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View the night sky through the 12-inch Newtonian telescope on clear Wednesdays at dusk.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Lindo Theater

This historic movie theater built in 1922 features first-run movies daily on six screens. The Lindo Theatre, designed by world famous Chicago architects and brothers, C.W. Rapp and George L. Rapp, opened on April 17, 1922. John Dittman, owner of several other Freeport theatres, constructed it.

Freeport, IL Historic Theatres

Stephenson County Historical Society Museum

This lovely museum is housed in an Italianate home built by Oscar and Malvina Taylor in 1857. The Taylor home was the social center of Freeport in its time and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Freeport, IL Museums

Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square

Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an important statement regarding slavery and state'

Freeport, IL Historic Sites

Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad Antique Steam Train

All aboard the antique steam train, as a 36-ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, and a passenger flatcar for a 4

Freeport, IL Excursions

Old River School Historic District

Includes original Freeport and the city's first street, Monterey. In later years, the area was known as the "Gold Coast". Numerous old and architecturally significant structures are in the district, including Freeport'

Freeport, IL Historic Districts

Things to do near Freeport, IL

Oak Grove Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 365 days...

Plum Tree National Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 24 days...

The Pumpkin Patch

Come celebrate the season, and make the Pumpkin Patch your family's tradition for fun in the fall! Newly renovated haunted sh...

Von Bergens Country Market

Vegetables of all kinds where you can see them grow. Fall - farm animals, pumpkin picking, train ride, decorations, craft cor...