OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Bald Hill Prairie Preserve

5502 North Silver Creek Road, Mt. Morris 61054

A 380 acre preserve offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.  Several rare gravel hill prairie and savanna plants can be seen here.  This site…

BerryView Orchard

7504 W. Midtown Rd. Mount Morris, Illinois

Here at BerryView Orchard you can find Aronia Berries, a variety of apples, some pears, peaches, & vegetables for the picking or available to grab…

Bike Ogle – Cycling Trail Head / Historic Depot

The Historic Train Depot in Oregon hosts a viewing platform and serves as the trail-head for Ogle County bike loops.  The curved steel trestles and roof were…

Blackhawk Statue

1411 N. River Road, Oregon, IL

About: Lorado Taft, who created the 50-foot statue as a tribute to Native Americans, is said to have thought of the figure one evening as…

Byron Forest Preserve

7993 North River Road Byron, Illinois

The Byron Forest Preserve District is located on the rolling hills along the Rock River in Byron, Illinois. With many acres of prairie and woodlands,…

Castle Rock State Park

1365 W Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Castle Rock State Park is located along the west bank of the Rock River in Ogle County, three miles south of Oregon, on Ill. Rt.…

Concerts in the Park

Oregon Park West

Concerts in the Park. Oregon Park District Concerts in the Park are brought to the community by local business sponsors.  Concerts are on Tuesday evenings…

Dillehay Park – Mt. Morris

307 Barbara St. Mt. Morris Il 61054

The kids will love our state-of-the-art Tot Lot and many playgrounds. Mom and Dad will love the side-by-side playgrounds at Dillehay Park, where fun for…

Franklin Creek Grist Mill

1893 Twist Rd, Franklin Grove, IL 61031

The Grist Mill is the only Grist Mill still powered exclusively by water in Illinois. Although a reconstruction, the original mill stood in the same…

Franklin Creek State Natural Area

1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove IL 61031

A short 15 mile drive south from Oregon on country roads is the Franklin Creek State Natural Area, one mile northwest of the village of…

Grand Detour Arts Festival

8334 South Clinton Street, Dixon, Grand Detour Township, IL

Since 1949, The John Deere Historic Site at Grand Detour, Illinois is home to this popular event, which will feature work from over 45 talented…

Iron Mike Fountain

Corner of Rt 2 and 64 in Oregon, IL

Iron Mike is an 1896 cast-iron fountain in the 400 Block of Washington Street in the city of Oregon, Illinois. The multi-tier fountain is set…

Joe Stengel Trail

The Joe Stengel Trail follows an old railroad corridor for 7 miles between the town of Polo and the much smaller community of Woosung. The…

June-August: Friday Night Jamboree

Mt. Morris Bandshell, Mt. Morris IL 61054

Friday Night Jamboree is held at the Historic Mt. Morris Campus Friday Night Starting in June every year! For a full list of scheduled entertainment…

June: PorchFest

Mt. Morris Illinois 61054

The ultimate grassroots community music festival, where all genres of musicians perform on porches and lawns within the boundaries of this yearly event! Each set…

Lorado Taft Campus

1414 N. River Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Located just outside the city of Oregon, Illinois, the Taft Campus has a rich history. During the summer of 1898, the noted American sculptor Lorado…

Lowden Miller State Forrest

1365 W Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061

An equestrian parking area and designated horse trails are available. For information on the equestrian program and trail usage, contact Castle Rock State Park at…

Lowden State Park

1411 N River Road, Oregon, IL 61061

One of the most picturesque sites along the Rock River is just north of Oregon in Ogle County. Legend has it that Chief Black Hawk,…

Margaret Fuller & Ganymede Spring

1141 N. River Rd, Oregon, IL 61061

Margaret Fuller, was an American journalist, critic, and women’s rights advocate associated with the American transcendentalism movement. She was the first full-time American female book…

Maxson Restaurant & Riverboat

1469 N IL Route 2 Oregon, IL 61061

Maxsons is a truly unique and affordable experience for dining, meetings, weddings, and any other occasion! The Pride of Oregon is an authentic Paddle Wheel…

Mounder Park – Mt. Morris

Next to the Village Hall at 105 W. Lincoln Street

PARKS & REC The Village of Mt. Morris has over 26 acres of traditional leisure and recreation attractions in our four village parks, indoor facility…

