America's River - Port of Dubuque - Museum and Aquarium

Boy, have they been working on their riverfront! This is a place to take your kids or grandkids. You can do it in one day, and if you decide to stay they have a hotel with a water park too. You don't have to stay at the hotel to enjoy the indoor water park!

It's 15 minutes west of Galena, Ill. Dubuque is just 30 minutes from Dyersville, Iowa, home of the world-famous "Field of Dreams" movie site.

John Deere Pavilion

If you like tractors - and who doesn't? - this is the place for you!

Admission is free. The history of agriculture unfolds before your very eyes in displays and interactive exhibits. You'll also appreciate the great staff and the superb gift shop. It's near other dining and shopping attractions in downtown Moline.

Barney's Korner Tap

They have the best BLT pita sandwich I have ever had -- in fact, I have never seen one on a menu anywhere else. It's worth the stop. Get the basket while you're at it, because they have awesome fries too!

Cattle Club Cafe

Great homemade pies!!! We stop there every time we visit the folks at Shabbona Creek RV. Wouldn't miss it! (Vicky says: "The chocolate cream pie is my favorite!")

Francis Park Campground

The "Woodland Palace" located here is really cool! It reminds me of a small version of the original House on the Rock. The "palace" is the former home of genius Fred Francis, inventor and innovator, artist and poet. He built the home. It has a water purification system and a form of air conditioning. He left his estate to the City of Kewanee to be maintained as a city park and museum. The campground offers 60 RV sites and 40 acres of woodland with trails.

Spirit in the Oaks Campground at Shadow Lake

Three miles east of Joslin, Ill., on Route 92; or eight miles north of Geneseo on Route 82 and one mile west on Route 92. Camping, Native American tepees, RV camping, fishing with boat rentals. Nice quiet place!