Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Team Illinois Participant)
201 N Franklin Ave
Polo, IL 61064
Phone: 800-678-2108
815-946-2108
Fax: 815-946-2277
Email: dbausman@bwcvb.com
Web: www.bwcvb.com
- Group rates/discounts
- Consumer brochures
- Familiarization tour opportunities
- Toll free telephone numbers
- Photographs/slides available
- Tour planning. We customize every tour. We will make reservations, send confirmations, and follow up
- Step on Guides available.
- 10 State Parks
- 20 Golf Courses with Reasonable Rates
- 15 Convention & Meeting Facilities, 33 Hotels
The Blackhawk Waterways area is made up of 4 counties located in northwestern Illinois and includes the Rock & Mississippi Rivers. We offer a diverse traveling adventure with points of interest that range from significant historical sites to wildlife viewing and biking trails. Visit one of our many small towns and you'll be greeted by shopkeepers with rare and genuine hospitality as you search for eclectic gifts, artisan works, and antique treasures. Our region offers many special events, fairs, festivals, and cultural celebrations. Special promotions include the Trail of Terror in the fall and the Quilter's Journey, Chocolate Trail and made to order Agri-tourism opportunities year round. We can help you plan a week or a weekend so contact our office and let us assist you in discovering the treasures and pleasures of the Blackhawk Waterways!
DeKalb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Team Illinois Participant)
164 E Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 877-DEKALB1
Phone: 815-756-1336
Fax: 815-756-5164
Email: kim@dekalbareacvb.com
Web: www.dekalbareacvb.com
- Consumer brochures
- Tour planning
- Itineraries
- Convention and sports tournament planning
Let us help plan your next trip to DeKalb, home of Northern Illinois University, the second-largest university in Illinois. DeKalb is located just under 60 miles from Chicago, and even less from other major shopping centers. DeKalb is home to the inventor of barbed wire and Monsanto’s “flying ears of corn.” We also feature nearby wineries, orchards and NCAA sporting events.
Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Team Illinois Participant)
720 Park Ave
Galena, IL 61036
Phone: 888-4-GALENA
815-777-3557
Fax: 815-777-3566
Email: marsha.cordle@galena.org
Web: www.galena.org
- Group rates
- Consumer brochures
- Group tour planner
- Toll free telephone numbers
- Tour planning
Just IMAGINE spectacular views, rolling hills that were untouched by the glaciers of the Ice Age. Galena / Jo Daviess County, located on the Great River Road in Illinois National Scenic Byway offers a unique experience of 19th century charm and hospitality. Scenery, history, shopping, dining, entertainment and even the Mississippi River.
Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Team Illinois Participant)
One Dearborn Sq, Ste 521
Kankakee, IL 60901
Phone: 800-747-4837
815-935-7390
Fax: 815-935-5169
Email: deborah@visitkankakeecounty.com
Web: www.visitkankakeecounty.com
- Group rates/discounts
- Complimentary policy for accommodations/admissions/ meals for escorts
- Toll free telephone numbers
- Photographs/slides available
- Tour planning
Located 60 miles south of Chicago with over 600 antique dealers in 4 antique malls. Combine shopping with an overnight stay at any of our 964 hotel rooms. New budget hotels feature free breakfasts and parking. Itineraries can be customized to fit your groups’ needs. Select from 23 different festivals and events, and enjoy dining in an old mansion, a quaint French cafe, or an American bistro. Study early Illinois settlements at the Kankakee Historical Society Museum. See our church tours. National Tour Association Member Bank Travel Member.
(Team Illinois Participant)
113 S Peoria Ave
PO Box 119
Dixon, IL 61021
Phone: 877-533-8687
815-288-1840
Fax: 815-288-1841
Email: leetour@essex1.com
Web: www.leecountytourism.com
Sometimes it’s just a matter of knowing who to call. The Lee County Tourism Council can help you become acquainted with the one-of-a-kind things our area has to offer.
History: See the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home, the John Deere Historic Site, the Chaplin Creek Historic Site, the National Headquarters of the Lincoln Highway Association or the Amboy Depot Museum.
Nature: Enjoy the majestic beauty of Nachusa Grasslands or the Franklin Creek State Natural Area, with its water-powered grist mill.
Stroll along the streets of small towns with locally owned shops and restaurants run by friendly people who take the time to visit and chat. Travel our way on the Historic Lincoln Highway, the Ronald Reagan Trail or Interstate 88.
Contact us for a FREE visitor guide, area information and planning assistance.
McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Team Illinois Participant)
5435 Bull Valley Rd, #324-B
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 815-363-6177
Fax: 815-363-0464
Email: execdir@mchenrycountycvb.com
Web: www.visitmchenrycounty.com
Located northwest of Chicago, McHenry County offers a rural escape within easy reach of all the tour amenities of Chicagoland. Accessible from I-90, our country roads lead to family friendly attractions, quaint downtown districts, abundant outdoor recreation, unique events, performing arts, shopping and spectacular dining opportunities. Over 1000 sleeping rooms are available throughout the county from full-service hotel to historic country inn. Let the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau assist you in planning your next group tour to Northern Illinois.
- Itinerary Planning Assistance
- Familiarization tour opportunities
- Consumer Brochures
- Digital photos
Northern Illinois Tourism Development Organization
200 S State St
Belvidere, IL 61008
Phone: 815-547-3740
Fax: 815-547-3749
Email: nitdo@worldnet.att.net
The Northern Illinois Tourism Development Office operates the Boone County Visitors Center and provides information to travelers on local attractions, where to stay, eat and shop.
Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Team Illinois Participant)
102 N Main St
Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: 815-963-8111
Fax: 815-963-4298
Email: sales@gorockford.com
Web: www.gorockford.com
We provide assistance with:
- Itinerary customization
- Step on guide service, for a fee
- Consumer brochures
- FAM Tour opportunities
- Toll free telephone
- Media images
Illinois’ Rockford Region is located 90 minutes from Chicago and convenient to major Midwestern cities. Rockford is America’s best mid sized city for golf according to Golf Digest, home to the world renowned Anderson Japanese Gardens and a multitude of great museums. The region is also a destination for farm, high tech and ethnic heritage tours. “We Makes Smiles!”
Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau
2047 AYP Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 800-369-2955
Fax: 815-233-1358
Consumer Email: stephcvb@aeroinc.net
Contact: www.stephenson-county-il.org
- Group rates/discounts
- brochures
- Complimentary policy for accommodations/admissions/meals for escorts
- Familiarization tour opportunities
- Toll-free telephone numbers
- Photographs/slides available
Stephenson County, with centuries of charm and hospitality, is located two hours west of Chicago in the gently rolling countryside of Northwest Illinois. It offers a treasure trove of quaint villages, scenic drives, fall harvest stands, special events, and charming shops and restaurants. Our largest city, Freeport, provides excellent hotels with full amenities.
(Team Illinois Participant)
215 W Elm St, Ste 100
Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-895-3456
Fax: 815-895-0125
Email: ehelton@sycamorechamber.com
Web: www.sycamorechamber.com
Step back in time. Visit us and enjoy the slower place of Sycamore and our annual events:
- Cinco de Mayo: early May
- Kishwaukee Valley Art Show: early June
- Turning Back Time Classic Car Show: late July
- Northern Illinois Steam & Power Show: mid-August
- The Block Party: mid-September
- Pumpkin Festival & 10k Run: last full weekend in October
- Chocolate Weekend: Thanksgiving weekend
- Walk With Santa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting: first weekend in December
We invite you to experience our unique shops and quaint restaurants while strolling our historic downtown.
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