Promoting tourism activities, wine trail with 29 wineries, 4 Illinois scenic byways, IL Lincoln Highway, antiquing, shopping, family adventures, getaways, pumpkin patches, orchards and so much more in 14 counties of Northern Illinois.
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- Belvidere, IL, 61008
- Phone:
- 815-547-3740
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- EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE ON FACEBO...
Dixon Quality Inn & Suites (Masters...
Thursday, October 29 at 8:00am - EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE ON FACEBO...
Aurora Area CVB offices
Wednesday, October 28 at 1:00pm - Tourism, Technology & You Work...
Kishwaukee College Lecture Hall (A-...
Thursday, June 4 at 9:30am - Generational Marketing and Soc...
Starved Rock State Park
Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00am
Northern Illinois Tourism Attention Lynfred Port, Ice Wine and Fruit Wine fans: Thursday, November 12th, Lynfred Wheeling will host Wine Ed: Dessert Wines so bring your sweet tooth and try a variety of dessert wines while learning about the production and techniques unique to each style! $20 ($15 members) Reservations accepted. Don't forget to sign up for our Murder Mystery Party too
Source: www.lynfredwinery.com
From November 1 to November 30 when members make a purchase at the winery, you have a chance to win a case of Cabernet-Shiraz! All you need to do is drop your receipt into the barrel for your chance to win! ...
Northern Illinois Tourism News from a partner, Discovery Center Museum in Rockford! DCM has long been noted as one of the 10 BEST Children’s Museums in the Country & now they are featured in a National Geographic book. It’s called, “The Ten Best of Everything: Families” & was published earlier this year. You’ve got kids; you need for those days off from school. Tons of Fun!
Source: www.discoverycentermuseum.org
Welcome to Discovery Center Museum of Rockford, Illinois, a hands-on science experience for the whole family. We've got something new to explore around every corner, so stop in for a visit you'll never forget!
Northern Illinois Tourism
Have you discovered Genoa - its a perfectly quaint small town, filled with specialty shops and amazing restautrants & cafes. And they have a winery too. Prairie State Winery hosts its Friday Night Wine Down from 5-9 pm, the second and fourth Friday nights (next one is Nov 13th). Event features great live music and no...sh (plate of good food) to accompany your favorite Prairie State wine. There’s never a cover, but there’s always lots of merriment. Come early to reserve your seat in our barrel room. So, check out Genoa...its a treasure.Read More
Source: www.prairiestatewinery.com
Think Globally, Drink Locally at the award winning Prairie State Winery in the quaint town of Genoa in Northern Illinois. We feature the finest red, white & fruit wines in the area, while maintaining sustainability!
Northern Illinois Tourism Step back in time...say 1985 to the First Nouveau celebration in Galena hosted by Galena Cellars. The first Nouveau wine were delivered by family in a horse-drawn wagon (and tradition continues today). And did you know that NBC Today show covered the event on TV? This year is the 25th Anniversary, held on Nov 20-21...be a part of the fun, www.galenacellars.com
Northern Illinois Tourism News item from regional partner, LeFevre Inn of Galena. Hot Rates for limited Hot Dates! Stay 3 nights; if your stay includes Tuesday night, Tuesday is FREE! Limited dates & availability: Nov 10, 17, 2009. Add in a wine tasting/tour to your stay, did you know there are 3 wineries in Jo Daviess County. Yes, do stay at this great place, get a free night and taste wines. WOW! Details at www.lefevreinn.com
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Hey, know you don’t want to hear this, BUT WINTER is coming. Let’s guess the Opening Day for Chestnut Mountain in Galena. Their guess: November 27th (Weather Permitting). Track record for the past 7 seasons. Opening Day 2002-2003 Friday, Nov 29; 2003-2004 Saturday, Nov 29; 2004-2005 Friday, Dec 3; 2005-2006 Friday..., Nov 25; 2006-2007 Saturday, Dec 2; 2007-2008 Friday, Nov 30; and 2008-2009 Friday, Nov 28; – so what’s your guess? Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Rd., Galena. www.chestnutmtn.com.Read More
Source: www.chestnutmtn.com
The Sunset Grille is a refreshing fine dining experience, where the view is almost as spectacular as the food. Come check it out today!
