Cortland • DeKalb • Genoa Hinckley • Kingston • Kirkland Lee
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Cortland • DeKalb • Genoa Hinckley • Kingston • Kirkland Lee
rtland • DeKalb • Genoa nckley • Kingston • Kirkland e • Malta • Maple Park ndwich • Shabbona • Somonauk camore • Waterman Cortland • DeKalb • Genoa Hinckley • Kingston • Kirkland Lee • Malta • Maple Park Sandwich • Shabbona • Somonauk Sycamore • Waterman 2 dekalbcountycvb.com Welcome to DeKalb County Come to DeKalb County to experience our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We are located just 60 miles west of Chicago and offer all the best of the Midwest. Our hotels and attractions are family-friendly and affordable. Shopping, dining, wineries, festivals, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and NCCA Division 1 sports are all a part of our landscape … we have something for everyone. Savor local cuisine while shopping for unique treasures and antiques in our historical downtown shopping districts. Enjoy a tour of one of our local wineries while you sample some of our region’s award-winning wines. DeKalb County is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that features both regional and national entertainment. Our regional theatre groups combined with Northern Illinois University provide a wide-variety of cultural experiences year-round. So, whether you’re planning a family outing, a girls or guys night out, a nature escape or a romantic getaway, you’ll discover it in DeKalb County. Come and enjoy our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We look forward to your visit! Debbie Armstrong Debbie Armstrong, Executive Director DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau Promoting tourism in DeKalb County 815/756-1336 • 877/335-2521 darmstrong@dekalbcountycvb.com dekalbcountycvb.com Scan with your smart phone to explore DeKalb County 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 3 Arts NIU the at Northern Illinois University College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcome Visitors and Area Residents! We invite you to the NIU campus to attend any of our numerous offerings in visual art, music, theatre and dance. • The NIU Art Museum (first floor, west end of Altgeld Hall) contrasts the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional visual media through rotating displays of thematic exhibitions and related programming. • The Office of External Programs brings the talents and resources of the College to people in the community and region with workshops, conferences, lessons, summer camps, and other events. • The School of Art hosts student and professional exhibitions in the Olson Gallery, 2nd floor, Arends Hall. • The School of Music presents 225 concerts and recitals each year ranging from classical to jazz, world music to experimental. • The School of Theatre and Dance presents over 100 days of theatrical programming from the new and avant garde to the great epochs and classical ballet. To view events taking place while you are visiting and exploring DeKalb County, please go to www.vpa.niu.edu/cvpa/events. We look forward to seeing you! Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. 4 dekalbcountycvb.com Table of Contents The 2013 DeKalb County Visitors Guide was published by Shaw Media. The DeKalb County CVB would like to express our appreciation to the following organizations and individuals for helping bring this visitors guide to you: The DeKalb County Board The DeKalb County Economic Development Committee Legislative Center 200 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-7189 www.dekalbcounty.org Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Cover Photo: Lake Shabbona Contributing Photographers: Discover Sycamore Dynamic Photography NIU Convocation Center Shaw Media Every attempt has been made to verify that the information in this guide is correct. The DCCVB assumes no liability for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information. At the time of print, all information was correct as supplied. Welcome 3 Transportation 6 Group Tours Historical DeKalb County Arts & Attractions 7 8-9 12-13 Explore the Lincoln Highway 14 The Great Outdoors 16 Wineries 17 Sports & Recreation Shabbona Lake State Park 18-20 21 Northern Illinois University 22-23 Shopping 24-29 Weddings in DeKalb County 30 Spas & Salons 31 County Map Meetings & Events 32-33 34 Accommodations 36-37 Restaurants 41-47 Calendar of Events 48-58 Explore DeKalb County 59-61 Advertising Index 62 40M 12/12 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 5 Transportation City of DeKalb Green Line Bus Service 1606 Bethany Road DeKalb, IL 815/758-3932 The Green and Blue Line Bus Services connecting DeKalb and Sycamore are affordable and open to the general public. The cost is $.50 per ride. Children under 5 ride free. Exact change is required. Senior Citizens (60 and older), persons with disabilities and Medicare conditions ride free. City of Sycamore Buses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm, except holidays. They also connect between Sycamore and DeKalb at the following locations: Blue Line Bus Service 1606 N. Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 815/758-3932 Front entrance of Kishwaukee Hospital (One Kish Hospital Drive) Bus Shelter at Ben Gordon (12 Health Services Drive) South Entrance of Wal-Mart (2300 Sycamore Road) DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport 3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL 815/748-2020 • dtma@cityofdekalb.com DTMA is situated approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, and is easily accessible via I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Runways are capable of handling small planes and corporate jets. From the north or south, take I-39 to I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Instrument landing system for Runway 2 has been published. No landing fees. Airport identifier is DKB. TransVac – Voluntary Action Center 1606 Bethany Road • Sycamore 815/758-3932 6 HUSKIE BUS LINE Veolia Transportation 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815/758-6900 • www.huskieline.com The Huskie line bus service is in full swing when NIU is in session. NIU students ride free with current student identification. Public may ride for 75 cents (exact change only). Children under 5 ride free with an adult. Check their website for complete details on routes and times. ELBURN TRAIN SHUTTLE 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815/758-6900 • www.huskieline.com This shuttle operates when Northern Illinois University is in session. It departs from the Holmes Student Center and delivers passengers right to the Elburn Metra Station. Call for times. dekalbcountycvb.com Taxi Service STS Group Tours 815/899-1902 Limo Service Blue Sky Limousine 815/787-9800 Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine 815/517-0614 Home James Limousine 815/748-5466 Limo Bill Limousine 815/739-4455 SOS Limos 815/690-3967 Limo/Bus Shuttle N.I.C.E. Society 815/756-1263 Spare Wheels Transportation 815-3100-BUS (287) There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County. Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night with us. We offer you a sample of the fun things that you won’t want to miss on our website. The possibilities are endless. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau is available to assist with custom itineraries and locallythemed tours free of charge. Welcome bags, coupon books, and maps are provided to guests along with other helpful information to make your visit more enjoyable. Plan a day that starts out visiting a museum or attending a live theatrical performance. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and taste some of the local confections while enjoying the perfect glass of wine. Indulge in a little retail therapy in one of our historical shopping districts, drop by one of our Farmer’s Markets, or sample hand-dipped chocolates. If you are looking to enjoy the great outdoors try a visit to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make cider or that special apple pie. DeKalb County has many culinary delights that you can take home to remember us by. Call us at 877/335-2521 today! 630-377-GOES (4637) 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 7 Historical DeKalb County DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm Ellwood House Museum Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Milan Township One Room School House 200 Park Avenue, Genoa 748-5559 Open 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm; Weds 1pm-5pm; or by appt. 8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 753-1241 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Mon-Wed 12pm-4:30pm; Fri 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt. 