We were only to drive by and walk around the home as it was already closed to visitors…read more Located in the small town of Dixon Illinois,the home looks beautiful. Open April thru December , Thursday -Sunday from 10am-3pm. Admission is free and the tour takes about an hour. A small donation tho is suggested. Street parking is available. Location...816 S. Hennepin Ave.

Located in a quiet community near downtown Dixon, Illinois, is Ronald Reagan's boyhood at home…read more A modest home in a modest neighborhood has off street parking for visitors, making access easy. A visitor center is located in a separate house from the original home. Informative Plex located throughout the ground along with a life-size statue makes for a nice visit and great opportunity stretch your legs before you get on the road again. Located about 10 minutes away from the John Deere historic site

We had time to kill and took a drive up the Great River Road from the quad cities. We decided to…read moreexperience De Immigrant and what a treat. We didn't realize that there would be a guided tour with staff passionate and knowledgeable about their craft and history. We learned all about the process of adding a windmill to the community, how they actually work it, and what challenges they can face. What fun! The fact that they actually sell their product(s) for a very reasonable price across the street was neat to find out. We got home with some bran and flour. Looking forward to using it. We may have to sneak back by the local meat market for more as they'll be closing down sales at the gift shop for Winter.

I was looking foreword to exploring this cool windmill which was closed when I went, its seasonal…read moreand I should checked first but I was in the area anyway so not a big deal. This is an authentic working Dutch windmill and you can buy the finished products at the gift shop so you can take home some stone ground goodness and how cool is that, just go when there open.

I was nervous this being my first time in court, and the other review on here didn't help…read more Everyone there was amazing! They were all super welcoming and helped me get through the entire process of getting court supervision for my ticket. If you're nervous like I was, don't be, they'll take care of you!

My daughter had had her wedding here. It was wonderful as were the people who were there to help…read more Great place to visit. Big part of ILLINOIS history!!

I highly recommend stopping in for a tour of this magnificent structure. The cost is $5 per person…read more They often hold a "Free Day" so, you might not have to pay anything. The curator Erin is very kind, and knowledgeable. Most reviews on the place are contributed to TripAdvisor, but I felt the Yelp audience would like to know of a place they could visit on a rainy day. Or anytime! I believe the tours are Thursday - Saturday at designated time slots from around Noon to 3pm for a duration of an hour. Call ahead for more info and planning.

Peaceful, contemplative spot to visit. Sinnissippi Site, Sinnissippi Park, Sterling, Illinois. U.S…read more National Register of Historic Places. The site contains several Hopewellian Indian Mounds built between 500 BC and 500 AD. There are several nice trails, playground, shelters with grills, and open spaces as well.

This is the Clinton County Freedom Rock. Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties…read moreis something my girlfriend and I have been working on for the past few years. And this was our last rock...! Set along the riverview with a lighthouse and a steamboat in the background along the Mississippi River... I'm not sure we could have picked a better rock to end our journey with! Not only do we learn about the military involvement and the contributions of veterans in each county... A lot of times we stumble on other hidden gems, that we had no idea even existed, as we venture further into our own backyard. As happy as I am now that we have all 99 and finished our Freedom Rock Tour...a little part of me is going to really miss these trips. We'll just have to find another "tour" to pick up! When you are checking out each Freedom Rock make sure you explore the surrounding area for other points of interest. And please remember to support local businesses...! Visit https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information on Iowa's Freedom Rocks and the tour!

This is the Scott County Freedom Rock. Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties is…read moresomething my girlfriend and I have been working on for the past few years. We are four rocks away from the end of our journey at this time. Not only do we learn about the military involvement and the contributions of veterans in each county... A lot of times we stumble on other hidden gems, that we had no idea even existed, as we venture further into our own backyard. As happy as I am going to be when hit 99 and finish our Freedom Rock Tour...a little part of me is going to really miss these trips. We'll just have to find another "tour" to pick up! When you are checking out each Freedom Rock make sure you explore the surrounding area for other points of interest. And please remember to support local businesses...! Visit https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information on Iowa's Freedom Rocks and the tour!

I started this trail at its entrance on the Sterling side of the Rock River…read more Crossing the Rock was a nice starter. On the western dam side, a group of pelicans and their babies swam in the water. Can't say I've ever seen pelicans in Illinois before. Once you reach the Rock Falls side the trail adjoins the Hennepin canal for the rest of the ride. In warm weather you're likely to see a lot of people fishing all the way up to the I88 underpass. Heading south of I88 you aren't likely to see anyone. The trail is in decent shape for an earthen based path, I didn't see much more than small twigs on my ride south. There's easily a good 5-6 miles where you don't see much of anything manmade with the exception of crossing a road. If you're a bird lover, this area will highly appeal. On my 25-mile journey I must have seen 50-75 orioles, a variety of blue colored birds, cardinals, several colors of finch, and a bird that has white tipped feathers that I've never seen before. I'm not a birder but they are beautiful to watch. The canal itself is clean with occasional turtles perched on logs. There was only one spot with bathrooms, and that was closer to Tampico. The rest of the trail is devoid of bathrooms, bench's or other amenities. As mentioned above, you'll travel 5-6 miles at a clip down this path without seeing much of anything manmade. A few comments worth mentioning regarding this trail. First, google indicates that there's supposed to be a sunflower field near the intersection of the trail and Star Road. There isn't. These are all corn fields. Secondly, make sure to bring your own hydration and food. I bike daily and can handle long rides. But back here it gets rather warm. Water consumption for me was a little bit greater, and I even found a need to eat a protein bar to steady my energy level. Lastly, a twenty five mile ride back here will feel like well over 30. While the trail is in good shape for a trail of this kind, you do make a lot of dodges to avoid branches, twigs, holes hanging bushes and other deterrents. The earthen path also slows your speed. If you plan to ride 20 miles, I would set your sights on 15 or so instead. This trail will grind on you a bit. I didn't quite make it to downtown Tampico as I had original set out to do. My halfway point became Fargo Rd, at which point, I could see the little city of Tampico from a distance. This leg of the trail completed my third on the Hennepin Canal Trail. It's a very peaceful trail with a lot of upside. Cheers.

I had roughly 45 minutes before a conference call and it was a beautiful spring day, so I set out…read moreto walk towards the Rock Falls Sinnissippi Dam Walkway. It was a mere fifteen minute walk from the local Holiday Inn, but across the street from the walkway was the Hennepin Feeder Canal. The beginning/end of a 100+ mile canal leading all the way to the Mississippi or Illinois River (depending on which way you turn). Today the canal is a National Register of Historic Places and has 32 of the original 33 locks in place. I was blown away and took several pictures excited to celebrate the history of a project that was proposed in 1834, built between 1892 to 1907, and began operation in 1908. Due to transportation options that expanded rapidly after it's opening, the canal was only in operation until 1951. The official welcome center appears to be in Sheffield, IL, but the Rock Falls park site also notes the annual Hennepin Hundred, ultra marathon race: http://www.hennepinhundred.com "Parking for the Hennepin Canal Trail can be found at the Jim Arduini Boat Launch on East 2nd Street or at the state provided roadside pull-offs along Illinois Route 40 on the south end of Rock Falls."--from the Rock Falls visitors website.