Northern Illinois Tourism
Elgin Public Museum offers a super interesting session…what was our country really like before Columbus came…way, way back in time. Back in 1823, Stephen Long map an expedition into our area (thru Dundee Township), describing “mounds” that looked like collapsed lodges. And these also appeared in plat maps as recent a...s 1840s. So, could this be remnants of a civilization dating back to the 1400s, come to a lecture on Thursday, Nov 12th with renowned archaeologist Catherine Bird. What was here before us?Read More
Source: www.elginpublicmuseum.org
Built in 1907, Elgin Public Museum is the only natural history museum in the Fox Valley area. The museum offers exhibits and educational programs with natural history and cultural themes for families, ...
Northern Illinois Tourism @anneh632 I am surprised you would think that of me. The bluffing part that is! LOL
Northern Illinois Tourism Hey, mark your calendar: Selmi's (Rock Falls) Very Special Christmas Open House will be held on November 12/9 am to 8 pm: November 13/9 am to 6 pm: November 14/ 9 am to 5 pm. Join us for prizes, refreshment calendar s and see all the new merchandise for the Holidays
Northern Illinois Tourism Psssst there will be a New Festival in Oregon next July, focusing on the 100th anniversary of Taft's magnificent statue Blackhawk. We'll get more details, but you're the first to know...
Northern Illinois Tourism
In case you might have forgotten, there is a new site here in FB, one that promotes the Northern Illinois Wine Trail; its 29 fabulous wineries and of course their award-winning wines. So, become a FAN and get out thisbeautiful weekend and explore the Wine Trail. When you see how far it goes, and the number of cities ...the wineries are in, you'll find one pretty close to you. Explore, happy trails has a new meaning, right?Read More
Northern Illinois Wine Trail c/o Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office 200 S. State Street Belvidere, IL 61008 815 547-3740
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Short road trip this morning, heading along the Rock River to Oregon. The leaves may have already changed but this is a beautiful drive any time of year...great small towns; Byron, Oregon, Dixon and more. So many cute shops and attractions to see and explore. Did you know there is a winery in Byron, Hailey's? And, ...Lowden State Park has the world's largest concrete statue - Blackhawk? And not to mention that Ronald Reagan called Dixon his "place to come home to" and thrived on the memories of his childhood here. Get out and explore, www/visitnorthernillinois.comRead More
Source: www.visitnorthernillinois.com
Welcome to Northern Illinois, a region of unparalleled landscapes, sweeping forested vistas and idyllic farmlands occasioned by big bright-lighted cities, small friendly towns and quaint historic villages.
Northern Illinois Tourism
Interesting fact to be shared from Mashable, great source for all things Social Media. Anyway...here's the news. WOW: Facebook Adding Half a Million New Users Every Day - http://mashable.com/2009/11/06/facebook-
Source: mashable.com
It's no secret that Facebook is humongous: 300 million users humongous. Yet it still shocks us that it keeps on finding new users to fuel its ascent into the
Northern Illinois Tourism
Hey, know you don’t want to hear this, BUT WINTER is coming. Let’s guess the Opening Day for Chestnut Mountain in Galena. Their guess: November 27th (Weather Permitting). Track record for the past 7 seasons. Opening Day 2002-2003 Friday, Nov 29; 2003-2004 Saturday, Nov 29; 2004-2005 Friday, Dec 3; 2005-2006 Friday..., ...Nov 25; 2006-2007 Saturday, Dec 2; 2007-2008 Friday, Nov 30; and 2008-2009 Friday, Nov 28; – so what’s your guess? Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena. www.chestnutmtn.comRead More
Source: www.chestnutmtn.com
The Sunset Grille is a refreshing fine dining experience, where the view is almost as spectacular as the food. Come check it out today!
Northern Illinois Tourism Wow. So much going on this weekend. This Saturday, Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre, The Second City, will appear at the Historic Dixon Theatre in downtown Dixon at 7:30 p.m. This special performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s 50 year history. Tickets available....
Source: www.dixonil.com
On Saturday, Nov. 7, Chicago ’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City will appear at the Historic Dixon Theatre in downtown Dixon at 7:30 p.m. This special performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s 50 year history. ...