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org Malta Historical & Genealogical Society Gurler House 127 North 3rd Street, Malta 825-2330 • by appointment 205 Pine St., DeKalb 753-8473 • gurlerhouse.org Historic Guided Tours Malta • 825-2330 Historic Self-Guided Tours DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 S. Second St., DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun 12pm4pm; Tues 10am-2pm; or by appt. 8 NIU Regional History Center Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779 • ulib.niu.edu/reghist North Grove School Marie Louise Olmstead Museum 100 South Depot, Somonauk 498-3154 • prairienet.com/olmstead Tours by appt. Memorial Park/Soldiers & Sailors Clock WWI memorial honoring veterans Northeast Corner of 1st & Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore info@northgroveschool.org Tours by appt. spring, summer, fall. Northern Illinois Veteran’s Memorial Franklin Township Park, 3rd Street, Kirkland villageofkirkland.com Sandwich Historical Society Stone Mill Museum Lafayette and Railroad Streets, Sandwich • 786-7936 Sandwich Fairgrounds Suydam Road and Fair Wind Blvd. Sandwich • 786-2159 dekalbcountycvb.com Sandwich Opera House Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich Historical Society 119 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2597 Tues & Thurs 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-11am or by appt. Sycamore History Museum Engh Farm Blackwell History of Education Museum and Research Collections, featuring a One-Room Schoolhouse Promoting interest in the History of American Education DeKalb, IL Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum The Learning Center, Gabel Hall Room 8 - Hours Vary 815.753.1236 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org Tues-Sat 10am-3pm Joiner History Room, DeKalb County Archive Sycamore Public Library 103 East State Street, Sycamore 895-2500 Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm NIU Anthropology Museum Exhibits and Research Collections Faye-Cooper Cole Hall T-F 10-4, Sat 12-4 815.753.0230 Waterman Area Heritage Society 180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman 264-3461 Sat 1pm-3pm; or by appt. NIU Art Museum Counter-balancing Contemporary and Traditional Art for an Eye-Opening Look at Culture Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End T-F 10-5, Sat 12-4 during university sessions and by appointment for group tours 815.753.1936 NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich 786-8141 April-Oct Sunday 1pm-5pm or by appt. www.niu.edu 140 East Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.com Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm Gilbert Lucinda Normal Castle College VISITOR PARKING Carroll Annie Glidden HOLMES STUDENT CENTER Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38) 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 9 It’s more than what you know: Free Wi-Fi Internet Availability DVD & Wii Rentals Notary Public Services Meeting Room Availability Legal Self Help DCNP Philanthropy Center Much More! Join our mailing list for all SFF updates! Go to our website homepage and click on the link!” Anyone living in DeKalb can get a card! October 11-13, 2013 309 Oak Street DeKalb, IL 815.756.9568 www.dkpl.org www.sycamorefilmfestival.com Group TransporTaTion It’s not just where you’re going, it’s how you get there! Comfortable Coaches, Extraordinary Service, Competitive Rates Group Outings • Corporate Meetings • Schools / Field Trips • Weddings & Events Call us for all your transportation needs: 815-3100-BUS (287) 630-377-GOES (4637) www.SpareWheels.com 10 dekalbcountycvb.com VotEd BESt tanning Salon 7 years running! When you Expect the Best Buy 100 Minutes get 50 FREE! Buy a lotion tan 4 FREE! coupons expire 12-31-13. Buy 3 VersaSpa for $55 coupons expire 12-31-13. Unlimited Memberships available VersaSpa DeKalb Salon • (815) 748-0826 3224 Sycamore Road • DeKalb 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Campus Salon • (815) 517-0324 850 Pappas Drive • DeKalb 11 Arts & Attractions Theatres & Performing Arts Campus Cinemas 1015 Blackhawk Drive, DeKalb 758-8562 www.campuscinema.us Carmike Cinemas Market 10 2160 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 787-2739 • carmike.com DeKalb Municipal Band Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Stage Coach Theatre 126 South 5th Street, DeKalb 758-1940 • stagecoachers.com NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com NIU School of Music Egyptian Theatre NIU School of Theatre and Dance The House Café 140 E. Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.org P.O. Box 310, DeKalb 756-3728 kishorchestra.org Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com 135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb 758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org Sandwich Opera House Sycamore State Street Theater 420 West State Street, Sycamore 895-2301 • sycamorestatetheater.com Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb 753-1551 • niu.edu/music Wow 7 Cinemas 101 Duvick Avenue, Sandwich 786-1999 • wow7.com Stevens Building and Gabel Hall, DeKalb • 753-1600 niu.edu/theatre 263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net 12 dekalbcountycvb.com Galleries & Museums Art Attack Ellwood House Museum The Art Box Gallery 215 North Black Iris Gallery Jack Olson Gallery 215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore 899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313 2300 East Church Street, Suite 1, Sandwich • 786-3131 Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum 211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association 111 S. Second St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org NIU Art Museum 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End, DeKalb 753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum 215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb 753-1473 The Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Room 8, DeKalb 753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 Art Gallery, DeKalb 753-4521 NIU Regional History Center Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb Midwest Museum of Natural 753-1779 History 425 W. State St., Sycamore Sandwich Industrial Museum 895-9777 • mmnh.org NIU Anthropology Museum 311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-9075 Cole Hall, DeKalb 753-0230 • niu.edu/anthro_museum DeKalb Area Women’s Center 1021 State St., DeKalb 758-1351 Sandwich History Museum 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted 126 South 5th St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-1940 www.stagecoachers.com T heatre for the community by the community. Stage coach has been performing in the DeKalb area for over 65 years. Join us for our 66th season, a season of diversity, a season of roaringly funny comedy, thought provoking drama, and musical theatre that sets your toes tapping and has you wanting to sing along. Stage Coach Players, community theatre for all. 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 13 Explore the Lincoln Highway Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Murals Relive the thrill of discovery that motorists experienced 100 years ago, as you uncover a past era woven together with the present along the Illinois Lincoln Highway, where every mile is a story. Rediscover the charm of a road trip to enjoy our murals and gazebos. 55 West Lincoln Highway, Cortland Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb 240 West Main Street, Genoa 127 North Third Street, Malta 302 Willow Street, Maple Park Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebos There are 16 Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition Gazebos across the Illinois route; enclosed interpretive panels offer visitors intriguing stories and graphics, depicting the significance of the Lincoln Highway and its communities. Corner of Lincoln Highway and Eleventh Street, DeKalb Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road (First Seedling Mile Marker), Malta For a complete list of murals and gazebos visit: drivelincolnhighway.com 14 dekalbcountycvb.com Ellwood House Museum Home of the barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood This grand Victorian mansion brings the past to life! Guided tours showcase the elegantly furnished home. • 8 acres of grounds and gardens • Changing exhibits in the Visitor Center • Meeting & special occasion rentals Tours: Tuesday Through Friday at 1PM and 3PM Saturday-Sunday at 1PM, 2PM and 3PM (Season March 1 - early December) 509 North First Street, DeKalb 815-756-4609 www.ellwoodhouse.org First Run Movies all shows only $6.00 Follow us on Facebook 420 West State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-3549 www.sycamorestatetheater.com Imagination LIVE! For our current production, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 15 The Great Outdoors Farms & Orchards Camelot Christmas Tree Farm Jonamac Orchard, Inc. Larson’s Family Farm 16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb 756-6599 19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com 4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com Honey Hill Orchard Kauffman Turkey Farm Yaeger’s Farm Market 11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman 264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com 8519 Leland Road, Waterman 264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com 14643 State Route 38, DeKalb 756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com Johnson’s Family Farm Kuipers Family Farm 1765 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3752 1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com Farmers Markets Farmers Markets feature locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. DeKalb Farmers Market Every Thursday (June 6th-Sept 26th; Noon-6pm) Van Buer Plaza, Corner of North Second & Locust Street, DeKalb 748-7788 • renewdekalb.com Genoa Open Air Market Last Saturday of the Month (May 25th - Oct 26th; 9am-2pm) Corner of Genoa & Main Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org 16 Hinckley Farmers Market Every Saturday (June 15th-Oct 26th; 9am-Noon) Hinckley Fresh Market, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 630-674-4069 Sycamore Farmers Market Every Sunday (June 2nd-Sept 29th; 10am-2pm) Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com dekalbcountycvb.com Wineries Acquaviva Winery 47W614 Route 38, Maple Park 630-365-0333 • acquavivawinery.com Tours by appt. Tastings: Tues.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 12pm-8pm Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 State Street, Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment Hours: Sun. 12pm-5pm, Mon.-Tues. Closed, Wed.-Thurs. 12pm-8pm, Fri.-Sat. 12pm-9pm Join us for our Friday Night Wine Downs on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Prairie State Winery Bring your family out to our 80-acre site. Pick your own Apples and Pumpkins. Visit the Barn Yard and Petting Zoo. On the weekends, get lost in our 10-acre corn maze, ride the “apple train,” hayrides, live music festivals and events 217 W. Main Street, Genoa 784-4540 prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment Hours: Sun. 12pm-4pm, Tues. 12pm-5pm, Wed.–Sat. 10am-5pm, Mon. Closed Join us for our Friday Night Wine Downs on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Waterman Winery & Vineyards 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman 264-3268 • sunsetwines.net Tours by appt. Tastings: April - December Sat.