SOME OF THE PLACES OF
INTEREST IN OGLE COUNTY
(Please call ahead to verify all information and get the latest
information for planning your visit)
CONOVER SQUARE MALL
visit the shops at
Conover Square
a unique shopping village in the old piano factory, downtown
Oregon
201 N. 3rd Street
at the Oregon Dam
on the beautiful Rock River
815-732-3950
BLACK HAWK STATUE
LOWDEN STATE PARK
1411 North River Road
Designed by artist Lorado Taft
and dedicated as a study in the character of the American Indian.
The lighted figure itself stands 48 feet tall overlooking the Rock
River.
815-732-6828
CASTLE ROCK
STATE PARK
1365 West Castle Rock Road on
Route 2 south of Oregon
Spectacular rock formations with
deep ravines and sandstone buttes make this state park ideal for a
day visit. Picnicking, hiking and fishing.
700 of the park's 2,000
acres are designated as an Illinois nature preserve.
815-732-7329
OGLE COUNTY
HISTORICAL MUSEUM
111 North Sixth Street
Oregon
Step back into time with
memorabilia from Lorado Taft's Eagles Nest to our "Patriotic" room
depicting Ogle County's history. May through October -- Thursdays 9
a.m. to noon and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. November through April --
Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon.
815-732-6876
EAGLE'S NEST NATIVE
AMERICAN GIFT CENTER
101 South 1st Street
Oregon
Salute the past and discover and
own some of the finest examples of Native American art and
craftsmanship. Rustic Aspen furniture, jewelry, gifts, potter,
clothes and more.
815-732-2523
LOWDEN-MILLER
STATE FOREST
1365 West Castle Road,
three miles south of Oregon along the Rock River
2,291 acres of excellent deer and
turkey habitat. Hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing and equestrian
trails are available.
815-732-7329
PRIDE OF OREGON
1469 IL Route 2,
North of Oregon
Authentic paddlewheel boat, 102'
of elegance and charm. Music, cocktails, dancing and fine dining.
April through October 31st -- daily. Reservations required.
815-732-6761
STRONGHOLD CONFERENCE
CENTER
1922 Route 2,
North of Oregon
Year round camping/conference
center on 360 acres of woodlands, meadows and Rock River view.
Castle provides centerpiece, with castle tours, retreats,
banquets/receptions (reservations required).
Grounds open daily.
815-732-6111
STUKA MILITARY MUSEUM
3178 South Daysville Road,
South of Oregon
Civil War to Desert Storm,
military uniforms, helmets, swords, medals, patches and souvenirs.
Open year round, by chance or appointment.
815-732-2091
WHITE PINES RANCH
3581 West Pines Road
Southwest of Oregon
Real working ranch with crops,
animals and horses. Summer dude ranch for kids, outdoor education
center and weekend retreat for groups, makes this a year round
facility. Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call for reservations.
815-732-7923
WHITE PINES FOREST STATE
PARK
6712 West Pines Road,
Southwest of Oregon
Enjoy recreation on 385 acres,
much of it forest, featuring the southernmost stand of native white
pines in Illinois, with a state park lodge, cabins, and provisions
for tent and trailer camping.
815-946-2609
WHITE PINES INN & THEATRE
6712 West Pines Road,
Southwest of Oregon
This cozy lodge with rustic
cabins makes for a peaceful getaway. Fine dining, dinner theatre,
gift shop. Daily March through December .
815-946-3817
JOHN DEERE
HISTORIC SITE
8393 South Main Street
Grand Detour
(South of Oregon)
Where John Deere developed the
steel plow in 1837. Visit the home, an archaeological site of his
blacksmith shop, a reconstructed blacksmith with working blacksmith
and gift shop. Daily April 1 through October 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
815-652-4551
