Kathryn’s guidebook
Bird Watching
Great for bird watching, hiking, or viewing wildlife year-round. Wonderful hiking trail that goes around the entire wetland.
Nygren Wetland Preserve
3714 W Rockton RdGreat for bird watching, hiking, or viewing wildlife year-round. Wonderful hiking trail that goes around the entire wetland.
Christmas Adventure
Williams Tree Farm is the place to go for getting in the Christmas spirit! A holiday family tradition, Williams Tree Farm is only a few short miles from your Airbnb stay.
Williams Tree Farm
4661 Yale Bridge RdWilliams Tree Farm is the place to go for getting in the Christmas spirit! A holiday family tradition, Williams Tree Farm is only a few short miles from your Airbnb stay.
ROCKTON CHRISTMAS WALK.
The Village of Rockton comes alive with an almost 50-year tradition of bringing the famous lighted Christmas Parade, Santa, snowflakes, elves, reindeer, sleigh rides, and shopping at the amazing small shops in downtown Rockton.
Typically the first weekend in December, you'll want to make sure to check the chamber's website to see what date they have chosen for the Christmas Walk. Saturday night's lighted Christmas parade is not to miss!!
https://statelinechamber.com/
Stateline Chamber of Commerce
5386 Williams DriveROCKTON CHRISTMAS WALK.
The Village of Rockton comes alive with an almost 50-year tradition of bringing the famous lighted Christmas Parade, Santa, snowflakes, elves, reindeer, sleigh rides, and shopping at the amazing small shops in downtown Rockton.
Typically the first weekend in December, you'll want to make sure to check the chamber's website to see what date they have chosen for the Christmas Walk. Saturday night's lighted Christmas parade is not to miss!!
https://statelinechamber.com/
Food scene
What can I say? Has the largest and best craft brews in the area. Great ambiance and the food is ahMAZing!
Rookie's Pub and Grill
104 W Main StWhat can I say? Has the largest and best craft brews in the area. Great ambiance and the food is ahMAZing!
One of my favorite coffee shops in the area. A plethora of organic local offerings and great food served daily!
Bushel & Peck's
328 State StOne of my favorite coffee shops in the area. A plethora of organic local offerings and great food served daily!
Best ice cream EVER. Quaint shop and a must-stop when in the area. Open seasonally.
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Dairyhaus
113 E Main StBest ice cream EVER. Quaint shop and a must-stop when in the area. Open seasonally.
Trust me, you want to go here if you are on your way to the cheese capital of Monroe, WI. Do not pass go, do not pass by, nope, nope, nope. Best baked goods in the area and a really cute gift shoppe with handcrafted wares.
https://kauffmansstore.com/
Kauffman's Country Store
9550 Wisconsin 81Trust me, you want to go here if you are on your way to the cheese capital of Monroe, WI. Do not pass go, do not pass by, nope, nope, nope. Best baked goods in the area and a really cute gift shoppe with handcrafted wares.
https://kauffmansstore.com/
Winter Sports
Hononegah Forest Preserve
80 Hononegah RdGreat snowshoeing spot located just minutes from your airbnb stay.
Golfing
One of the best 18-hole golf courses in the area. Perfect for the beginner or the pro.
Macktown Golf Course
2221 Freeport RdOne of the best 18-hole golf courses in the area. Perfect for the beginner or the pro.
The Unusual and Off-Beat
13825 Metric Road, Roscoe, IL Website: historicautoattractions.com
Just a really cool place!!! This museum has seasonal hours, so make sure you check their website!
More than just a display of historic automobiles, it's a journey through time! Over 75 historic autos displayed in 36,000 sq. ft., including the world's largest collection of presidential and world leaders limousines, John Dillinger's getaway car, Elvis Presley's personal car, Indy cars, TV Land cars and movie cars such as the Batmobile. Kids will love the Turn-of-the-Century Room with old west style stage coach and other period vehicles.
Historic Auto Attractions houses one of the most extensive collections of John F. Kennedy & Kennedy Family artifacts & memorabilia in the country. New in 2010 is "The Lincoln Room" full of Lincoln memorabilia. The museum adds new vehicles and exhibits on a regular basis and also has many WW II artifacts from both Allied and Axis powers on display, including uniforms, maps, swords, knives, flags, banners and more. Large gift shop with unique gifts. Group rates and a banquet area is available.
