DINING / LODGING
Baymont Inn & Suites 1314 W. Lincoln Highway Conviently located to I-88 and NIU Campus. 815-748-4800 magnusonhotels.com
Best Western Inn & Suites
1212 W. Lincoln Highway
Conveniently located with easy access to attractions and business locations.
815-758-8661
bestwestern.com
Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant
214 E. Lincoln Highway Mexican-American - open for dinner.
815-758-2677
rositas.com/edaurdos/index.html
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
1312 W. Lincoln Highway American pub open for lunch and dinner.
815-758-7737
fattyspub.com
Hillside Restaurant 121 N. 2nd Street American Bistro. 815-756-4749 hillsiderestaurant.com
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill 241 E. Lincoln Highway American food. 815-217-3325
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant & Bakery 240 E. Lincoln Highway Amerian food and bakery. 815-756-2345
Magnuson Inn & Suites
1314 W. Lincoln Highway
815-748-4800
magnusonhotels.com
Mediterraneo
122 E. Lincoln Highway
Vegetarian; Middle-Eastern.
815-758-8268
O’Leary’s Irish Pub & Grill
260 East Lincoln Highway Irish-American cuisine.
815-748-0000
olearyspubandgrill.com
Parkside Bed & Breakfast 203 E. Roosevelt Excellent accommodations in the heart of historical DeKalb County. 815-787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com
Pizza Villa 824 W. Lincoln Highway American pizza, kid-friendly. 815-758-8116
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
642 E. Lincoln Highway Authentic Mexican.
815-756-1201
rositas.com
Super 8 Motel
800 W. Fairview Drive Located off I-88 next to golf course and close to NIU campus.
815-748-4688
super8.com
Tapalaluna Tapas Bar
226 E. Lincoln Highway International cuisine and unique wine bar.
815-217-0990
tapalaluna.com
Thai Pavillion
131 E. Lincoln Highway Authentic Thai cuisine.
815-756-6445 thaipavillion.com
The Confectionary
149 N. Second Street
Offering a wide variety of candy which is made the old fashioned way in small batches and by hand.
800-397-5990
theconfectionary.com
Travel Inn
1116 W. Lincoln Highway
Located close to NIU campus.
815-756-3398
travelodge.com
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SHOPPING
Bliss Beads Studio & Gallery 161 E. Lincoln Highway A shop with unique beads, quality findings, jewelry making, classes, flamework glass supplies, fine art, and handcrafted accessories. 815-517-0164 blissbeadsstudio.com
Blue Moon Balloon Company 127 E. Lincoln Highway Add a special touch to your event with balloon flowers, balloon figures, balloon arches and more. 815-754-4300 bluemoonballoonco.com
Cracker Jax 118 N. 3rd Street Full of vintage items, jewelry, fashion, scents, collections, beautiful gifts, gold and silver, just waiting to be bought by you. 815-758-8178 crackerjaxshop.blogspot.com
DeKalb Florist & Greenhouse 130 E. Lincoln Highway 815-756-2705
Ducky's Formal Wear
112 E. Lincoln Highway Prom and wedding attire. 815-754-7703
Glass Gardens 128 S. 2nd Street Glass staining services, mosaics, hot glass, painting, and finishing glass services. Gifts available for purchase. 815-754-7703
Glidden's Campus Florist 917 W. Lincoln Highway 815-756-4455 Glidden-florist.com
Kid Stuff
149 E. Lincoln Highway Specializing in everything related to children including clothes, toys, baby furniture and equipment, gadgets, and maternity clothes.
