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Visit Lee County Find yourself in Lee County, Illinois. A beautiful place to visit, and a wonderful place to call home. Start here for year-round fun!

Whether you’re looking for nature and outdoor fun, historic sites, museums and the arts, or entertainment and attractions, you’ll find it all in Lee County, Illinois.

Discover Dixon is kicking off it's major event season this year on Saturday, May 30 with Dement Town Music Fest! Check t...
05/27/2026

Discover Dixon is kicking off it's major event season this year on Saturday, May 30 with Dement Town Music Fest! Check the details below for all the fun coming to the 600 block of Depot Avenue!

🕑 Gates open at 2 p.m.
🎶 Music from 3 to 10 p.m.

🎸 Live Bands
🍔 Local Food
🛍️ Vendors
🎨 Live Art

🚨 "Dement Town Music Fest" under "Events" at the Discover Dixon website for advance tickets and more information!

05/24/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, may we also take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices that make our freedoms possible. From all of us at Visit Lee County, we're wishing you a safe, meaningful, and memorable Memorial Day weekend.

Wednesday nights at Dixon City Market – they're almost here! The season kicks off from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27!🛍️ ...
05/22/2026

Wednesday nights at Dixon City Market – they're almost here! The season kicks off from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 27!

🛍️ Browse tent-to-tent for handmade finds
🍅 Pick up fresh local flavors
🌊 Pair the market stroll with a walk by the water

What would you look for first?

Memorial Day weekend day-trip mix: Walk along the Dixon Riverfront, stop for some coffee, and then step into local histo...
05/18/2026

Memorial Day weekend day-trip mix: Walk along the Dixon Riverfront, stop for some coffee, and then step into local history in Amboy, and round it out with some ice cream. 🍦

A simple Lee County route with room to reflect, wander, and enjoy the day. 🇺🇸😎

Books on First
Amboy Depot Museum
Meusel's Dairy Delite

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of living history in Franklin Grove! 🇺🇸🎖️Experience The Liberation of Rome: A Wor...
05/11/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of living history in Franklin Grove! 🇺🇸🎖️

Experience The Liberation of Rome: A World War II Reenactment presented by the Franklin Grove Historical Society as we honor veterans and celebrate America’s 250th birthday. ✨

📅 May 15 – Jr. High Day
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

📅 May 16 & 17
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💥 Live WWII Battle Reenactments
🛍️ Vendors
🌮 Food Trucks
🏘️ Historic Buildings & Encampments

Bring the whole family and step into history at Chaplin Creek Village in Franklin Grove, IL. 🇺🇸

📍 1715 Whitney Rd., Franklin Grove, IL
🔗 franklingroveareahistoricalsociety.com
🔗 visitleecountyil.com

Step inside the Franklin Creek Grist Mill for exhibits, then stretch out during the visit with a walk along the prairie ...
05/08/2026

Step inside the Franklin Creek Grist Mill for exhibits, then stretch out during the visit with a walk along the prairie path. 🌾 Franklin Creek Conservation Association makes history-plus-nature feel easy.

📍 1893 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove
📆 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday through Sunday

05/06/2026

Just sitting here thinking about how awesome Summer 2026 is going to be. 😎👏💫

Step inside Dixon history at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home – a front-porch welcome, lace-curtained rooms, and quiet det...
05/04/2026

Step inside Dixon history at the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home – a front-porch welcome, lace-curtained rooms, and quiet details from books to kitchen tools. Take it slow and let each room tell its story. 🏡

📍816 S Hennepin Ave., Dixon IL
🕛 Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

05/01/2026

Don't let Loveland Community House & Museum slip past you! 🏛️ Exhibits featuring John Dixon, the Founder of Dixon, Illinois 📜, some of the original chemistry equipment from founder Charles Walgreens’ first drug store ⚗️, Civil War weapons ⚔️, artifacts 🏺, great art 🎨, and more! ✨

Step back in time at The Liberation of Rome: A World War II Reenactment 🇺🇸Join the Franklin Grove Historical Society as ...
04/29/2026

Step back in time at The Liberation of Rome: A World War II Reenactment 🇺🇸

Join the Franklin Grove Historical Society as we honor all veterans and celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an immersive, action-packed weekend. 🎖️

📅 May 15 (Jr. High Day)
🕥 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

📅 May 16
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💥 WWII Battle Reenactments at 11:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.

📅 May 17
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
💥 WWII Battle Reenactments at 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.

📍 Franklin Grove, IL – Chaplin Creek Village – 1715 Whitney Rd

Explore historic buildings, witness tactical battles, and enjoy scenic grounds, vendors, and food trucks. 🍔🎪

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Amboy, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(815) 288-1840

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