City:Dixon
Distinctive Gardens
Enjoy a unique garden lover's experience! Situated on 7.5 acres, a 100 year old barn houses an unusual gift shop gallery. On the foundation of an old chicken coup and machine shed, you will find collectible conifers and deciduous nursery plants. Three gre ...
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Abraham Lincoln Statue - Dixon
A 19-foot-high bronze work sculpted by Leonard Crunelle, the statue marks the location of Abraham Lincoln's service during the Blackhawk War. Lincoln is depicted as a 23-year-old captain, clean shaven and in uniform. This statue is the only statue of Linc ...
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Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
Ronald Reagan's parents Jack and Nelle moved to Dixon in 192o when Ronald was 9 years old. Dixon has lovingly restored this home to its 1920 condition and decorated it with furniture typical of the period. The Reagan family activity extended beyond the ho ...
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Dixon Theater
The Dixon Theatre was opened in 1922 and built on the site of the old Dixon Opera House, which was destroyed by a fire in 1920. Movies lasted for six decades at the Dixon, but it, like many others, fell into disrepair and by the end of the 1980s was shutt ...
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Timber Creek Golf Course
This 18-hole course at the Timber Creek Golf facility in Dixon features 6,504 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The course rating is 71.1 and it has a slope rating of 122 on Blue grass. Dixon golf course opened in 1915. Come enjoy the l ...
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Lowell Park
Lowell Park is a 240-acre woodland along the Rock River that was originally part of the "Bales Trail" created in 1826 as a link between Peoria and Galena, Illinois. The Park boasts a distinguished presence in the person of President Ronald Reagan who, in ...
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Lost Nation Golf Club
This well-manicured 18 hole, Par 71 course has many pine trees lining its fairways. Water hazards (three lakes) come into play on a number of holes, and several of the fairways are doglegs.
Pro Shop and practice green. A bar and restaurant on site. ...
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Miller Golf Complex
This municipal 9-hole, par 30 course at the Miller Golf Complex facility is run by the Dixon Park District. It features 1,750 yards of golf from the longest tees . Designed by Jim Stewart, the course opened in 2007. The golf complex offers a lighted drivi ...
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Lee County Genealogical Society
The society was founded in 1994 and is dedicated to the purpose of promoting awareness of family history and helping people in their genealogical research. Visitors are welcome to the "Family Tree Center" a library established to promote genealogy an ...
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The Meadows
The Meadows site of the Dixon Park District offers bow hunting in deer and turkey seasons by permit. Permits are limited. Call for more information on registration, orientation and proficiency dates.