-Sun. 12pm-4pm 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL 815-825-2158 www.JonamacOrchard.com 17 Sports & Recreation Recreation Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc. 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman 264-3030 • aurorasc.org Natural Resource Center 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com Russell Woods Forest Preserve, Genoa • 784-2000 dekalbcounty.org 276 N. Cross St., Sycamore 349-7574 Hopkins Park Aquatic Center NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU Convocation Center DeKalb County Liners 1403 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com Katz Park Skateboard Park NIU Huskies Den Campus Entertainment Center Clifton Diving Ventures Sycamore Park, Sycamore 508-3610 • linersbaseball.com DeKalb Park District Aquatic Center Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com DeKalb Park District Recreation Center 1765 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-7756 • dekalbparkdistrict.com Four Seasons Bowling & Sports 1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com Genoa Municipal Ice Rink (Winter Only) 100 N. Genoa Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org 18 Genoa Township Park Pool & Recreation Center Dresser Rd. & N. First St., DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com Kishwaukee Family YMCA 2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-9577 Idle Hour Lanes 927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8257 Main Street Canoe Rental Kishwaukee River, Genoa 784-5612 • genoamainstreet.org Mardi Gras Lanes 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb 753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu Pete’s Train 435 S. Birch Street, Waterman 264-7753 • petestrain.com Power Adventures 325 Edward St., Sycamore 991-5684 • poweradventures.org Star Worlds Video Arcade 1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-4599 • starworldsarcade.com 1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com dekalbcountycvb.com Sycamore Community Park & Pool 940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3365 sycamoreparkdistrict.com Sycamore Family Sports Center 725 E. State St., Sycamore 895-7407 sycamorefun.com Sycamore RV Resort 375 E. North Ave., Sycamore • 895-5590 sycamorervresort.com Sycamore Speedway 50W086 Old State Rd., Maple Park • 895-5454 sycamorespeedway.com Windy City Soaring 12637 Rt. 30 W., Hinckley 286-7200 windycitysoaring.org Golf Courses Buena Vista 131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb 758-4812 buenavistagc.com Edgebrook 2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich 786-3058 sandwichgolf.com Green Tree 200 Gurler Rd., DeKalb 758-5636 greentreedekalb.com Indian Oaks 603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona 824-2282 indianoakscountryclub.com Oak Club of Genoa 11770 Ellwood Greens Rd., Genoa 784-5678 oakclubgenoa.com Prairie Pines 6236 Route 38, DeKalb 758-5249 prairiepinesgolf.com River Heights 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 riverheightsgc.com Sycamore Golf Club 940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 sycgolfclub.com Disc Golf Pioneer Park Disc Golf Course North Street, Kirkland 630-495-7500 midwestdiscgolf.com Prairie Park Disc Golf Course 401 Clifford Drive DeKalb • 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Bedding Plants • Asparagus • Tomatoes Homegrown Bi-Color Sweet Corn Cucumbers • Zucchini • Onions Squash (fall & summer) • Muskmelons • Gourds Peppers • Pumpkins • More Homegrown and locally grown in-season fruits and vegetables. Taste the difference! Open: Mid April - October 31 Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 11-5 1 1/4 miles East of Somonauk Rd. on Hwy. 38 (815) 756-6005 www.yaegersfarmmarket.com 19 Sports & Recreation Parks & Trails Adee’s Woods Hopkins Park Russell Woods Afton Forest Preserve Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve Sannauk Preserve 4106 Old State Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org 13600 Crego Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org Chamberlain Park 400 E. Second St., Genoa genoaparks.com Chief Shabbona Forest Preserve 4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona dekalbcounty.org County Farm Woods 2305 State Route 23, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org DeKalb/Sycamore Trail Hopkins Park, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org Harvey Creek Conservation Area Lions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 11750 State Route 72, Genoa dekalbcounty.org 12595 Baseline Road, Kingston dekalbcounty.org 15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk dekalbcounty.org MacQueen Park Shabbona Lake State Park 3640 Scout Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 815-824-2106 • shabbonalake.com Merritt Prairie Somonauk Community Park 14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org 470 S. Depot St., Somonauk P.A. Nehring 400 N. Cross St., Sycamore sycamoreparkdistrict.com 360 Bethany Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org Pioneer Park Rte 30 at the far west end of the village, Hinckley Sycamore Lake Rotary Park Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh Glidden Road & Illinois Route 64, Kirkland • dekalbcounty.org Potawatomi State Park 32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org DeKalb County Bike Trails Great Western Trail • Peace Road Trail Kiwanis Pathway Trail 20 dekalbcountycvb.com Shabbona Lake State Park Lake Shabbona is featured on the cover of our visitor guide. It is a state park and attracts approximately 425,000 visitors to DeKalb County each year. It is one of the premier Muskie fishing destinations in Illinois. It’s easily accessible from the Chicago area via I-88. Visitors from the Northeast or Southeast, take IL Rt. 47 to US 30 West to Shabbona. For park or camping information call 815/824-2106 or visit http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R1/shabbona.htm. Shabbona Lake has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318.8 acre man-made fishing lake that is always fully stocked. There’s also Pokanoka’s Café, a Camp Store, and Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental for added convenience. October is rent a boat all day and get one rental free. Pokanoka’s Café seats 60 indoors and also has outdoor seating as well as offering delivery on the water to those that are fishing. The Lake is open year-round and offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities: Camping Fishing tournaments Ice fishing Hiking Archery deer hunting Firearm dove hunting Permit pheasant hunting Bird watching Snowmobiling Cross-country skiing For a complete calendar of events visit shabbonalake.com or call 815/824-2106 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 21 Northern Illinois University Chartered in 1895, NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution located near a vibrant research and development corridor. NIU’s main DeKalb campus is 65 miles west of Chicago and 45 miles southeast of Rockford and provides more than 60 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate and doctoral-level programs within seven colleges. The university also operates remote education centers, where working professionals can access NIU programs at convenient times and locations. From residential renaissance to technologically advanced learning and expanded wellness opportunities including: a new $80 million residence hall, renovation of 30 percent of oncampus housing, construction of an outdoor recreation complex, transformation of FayCooper Cole Hall into a high-tech lecture hall and Anthropology Museum, and expansion of Wi-Fi and cloud computing. NIU is committed to making the university a top choice for high-performing students who desire an engaged learning experience. As a priority of its Vision 2020 Initiative, NIU set a goal to double its investment in merit-based scholarships to attract top students from across the state and beyond. NIU merit scholarship awards include University Scholars, Faculty Fund Scholars, Northern Academic Scholarships, Centennial Scholarships, and many more. Out-of-State Huskie Scholarships are also awarded to academically qualified students who exhibit strong academic performance and potential. 22 dekalbcountycvb.com At a Glance • The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is ranked among the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report. • The College of Education was named by U.S. News and World Report to the 2012 Honor Roll for Online Graduate Education Programs. Only 14 programs in the nation were afforded that distinction. • The College of Business is ranked a “Best Undergraduate B-School of 2011” by BusinessWeek and has been ranked among the best business school each year since the publication’s rankings in 2006. In specialty areas, NIU ranked 3rd in the nation for ethics education and 19th in sustainability. • U.S. News & World Report ranks the Northern Illinois University Master’s in Public Administration program in the top 10 in city management and public finance. • NIU has been ranked in the top 4% of all American universities by the Carnegie Foundation, having received the agency’s highest possible designation – “Doctoral/ Research University Extensive.” • NIU was named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. To be admitted, a school must demonstrate that its students, faculty and staff are engaged in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community. Northern Illinois University will host the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state football championships in odd-numbered years beginning in 2013 and running through 2021. KIDS KIDS FIRST SPORTS SAFETY, INC. $69 Camps: 6-8, 9-14 yr. olds, 9-12pm NIU Anderson Hall Registration call Kids First 630-257-5438 www.kidsfirstsports.net June 10-13 Volleyball June 17-20 Flag Football/ Cheerleading June 24-27 July 8-11 July 15-18 *Swimming (10am -1pm) Basketball Tennis Certified Coaches Teaching sports fundamentals Satisfaction Guaranteed 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 23 Shopping Essentials Ace Hardware Deals Nothing Over a Dollar Hardware Hank Art’s Super Market Dollar General Store Hickey’s Corner Store 361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-6004 29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich 786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com 2359 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-4443 210 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2050 1300 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-1716 226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 756-1726 527 W. 