Sightseeing
Gorgeous views of the Rock River. Great fishing!
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Castle Rock State Park
1365 W Castle RdGorgeous views of the Rock River. Great fishing!
Fun and easy trails, great for kids!
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I-State Park yase-White Pines Forest
West Pines RoadFun and easy trails, great for kids!
Visit Oregon’s most famous historic sight, the statue of Chief Blackhawk. See what made Loredo Taft fall in love with our area. Terrific hikes and views.
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Lowden State Park
1411 N River RdVisit Oregon’s most famous historic sight, the statue of Chief Blackhawk. See what made Loredo Taft fall in love with our area. Terrific hikes and views.
Lowell Park
2114 Lowell Park RdBeautiful local park in Dixon
The Midwest as it should be- miles and miles of prairie and bison roam here at this one of a kind grasslands preserve.
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Nachusa Grasslands Visitor Center
2075 Lowden RdThe Midwest as it should be- miles and miles of prairie and bison roam here at this one of a kind grasslands preserve.
Lowdon-Miller State Forest
Another beautiful state park with fantastic views.
Food scene
Sparklefox Confections
108 N 4th StScrumptious homemade candy and gelato!
Northside BarbaQ
408 East Washington StreetGreat barbecue and sides! Independent local business.
Local Italian gem and the best cocktails and wine in town!
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La Vigna
2190 Daysville RdLocal Italian gem and the best cocktails and wine in town!
Flynnie's Diner
607 Depot AveBit of a drive but worth it for the great breakfast and lunch home cooking!
Jay's Drive In
107 West Washington StreetFun 50s themed drive-in with great burgers, fries, and ice cream treats.
Delicious, family owned Thai food with wonderful cocktails.
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Somkit (Touch of Thai)
214 W 1st StDelicious, family owned Thai food with wonderful cocktails.
Coffee Crush
122 N Peoria AveTerrific coffee, breakfast/lunch, and service. Warm and inclusive environment.
Best bar food in town! Nice beer selection and AMAZING wings! We bring our kids if we go earlier in the evening.
Chile Pepper Grill and Bar
416 W Washington StBest bar food in town! Nice beer selection and AMAZING wings! We bring our kids if we go earlier in the evening.
Our local brewery with a super fun old school arcade in the basement. We bring our kids here if we go early. They often have live music on the weekends. The pretzel and the brisket are a must-order!
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Ogle County Brewery
400 West Washington StreetOur local brewery with a super fun old school arcade in the basement. We bring our kids here if we go early. They often have live music on the weekends. The pretzel and the brisket are a must-order!
Quality baked goods and coffee. Good option for light breakfast or lunch. This restaurant is run by Village of Progress, a local organization that supports and employs adults with disabilities.
The Village Bakery
101 N. 3d StQuality baked goods and coffee. Good option for light breakfast or lunch. This restaurant is run by Village of Progress, a local organization that supports and employs adults with disabilities.
Blackhawk Steak Pit
1429 Illinois 2Classic Midwestern steak house experience. Salad bar. Decent seafood options.
Our local grocery store. Enormous beer, wine, and liquor selection. Produce selection is considerably smaller.
SuperValu
204 N 4th StOur local grocery store. Enormous beer, wine, and liquor selection. Produce selection is considerably smaller.
Closest large chain grocery store to Henry Hills. Decent produce selection.
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County Market
201 W Blackhawk DrClosest large chain grocery store to Henry Hills. Decent produce selection.
Hazel's Cafe, Coffee & Chocolates
307 W Washington StOur local coffee shop.
Angelo's III
800 North Galena AvenueOur local pizza and pasta joint. Family friendly.
Beautiful, covered outdoor seating on the river. Space for kids to play. Great beer. Wood-fired pizza.
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Hairy Cow Brewing Company
450 E Blackhawk DrBeautiful, covered outdoor seating on the river. Space for kids to play. Great beer. Wood-fired pizza.
Hector's Cocina
201 N 3rd StOur local, family-owned Mexican stop right in Conover Square. Wonderful salsas.
Adventure/Activity
Sports, Adventures, Culture
See the Rock River’s beauty from aboard a kayak or canoe! Guided tours available. Tell the owners Christy and Aaron that Erin and Eric sent you!
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White Pelican Canoe & Kayak Rental -- Oregon, IL
201 N 2nd StSee the Rock River’s beauty from aboard a kayak or canoe! Guided tours available. Tell the owners Christy and Aaron that Erin and Eric sent you!
Conover Square Mall
201 N 3rd StWeird and wonderful antique, resale, and a little bit of everything mall.
Classic roller rink with a gorgeous marble floor. Arcade games, too! 6 minute drive from Henry Hills.
White Pines Roller Rink
6929 W Pines RdClassic roller rink with a gorgeous marble floor. Arcade games, too! 6 minute drive from Henry Hills.
This venue often has live music on Friday nights with food and a bar. Check the schedule before planning on this event.
The Canyon at Pine Creek
6811 West Pines RoadThis venue often has live music on Friday nights with food and a bar. Check the schedule before planning on this event.
A bar with a driving range with heated bays for year-round golf entertainment. Adjacent to Byron's Prairie View Golf Course.
PrairieFire Golf and Grill
6734 North German Church RoadA bar with a driving range with heated bays for year-round golf entertainment. Adjacent to Byron's Prairie View Golf Course.