addition to our corn, popcorn and soybean fields, we now have a vineyard. Owners, Vera, Kurt and Cheryl Stutzke, have been converting the old farm into a new and vital operation and opened the Corn Crib Restaurant in September of 2003. The beautifully designed and decorated rooms of the restaurant include the main floor, the Corn Crib (it really was a corn crib at one time!) plus the Balcony and Carriage rooms, located on the upper floor of the facility. The Pavilion adds even more seating for larger parties or groups. Browse through our Machine Shed Gift Shop, where you will find delightful gifts, whimsical decorations and delicious preserves, dip mixes and soups. Book your next party with us...we do weddings, anniversaries, holiday festivities, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers and business meetings. Choose from our wonderful selection of buffet options and packages.

1608 4th Avenue

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-3542

New auditorium hosts community and school theatrical and musical performances. Call for performance and ticket information.

23637 Quinn Road

Sterling, IL 61081

815-336-2145

On 65 sprawling acres of land in northwest Illinois, Dr. Charles Lyon and his father have spent the last decade creating an organic ranch where bison, red deer, peacocks and waterfowl make their home. Come experience the "Real Illinois". Scenic Guided Humvee Tours - Take the one hour offroad excursion along the creek, pond, bison pasture and deer pens. Photograph and feed the deer, geese and peacocks. General Store & Antiques - Heart healthy, low fat and low cholesterol bison & venison meat for sale plus wide variety of leather goods, crafts & antiques. Personalized Group Adventures - Rent our mountain bikes, reserve a hay rack ride or bring your own horse for the day. Shoot at our paint ball target range or have a cookout at the teepee.

1005 E Third Street

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-6202

The Dillon Home Museum provides an extraordinary opportunity to view examples of Italianate architecture, a popular choice of builders in the Midwest from 1830-1880. The home was built circa 1858 by Edwin G. Allen for Colonel Edward N. Kirk and was purchased by Washington M. Dillon in 1882. In 1879 Mr. Dillon and his half-brother, William C. Robinson, founded the Northwestern Barb Wire Company which later became known as the Northwestern Steel & Wire Company. Located on the grounds is a 1929 Baldwin steam locomotive which came from the Grand Trunk and Western Railroad. NWS&W was the last full-time steam freight operation left in the country with oil-fired "iron horses" doing all of the intra-plant switching at the mill.

Corner of 1st Street and 10th Avenue

Fulton, IL 0

815-589-4545

An authentic Dutch Windmill, De Immigrant, was prefabricated in the Netherlands and erected by Dutch craftsmen. The windmill sits on the flood control dike in the heart of the city and is operated by local volunteers. Open daily throughout the summer.

16802 Prairieville Road

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-6204

Located just off Highway 2 between Sterling and Dixon, 18 holes, Bar and Grill, Cross-country skiing and sledding.

RR 2 / PO Box 201

Sheffield, IL 61361

815-454-2328

Want a peaceful, relaxing day of picnicking, hiking, fishing and good old fashioned family fun? Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park is just the place you're looking for. Spend the day and bring a picnic lunch along. There are plenty of picnic tables at the 104.5 mile linear park which spans five counties (Rock Island, Bureau, Henry, Lee and Whiteside). Picnicking - Hiking - Bicycling - Fishing - Boating - Canoeing - Horseback Riding - Hunting - Winter Sports - Visitor Center

515 North 4th Street

Fulton, IL 61252

815-589-2838

A historical 1800's working village located inside a rock quarry over looking the Mississippi River. HOURS: Open daily, weather permitting, April through December 15th, 8am-5pm. COST: Donations only, except on special days when a $2 donation for adults and children over 14 is requested. TOURS: Self-guided walking tours marked by numbered yellow arrows on the ground will guide you through a pleasant experience.

8393 S. Main

Grand Detour, IL 61021

815-652-4551

In 1837, an innovative young blacksmith named John Deere forged the first successful steel plow. Today, Deere's development is credited with opening the praires to modern agriculture by enabling pioneer farmers to till the untamed but rich Midwestern soil into acres of fruitful farmland. As the farmers pushed the boundaries of America westward, they succeeded in building an industry that would come to represent and fortify America's economic vitality and winning spirit.