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St., DeKalb 748-3406 The Clock Shoppe 330 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6488 College Bound Thrifts 122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 748-1500 26 32 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-3017 659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2378 Cracker Jax 118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-8178 CR Spot 128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0169 D&D Jewelers 303 W. State Street, Sycamore 895-3377 • ddjewelers.com Decades 235 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0309 • decadesdekalb.com De’esse Scent Shoppe & Boutique 321 W. State St., Sycamore 899-9977 Diamond Tour Golf 203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com Ducky’s Formal Wear 112 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com Embroidery Sew Into It 201 West Main Street, Genoa 904-0059 • embroiderysewintoit.com Encore Clothing 132 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-3113 • encoreclothing.com Ewe and Me Fiber Studio 37 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6051 • eweandmefiberstudio.com Express Yourself 147 N. 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Main St., Sycamore 899-3435 • huckleberryspetparlor.com 15454 II Route 38, Maple Park 756-1920 149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-7683 La Di Da Boutique 708 E. Railroad St., Ste. 1, Sandwich 786-6560 Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental 4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona 824-2581 Moxie 230 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7584 • shopatmoxie.com 415 W. Main St., Genoa 784-3000 Mr. G’s Music 360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980 153 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-3747 • lavishthrift.com My Favorite Things 338 W. State St., Sycamore 895-8122 249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2101 • myfavoritethingsdekalb.com Nathan Winston Services 132 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-4545 • nathanwinston.com 145 1/2 Cedar, Waterman 349-7494 New Game in Town 113 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6054 811 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 517-0003 • newgame-intown.com No Strings Attached 248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 793-2115 Me & My Sister 250 E. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-3542 Moon and Star, Ltd. 37 S. Main Street, #3, Sandwich 786-7074 • moonandstarltd.com North Central Cyclery, Inc. 534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2403 • northcentralcyclery.com Offworld Designs 624 W. Center St., Sandwich 786-7080 For Information 815-748-1631 Set up & delivery Let us do your event! Balloon g Decoratin Balloon Lighting Arches & Columns Balloon Bouquets Out On A Whim offers professional tattoo and body piercing at affordable prices. • We are licensed by the State of Illinois and fully insured. • 20,000 pieces of body jewelry • Thousands of tattoo designs to choose from 127 E. Lincoln Hwy. • DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 27 Olde Timers Antique Centre Poppy Seed Primitives Speciality Gifts by Brenda On Board Games Quilter’s Heart STOMP Shoes, Boots and Accessories 131 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6430 • olde-timers.com 811 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 713-4871 Out on a Whim 127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com The Paperback Grotto 157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8061 Paulsen Appliance & Electronics 316 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4212 • poppyseedprimitives.com 603 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-6066 RB Designs 140 South 2nd St., DeKalb 756-6299 The Red Geranium/ Bittersweets 128 South Main Street, Sandwich 786-3235 133 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4964 307 W. State Street, Sycamore 991-5680 • stompshoes.com Superior Diesel, Inc. 350 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-3581 • superiordiesel.com Sweet Earth 341 W. State Street, Sycamore 895-3011 • sweetearthjewelry.com Ruffled Nest Sycamore Antiques Paw Lickin’ Good Treats Sandwich Antique Market Treasures Past & Present Peddler’s Den/Creative Design S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design Treasures Old & New Antiques & Two Guys Antiques 245 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com 2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 758-8300 • pawlickingoodtreats.com 115 W. 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Peace Rd., Sycamore • 899-1402 Lundeen’s Discount Liquors 1030 Arcadia Dr., DeKalb • 756-2590 1760 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 899-1231 Main Street Liquors 201 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-5517 Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 W. State St., Sycamore • 991-5266 Prairie State Winery 217 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-4540 Thirsty Liquors Specializing in custom quality embroidery and screenprinting of apparel such as embroidered company logos and lettering for businesses, schools, events, clubs or individuals. 1039 W. Hillcrest, DeKalb • 758-2337 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 29 Plan your Wedding in DeKalb County DeKalb County is just 60 miles west of Chicago and offers one-of-kind venues that will make your special day unique. We offer affordable and comfy accommodations for your wedding party and guests. Find the right venue to make your day memorable no matter what the size of your budget. From small and intimate, to big and opulent … we have it all. Here, you’ll find everything you need to make your wedding day picture perfect. Picture your ceremony in an outdoor chapel, on the stage of a theatre, in a vineyard, in a garden, or in a castle. Make one phone call to the DeKalb County CVB and we’ll assist with booking hotel rooms, onsite tours, venue suggestions, and a list of wedding related services. Relax and enjoy a day of pampering at one of our spas before you head down the aisle. Call us today at 877/335-2521! 30 dekalbcountycvb.com Spas & Salons Amanda’s Spa & Beauty Services 852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 748-5887 • amanda-spa.com Hair Productions Salon & Spa Dana’s Day Spa 1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8012 203 E. Locust St., DeKalb 739-0446 • danasdayspa.com MJ’s Hair at Last Salon Diane’s 5th Street Studio 504 South 5th St., DeKalb 758-3355 127 S. 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Up-scale cuts • Colors / highlights Perms • Pedicures and manicures Spa treatments • Waxing of all types Facials for all skin types SALON & SPA Individual or Group Spa Packages Custom Gift Cards for all occasions 1007 N. First Street • DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-4508 www.studioonesalon.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Swedish massage • Deep tissue massage Relaxation massage 147 N. Second St. in Downtown DeKalb (815) 756-7788 31 ater ford ort dekalbcountycvb.com helle • 251 32 • 64 72 38 • 88 • • Clare •Kirkland • • DeKalb NIU • Kingston Annie Glidden Rd. Malta Kishwaukee College • Esmond Creston 39 • Monroe Center Valley • Cortland Peace Rd. • Sycamore 23 • Genoa 23 64 38 • 72 • 47 20 Elburn Burlington • Hampshire Maple Park • 90 Huntley • • Earlville 0 Paw Paw 39 30 • 5 Scale Lee 34 10 Miles •Shabbona 23 • Somonauk 34 • • Sandwich Hinckley 30 • • Plano Yor 47 KEN 34 Big Rock • Kaneville 88 DeKalb County Map • Waterman i 33 R N DEKALB v e r 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Meetings & Events NIU Altgeld Hall (up to 500) Corner of College Ave. & Castle Drive 753-1999 • niu.edu Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center (up to 240) 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 753-1534 • bavc.niu.edu Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites (up to 220) 1212 W. 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Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or 800-456-4000 • countryinns.com 73 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 10 DeKalb Motel 1815 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-5411 20 guest rooms Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-758-8661 or 800-WESTERN(937-8976) bestwestern.com/dekalbinnsuites 95 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 220 Amenities: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly*, Banquet Facilities, WiFi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry * Some restrictions apply for pets. Please call individual properties. 36 Holiday Inn Express 1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7400 or 800-HOLIDAY(465-4329) ichotelsgroup.com 69 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 40 Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center dekalbcountycvb.com Parkside Bed and Breakfast Jane Fargo 355 W. 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Fairview Dr., DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com 44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30 NIU Holmes Student Center Corner of Carroll & Lucinda, DeKalb 815-753-1444 • niu.edu/hsc 78 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 2200 Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry Travel Inn 1116 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 815-756-3398 or 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com 106 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 80 Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access RV & Campgrounds Shabbona Lake Campground 4201 Shabbona Grove Road, Shabbona 815-824-2565 shabbonalake.com Sycamore RV Campground 375 E. 