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Fulton is a quaint and charming community rich in heritage. Originally called Baker’s Ferry after the first settler in 1835, the town’s name was soon changed to Fulton in honor of the famed steamboat inventor, Robert Fulton. During the steam boating days, Fulton was a transfer and warehouse port between the upper and lower reaches of the Mississippi River. Fulton drew many nationalities of people but those from the Netherlands were especially drawn to it because of its position on the Mississippi and soon many Dutch families were living in the area.

Because of Fulton’s strong Dutch ancestry, the community celebrates its heritage the first weekend in May with the popular Dutch Days Festival. In addition to Fulton’s windmill and shopping district, the town also has an 1800s village house inside a rock quarry called Heritage Canyon. Heritage Canyon is dotted with buildings representing the 1800’s era – including an old school house, church, doctor’s office, printing press, and much more. Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Martin House Museum. This Civil War era home was donated to the city and now is home to the Fulton Historical Society. The home houses an extensive array of Fulton memorabilia and antiques.

DINING / LODGING / SHOPPING

Comfort Inn & Suites
1301 17th Street
815-589-3333
comfortinn.com

Corner Treasures and Treats
1016 4th Street
Ice cream, fresh-baked goods, and homemade treats.
815-589-2727
ttufty@yahoo.com

Country Orchids
1019 4th Street
815-589-4045

Elk River Merchant
1102 4th Street
563-321-8631

Freezer's Ice Creame
and Cousins Subs

1510 10th Avenue
Ice cream, sub sandwiches, soups and salads.
815-589-2681

Fulton Country Club
20727 Cattail Road
Sandwiches and daily lunch specials (seasonal).
815-589-2440

Fulton Meat Market
211 11th Avenue
Saturday cookouts (spring-fall), fresh cut meats, and select grocery items.
815-589-3213

Golden Wok
1109 4th Street
Chinese, daily lunch and dinner specials.
815-589-2888


Great River Road Antiques
23080 Waller Road
815-589-3355

Harbor Cafe & Pizzeria
1901 4th Street
Pizza, spaghetti, sandwiches, and daily specials.
815-589-4747

ILIowa Thrift Store
1004 4th Street
815-589-2012

Interiors Antiques
1102 4th Street
815-589-2439
ctdykstra@hotmail.com


Long's Garden
18510 Sand Road
815-589-4121
longsgarden.com

Manny's Too
305 11th Avenue
Pizza, tacos, and Mexican entrees.
815-589-2520

Mor-Huiz Promotions
1105 4th Street
815-589-3160
morhiuz.com


Paddlewheel Pizza
1112 4th Street
Pizza, sandwiches, salads, and daily specials.
815-589-2001

Pine Motel

19020 13th Street
815-589-3815

River Huis Traders Antiques
1105 4th Street
815-589-2691

Shell Gas Station Eatery
1320 17th Street
Fried foods, sandwiches, and salads.
815-589-3300

Sunrise Family Restaurant
927 14th Avenue
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.
815-589-4880

Susan's Calico Creations
1108 4th Street
815-589-2221
susanscalicocreations.com

Sweet Woodruff
1106 4th Street
815-589-2937

TLC Country Store
7250 Garden Plain Road
309-887-4892
timberlanetreefarm.com

Wilson's Floral & Gifts
1100 4th Street
815-589-2128


Words of Wisdom
1021 4th Street
815-589-2998
wow@dybb.com

ATTRACTIONS

Dutch Windmill
10th Avenue and 1st Street
The authentic Dutch windmill sits on a berm along the flood control dike. The mill is fully operational and fresh-ground flour is available for purchase.
815-589-4545
cityoffulton.us


Fulton (Martin House) Museum
707 10th Avenue
An anti-bellum home managed by the Fulton Historical Society containing historical Fulton memorabilia and artifacts. The museum features a

resource room for genealogy research

and Fulton history. 815-589-4545

Great River Bike/Hike Trail
A 60 mile biking and hiking trail along the Mississippi River extending from Rock Island to Savanna, Illinois.
815-589-4545

Heritage Canyon
515 N. 4th Street
An historic 1850's pioneer village built inside an abandoned rock quarry. The Canyon is a 12-acre wooded nature walk featuring a dozen structures containing historical artifacts.
815-589-4545
cityoffulton.us

Lincoln Highway
Interpretive Gazebo

10th Avenue & 3rd Street
One of 16 gazebos across the Illinois Lincoln Highway that offer a unique and interactive way for visitors to learn the significance of the highway while enjoying stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its Illinois communities.
866-455-4249
drivelincolnhighway.com







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Lincoln Highway
Interpretive Mural

10th Avenue & 4th Street
The mural shows amazing detail, bringing to life the Fulton-Lyons Bridge, the western terminus crossing point for the Illinois Lincoln Highway route.
866-455-4249
drivelincolnhighway.com

Lock & Dam 13
North of Fulton on Route 84
Three miles north of Fulton, visitors can view barges and boats of all kinds locking through the widest part of the Mississippi River.
815-259-3628

Spring Valley Farm

21919 Hillside Road

Spring Valley Farm is home to many creatures such as Jersey Cows, Alpacas, and Merino sheep, Belgian horses, chickens and goats. Open Mon thru Saturday from 8am-11am. Farm tours and hay rack rides by appointment.

815-772-3575


Windmill Cultural Center
111 10th Avenue
The center features an extensive collection of 21 European windmills from ten countries. The center houses an interactive education area and gift shop.
815-589-4545
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