Attractions

Attractions

Apple River Fort State Historic Site


Apple River Fort was a defensive stockade built during the 1832 Black Hawk War to protect settlements along the Apple River in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The Fort shares its story through living history programs from May through October. The Interpretive Center is available throughout the year with displays depicting lead mining and native life.

311 E. Myrtle St., Elizabeth, IL
815.858.2028


http://www.appleriverfort.org

 

Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum


The Depot museum is located in a former Chicago Great Western Railway station and focuses on the the railroads of northwestern Illinois, prioritizing the Chicago Great Western. The Depot Museum also has an extensive library with over one-thousand railroad books and thousands of railroad artifacts displayed in the museum's collection.

111 E. Myrtle Street, Elizabeth, IL
815.858.2343


http://www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.com

 

Dittmar Farms

Family owned and operated farm since 1854! Specializing in sweet corn, apples and pumpkins. Visit them in the fall for their pumpkin patch, apple orchard, and many more attractions!

256 S. Grebner Rd., Elizabeth, IL
815.858.3413


http://www.dittmarfarms.com

 

Elizabeth History Museum


The museum houses over four-thousand local history artifacts inluding exhibits on lead mining and farming. Many special exhibits hold local flavor with artifacts from area businesses, schools, and churches. Also home to an extensive collection of military artifacts, featuring numerous items from local veterans.

110 E. Myrtle Street, Elizabeth, IL
815.858.2343

http://www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.com

 

Massbach Ridge Winery

Massbach Ridge Winery has been crafting estate grown wines since 2003. With a diverse selection of estate-grown Illinois wine.

8837 S. Massbach Rd., Elizabeth, IL
815.291.6700


http://www.massbachridge.com

  

Galena, IL

Galena, Illinois


Visit historic Galena, just 19 minutes west of Elizabeth.

Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau

http://www.galena.org

Events
Christmas in Elizabeth

Dec 01-Dec 02

Christmas in Elizabeth
9am - 9pm Sat | Tree Lighting 6pm Fri
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Christmas at the Fort

Dec 02

Christmas at the Fort
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Best Scenic Drive in Northern Illinois

llinois Country Living readers declare Illinois State Route 84 the Best Scenic Drive in Northern Illinois! Route 84 follows the Mississippi River and runs through three cities in Galena Country, including Hanover, Village of Elizabeth, Illinois and Galena. This 2-lane scenic route is known for its hills and curves, making it a favorite for car enthusiasts and motorcyclists.