Owned and operated by Chuck and Gabe Borchsenius, The Norway Store offers Fast Stop-branded fuel and a prolific number of fresh, frozen and refrigerated products, including lobster tails, Norwegian specialty foods and gifts, deli-sliced meats and cheeses, and fresh-cut steaks, pork, beef, chicken, fish and lamb.

Have you ever had Norwegian breakfast inside a gas station and liked it? Here you can seat yourself, enjoy the breakfast buffet, or order off their menu that lists the history of the restaurant along with a timeline. This place is simple and quaint, but charming nonetheless.

Bargain retail chain selling a range of household goods, groceries, beauty products & more.

Situated inside an old Hauge Lutheran Church, the Norsk Museum features an extensive collection of artifacts significant to Norwegian-American history.

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Seeing the exhibits inside is also a great way to introduce the little ones to significant events of the past.

Starved Rock State Park is a wilderness area on the Illinois River in the U.S. state of Illinois. It’s known for its steep sandstone canyons formed by glacial meltwater. Established in 1911, Starved Rock State Park is a 2,630-acre wilderness park that features steep sandstone canyons and is home to various wildlife, including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and more.

Ahoy, matey! Head out to Pirate's Cay Indoor Water Park for local year-round fun! This 31,000-square-foot indoor water attraction is where summer never ends, because the completely glass-enclosed recreational area is climate-controlled and features a retractable roof for warmer days. Waterpark features include: lazy river, four water slides, pirate ship themed playscape, arcade, and more!

Established in 1998, the SciTech Museum features over 200 hands-on exhibits about technology, math, and more. This museum is one of the most suggested places to go today if traveling with children.

The Concept Haulers Motor Speedway provides a fun and exciting go-karting experience for beginners and professionals.

This facility provides go-kart rentals that can go up to 55 miles per hour.

Situated in Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Mish Mash Adventures is a facility that keeps its visitors mentally and physically active through in-house challenges and puzzles.

Opened in 1988, the Sport Zone Park Family Fun Center is a family entertainment and recreational center 5 minutes away from Sheridan.

It features a mini-golf course, go-kart racing, and more.

​If you are in search of a relaxing water adventure on a hot summer’s day, look no further than a float trip down the Fox River. A scenic ride awaits while you sit in a tube and let the water do all the work. Fox Hollow River Tubing in Illinois offers a float tour that’s six miles long, which happens to be the longest one in the state. 

Old-fashioned, family-owned store serving up more than 100 flavors of ice cream since 1962. Their vision was to provide the community with a bit of happiness by serving homemade candy and ice cream.