Take the Car and Check Out These 4 Local Attractions Near Cedarville and Stockton, IL

Cedarville, IL and Stockton, IL have much in common, including their close proximity to areas of interest. Take an easy drive to discover these great local attractions in the area.

Take the Car and Check Out These 4 Local Attractions Near Cedarville, IL and Stockton, IL

1. Jane Addams Birthplace

Cedarville was the early home of Jane Addams, the mother of social work and the first female recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. She was born at the 5.5-acre John H. Addams Homestead, which includes an 1840s house in Federal style, a barn, and a mill complex. It’s earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places because of its association with Jane Addams. Visitors can also pay tribute at Addams’ final resting place in Cedarville.

In Chicago rests one of Jane Addams’ most lasting legacies. The late 19th-century Hull House is a fixture in American history textbooks and a National Historic Landmark. This historic house was a famed representative of the settlement movement, which sought to bring people of different social classes together and alleviate poverty. An on-site museum celebrates the legacy of Addams.

2. Apple River Canyon State Park

If you’ve always dreamed of a trip to the Grand Canyon, this Jo Davies County landscape serves up a beautiful mini-canyon excursion. Gorgeous hill and valley views are integral to the county’s appeal, and both are on full display at this incredible expanse carved out by the Apple River. Streams, springs, and bountiful limestone bluffs truly make this destination a postcard-worthy visit.

You can also spot plentiful local wildlife. To connect with nature’s creatures even more, stop by Stockton’s Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary: an Audubon Society pick that features miles of trails and 100-plus bird species. The Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup lets you connect with nature like never before with its fully retractable Sun-Rider roof, removable doors, trail cam, and mighty off-roading capabilities.

3. Woodbine Bend Golf Course

Stockton offers golfers a championship 18-hole course in Woodbine as well as an on-site restaurant. All skill levels are welcome.

Sports enthusiasts will also find a gem in nearby Freeport. The charming Little Cubs Field, host of the Pee-Wee Classic, is a miniature replica of Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field.

4. W.E. White Building

If you can’t get enough of artistic and historic architecture, Stockton has you covered with a plethora of century-old sites. Most of these late 19th- and early 20th-century buildings have found new life as bustling businesses, and the W.E. White locale is no exception. This National Register of Historic Places site is now the home of Stella’s Café.

So, not only can you enjoy the talents of Queen Anne architectural genius Pete Schroeder, but you can step inside and dive into delicious homemade cooking. Learn more about Stockton’s rich past at the Stockton Heritage Museum, open weekends from May until October. And for another fascinating historical journey, visit Freeport’s Lincoln Douglas Debate Square: a landmark of one of President Abraham Lincoln’s most well-known political performances.

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