Location: Dixon
Top Things to do in Dixon
Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Dixon, Illinois (IL)
Dixon is a city and the county seat of Lee County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,733 as of the 2010 census, down from 15,941 in 2000. The city is named after founder John Dixon, who operated a rope ferry service across Rock River, which runs through the city. The Illinois General Assembly designated Dixon as "Petunia Capital of Illinois" in 1999 and "The Catfish Capital of Illinois" in 2009.
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1. Veterans Memorial Park
2. Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Travlin_Gurus
Very interesting videos and knowledgeable Director/staff in the visitor center set the stage for the house tour and driving tour of Dixon. Excellent docent tour of the house. Answered all our questions. Enjoyed our time in Dixon.
3. Northwest Territory Historic Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 171Charles - Bloomington, United States
The museum offers a lot of information about local history and has materials on popular trades. It could use more artifacts but for being locally financed it does really well. I recommend a visit.
4. Lowell Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By sbwshanice - Zebulon, United States
I could sit out here for hours ???? there is natural nature, just a good place. Kids would love it, at least mine would. There are ducks, and deer. And it’s clean !
