Pontiac

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Livingston County Courthouse

On the square in downtown Ponitac, the courthouse was built in 1875 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Abraham Lincoln tried some of his earlier cases…

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Things to Do in Pontiac

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Humiston Woods Nature Preserve

400 acres, woods, hiking, pond, Vermilion River and 15 acres of restored prairie.

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Dargon Park Sculptures

"Seasons of Life" rusty in appearance, standing 25-ft. tall, the three sculptures symbolize the human…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Catherine V. Yost Museum

The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z. F. Yost. The museum portrays the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Livingston County War Museum

The Livingston County War Museum / Dal Estes Education Center presents displays from World War…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Three Swinging Bridges

Pontiac is the only city in central Illinois with three swinging bridges. One was built…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Wolf Creek Golf Club

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Pontiac Elks Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

The Jones House

A gothic revival brick house built in 1858, the Jones house is the oldest brick…

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