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Tourism

A diverse range of shopping and dining spots are sprinkled throughout the area, sure to please every interest and taste. Shoppers can find everything from antiques, books,music and gift shops to clothing and sporting goods stores and wineries. And after a day of perusing through the area’s retail sector, appetites can be tamed through an array of dining establishments, offering virtually every type of cuisine.

Those fancying the antique and gift store setting can find the quaint shops of Simply Posh and The Rusty Penny in DeKalb, with the shops of Moxie and Megan Morrison Home and Garden located in the downtown district. Furniture, jewelry, food and sporting goods stores can also be found in the area, as well as the major retailers of Maurice’s, Target and Wal-Mart in DeKalb and Sears in Sycamore. Wineries, providing guests with delicious varieties of wine and other gifts, are also available in the area, including the Sycamore Winery, the Waterman Winery and Vineyards, the Prairie State Winery in Genoa and the Fox Valley Winery, Inc. in Sandwich.

Dining is just as varied, providing everything from casual American bars and grills to elegant fine dining. Fatty’s Pub and Grille and Reilly’s Bar and Eatery are popular spots in DeKalb, while PJ’s Courthouse and The Uptown are situated in Sycamore. Ethnic offerings are also available, including Mexican, Chinese, Greek and Thai cuisine. Casual family-friendly restaurants, pizza places and fast-food establishments span the map of the vast region. And for those looking for a fancier site for dining, check out Carls Fargo, Nat’s on Maple and Villa Verone in Sycamore, Hillside Restaurant in DeKalb and Sorrento’s in Maple Park.


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