For this little town in the middle of nowhere they have a really beautiful park here in Krape Park,…read moreReed Park is nice too. Both have tennis courts and krape has a carousel that they're upgrading for summer, fishing, playgrounds(with a fire engine) and a mini golf and disc golf course. I've never played the golf courses but I plan on it before I move. A lot to do here and the park district continues to update it and make it fun for the kids. It's recovering from serious flooding right now but it will be so beautiful this summer like every year. I love flagstaff and the waterfall and the twin caves and the rental boats in the summer. We use to come and feed ducks here when I was little but that is no longer allowed. It's definitely worth checking out!

We loved the Read Park Aquatic Center I miss the family swim…read morealready, it's a deal for $2 admission. The staff are well trained and friendly I gave it 5 stars for cleanliness and FUN !!

Delicious food great atmosphere and friendly staff what more can you ask for!!…read more They have a variety of pizzas from illuminati's to a variety of thin crust pizza that I'm sure to meet anyone's taste! I ordered the prohibition pizza which had sausage pepperoni peppers and onions and it was delicious. They have events sometimes open my karaoke comedy as well as two pool tables and the ambience is on point; it's more than a bar it's the Polo Room and it's special and that's why I recognize it so come on take a visit and enjoy the ambience the food the friendly staff and enjoy yourself!!

My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner at The Polo Room and were so pleased with how everything…read moreturned out. The food was excellent and plentiful, plus the staff was very attentive, always asking if we needed anything more; they even packed up the leftovers and sent them home with us. Their chicken strips were huge and their hamburgers were homemade, half pound burgers. Make no mistake, the room is certainly nothing fancy but it was decorated nicely. Most importantly, the price was beyond reasonable! I would highly recommend The Polo Room for a good meal or for any event you are planning.

Classic roadside stand in Thomson for ice cream and fast food. It was on a drive along the…read moreMississippi River that we came across it, which is one of the few places to eat in town. Bear's Drive-Inn caught our attention with the big bear on the side of the building. Pretty basic drinks and food as expected. The prices are pretty good for the area it seems. About the only people who come here are the locals and those who happen across it whole coming through going to somewhere else. It was warm and we thought to stop here. This is like the local version of Dairy Queen it seems. Got some cold treats including the Frazil. It's about $1.50 for the small one. This is basically a slushie. As for the hot food, it's basic. It's about $3 for a pretzel. This may be the healthiest food really. Other items are burgers and hot dogs. These looked pretty greasy from what we could see. Of course don't expect healthy. This is one of the few places to eat for miles. Has okay stuff but it's a classic. It's pretty easy to spot with the big bear on it. They're cash only, which is another bad thing.

After driving all day and Antique shopping in Galena we finished up in Thomson. No special reason,…read morejust based on a bargain hotel on the same road. This is a nice burger Stand. We Both got bacon cheeseburgers and fries. Pretty normal. Meat patties could have been juicier. But the malt and shake that came "with " were excellent. I d go back just for that. Actually I was hoping they served Breakfast tomorrow. They don't ! This small business is cash only.

Awesome GC in wonderful condition! We came from the Chicago area, it's worth the trip.read more

We absolutely love Timber Creek. The restaurant "Bogeys" is a wonderful setting inside and out. We…read morehave NEVER had a bad meal there and I honestly don't know how they do that with the menu diversity available. The bar and staff are great and we enjoy playing the course and sitting outside enjoying the beautiful sunsets, animals or other scenery.

I stopped in on the way to Galena for a quick cocktail. The owner was nice enough to open early for…read moreus and he was kind and attentive. This is a very quaint place, but they also have a cute little area. There is a variety of beer to choose from and if you're like me that doesn't drink beer, they also have a small wine selection. The Cabernet was very good. I will definitely be back next time on route to Galena.

Checked out this charming small brewery in Elizabeth. Highway 20 is one of the few cool places…read morearound here. It happens to be located inside an old church repurposed for something more useful. Friendly and knowledgeable. There's a surprisingly large variety of choices on tap. Bad thing is the limited hours. It's small so there's not tons to choose from but they still have quite a lot. That means everything is expertly crafted and whatever you get is great stuff. A choice of flights if wanting to try a few. It's about $6 a pint. Best one we had was the Oh Danny Boy. This is an Irish Red ale with caramel and toasted malt notes. Also great IPAs and other classics. There's often something coming out each season. For sure if coming this way get some beers. It's got a few snacks but you can bring stuff in. They're closed from Mondays to Wednesdays.

A paradise for kids! This is such a thoughtfully designed place full of lots of different themed…read moreareas, from doctor's office to airplane, building areas, lego area, farm area, stage and dress up area, kitchen area, music room, sensory play area, a mini bank, dinosaurs and rocks... the list goes on. It is a large space with tons to do. My toddler was absolutely delighted to be here and could have played all day. A perfect place to bring kids, and it seems like it's geared toward kids between 0-10 years old. Also, there is a changing table as well as a kid sized toilet in the bathroom; they thought of everything! This museum is a fabulous resource for the area.

Wonderful museum for kids of all ages. There are two areas designated for very young kids. The rest…read moreof the museum has an arts room, puppet room, sensory room for children with special needs, areas to run and tumble, and places to build. There's a farm and garden area, and a restaurant section. Fun place to spend hours!

Great food and Great service. Always be sure to ask about the specials!! Chicken and waffles are my…read moregirlfriend's favorite, and I love the 777 burger. This is a hidden gem at a decent price. Best food in the area.

Do not go here if you want to make it to a Timberlake play on time. We stopped here to eat before…read moreseeing Grease and they had one bartender working who was only helping the bar and not the tables. We were handed a dirty paper menu and then never helped again. We ended up leaving and catching food from Dairy Queen. Later when discussing this with our play neighbor they told us we are lucky we left because they waited at the mount carroll pub forever and the food and service was terrible.