Avenue G Bridge

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-6205

An outdoor pool for everyone, featuring a wading pool and diving well with one and three meter diving boards. Boat access, parking area, winter eagle watching, and concessions. Open daily June 2nd - Aug 18th, noon - 6pm. FEE

2900 E. Lincolnway

Sterling, IL 61081

815-625-5390

Full service, indoor mall anchored by JCPenney and Bergner's and including 20 other specialty shops. Dining includes great coffee and sandwich shop. Events held throughout the year. Mall hours are Mon - Sat 10am-9pm and Sun 12pm-5pm.

Stauffer Road

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-6203

Public marina offers boat access, parking area, restrooms, shelters and store. Canoe and boat rental, ice fishing, ice-skating and playground. Great place to sit on the bank and fish. Known for catfish. Gates open 5am - 11pm year round.

2300 W. LeFevre

Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-3115

5 acres of walking paths, water gardens, greenhouse, 5 hole miniature golf, swings and gardens all designed and maintained by the developmentally disables clients of the agency. FREE. Wheel Chair Access. Open April - Sept. Mon - Fri 8am-4pm, Sat - Sun by appointment.

816 S. Hennepin Avenue

Dixon, IL 61021

815-288-5176

The Boyhood Home is restored to its 1920 conditiion and decorated with furniture typical of the period. Family activity extended beyond the house to the barn where "Dutch" and his brother "Moon" raised rabbits. Visitors can tour the home along with an interpretive visitor's center next door. COST: donation. HOURS: April - November, Daily 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm; February and March, weekends only. Closed all major holidays.

1206 Dixon Avenue

Rock Falls, IL 61071

815-626-3830

Can you believe it? We're getting ready for Halloween! The spring has come and gone, another "Selmi Baby" has been born, and the sweet corn became the highlight of everyone's summer parties! We haven't stopped here at Selmi's... we're working on one of the best Halloween Seasons yet- a Treasure Hunt around the farm! Check out our website, www.selmi.com, for online registering for school tours, see our fall activities, and hours! We'll be excited to see you this fall... the farm will set up like a scavenger hunt- with a map, and admission for everything on the farm included in the price- $5.00! You'll get to ride the wagon ride, walk a simple corn maze, see the Pirate themed haunted house, do an obstacle course in the Little Spook's House, play the games, see the animals, see all the outdoor displays AND be registered to win $200 grand prize- for just one price! And everything's geared to younger, and young at heart..... nothing bloody, just a little spooky..... so it's the best for family fun!

E. Lincoln Highway

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-6200

Located on the east side of town with bluffs overlooking the scenic Rock River featuring ball diamonds, picnic facilities, playground and Frisbee golf course. Nature trails provide excellent bird watching and cross country skiing, while the bayou is a popular year round fishing spot. A special feature of Sinnissippi Park is the Hopewellian Indian Mounds, which are listed with the Register of National Historic Places. These mounds contained a dolmen built of flat pieces of fossliferous limestone. The dolmen was used as a burial area for the Native Americans.

Grandon Civic Center

Sterling, IL 61081

815-625-7973

Wednesdays June - August 7:30pm-9pm. Free concerts in the park, 4th of July celebration, concessions, bring your own lawn chairs or enjoy the park benches. FREE.

Downtown

Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-5421

Proudly presenting 17 beautiful and colorful murals in the downtown area that depict the history of our community. Walking tours available. Call for more information.

1005 E. 3rd Street

Sterling, IL 61081

815-622-6215

Located in the Carriage House on the grounds of the Dillon Home Museum, this museum traces the history of this area from the prehistoric days of the mammoth to the modern industrial era. Permanent and temporary exhibits combine to tell the story of local history and the local area's place within the stream of U.S. history. FREE. Limited Wheel Chair Access. Open Tues, Thurs and Sat 10am-noon and 1pm-4pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Closed all major holidays.

West LeFevre Road

Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-6204

Ball diamond, basketball courts, batting cages, cardiovascular area, cross-country skiing, racquetball, tennis, volleyball, track and wally ball courts.

3807 Woodlawn Road

Sterling, IL 61081

(815) 626-4278

Woodlawn Arts Academy offers a wide variety of quality arts programming including visual arts, music, literary arts, performing arts and yoga. Woodlawn Arts Academy offers facility rentals of both our classrooms and the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center. Call now to book your meeting, seminar, Graduation Party, Bridal Shower, Reception, Class Reunion; even ask about our birthday party packages.