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LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER DCV CANNOT BE USED ON SPECIAL EVENTS 40 dekalbcountycvb.com Restaurants American Al’s BBQ Shack Chick’N Shack Eggsclusive Café Bar-B-Que Express Christo’s Family Restaurant Egg Haven Pancakes & Café Brenda’s Breakfast Basket & Catering Country Kitchen Flamingo Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Cuisine Corner of Fourth St. & Grove St. DeKalb (seasonal) Corner of Cherry St. and Rt. 34, Somonauk, 630-546-9896 9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-2820 Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits 108 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-1998 • brickhousefinefood.com Brother’s Restaurant & Lounge 512 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-2133 Buster’s 1150 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb 756-5100 Cabana Charley’s Tiki Bar and Grill 1470 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-8454 • ccsycamore.com Café 900 900 Crane Drive, DeKalb 758-0666 265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore 895-2442 • chicknshack.com 682 Park Ave., Genoa 784-5568 105 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3585 Corner Grill on Main 137 West Main St., Genoa 784-2233 • corner-grill.com Country Store and Catering 456 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com Crumpet’s Tea Room 221 West Main Street, Genoa 784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com Culver’s 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-0200 Dairy Dogs 675 E. State St., Sycamore 899-2443 Dairy Joy 435 East Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7701 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-EGGS 2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-1200 1029 Pleasant Street, DeKalb 815-901-0049 • 815-901-0055 Flappy’s Pancake House 1460 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-0700 • flappyspancakehouse.com Flippin Eggs 831 South 4th St., DeKalb 754-6900 • flippineggs.com Gene’s Carry Out, Inc. 125 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6513 Genoa Café 233 West Main St., Genoa 784-6647 Giordano’s of Sycamore 1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com Hillside Restaurant 121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com 41 The Hinckley Café 116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-9274 The House Café 263 East Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net The Huddle 817 West Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8899 Hy-Vee 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com Inboden’s Meats., Ltd., & Catering 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com Johnny’s Charhouse 1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-1155 johnnyscharhouseonline.com Johnny K’s Junction Eating Place 816 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-5441 • junctioneatingplace.com Just Doing Wonderful Barbecue (JDWB) Lothson’s Karry Out Chicken 644 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4303 1180 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0774 justdoingwonderfulbarbecue.com Lukulo’s Karshones Hometown Kafe Main Street Café Family Restaurant 890 Pappas Drive, DeKalb 758-5853 • lukulos.com 302 E. Van Buren St., Malta 825-9009 351 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-3663 Kirkland Family Restaurant Mitchel Lounge 507 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3531 355 West State St., Sycamore 895-8172 • janefargohotel.com Kountry Kitchen 114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-8404 Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant 240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com 125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-3088 Nat’s On Maple 112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4243 • natsonmaple.com Nel’s Catering 116 S. Depot St., Somonauk 498-3678 All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted OpEn 7 Days a wEEK at 11 a.m. Come join us for some truly authentiC mexiCan Cuisine. Cecina estilo Guerrero, sopa azteca, handmade tortillas, fresh table-side Guacamole We have over 380 tequilas & Great margaritas Celebrating next year 20 years in business experience our banquet room that seats up to 130 people. have our catering services for your next party. 223 West State Street • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-2545 • www.taxcorestaurant.com 42 private Banquet Rooms Groups 25-125 Large Groups welcome Catering available Dine-In • Carry Out 260 East Lincoln Highway • DeKalb, IL 815/748-0000 www.olearyspubandgrill.com dekalbcountycvb.com O’Leary’s Irish Restaurant 260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearyspubandgrill.com Page Street Diner 112 E. Page St., Sycamore 895-5505 Picket Fence 135 Main St., Sandwich 786-8648 Pita Pete’s, Inc. 901 T Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb 758-3012 • pitapetes.com Pokanoka’s Restaurant 4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com Rammy’s Sub & Pub 870 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 787-3778 • rammyssubs.com Riccardi’s 418 West State St., Sycamore 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com Robert’s Drive Inn 227 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-3425 Rumour’s (inside the American Legion) 203 Main St., Maple Park 827-3536 Sam’s Family Restaurant 11 W. North Ave., Cortland 756-5665 Shark’s Fish and Chicken 901 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb 758-6600 Shawn’s 204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 895-5282 The Silverspoon Restaurant 740 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-1022 State Street Pizza 1001 W. State St., Sycamore 895-1282 The Sycamore Café 1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8070 Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com Sycamore Parkway Restaurant 605 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6700 Tom & Jerry’s 50W187 Rt 64, Maple Park 895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com Sorrento’s 215 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-1675 tomandjerrysdekalb.com 1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4420 sycamoretomandjerrys.com South Moon BBQ Tommy O’s Family Restaurant 146 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7229 Star 34 Family Restaurant 336 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-9898 197 S. Sacramento St., Sycamore 895-9326 Village Courtyard 120 Market St., Somonauk 498-2414 • thevillagecourtyard.com Ethnic Acquaviva Winery 47W614 Route 38, Maple Park; 630-365-0333 acquavivawinery.com Alessandria Italian Restaurant 2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich 786-8392 • sandwichgolf.com/dine.htm Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll 1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 756-1660 • beawoknroll.com Burritoville China Wok China House Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant China Inn El Burrito Loco China One Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi 1026 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 756-8848 1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-0032 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 899-1188 • chinainn.info 131 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 540 E. Main St Ste 4, Genoa 784-9688 214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com 185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6060 822 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-8868 • fushiyami.com 43 Golden Thai Jasmine Mediterraneo 122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8450 • mediterraneodekalb.com 1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste A, DeKalb 787-6898 East China Buffet Panchero’s Tapa La Luna Great Wall Ren’s Chinese Restaurant Taqueria Bravo Haru of Japan Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant 624 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 756-1201 • rositas.com 223 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2545 • taxcorestaurant.com Los Rancheros Santa Fe Restaurant Thai Pavilion Sycamore Burrito Express Yen Ching Brown’s Pub DeRailed Five Points Pub Bull Moose Bar & Grille Don’s Olde Tyme Inn Hill’s Tap Coop’s Bar & Grill Fat Boyz Pub & Grille Hink’s Bar & Grill Cub & Spank’s, Inc. Fatty’s Pub & Grille Hometown Sports Bar & Grill 251 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2800 • goldenthaijasmine.com 2350 B Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 754-9888 901 #M Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-5635 • greatwalldekalb.com 3206 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 517-0098 2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-2200 2672 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0124 • pancheros.com 310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore 899-8883 132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net 1615 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-3123 Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas 226 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-0990 • tapalaluna.com 528 E. Main St., Genoa 784-5902 Taxco Restaurant 131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6445 • thaipavilionskokie.com 810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2007 Bar & Grill 200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 286-3329 202 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-8002 • bullmoosebar.com 101 Viking Dr., Lee 824-8405 113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4015 44 48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7700 109 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9700 332 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5195 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7737 • fattyspub.com 105 S. Main Street, Kingston 784-3500 319 W. Main St., Genoa 784-5982 123 S. California St., Sycamore 899-9990 241 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 217-3325 • hometownsportsbar.com dekalbcountycvb.com Houlahan’s Tavern & Grill 208 Lincoln Highway, Waterman 264-3333 • houlahanstav.com J&K Half Moon Tavern Lost Mine 1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-5125 221 N. Main St., Maple Park 827-3452 Joker’s Bar & Grill 530 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-4488 Ski’s All American Pub Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery 1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-517-0335 Karlsbad Tavern 413 West Main St., Genoa 784-6336 MVP Sports Bar & Grill Kelly’s Pub & American Grill 14 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-3632 122 S. California St., Sycamore 895-1888 • mvpsycamore.com PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille KJ’s Tap & Grill 518 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 748-2577 Knuckle Hedz 1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9400 • knucklehedzbar.com Lord Stanley’s Annex 142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9031 202 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9253 • pjscourthousetavern.com Pour House Pub 103 East Railroad St., Kingston 784-5700 Pub West Pizza 100 W. Adams Street, Waterman 264-3637 ’s on map at le n 112 South Maple St. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-4243 Where food & friends come together. Maple St. Salad Rambo’s Bar & Grill 130 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-9514 • rambosbar.com Maple Park Pub & Grill 120 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7303 1001 W. State St., Sycamore 899-9018 Sullivan’s Tavern 722 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4323 The Top Shelf Grille & Bar 3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6022 timbercreekinnandsuites.com Twin Tavern 1028 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9604 Welcome Matt 149 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3949 Banquet Room Available Open Daily at 11 am Tiki Bar & Grill , IL Sycamore ITING. SEAT IS WA UR RELAX. YO COME IN. Cabana Charley’s offers a wide variety of delicious food to satisfy every taste. From our jambalaya to the rancho grande burger & our kids meals, we’re sure to have just what you’re craving! Family Friendly with 3 HD TVs & the area’s largest HD jumbo screen for you sports fans. Enjoy our famous rum buckets under a unique tropical setting. Get exclusive daily food, drink specials & live music events only at facebook! Jambalaya 815-899-8454 1470 S. Peace Rd. Sycamore, IL natsonmaple.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 (RTE 23 & Peace, Next to Country Inn & Suites) Find our menu online at CCSYCAMORE.COM 45 Restaurants Pizza Bacci Pizza Express Joe’s Pizza & Pub Bootlegger’s Pizza Michael Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta 1023 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 748-1850 107 Main Street, Maple Park 827-3066 Chumly’s Pizza 312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2754 Dave’s Pizza 146 East Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7071 Dough Brothers Pizzeria 20 West Benson Ave., Cortland 754-0000 Hot Stuff Pizza 411 Main St., Kirkland 522-3510 Gonzo’s Pizzeria 1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-3322 Italian Dreams Pizza 436 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com Jimmy Sam’s 1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1444 313 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6186 Rosati’s Pizza 309 Main St., Maple Park 827-4417 407 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-4403 710 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-1500 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 895-4646 rosatispizza.com Moscato’s Sam’s Pizza 532 E. Main St., Genoa 784-2929 526 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6121 Moscato Pizza Terry’s Pizza 506 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3555 117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2262 Mugzzies Pizzeria & Restaurant Toppers Pizza 2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-6849 • mugzzies.com The Pizza Place 124 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7010 Pizza Pros 1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com Pizza Villa 824 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 758-8116 • pizzavilla.com 1015 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7755 • toppers.com Uncle Milty’s Pizza House 140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-4108 • rambosbar.com Vinny’s Pizza & Wings 221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com World Famous Pizza (inside Lord Stanleys) 142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8718 World Famous Pizza 124 E. State St., Sycamore 899-5074 jbsworldfamouspizza.com 46 dekalbcountycvb.com Sweet Treats & Bakeries Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt 1013 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb • 815-517-0237 Baker’s Basket 125 E. Market St., Somonauk • 498-3494 Chesapeake Bagel Bakery 122 S. South 1st St. #1, DeKalb • 754-5211 The Confectionary 149 N. Second St., DeKalb • 758-5990 235 W. State St., Sycamore • 899-1616 theconfectionary.com Elleson’s Bakery 344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533 The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli 2205 Pleasant Street, DeKalb • 748-7707 theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com Ollie’s Frozen Custard 2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 758-8222 • olliessycamore.com Polka Dot Bakery Visit us online at pizzavilla.com 1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 764-9747 • polkadotbakery.net Screamers Ice Cream 408 E. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-8181 Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery LLC 818 West Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-758-4PIE • dekalbicecream.com Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com Sweet Magnolia Bakery 207 E. Church St., Sandwich 630-281-2339 • sweetmagnoliabakeryinc.com Tropical Snow 403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601 Teresa’s Bakery 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226 Wisted’s Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Store 512 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-2813 (Located Just South of Huskie Stadium on Rt. 38) Visit us on the Web at www.fattyspub.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 47 Calendar of Events January January 8th-February 23rd Vice and Virtue DeKalb • NIU Art Museum niu.edu/artmuseum January 9th-10th Northern Illinois Farm Show DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center Indoor farm show, featuring products & services available to manage successful farm operations from more than 200 companies. niuconvo.com January 13th NIU Bridal Expo: Blue Hawaii DeKalb • Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center 11:00am-4:00pm Free to the public. Over 50 exhibitors, groom’s room, bridal fashion show, taste testing, and more! niu.edu/hsc January 19th-20th “On the Ice” Catfish Contest Weekend Shabbona Lake • shabbonalake.com 48 January 19th-26th Quilt & Fiber Arts Walk Downtown Genoa • Quilts and fiber arts of all sorts displayed throughout downtown, workshops, speakers, kids activities. genoamainstreet.org January 26th The Groundhog Gala Midwest Museum of Natural History Sycamore • Enjoy a fabulous evening filled with entertainment, exhibitors, a silent auction and more. mmnh.org January 31st-Feb 3rd, Feb 6th-10th A Bright Room Called Day DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre February February 9th Chocolate Walk Downtown Genoa • Stroll Main Street shops for free chocolate treats and Valentine’s Day specials. genoamainstreet.org dekalbcountycvb.com February 12th Avalon String Quartet DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU The Avalon String Quartet plays Beethoven at 8pm. niu.edu/music February 13th NIU Philharmonic Band DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU 8:00pm, niu.edu/music February 13th-17th Hamlet Redux DeKalb • Stevens building, NIU • Although this may look somewhat familiar, this play is not quite the whole Hamlet everyone knows and loves. niu.edu/theatre February 14th Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center niu.edu/convo February 16th Gaelic Storm DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • The band interlaces high energy, foot-stomping performances of original interpretations of Celtic classics and well-crafted originals with endearing stage banter and story-telling. 7:30pm • egyptiantheatre.org February 16th Bridal Fair Sycamore • Bridal Fair at Jane Fargo. Fully dressed banquet space for viewing, local VIP vendors, complimentary food tasting and hotel tour of rooms and suites. Free of charge. 1pm-4pm. February 21st-24th, 28th-March 3rd Not About Nightingales DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre February 23rd Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU kishorchestra.org February 28th-March 3rd Burning Times DeKalb • Stevens building, NIU niu.edu/theatre March March 2nd Lewis Black DeKalb, Egyptian Theatre • An American stand up comedian known for his comedy style. egyptiantheatre.org March 8th-9th IESA State Wrestling Championships DeKalb • niuconvo.com March 14th-17th, 21st-24th Jesus Christ Superstar DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com March 19th-May 24th Mapping DeKalb • NIU Art Museum niu.edu/artmuseum Dates of events can change. We encourage visitors to check our “Calendar of Events” online to confirm. dekalbcountycvb.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 49 Calendar of Events March 23rd Breakfast with the Bunny DeKalb • Spend your morning eating breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Downtown DeKalb. Kids will have fun eating breakfast with the bunny, playing games making a spring craft and watching Hop on the big screen at the Egyptian Theatre. renewdekalb.com March 26th Community Expo Sycamore High School Field House Sycamore and DeKalb Chambers of Commerce host an annual community expo which showcases member’s products and services. Over 200 businesses showcase and an estimated 2,000 attend. 