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ATTRACTIONS: Recreation
Whether an active participate or a cheering fan in the stands DeKalb has many great activities for residents and visitors that enjoy the outdoors, and other activities. In DeKalb, through the award winning DeKalb Park District, there are two public golf courses, over 40 public parks, over six miles of paved bike trails, a water park with Olympic size pool, soccer and ball fields. To escape the in climate weather DeKalb offers many indoor venues such as a health club, community center and a YMCA.
DeKalb hosts an annual Corn Fest. The festival celebrates corn as one of the top crops produced within the DeKalb area. The festival features, live music, races, historical tours, and much more!
Other entertainment venues in the DeKalb area include the following:
Chicagoland Skydiving Center
p.o. box 758 Rt. 30
Hinkley, IL 60520
800-404-JUMP
Davis Hall Observatory
Northern Illinois University Davis Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-1772
Fridays in February & March from 7 - 9PM; Fridays in April & May from 8 - 10PM. Call for group appointments.
DeKalb Community Labyrinth & Serenity Garden
Huntley Park, between S. 2nd & S. 3rd Streets
DeKalb, IL 60115
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-9568
National Registry of Historic Places
Four Seasons Sports Bowling
1745 DeKalb Ave.
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-5125
Bowling, billiards, lounge.
Gurler House
205 Pine Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-4897
Tours are available by appointment. This is a beautiful example of the Greek Revival Style.
Mardi Gras Lanes Bowling
1730 Sycamore Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-9411
Bowling, billiards, lounge
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-1535
Walking tours of the expansive campus depart from Williston Hall Monday to Friday at 1:30pm and noon on most Saturdays. Self-guided walking tours are available.
NIU celebrated its centennial in 1995.
Regional History Center
Northern Illinois University
Swen Parson, Room 155
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-1779
They have records on 18 of the 19 northern Illinois counties. They also have genealogical information.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Clock
DeKalb Memorial Park
Northwest corner of 1st St. & Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 748-7788
This is a World War I memorial, originally dedicated in 1921. One of the city's murals is also located here.
Attractions: Sports
Buena Vista Golf Course
131 Buena Vista Dr.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/758-4812
www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
DeKalb Park District
Recreation Center
1765 S. 4th St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/758-7756
www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
Four Seasons Bowling & Sports
1745 DeKalb Ave.
Sycamore, IL 60178
815/895-5125
www.bowlfourseasons.com
Green Tree Golf Course @ South Pointe Greens
200 Gurler Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/758-5636
www.greentreedekalb.com
Hopkins Park Aquatic Center
1403 Sycamore Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/758-6663
www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
Katz Park—Skateboard Park
Dresser Rd. & N. First St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
Kishwaukee Family YMCA
2500 W. Bethany Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/756-9577
www.kishymca.org
Mardi Gras Lanes
1730 Sycamore Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/756-9411
NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU Convocation Center
1525 W. Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 60115
www.niuhuskies.com
River Heights Golf Course
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/758-1550
www.dekalbparkdistrict.com
Attractions: Orchards & Farms
Honey Hill Orchards
11747 Waterman Rd
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-2158
www.honeyhillorchards.com
Jonomac Orchard, Inc.
19412 Shabbona Rd.
Malta, IL 60150 USA
(815) 825-2158
jonamac@tbcnet.com
Kuipers Family Farm
1N318 Watson Road
Maple Park, IL 60151
(815) 827-5200
www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com
September-October: 10am-6pm Wed-Sun
November-December: 10am-5pm Wed-Sun
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Yeager’s Farm Market
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www.yeagersfarmsmarket.com
164 E. Lincoln Highway (Route 38) DeKalb, Illinois 60115 (877)-DeKalb1
