What to do and see in Dixon, Illinois (IL): The Best Sights & Landmarks

December 25, 2021 Augustus Redeker

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.
Restaurants in Dixon

1. The Next Picture Show

113 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021-3025 +1 815-285-4924 http://www.thenextpictureshow.com
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

The Next Picture Show

2. Lincoln Monument

President's Park, Dixon, IL 61021
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Lincoln Monument

3. Old Lee County Courthouse & Lincoln Speech Marker

112 E 2nd St, Dixon, IL 61021-3065
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Old Lee County Courthouse & Lincoln Speech Marker

4. Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home

816 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021-3646 +1 815-288-5176 http://reaganhome.org/
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4.5 based on 129 reviews

Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home

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.

5. Old Settlers Memorial Cabin

Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon, IL 61021 http://seelee.info/dixon_attractions/
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Old Settlers Memorial Cabin

Reviewed By interceptpubs - Columbus, United States

Fort Dixon was established on this site on the Rock River in May 1832 during the very short Black Hawk War. Because of its central location between Fort Dearborn (Chicago), Fort Clark (Peoria), and Fort Armstrong (Rock Island), it was the headquarters for General Henry Atkinson, commander of U.S. forces during that war. Other soldiers stationed here who achieved later notoriety (three as president) included Winfield Scott, Zachary Taylor, Jefferson Davis, and Abraham Lincoln. Speaking of Lincoln, there is a nice bronze statue here of Lincoln as a soldier (the only statue of him in military garb) during the Black Hawk War, along with an interesting bronze plaque that describes his service during that conflict. The cabin was built in 1894 as "a lasting tribute to the area's early settlers." It was originally located at another site, but was moved here in 1969. It is open on weekends and during Independence Day week for the Dixon Petunia Festival. Sadly, we were not here during either of those times, but then we were more interested in the Lincoln statue.

6. Dixon Assembly of God

935 Mekeel Rd, Dixon, IL 61021-8331 +1 815-284-3090 http://www.dixonag.org
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Dixon Assembly of God

We are a family based Christian church that is based on the bible. At Dixon Assembly of God everyone is family. we would love for you to join us some Sunday morning at 10:30 am

7. Dixon's Railroad Street Arches

Dixon, IL
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Dixon's Railroad Street Arches

8. Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society

113 S Hennepin Ave, Dixon, IL 61021-3040 +1 815-284-1134 http://www.Leecountyhgs.org
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society

9. Veterans' Memorial Arch

215 S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021-3045 http://www.discoverdixon.org/history-heritage/70-veterans-memorial-arch/view-details.html
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Veterans' Memorial Arch

Reviewed By BSJ3258 - Chicago, United States

Down from Chicago to see the sites in Dixon it was tough not to be greeted by the Veterans Memorial Arch. Nice addition to the main street running through the middle of town, right by the courthouse. Very neat area in Dixon with a lot to see.

10. Lincoln Monument

100 Lincoln Statue Drive, Dixon, IL
Lincoln Monument

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