Nachusa Grasslands

2075 Lowden Road ​Franklin Grove, IL 61031

The 3,500-acre Nachusa Grasslands preserve consists of large remnant prairie, woodlands, and wetlands being reconnected through habitat restoration to create one of the largest and…

Nachusa Grasslands – Bison

2075 Lowden Road ​Franklin Grove, IL 61031

Bison can be viewed from outside the bison fenced units only. The bison roam across 1,500 acres of rolling land and are often not visible…

Ogle County Fair

1440 N Limekiln Rd, Oregon, IL 61061

Enjoy a summer tradition by attending the Ogle County Fair! Located northeast of Oregon, IL, the fair features livestock, rides, food, grandstand shows, and fun…

Oregon Community Bike Trail

This bike route through the quiet neighborhoods of Oregon is marked with easy to follow signage.   The loop visits most city parks and provides great…

Oregon Park District

304 South 5th Street, PO Box 237, Oregon IL, 61061

The Oregon Park District is a park and recreation municipality in Oregon, Illinois. The Oregon Park District was formed in December of 1966. The District’s…

Pegasus Special Riders

6668 S. Carthage Rd., Oregon, IL 61061

Pegasus Special Riders, Inc. is an organization that provides children and adults with special needs an activity that is both therapeutic and fun, in a…

Prairie Fire Golf & Grill

PrairieFire Golf & Grill 6734 N German Church Rd Byron, IL 61010

With eight beautifully appointed, temperature-controlled private hitting bays looking out onto a vast targeted range, the Byron Forest Preserve District and PrairieView Golf Club have…

Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing

117 N. 4th St. Oregon IL 61061

Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing is a family fun filled place for all ages. We offer axe throwing for children as well as axe and knife…

September: TOSCO Bike Ride

710 S 13th St, Oregon, IL 61061

Join us on the TŌSOC Scenic Tour Bike Ride, passing through some of the most beautiful roads in Northern Illinois! Routes are on quiet, paved country…

Silver Ridge Golf Course

3069 North Hill Road, Oregon, IL 61061

Silver Ridge is located just 5 min north of Oregon, IL on IL RTE 2. The course is a unique mixture of hills and trees…

Story Walk – Oregon Park District

1402 Koontz Place Oregon, IL 61061

Take a stroll along Oregon’s very own story walk! Located at Park West this family friendly adventure is update frequently with new stories and tales…

Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center

1922 Illinois Route 2 North, Oregon IL 61061

Stronghold is a beautiful 360 acre property across from the boat launch, about a mile North of town. Home to The Strong Castle, extensive trails,…

The Largest Tree in Illinois

5502 N. Silver Creek Road Mt. Morris Illinois 61054

The Bald Hill Prairie Preserve contains primarily open habitat consisting of original prairie and pasture grasses. A portion of the large south hill has an…

The Sculpture Trail

Historical sculpture has been on public display in Oregon since the time of Lorado Taft and the Eagle’s Nest Art Colony in the early 1900’s.…

White Pines Lodge

Located in the White Pines State Park 6712 W Pines Rd, Mt Morris, IL 61054

White Pines Lodge is a hidden treasure less than 2 hours from Chicago. Discover for yourself what it means to disconnect so you can reconnect…

White Pines Ranch

3581 W. Pines Road, Oregon, IL

We welcome you to White Pines Ranch – where our family has been serving thousands of children annually since 1958. Gig, Sue, and Andee, owners…

White Pines State Park

6712 W. Pines Rd. Mt. Morris IL 61064

Located in the heart of the Rock River valley, the 385-acre White Pines Forest State Park is the south boundary of the historic Chicago-Iowa Trail.…

Wiggly Field Dog Park

810 S. 13th St. Oregon IL 61061

Officially opened in July 2012, Wiggly Field Dog Park is the first off-leash dog park operated by the Oregon Park District. The dog park is…

Zickuhr Park – Mt. Morris

501 W. 1st. Street Mt. Morris IL 61054

Zickuhr Park, located on the western side of our village, is a favorite location for watching sunsets and star gazing. Zickuhr Park is also know…

Other places to add to your itinerary

Granny’s Berries

Hansen’s Hideaway

Kyte River Revival Campgrounds

Lake Ladonna Family Campground

Lost Nation Golf Club

Prairie View Golf Club

Rancho Arenals

River Road Camping & Marina

Rolling Hills Equestrian Center

Sinnissippi Tree Farm

Sunset Golf Course

The Rink at Pine Creek

Town & Country Lanes

White Pelican