Historic Auto Attractions
13825 Metric Rd
13825 Metric Road, Roscoe, IL Website: historicautoattractions.com
Just a really cool place!!! This museum has seasonal hours, so make sure you check their website!
More than just a display of historic automobiles, it's a journey through time! Over 75 historic autos displayed in 36,000 sq. ft., including the world's largest collection of presidential and world leaders limousines, John Dillinger's getaway car, Elvis Presley's personal car, Indy cars, TV Land cars and movie cars such as the Batmobile. Kids will love the Turn-of-the-Century Room with old west style stage coach and other period vehicles.
Historic Auto Attractions houses one of the most extensive collections of John F. Kennedy & Kennedy Family artifacts & memorabilia in the country. New in 2010 is "The Lincoln Room" full of Lincoln memorabilia. The museum adds new vehicles and exhibits on a regular basis and also has many WW II artifacts from both Allied and Axis powers on display, including uniforms, maps, swords, knives, flags, banners and more. Large gift shop with unique gifts. Group rates and a banquet area is available.
Local Favorites: Farmer's Markets/Concerts?Festivals
Definitely some of the best times can be found at these events!
The Beloit Farmer's Market is held every Saturday through Halloween and is one of the best in the area! The downtown area closes down from 8 am -noon for this event, so get there early! Tons of great vendors, food, artisans, music, and more!
https://visitbeloit.com/category/events/?utm_source=madden&utm_medium=googlecpc&utm_campaign=dmwivbel&utm_content=events&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wEmLD2dkx8c-6wf3XzaZ73B5lNw_bEL9KyfzrtPV9xNVGKJT0khRVcaAiVAEALw_wcB
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Beloit Farmer's Market
557 E Grand AveThe Beloit Farmer's Market is held every Saturday through Halloween and is one of the best in the area! The downtown area closes down from 8 am -noon for this event, so get there early! Tons of great vendors, food, artisans, music, and more!
https://visitbeloit.com/category/events/?utm_source=madden&utm_medium=googlecpc&utm_campaign=dmwivbel&utm_content=events&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wEmLD2dkx8c-6wf3XzaZ73B5lNw_bEL9KyfzrtPV9xNVGKJT0khRVcaAiVAEALw_wcB
Held typically each year in June, Old Settler's Days (OSD) celebrates the settlers of Rockton - both old and new! This four-day festival features national and local performers, carnival rides, vendors, local and carnival fare, a parade on Saturday, and a great time all weekend long. The festival grounds are within walking distance from your Airbnb stay in my home! No need to pay for parking or mess with the hassle of traffic, etc. You don't even need an uber!
I am so close you can also decide just to kick back in my backyard and enjoy the music and take a short walk up the street to enjoy the fireworks on Sunday night.
Old Settlers Days
150 Hawick StreetHeld typically each year in June, Old Settler's Days (OSD) celebrates the settlers of Rockton - both old and new! This four-day festival features national and local performers, carnival rides, vendors, local and carnival fare, a parade on Saturday, and a great time all weekend long. The festival grounds are within walking distance from your Airbnb stay in my home! No need to pay for parking or mess with the hassle of traffic, etc. You don't even need an uber!
I am so close you can also decide just to kick back in my backyard and enjoy the music and take a short walk up the street to enjoy the fireworks on Sunday night.
Rockton River Market is a Farmer's Market/Concert in the park each Wednesday from June through August held at Settler's Park in Rockton. I actually created this farmer's market when I was a director of the chamber and the Village of Rockton took off and ran with it making it even bigger than I ever imagined. This event is so much fun and you will find local popular musicians featured each week, vendors featuring food and wares along with fresh offerings from local farmers. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy music, food, and craft beer/wine by the river each Wednesday night.
http://rocktonrivermarket.com/
Settler's Park
150 Hawick StreetRockton River Market is a Farmer's Market/Concert in the park each Wednesday from June through August held at Settler's Park in Rockton. I actually created this farmer's market when I was a director of the chamber and the Village of Rockton took off and ran with it making it even bigger than I ever imagined. This event is so much fun and you will find local popular musicians featured each week, vendors featuring food and wares along with fresh offerings from local farmers. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy music, food, and craft beer/wine by the river each Wednesday night.
http://rocktonrivermarket.com/