Dixon’s theater and multi-day festival calendar give a reason to be here after dark; the prairie and the Lincoln Highway give a reason to stay for the morning.
Day 1 — Dixon after dark
Walk the river, eat downtown, and be out for the evening.
Downtown Dixon and the Arch
The Rock River bends through downtown; start with a walk and a look at the Arch.
Dinner and a show or festival in Dixon
Pick the performance or festival evening from the calendar; the dinner reservation follows the curtain time.
Day 2 — History, then prairie
Reagan in the morning, bison by early afternoon.
Franklin Creek Grist Mill
A working mill in Franklin Grove, on the way to the prairie. Subject to open days.
Nachusa Grasslands
Restored tallgrass prairie spanning Lee and Ogle counties. No bison sighting is guaranteed; the walk is.
The Whole Route
This road-following itinerary overview is not turn-by-turn navigation. 2 of the 5 stops are pinned. Tap a pin for details.
