Ogle County
Polo
Polo is a classic Ogle County crossroads town, its historic downtown square built around the kind of family-run shops and diners that have anchored it for generations. White Pines Forest State Park and Franklin Creek State Natural Area are both a short drive away for an afternoon in the woods.
Fuel the day
Eat & Drink
- PoloJeff's RefsJeff's Refs is a casual sports bar in downtown Polo with cold beer, cocktails, pizza, pool, darts, and live music. Settle in with friends for an easygoing night out, watch the game, or catch one of the bar's special events and performances.
- PoloThe Polo RoomPolo sports bar, restaurant, live-music venue, and banquet facility serving food and drinks with pool, darts, video gaming, outdoor seating, and flexible space for weddings, reunions, meetings, and private celebrations.
- PoloCimino’s PizzaPolo pizzeria serving pizza, cheese bread, lasagna, baked pasta and other Italian-American favorites. Takeout and delivery are available; check current hours before ordering.
Out and about
Things to Do
- Polo1870 Buffalo Grove Lime KilnHistoric lime kiln on the Old Galena Trail, operated until early 1900s. Restored and on the National Register of Historic Places since 2002. Burned local stone for mortar used by pioneers.
- PoloBirdland Skate ParkConcrete public skate park with a bowl, quarter pipe, ramps, banks, and rails for a range of skill levels. Open from dawn to dusk in Polo.
- PoloHenry School1878 one room country school on the Galena Trail, used until 1957. Now restored by Polo Historical Society, with displays on Blackhawk War, local history, and hemp mill. Open by appointment or for special events. Please check our Facebook page or email us at polohistoricalsocietyinfo@gmail.com