815-787-7683
Lavish Thrift 153 E. Lincoln Highway Large selection of items that are priced fair - you are sure to find something in your liking here! 815-756-3747
MCR Framing & Gifts 137 E. Lincoln Highway Framing and gifts available. 815-756-8974
Moxie
230 E. Lincoln Highway Vintage clothing, jewelry, home accessories, cooking supplies, and baby show gifts. 815-758-7584 shopatmoxies.com
My Favorite Things
249 E. Lincoln Highway Antiques and home accessories.
815-748-2101
Nehring Center Gallery
111 S. 2nd Street Gallery with displays open for viewing on select days.
815-758-6363
nehringcentergallery.org
RB Designs 140 S. 2nd Street General sewing, wedding gown specialists, lessons, tailoring, shoe repair, etc. 815-756-6299
Sports of All Sorts 147 N. 2nd Street Custom quality embroidery and screenprinting. 815-756-9910
Wright's Jewelry 124 E. Lincoln Highway Extensive selection of jewelry and wide range of true vintage and estate pieces. 815-756-4555 Wrightsjewelrydekalb.com
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ATTRACTIONS
Buena Vista Golf Course
131 Buena Vista Drive
9-hole golf course and practice areas. A great place for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
815-758-4812
buenavistagc.com
Convocation Center at NIU
1525 W. Lincoln Highway
Entertainment venue that seats 10,000 people and hosts concerts, tradeshows and sporting events.
815-752-6800
niuconvo.com
DeKalb Area Women's Center, Galleries & Gardens
1021 State Street
Open gallery on select Fridays.
815-758-1351
DeKalb County Liners Baseball
Founders Field, Sycamore Park at Airport Road
Old-fashioned wooden-bat collegiate baseball league from June to August. Great, affordable family fun.
815-508-3610
linersbaseball.com
Egyptian Theatre
135 N. 2nd Street
Fully restored Egyptian Art Deco theatre that hosts a variety of events such as concerts, comedy shows, and a haunted house.
815-758-121
egyptiantheatre.org
Ellwood House Museum
509 N. 1st Street
Victorian mansion available for tours. Learn about the Barbed Wire Story.
815-756-4609
ellwoodhouse.org
Gurler House
205 Pine Street
Historic Gurler House has a beautiful garden in the summer and hosts Annual Folk Music Festival. Call for tour.
815-758-4897
Gurlerhouse.org
Harley-Davidson Museum
969 Peace Road
Truly a must see for liver of this American icon. Harley Davidson bikes on display dated back to 1929.
815-756-4558
pierceh-d.com
Heritage Square Gallery
105 N. 1st Street
A place of memories for those who lived in DeKalb or who are interested in the history of DeKalb.
815-756-1445
dekalbcountycvb.com
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead
and Historical Center
921 W. Lincoln Highway
The Historical Center, Glidden home, bar, and working Blacksmith Shop are all available for touring.
815-756-7904
gliddenhomestead.org
Lincoln Highway
Interpretive Gazebo
Corner of Lincoln Highway & 11th Street
One of a series of 16, featuring enclosed display panels depicting exciting stories and intriguing graphics.
866-455-4249
Drivelincolnhighway.com
Lincoln Highway
Interpretive Mural
Corner of Lincoln Highway & 7th Street
A detailed image of a 1913 Stevens-Duryea, a high-end touring car of its time is featured on the mural.
866-455-4249
Drivelincolnhighway.com
Memorial Park
Soldiers & Sailors
Memorial Clock
NE Corner
1st Street & Lincoln Highway
World War I memorial, originally dedicated in 1921. One of the city's murals is also located here.
815-748-7788
dekalbcountycvb.com
NIU Barsema Alumni & Visitor Center
231 N. Annie Glidden Road
Meeting and event facility can comfortably fit up to 240 people.
815-753-8821
bavc.niu.edu
NIU Holmes Student Center
Guest Rooms
Corner or Carroll & Lucinda
Standard rooms and elegant suites to accommodate discerning guests.
815-753-1444
niu.edu/hsc
Prairie Pines Golf Course
6236 Route 38
Nine-hole, par 34 facility.
815-758-5249
prairiepinesgolf.com
River Heights Golf Course
1100 S. Annie Glidden Road
Scenic 18-hole golf course along the Kishwaukee River.
815-758-1550
riverheightsgc.com
Stagecoach Theatre
126 S. 5th Street
One of the oldest continuously operating community theatre troupes in Northern Illinois.
815-758-1940
stagecoachers.com
Yaeger's Farm Market
14643 State Route 38
September through October
815-756-6005
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