Stephenson County Visitor Center

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Shevon R.

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I've passed here a couple of times and thought it looked like more than I would expect. It was. It is very clean and a great bathroom stop too. There are racks of area brochures. A cute pond inside. There was a cool flight simulator, but either it wasn't working or I was the malfunction and couldn't figure it out. Nice stop for area information. read more

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Jerry M.

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When you're traveling, a good source for information about the area in which you are traveling is the convention and visitors bureau. Over the years, I've run into some good some and some bad ones, this is a particularly good one. While most C&VB are loaded with local info, this one stands out for both having lots of good info but also for being a very new and attractive facility. The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. Freeport is a very interesting area, there is a lot of history here beyond the famous Lincoln-Douglas Debate that was held here. The city also has its own carousel in Krape Park, which is identified here in the southwest corner of the showroom with a representative model and two carousel horses on display. The city of Lena, not far from Freeport, boasts a brick water tower, and a large model of the water tower is on display here. The C&VB is conveniently located on US 20, just east of town and just before the highway turns north to bypass the city. If you're westbound, you can quickly stop on your way into town. If you're eastbound, it's worth bypassing the city to visit here, then backtrack into town. Freeport has a lot to offer, the visitors bureau is a good place to learn about it all! read more

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More info about Stephenson County Visitor Center

4596 US Highway 20
Freeport, IL 61032
Directions
(815) 233-1357
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http://www.greaterfreeport.com

Hours

What time does Stephenson County Visitor Center open?

Stephenson County Visitor Center opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Friday.Stephenson County Visitor Center opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Stephenson County Visitor Center close?

Stephenson County Visitor Center closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.Stephenson County Visitor Center closes at 7:00 PM on Friday.

Mon-Thu, Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMFri 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Does Stephenson County Visitor Center have free WiFi?

Yes, Stephenson County Visitor Center has free WiFi.

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The Stephenson County Visitor Center is a fantastic stop to learn about the amazing attractions, restaurants and shopping experiences in Stephenson County. Ask our knowledgeable hosts about stops along your route to pique your interest. Within the Visitor Center you will find clean restrooms, free wifi, displays featuring local attractions, visitor information, and an assortment of locally produced goods that are perfect to try the local flavor or take back as souvenirs.

History

Established in 2004.

The Stephenson County Visitor Center was established to help travelers find visitor information and provide insight on local attractions in a safe, clean environment along their journey.

Meet the Manager: Greater Freeport Partnership P.

The Stephenson County Visitor Center is managed by the Greater Freeport Partnership.

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