Acquaviva Winery is located in Maple Park and has a 40-acre estate vineyard with tasting bar.  In this tasting bar there are Neapolitan-style pizza bistro with foods paired to accompany the wines.  You can also rent private event space. For more information visit: acquavivawinery.com
At the Prairie State Winery in Genoa there is live music in the tasting rooms several times a month. You can check online for upcoming events. For more information visit: prairiestatewinery.com
Fox Valley Winery is located in Oswego and has a full service winery and tasting room. These are some of the many classes available at this winery.  For ...

There are many things to do while in Joliet.  Visit the Rialto Square Theatre and see theatre productions, concerts and other shows. Watch car races at the Route 66 Raceway.

Finally, see seasonal flowers at the Bird Haven Greenhouse.  Year-round attractions are also offered with a tropical house and cacti room.

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Spring is here s so get outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. 
Lowell Park, established in 1907, has a nature center where all ages can learn about nature.  Go picnicking with your family, biking, walking, bird watching and so much more!  Located in Dixon this park has picture perfect scenery.
Kane County Forest Preserve District has many different places you can go.  For a list of places visit: kaneforest.com.  Bliss Woods Forest Preserve is one of them, located in Sugar Grove.  There is an RV park, picnic shelter and an open play area, among other things to see. 
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Find new and unique places to eat while you travel along the Lincoln Highway. Here are a few examples of unique eateries.
Listen to live music while you eat at The House Café in DeKalb. From burgers to pizza; soups and sandwiches there is something for everybody. Vegan options for just about anything are available.
With 44 flavors there sure is something to please everyone Batavia Creamery is the place to be. Custom-made ice cream makes are also available.
Book lovers celebrate. TownHouse Books & Café in downtown St. Charles is for you. Eat soups, sandwiches; drink coffee or wine ...

View the new Northern Illinois Wine Trail brochure online! Or pick them up at the kiosks at the Oases. Some of the wineries are along the Lincoln Highway. 
Here are a list on wineries on the Lincoln Highway: Oswego Wine on the Fox, Galena Cellars, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Prairie on State Wine Cellars, Aquaviva Winery, Prairie State Winery.

Have an educational weekend along the Lincoln Highway.
Be presidential in Dixon! See where Ronald Reagan grew up in his Boyhood Home. Then head over to the Loveland Community House & Museum, open Thursday-Saturday, and see a display of Ronald Reagan memorabilia.

Learn about animals from all around the world at the Midwest Museum of Natural History in Sycamore open Tuesday to Saturday. 

See wild animals in their natural habitat at the Red Oak Nature Center in Batavia. You may even catch a glimpse of Bald Eagles.

Take a road trip across the Illinois Lincoln Highway. There are many different places to visit and things to see.  Go camping, hiking, picnicking, take photos in one of the many state parks in the area. 
Travel back in time to see a drive-in movie at the 1950’s Midway Drive in Theatre in Sterling. Find the original 1928 Concrete Lincoln Highway Markers. Visit Ronald Reagan’s Boyhood Home in Dixon.  See the Black Hawk Statue in Oregon. 
There are so many things to do, you may need to take several road trips!

There are plenty of theatres along the Lincoln Highway. Support communities by supporting the arts.
The Alberight Theatre Company in Batavia has several productions a year that you can come and support.
The Stagecoach Players in DeKalb has a variety of shows for anyone's tastes. Past shows are Into the Woods, My Fair Lady, A Christmas Carol and so many more!
The Byron Civic Theatre started in 1995 and continues to produce a theatrical experience for the viewer.
The Historic Dixon Theatre has held broadway musicals and plays, national touring artists, comedians, movies, orchestras and so much more!