There's No Community In Illinois More Enchanting And Historic Than Rockton
By Linze Rice|Published August 01, 2023
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Linze Rice
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
Something I love about Illinois is that it’s filled with charming small towns that give you a chance to step into what feels like an entirely different world. From planning the perfect day trip destination in the heart of Illinois to scheduling some much-need nature time at the Chain O’Lakes, there is always a new side of the state to uncover. I’m always fascinated with the history of small towns — I try to imagine what they may have looked like when their main streets were still dirt and cobblestone and their storefronts served as apothecaries and old-timey saloons. So I was pleasantly surprised to learn that few communities do a better job of preserving their roots than this historic small town in Illinois that’s less than two hours west of Chicago.
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So, would you add this historic small town in Illinois to your list of places to visit? Have you ever been to Rockton? What’s your favorite historic small town in Illinois? Tell us in the comments! Start planning your trip by checking out the Village of Rockton website and the Village of Rockton Facebook page. Looking for even more Rockton recs? This vintage cupcake diner is an absolute must, and this old-fashioned candy shop will put your sweet tooth to the test!
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