4-7pm April April 4th-May 24th Mapping: Measuring Across Place & Period; Information, Navigation & Geography DeKalb • NIU Art Museum niu.edu/artmuseum April 4th-7th, 10th-14th The Caucasian Chalk Circle DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre 50 April 19th-20th Convo’s Clean Sweep DeKalb • niuconvo.com April 7th Easter Bunny Train Ride Waterman • Ride Pete’s Train with the Easter Bunny. petestrain.com April 7th NIU Steel Band & All University Steel Band DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU niu.edu/music April 11th Taste of Spring Downtown Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment. discoversycamore.com April 11th NIU Jazz Ensemble Concert DeKalb • Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center, NIU • niu.edu/music April 13th Destination Imagination DeKalb • Science and math competition. niuconvo.com April 14th World Music Concert DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU niu.edu/music dekalbcountycvb.com April 18th-21st The Real Inspector Hound DeKalb • Stevens Building, NIU niu.edu/theatre April 20th Kites Over Sycamore Sycamore Park Annex • Create & decorate your own kites, plant a pumpkin, blow bubbles, enjoy cotton candy & popcorn and of course fly a kite. discoversycamore.com April 20th-21st Mega Big Fish Contest Weekend Shabbona Lake • Win A Pontoon Rental shabbonalake.com April 25th-28th Evolution of Ballet DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre April 26th-27th Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show Sycamore • Shop regional antique dealers offering garden, architectural, countrypolitan antiques including folk-art, vintage iron and accessories. blumengardens.com April 26th Red Hat Day Genoa • Red Hatters will fill downtown with their own brand of fun. genoamainstreet.com May 4th Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU niu.edu/music May 5th Cinco de Mayo Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment. sycamorecincodemayo.com May 18th Switchback in Concert DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm • egyptiantheatre.org May 18th-19th Crappie Contest Weekend Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card shabbonalake.com May 19th Open House/Open Barn April 27th Spring Fishing Derby Lake Sycamore • sycamoreparkdistrict.com DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Musical entertainment, working blacksmith shop, house and barn tours. gliddenhomestead.org May May 25th-October 26th Genoa Open Air Market May 2nd-4th, 10th-12th The Robin Hood Capers DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com May 3rd-4th Community-wide garage sale Cortland • Community-wide garage sale weekend. cortlandil.org 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Genoa • Last Saturday of every month. Fresh produce, antiques, crafts, new items and more. genoamainstreet.com Dates of events can change. We encourage visitors to check our “Calendar of Events” online to confirm. dekalbcountycvb.com 51 Calendar of Events June June 1st-2nd Northern Illinois Art Show Sycamore • kval.us June 2nd-September 29th Sycamore Farmers Market Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk & Elm St., Sundays 10am-2pm. discoversycamore.com June 6th-9th, 13th-16th Annie DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com June 6th Ladies Night Out Downtown Sycamore • Sycamore goes PINK for breast cancer! discoversycamore.com June 6th-September 26th DeKalb Farmers Market Van Buer Plaza, DeKalb • Thursdays from Noon-6pm. renewdekalb.com/farmers June 7th-9th Malta Days Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food and craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net 52 June 8th-9th Car Show & 5K Run Hinckley • hinckleyil.com June 9th & 23rd Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org June 11th-August 20th DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts DeKalb • Hopkins Park Tuesdays at 8:00pm • dekalbparkdistrict.com June 12th-16th Genoa Days Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands and a parade. genoamainstreet.com June 13th-15th Treasures from the Attic Sycamore • City-wide estate, yard and sidewalk sales. discoversycamore.com June 22nd Krate Fest Downtown Sycamore • 22nd Annual Classic Bike Show & Swap Meet. bluemoonbikes.com June 22-23 Bike MS Tour De Farms DeKalb • niuconvo.com dekalbcountycvb.com June 22nd Rockin’ for Reptiles Sycamore • Live encounters with reptiles at the Midwest Museum of Natural History. Musical entertainment. mmnh.org June 27th Summer on State Downtown Sycamore • Free outdoor movie. discoversycamore.com June 29th Shabbona Main Street Parade Shabbona • Rides, food, vendors and fireworks. shecevents.com June 29th-30th Walleye Contest Weekend Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card www.shabbonalake.com June 30th Screamers Car Show Shabbona • Vintage cars and live music. shecevents.com July July 3rd-6th Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration Kirkland • Huge parade, food, entertainment & fireworks. kirkland4thofjuly.com July 4th Fourth of July Celebration in Hopkins Park DeKalb • Vendors, food, crafts, live music, and fireworks. dekalbparkdistrict.com July 4th Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona Shabbona • shabbonalake.com July 6th-7th Independence Celebrations Sandwich Park District Sandwich • 6th-Parade 10:00 start, 7thFreedom Run 5K/1 Mile Walk/Run 8:00 am start, 7th-Fireworks - Sandwich Fairgrounds. sandwichfreedomdays.com July 11th-13th & 18th-21st Red Herring DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com July 20th Waterman Summerfest & Tractor Show Waterman • Antique tractors, craft vendors, kids petal tractor pull and more. watermanlions.com July 19th - 21st 8th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend DeKalb • justmakeithappen-dekalb.com July 20th Kingston Fest & Kardboard Boat Regatta Kingston • Great family fun! Watch boats made out of cardboard race on the Kishwaukee River. villageofkingston.org Dates of events can change. We encourage visitors to check our “Calendar of Events” online to confirm. dekalbcountycvb.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 53 Calendar of Events July 20th-28th Kishwaukee Fest DeKalb • Celebrate music free with concerts at Hopkins Park Tuesday-Thursday. Friday night is the twilight parade thru downtown DeKalb with drum corps and marching band. The Drum Corps competition caps off the week at Huskies Stadium. kishwaukeefest.com July 26th-27th Somonauk Summer Fest Somonauk Community Park • Kids zone, food, beer garden, live music & cruise night. somonauksummerfest.com July 27th Farm Fest Tractor run, parade, farm animals and more. genoamainstreet.com July 26th-28th Sycamore’s Turning Back Time Weekend Sycamore • Friday - Summer on State. Free outdoor movie. Saturday - Cruise Night and free concert from Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones, classic car cruise parade and beer garden. Sunday - Fizz Ehrler Memorial Car Show with over 1,000 vehicles. discoversycamore.com 54 August August 4th Art at Ellwood & Ice Cream Social DeKalb • 10:00am-5:00pm. Enjoy some ice cream & good music by the DeKalb Municipal Band. ellwoodhouse.org August 8th-11th, 15th-18th Company DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre 2:00 pm • stagecoachers.com August 9th-10th Cortland Summer Fest Cortland Community Park • Bands, beverage garden and fun activities for the kids. cortlandil.org August 8th-11th Sycamore’s Steam Show & Threshing Bee Sycamore • Taylor Marshal Farm, Antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food music and Threshing Bee. threshingbee.org August 15th Summer on State Downtown Sycamore • Free outdoor movie! discoversycamore.com dekalbcountycvb.com August 17th & 18th Catfish Contest Weekend Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card www.shabbonalake.com August 23rd-25th DeKalb Corn Fest DeKalb Soundstage, carnival, food, beer garden, and more. cornfest.com August 25th Genoa Pioneer Day Genoa • Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Old time tradesmen & crafter demonstrate skills, stagecoach rides and more. genoamainstreet.com August 30th-September 2nd Maple Park Fun Fest Maple Park • This community event includes a soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and craft fair. villageofmaplepark.com August 31st-September 2nd Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend Malta • Pick your own apples, corn maze, petting zoo, baked pies & donuts and much more. jonamacorchard.com September September 1st Movie in the Park Shabbona Lake • Free movie at beautiful Shabbona Lake September 4th-8th Sandwich Fair Sandwich • Oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. sandwichfair.com September 8th Kite Fest DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the kids & family. 11am-4pm • dekalbcountycvb.com September 12th-14th, 19th-22nd The Lion in Winter DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com September 14th Wine on the Terrace DeKalb • The Ellwood House terraces and gardens provide an elegant setting for an evening of wines, excellent appetizers and music. 4pm-7pm. ellwoodhouse.org September 14th Sycamore Block Party Sycamore • Kids activities, games, prizes, crafts, free concerts, beer garden & food vendors. discoversycamore.com Dates of events can change. We encourage visitors to check our “Calendar of Events” online to confirm. dekalbcountycvb.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 55 Calendar of Events October October 4th-5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-26th Jonamac Orchard’s Haunted Maze Malta • The 10 acre cornfield and 3 miles of winding pathways will take on a Halloween makeover. jonamacorchard.com October 6th Annual Elmwood Heritage Cemetery Walk Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore • Explore the cemetery and hear a variety of stories about ordinary and extraordinary people connected to Sycamore. sycamorehistory.org October 11th-13th Sycamore Film Festival Sycamore • Film lovers from all over the Midwest celebrate independent films from around the world • sycamorefilmfestival.com October 11th-13th, 18th-20th, 25th-27th, 31st Pumpkin Train & Haunted House Waterman • petestrain.com October 13th Cortland Fall Fest Cortland Community Park • Join us for our parade and fun in the park, the “Mutt Strut,” beer garden and live music. cortlandil.org October 17th-19th, 24th-26th Rope DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com October 18th-20th, 25th-27th, 31st-Nov. 1st Amenti: Egyptian Theatre Haunted House DeKalb • Featuring over 20 different scenes on 6 different levels • egyptiantheatre.org October 23rd Downtown Trick or Treat Sycamore • Businesses come together to provide a safe way for kids to trick or treat. Come out, show off your costume and gather some tasty treats. 