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Freeport, Illinois

  • Tutty Baker Monument

    Honors William "Tutty" Baker, the founder of Freeport. Tutty came to this area, which was home to the Winnebago Indians, in 1835. He built a trading post along the banks of the Pecatonica River and of...
    Tutty Baker Monument

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lindo Theater

This historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.

Freeport, IL Historic Theatres

Stephenson County Historical Society Museum

This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Freeport, IL Museums

Jets Observatory

View the night sky through the 12

Freeport, IL Observatories


Silvercreek Museum

Operated by the Stephenson County antique engine club, which also operates the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad. Offers 28

Freeport, IL Museums

Things to do near Freeport, IL

Long Hollow Tower & Scenic Overlook

Location includes picnic tables, shelters, restrooms. Climb the lookout tower for a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County's u...

Soldiers Memorials

The Civil War Soldiers Monument on the southwest corner was dedicated in 1871 and placed on the National Register of Histo...

Carlson Ice Arena and Sapora Playworld

Year-round indoor ice rink with figure skating, hockey, broomball, parties, lessons, exhibitions. Sapora Playworld, indoor 3-...

Indian Oaks Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Redtail Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...