10 Things to Do While Visiting Rochelle, Illinois

Rochelle is a town in Illinois that is located 75 miles west of Chicago. The town has around 10,000 residents. It is the hometown of actress Joan Allen, and a newcomer to acting, Nikki Taylor Melton. The town's nickname is Hub City. There is much do to in Rochelle, Illinois. Let's take a look at 10 activities you can do in this great town.

Plum Creek Equestrian

Plum Creek Equestrian is located in Rochelle, Illinois. Kept here are American saddle-bred horses, Arabians, and Morgans. Also done here are sales, training, and teaching of horses. There is also a boarding facility on site.

Spring Lake Aquatic Park

Spring Lake Aquatic Park is located in Rochelle, Illinois. It features an outdoor swimming pool with a 150-foot water slide, a large wading pool for small children, and two diving boards.

Hickory Grove Fitness and Aquatic Center

Hickory Grove Fitness and Aquatic Center is located in Rochelle, Illinois. It features a large array of fitness and strength training equipment, and a four-lane indoor swimming pool.

Lyle Kunde Recreation Area/Lake Sule

Lyle Kunde Recreation Area/Lake Sule is located in Rochelle, Illinois. It is a 90-acre recreation area that includes Lake Sule, fishing, boat launches, parking, and restrooms.It is a great place to go for the family that enjoys outdoor activities.

Old City & Town Hall Museum

Old City & Town Hall Museum is located in Rochelle, Illinois. Established in 1971, it was added to the list of the National Register of Historic Sites in 1992. The museum features many artifacts from the town's history.

Rochelle Railroad Park

This great railroad park has more trains come through daily than almost any other railroad park in the state of Illinois. Features include a gift shop and an authentic Whitcomb locomotive.

Historic Skare Homestead Museum

Historic Skare Homestead Museum is located in Rochelle, Illinois. Coming to the museum is like taking a trip back in time, as the homestead is preserved to look exactly like it did when the original owner, Norman Skare, lived here.

Skare Park

Skare Park is a park located in Rochelle, Illinois. This 320-acre park features shelters, playgrounds, ball fields, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, and horse trails, among other things.

KI Tracks

KI Tracks is 35 acres of fun for the whole family. It features a grass drag strip, MX track, a large mud pit, and cross country trails. ATVs and dirt bikes are welcome here.

Hailey's Winery & Vineyard

Hailey's Winery & Vineyard is a family owned winery. It specializes in quality wines, and offers up to eight different varieties at a time. Wine tastings are offered, and homemade breads, chocolates, and cheeses are often featured as an accompaniment to the fresh, homemade wine.

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