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Black Hawk Statue
The world's second largest monolith is located on this property. The park offers camping, fishing, boat ramp, canoe access, hiking, picnicking and cross-country skiing.
Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset.
Lowden State Park, River Road, Oregon. (815) 732-6828
Pride Of Oregon
This authentic paddlewheel boat is 102 feet of elegance and charm. Music, cocktails, dancing and fine dining.
Hours: Apr. - Oct. 31, daily, reservations required.
1469 Route 2 N., Oregon. (815) 732-6761 or (800) 468-4222
Burns House
The oldest brick home in Polo, open as a visitor information center and an interesting historic site. The structure was built in 1854 and restored by the Polo Historical Society.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
201 N. Franklin Avenue, Polo. (815) 946-2108
 
Rochelle Railroad Park
This is an ideal spot for train-watching. Over 80 trains pass by each day. A raised platform for viewers and railroad history exhibits..
Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset.
124 N. 9th Street, Rochelle. (815) 562-4189
Hennepin Canal Feeder Parkway
Closed in 1951, the entire canal is now a parkway, and a 17 mile path was installed along the feeder canal from Rock Falls to Sheffield with biking, hiking, snowmobiling, horseback riding, canoeing. Enjoy fishing and historical sites. Nims and Centennial Parks located along the canal with all types of natural beauty.
Rock Falls
Dillon Home Museum
The Dillon Home was built in 1857, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Italian Renaissance-style house filled with antique furnishings, rugs and local history.
Hours: Tue., Thur., Sat. 10 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sun. 1 to 5 p.m.
1005 E. Third Street, Sterling. (815) 622-6202
Reminisce Signs
Drive along and view the only site in Illinois which was awarded the old-fashioned Burma Shave-like signs, in national contest sposored by Reminisce Magazine.
1/2 mile South of Sublette on U.S. Route 52.
Tampico Area Historical Society
Hear stories of Ronald Reagan and Admiral Reeves, view displays of H. Y. & T. Railroad, Hennepin Canal Feeder, schools, churches, farm museum and turn of the century implements and tools.
119 S. Main Street, Tampico.
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