Thank you for Visiting DeKalb County, Illinois!
We appreciate you taking the time to visit us in DeKalb County!
Below is a brief recap of where you visited:
Blumen Gardens
Greeted by the owners upon arrival at Blumen Gardens, with time afterward to stroll through the gardens and browse the shops at their leisure. Once a site of multiple factories—including the Marsh Harvester (1869) and a railroad weigh station—the historic property was lovingly transformed by Joan and Joel into a 4.5-acre destination. Their dream business now features a perennial nursery, a home and garden décor retail shop, an event space for weddings and gatherings, and a design studio and shop—blending history, charm, and creativity in a beautifully reimagined setting.
Ellwood House
Begin your visit to the Ellwood House Museum with a warm welcome and guided tour, followed by time to explore the beautiful outdoor gardens at your leisure. Located on ten acres of parkland in the heart of DeKalb, Illinois, the museum campus features seven historic structures—including the 1879 Ellwood Mansion and 1900 Ellcourt House—along with four gardens and 6,000 square feet of exhibits in the Patience Ellwood Towle Visitor Center, a converted 1912 multi-car garage. Once home to barbed wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood and his family, the mansion offers a fascinating glimpse into over eight decades of Ellwood history.
Whiskey Acres
Enjoy a warm welcome, guided tour, and tasting at Whiskey Acres in DeKalb, Illinois—one of only two certified “on-farm” craft whiskey distilleries in the U.S. and the first estate distillery in Illinois. Learn about their unique seed-to-spirit process and sample their handcrafted whiskeys, complemented by a specialty cocktail.
Other places with similar interest:
Egyptian Theatre: The iconic theatre is a 1929, fully restored Egyptian Art Deco movie palace with a balcony. Voted ABA’s Best of the Best.
Glidden Homestead: Joseph Farwell Glidden’s invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world.
Jonamac Orchard: Family-owned 65-acre site for a day of fall fun during harvest season! Apple Orchard accompanied with a beautiful cider house filled with Apple Wine and apple cider, flower fields, pumpkin patch, corn maze, and play area.
