An Illinois Weekend Getaway Favorite - Carroll County

From your backyard to ours….

Sit back, relax, and enjoy all that Carroll County has to offer. Located in northwest Illinois, Carroll County is filled with small town friendliness, historic charm and natural beauty. Rolling hills and scenic drives greet you as soon as you enter our area. The magnificent Mississippi River shimmers in the sun and provides a great back drop for outdoor adventures. Old buildings, enchanting shops, Victorian homes and picturesque churches fill our communities and invite you in to stay a while.

Known as the "Hidden Treasure" of NW Illinois, Carroll County flourishes with unique traveling experiences including a historic site listed in Ripley's Believe it or Not, an antique store with a "Mad Hatter" theme, the 62 mile Great River Bike Trail, a real haunted house, rock climbing, bird watching, cross country skiing, golfing, a winery and several art` galleries plus the longest running summer stock theater in the state, Timber Lake Playhouse.    

 This website will help you get the most out of your visit to our area, providing information on lodging, dining, attractions, shopping, historic and natural sites and outdoor recreation. We hope you will take a few minutes to discover all of the treasures hidden in Carroll County's backyard.

Located just two hours from Chicago, and one hour from Galena, Dubuque, and Rockford, plan your next weekend getaway in Carroll County.