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View the night sky through the 12-inch Newtonian telescope on clear Wednesdays at dusk.

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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

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

Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train

All aboard the antique steam train, as a 36-ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, and a passenger flatcar for a 4

Freeport, IL Excursions

Jets Observatory

View the night sky through the 12

Freeport, IL Observatories

Lincoln The Debater Statue

The famous Lincoln The Debater Statue was designed by Leonard Crunelle of Chicago and was presented to Freeport at the 71st anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate on Aug. 27, 1929

Freeport, IL Arts

Things to do near Freeport, IL

Blackhawk War Monument

Located on the site of Kellog's Grove, an early settlement established in 1827 on a mail route between Peoria and Galena, and...

Galena Public Library and Historic Collection

The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907 in the Greek Revival style. The reading room featu...

Stagecoach Trails Livery

Authentic stagecoach rides complete with draft horses. Also available: wagon train trips, chuck wagon dinners, hayrides and s...

Sycamore Historical Society and Museum

The Sycamore Historical Society's archives consist of items and artifacts, many dating back to the mid and late 1800's. Estab...

Richardson Farm Corn Mazes

Enjoy hours of fun solving giant mazes. Varying difficulty, new theme each year. Picnic area, concessions, petting zoo, and a...