10 Things to do in DeKalb That You Shouldn't Miss

We are excited to announce that we are reopening to the public. We've been working hard to retrain our existing staff, bring on new team members, learn a new ordering system and create the safest space possible for you. Our reopening will include limited indoor seating in our new Visitors Center (50 people), limited indoor seating in our original Tasting Room (8 people, beginning May 14th) and seating for over 100 in our outdoor Whiskey Garden. Here's some of the other changes and requirements you can expect: All cocktails will be served table side. Please find a seat and someone will take your order. When indoors, please wear a mask when traveling to/from your table. We have a new cocktail menu featuring some great new drinks (including a Manhattan!) Don't worry, most of our classics are still on the menu as well. Our updated hours and tour schedule: Friday: 4:30 - 8:30 with a 6PM tour. Saturday: 1:30 - 8:30 with tours at 2, 4 and 6 PM. Sunday: 1:30 - 5:30 with a 2 PM tour.

DeKalb O'Hare Limousine Service, in DeKalb, IL, is the area's leading limousine service serving DeKalb, Sycamore, Genoa, Hampshire, Kingston and surrounding areas since 1988. We offer transportation services for weddings, ball games, birthday parties, doctor appointments, airport shuttle service and much more. For more information, contact DeKalb O'Hare Limousine Service in DeKalb.

The Ellwood House Museum is a historic site situated on ten acres of parkland in the heart of DeKalb, Illinois. The museum campus consists of seven historic structures, including the 1879 Ellwood Mansion and 1899 Ellwood-Nehring House, four gardens, and 6,000 square feet of exhibit space in the Patience Ellwood Towle Visitor Center, a converted and expanded 1912 multi-car garage. Originally built for barbed wire entrepreneur Isaac Ellwood, the Mansion was home to three generations of the Ellwood family from 1879 to 1965. The museum's parking lot is located at 420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL.

Star Worlds Arcade is locally owned and operated since 1985. Inducted into the International Registry of Historic Video Game Arcades in 2011 by Walter Day of Twin Galaxies. The arcade offers many classic arcade games from the 1980's as well as newer video games including DDR, Pop'n Music, Mario Karts, and pinball tables. Over 40 games to choose from and titles are frequently rotated. 30 Tokens for $5.00. Open to the public, no admission fee. Private parties can be arranged. Game sales and service also available.

Located off north 1st Street in DeKalb, Buena Vista is a 9-hole golf course that also includes a number of practice areas such as the driving range, 9-hole pitch & putt, and practice greens. With all these amenities, Buena Vista is a great place for golfers of ages and skill levels to play.

The historic Egyptian Theatre opened in 1929 and is the largest auditorium in DeKalb County seating 1,400. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Theatre features live events, concerts, community events, films, and special events. The Theatre is owned and operated by the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc.

Forge Brewhouse is a production brewery with an onsite taproom located just east of the Northern Illinois University Campus. Our onsite taproom is open to sample our famous handcrafted beers and exclusive new experimental beers. Enjoy our beer to go with growlers and howlers re-filled at our taproom. We do offer snacks, but we do not have a kitchen. You may your own food, or have food delivered!