Stockton (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Stockton (Illinois)
Stockton is the youngest town in Jo Daviess County but is the second largest. As part of the Illinois Driftless Area, the area is noted for its high hills, deep river valleys and general scenic beauty. Stockton's Main Street is the highest elevation Main Street in Illinois[1]and Jo Daviess County is home to 8 of the top 10 highest points in Illinois.[2][3] The Village of Stockton was established in 1886 as a railway depot in Stockton Township by theMinnesota and Northwestern Railroad(later theChicago Great Western Railway), and the village was later incorporated in 1890.[4]East Stockon's railyard included a roundhouse and was one of the largest workshops along the line, and all trains stopped to change crews. Passenger service ended in 1965 and the last train ran through Stockton in 1972.
Top Attractions in Stockton (Illinois)
Explore the best things to see and do in Stockton (Illinois):
- ★Apple River Canyon State Park
- ★Stockton Heritage Museum
- ★Townsend Home
- ★Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary
- ★W.E. White Building
- ★Woodbine Bend Golf Course & Restaurant
Where to Eat in Stockton (Illinois)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Checo's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria
- 🍴JJ & Freddies
- 🍴Stella's Cafe
Where to Stay in Stockton (Illinois)
- 🏨Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
- 🏨Valley-Vu Motel
Stockton (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections
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