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Drinks & Nightlife
Prairie State Winery is a winery located in Genoa, Illinois. Founded in 1998, it is the oldest winery in DeKalb County, Illinois. It is owned by husband and wife, Rick and Maria Mamoser, who gave up careers in high-school teaching to start the business.
Prairie State Winery
222 W Main StPrairie State Winery is a winery located in Genoa, Illinois. Founded in 1998, it is the oldest winery in DeKalb County, Illinois. It is owned by husband and wife, Rick and Maria Mamoser, who gave up careers in high-school teaching to start the business.
Food Scene
We call it "gas station ice-cream." This Wisconsin ice-cream has a tagline...if you want healthy eat carrots.
Pete's Castle Marathon & Get The Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe
104 W Main StWe call it "gas station ice-cream." This Wisconsin ice-cream has a tagline...if you want healthy eat carrots.
OpenDoor Coffee
502 W Main StCharming coffee shop/drive-thru, serving brunch, lunch, and more.
From bonbons to cookies, Missy's goodies are not to be missed. Be sure to say hello to the MUFFIN MAN.
Sweet-DeLights
From bonbons to cookies, Missy's goodies are not to be missed. Be sure to say hello to the MUFFIN MAN.
Parks & Nature
Frisbee golf is here! Picnic along the Kishwaukee River or take a hike from this park to Russell Woods. DCM Park is a lovely destination for a bike ride through the woods. You’ll want to be there for annual events such as the Volkfest – Beer and Wine, Rock the Kish, Helicopter Rides, and the Duck Race.
David Carrol Memorial Citizens Park
Frisbee golf is here! Picnic along the Kishwaukee River or take a hike from this park to Russell Woods. DCM Park is a lovely destination for a bike ride through the woods. You’ll want to be there for annual events such as the Volkfest – Beer and Wine, Rock the Kish, Helicopter Rides, and the Duck Race.
A forest preserve since 1942, the 126-acre Russell Woods has many valuable features. The Natural Resources Education Center houses the University of Illinois Extension Outdoor Education Programs that serve 5.000 children and adults every year on site and with classroom visits. The programs make good use of the surrounding forests, prairies and river. A diverse flora occurs in both the upland forest and the low wet woodland which is sixty feet down the blu and across the river. The river itself is a prime shing site, but is also so rich in other aquatic species, especially native freshwater mussels that this site is designated a "unique aquatic resource"
Russell Woods Forest Preserve
11750 IL-72A forest preserve since 1942, the 126-acre Russell Woods has many valuable features. The Natural Resources Education Center houses the University of Illinois Extension Outdoor Education Programs that serve 5.000 children and adults every year on site and with classroom visits. The programs make good use of the surrounding forests, prairies and river. A diverse flora occurs in both the upland forest and the low wet woodland which is sixty feet down the blu and across the river. The river itself is a prime shing site, but is also so rich in other aquatic species, especially native freshwater mussels that this site is designated a "unique aquatic resource"
Getting Around
Great Western Trail -- Horlock Prairie
37 Dean StComing by bike? Check out some great trails in Dekalb County.
Music
Voted DeKalb Counties Best Live Music Venue and Best Outdoor Beer Garden/Patio!
The Warehouse on Park
Voted DeKalb Counties Best Live Music Venue and Best Outdoor Beer Garden/Patio!
Sightseeing
Pick your season for pumpkins and gourds, freshly picked sweet corn, sunrise outdoor yoga, and more.
During the Christmas season find handcrafted and locally sourced gifts.
The Enchanted Valley Farm
Pick your season for pumpkins and gourds, freshly picked sweet corn, sunrise outdoor yoga, and more.
During the Christmas season find handcrafted and locally sourced gifts.