4:30pm-6pm. discoversycamore.com October 12th Movie in the Park Shabbona Lake • Come out and enjoy a free movie at beautiful Lake Shabbona 56 dekalbcountycvb.com October 23rd-27th Sycamore Pumpkin Fest Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins, huge parade, craft shows, food vendors, carnival and more. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com October 26th Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating Downtown DeKalb • Bring the family from 1pm-3pm to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular time. renewdekalb.com November November 3rd Glidden Homestead Patent Day Celebration DeKalb • Noon-4pm with Barbed Wire Sites Tour at 11am & 2pm. gliddenhomestead.org November 7th Candlelight Open House Downtown Genoa • Beginning at 5pm, shoppers will follow luminaries from shop to shop. New holiday finds and free refreshments. genoamainstreet.com November 9th 1863 with Grant, Lee & Company Sycamore History Museum sycamorehistory.org November 9th Cortland 5K Turkey Trot Cortland Community Park • cortlandlions.com November 15th Moonlight Madness Downtown Sycamore • Come check our live holiday window displays. Business will also feature moonlight deals. discoversycamore.com November 30th-December 1st, 6th-8th, 13th-15th, 20th-22nd, 27th-29th Holiday Lights Train Waterman • See over 250,000 lights and figures. petestrain.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 November 16th - December 8th Ellwood Elegance Tours DeKalb • Open for custom tours to view the mansion decorated for the holidays. Call 815/756-4609 for appointment. ellwoodhouse.org November 17th Annual Holiday Open House DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Working Blacksmith shop, holiday festivities, music and more. gliddenhomestead.org November 22nd-24th DeKalb Hollydays Open House Downtown DeKalb • Stroll store to store to enjoy free treats, music and discounts to kick off the holiday season. renewdekalb.com November 29th-30th IHSA State Football Championships DeKalb • NIU Huskie Stadium ihsadestinationdekalb.com December December 5th Santa Comes to DeKalb DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • Cookies, cocoa and caroling to help to celebrate Santa’s arrival at 7pm. Dates of events can change. We encourage visitors to check our “Calendar of Events” online to confirm. dekalbcountycvb.com 57 Calendar of Events December 5th-8th Christmas Carol DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com December 5th Champagne, Chocolate & Firelight Sycamore • Come enjoy champagne, a chocolate fountain and marshmallows roasting by the fire. blumengardens.com December 5th Winter Chocolate Walk Sycamore • Indulge yourself with some sweet savings and make your holiday shopping a treat. Sycamore has everything you need for a unique holiday shopping adventure. discoversycamore.com December 5th Celebrate the Season December 6th Walk with Santa Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves through Sycamore’s historic downtown district to the traditional Courthouse tree lighting. discoversycamore.com December 7th, 14th, 21st Free carriage rides and visits with Santa DeKalb • Visit with Santa in his house located on the corner of 2nd & Locust in the Van Buer Plaza. Take a complimentary horse drawn carriage ride through beautiful downtown DeKalb. Departs from the public library. 11am-2pm. renewdekalb.com December 10th-12th The Nutcracker DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org Genoa • Jingle Bell parade & tree lighting, refreshments, contests, songs. genoaareachamber.com December 6th-8th Ellwood Elegance Weekend DeKalb • Open for custom tours of the decorated mansion for a special holiday weekend open house. ellwoodhouse.org 58 dekalbcountycvb.com Explore DeKalb County Cortland Since being incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by small hometown living in a warm community atmosphere. Visit us throughout the year for our annual town Garage Sales, Movie Night, Summer Fest, Festival and Parade, and Turkey Trot. DeKalb DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University and its 20,000-plus students. Explore our historic architecture, agriculture, museums, galleries, theatres, and enjoy national and local entertainment. Culture and arts thrive on campus as well as downtown with local artists and theatrical groups. Visit our enchanting and inviting historic downtown to shop, dine, sample hand-dipped chocolates and linger in Van Buer Plaza. Make memories at our fun-filled annual events like Kite Fest, Corn Fest and Kish Fest. Shop, Eat, Play and Stay in DeKalb! Genoa Make Genoa your destination for a great day in a historic community. We are easy to find at the intersection of Illinois Route 72 and 23. Browse unique shops, choose from a variety of restaurants including a Victorian tea room, cafes, ethnic restaurants and taverns. Sample local wines, visit the nature center, hike forest trails, canoe the Kishwaukee River or enjoy a round of golf. Hinckley Southeast of DeKalb lies the Village of Hinckley, home of The Globetrotters first game and two time class 1A Girls State champions. Hinckley is a great place to live and grow up in. Small town living at its best, with its quiet tree-lined streets and wonderful home gardens. Come and visit us for great food, spirits, shopping and events throughout the year. Kingston Kingston is a small town located along Route 72 in northern DeKalb County where every summer you can find boats made entirely out of cardboard being raced on the Kishwaukee River during Kingston Fest’s Kardboard Boat Regatta. 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 59 Kirkland Kirkland is rich in the small town American traditions. Come see us during our 4th of July celebration and experience the best fireworks in Northern Illinois. Enjoy a game of disc golf, try skateboarding, or visit one of the most beautiful veteran’s memorials in the country, where each Memorial Day weekend we honor those who have served our great nation. Lee A visit to the quaint Village of Lee wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Hardanger Hus. This shop boasts a wide selection of Norwegian and Swedish gifts, material and thread for needle work, jewelry books, and other unique finds. It has been a staple in the community for more than 30 years. Malta Come share in the Lincoln Highway’s wonderful heritage. Our seedling mile mural is a hand painted, unique work of art. The mural is located on the Historical Society’s Old Town Hall Museum at 127 North Third Street. It depicts the history of the first concrete mile of paved highway coast to coast. Our small town festival in June with big town attractions will feature free entertainment all weekend, a carnival, food vendors, car show and beer garden. Visit Jonamac Orchard September through November for the corn maze and apples. Maple Park Maple Park is located on the edge of DeKalb County. It was founded in 1854 and named to reflect the many Maple trees growing in the area. Enjoy the many family-owned businesses, orchards and vegetable markets in and around the area. One event that draws many families to Maple Park is the Labor Day Weekend Fun Fest, complete with softball games, 5K run, crafts, parade and a huge display of fireworks. Sandwich Sandwich is centrally located 60 miles west of Chicago. Visitors and residents can peruse a number of specialty shops and fine restaurants. The Sandwich Antique Market and Sandwich Fair bring visitors to the historic Sandwich Opera House, local home for the performing arts, providing live entertainment to the area. Other event highlights include the Taste of Sandwich, Annual Craft Fair, Sandwich Freedom Days and much more! Shabbona Shabbona is home to Shabbona Lake State Park and Indian Oaks Golf Course located in southern DeKalb County, about halfway between Chicago and Rockford. Shabbona Lake State Park is a 318-acre man-made lake that is said to be the “Muskie Capital of Illinois.” It is the first and only lake in Illinois designed just for fishing. The 6.5 miles of wooded shoreline have five earthen fishing piers, a handicap-accessible fishing pier and is open year-round. 60 dekalbcountycvb.com Somonauk The Village of Somonauk lies at the southern end of DeKalb County. Attend Somonauk Summer Fest July 26 & 27. Enjoy Cruise Night, live entertainment, parade, 5K run, tractor pull, craft show and kids play zone. Fun for the entire family. Sycamore Sycamore is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication and historic charm. Experience our many annual events including Turning Back Time Weekend, Sycamore Film Festival and the annual Pumpkin Festival. Take time to explore our museums and relax in our parks. Enjoy the beautiful 100-year old courthouse in the heart of the historic downtown business district or unique finds in our shopping district. We invite you to stay, shop, dine and enjoy our charming city. For more information visit discoversycamore.com Waterman This tranquil community is taking on a new look. Waterman is a village rich in agricultural and historical traditions located at Routes 30 and 23. Take a miniature train ride, enjoy the playground and skate park year round in Lions Community Park. Stop by our winery and vineyard and try some lively local wines. Visit our local orchard, enjoy cider donuts, pick apples, or find the perfect pumpkin. Enhance your holiday traditions with a farmfresh HOKA turkey. Join us for Summer Fest. Come back in November for the Lions Club Gobbler Gallop 5K race. Waterman awaits to share its charm with you. Proudly Serving DeKalb County. 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