Local Insider Guide
Located in the heart of Pecatonica, Illinois, Jake's Garage serves as the perfect launching pad for your adventures in Pecatonica and the greater Freeport/Rockford area.
CImino's Pizza - 119 E 4th Street Pecatonica. (Italian) Opens daily at 4pm, 7 days a week. Bootie's Main Tap - 411 Main Street Pecatonica. (American) Serving breakfast lunch & dinner. Closed Sundays. The Railway - 404 Main Street Pecatonica. (American) Opens at 11am daily. Egg One Five - 14449 West State Road Pecatonica. (American) Open 8am to 2pm daily. American Legion Post 197 - 403 Main St Pecatonica. (American) Hours for food may vary. Call 815-239-4073 for details. Third Street Station - 102 E. 3rd St. Pecatonica. (American & Ice cream) Seasonal. Open 11am to 7pm Monday - Saturday. Rosie's Coffee Co. - 507 Main St Pecatonica (Coffee shop) Open 6:30am to 5pm Monday- Friday & Saturday 8am to 3pm.
.2 mile ( 3 minute walk or 1 minute drive) Pec Playhouse Theater 202 W. 3rd Street Pecatonica 15.5 miles (22 minute drive) Rockford Symphony Orchestra Coronado Theatre 314 N. Main Street Rockford 15.8 miles (21 minute drive) Classic Cinemas Lindo Theatre 115 S Chicago Avenue Freeport Local movie theater featuring new release 19.1 miles. (27 minute drive) Ferguson Fine Arts Center Theatre & Gallery 2998 W Pearl City Rd Freeport. 19.8 miles (23 minute drive) Freeport Art Museum 121 N Harlem Ave Freeport. Open Tuesday -Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 12pm-5pm 16 miles (24 minute drive) Rockford Art Museum 711 N. Main Street.Rockford Galleries open 10am-5pm Thursday-Sunday 16 miles (25 minute drive) Burpee Museum of Natural History 737 N.Main St. Rockford Open Daily 10am-5pm
Ready to experience Pecatonica, IL?
Book directly — no fees, best price guaranteed.
Check Availability371 feet away (1 minute walk or drive) Pecatonica Hardware & The Workshoppe 408 Main Street Pecatonica. The Workshoppe features unique and handmade locally created gifts, furniture, & home decor from various vendors. .4 mile (1 minute drive or 3 minute walk) Greenlight Floral - 315 Main Street Pecatonica. Florist that has fresh flowers, houseplants, home decor and local gifts. 223 feet away (1 minute drive) The Novel Spot- 516 Main Street Pecatonica. Independent bookstore. Closed Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays. 266 feet (1 minute walk or drive) Pecatonica Pharmacy 413 Main Street Pecatonica. Local pharmacy. 1 mile (25 minute walk or 3 minute drive) Dollar General 103 Dabson Street Pecatonica Retail store selling household goods, beauty goods , and groceries.
.4 mile away ( 2 minute drive) Catch the Wave Pool - indoor swimming pool 450 W. 3rd Street Pecatonica. Open swim & family time, water aerobics, swimming lessons. Closed Fridays. (608) 340-3030 4 miles (6 minute drive) Gretta's Goats - 498 N. Farwell Bridge Road Pecatonica. Tours, goat hikes, classes & connecting with nature in the country. (708) 906-9735 .5 mile (2 minute drive) Sumner Park - 301 W. 1st Street Pecatonica. Playground, basketball, pickleball & tennis courts, picnic areas. .2 mile (4 minute walk or 1 minute drive) Bicycle Hub - 223 Main Street Pecatonica. Bicycles, trailers & coolers for rent by the hour or day. Explore around town or head out on the local Pecatonica Prairie Trail. .4 mile (7 minute walk or 2 minute drive) Blassingham Park- 702 Jackson Street Pecatonica. Playground and Pavillion for picnics. 5.1 miles (90 minute walk or 9 minute drive) Lynx Golf Course at Westlake Village 3020 Westlake Village Drive Winnebago. 16.8 miles (23 minute drive) Read Park - 867 W American St. Freeport. Family Aquatic Center. 40 foot waterside, pool, splash pad & more. 17.6 miles (24 minute drive) Krape Park - 1799 Park Blvd Freeport. Paddleboat & canoe rentals, mini golf, disc golf & sledding. 18.9 miles (27 minute drive) Lake Louise RV Resort - 8840 N IL Route 2 Byron. Lake Louise features a private sandy beach and swimming pool. Paddleboat, kayak, and golf car rentals. Jumping pillow and Wibit on the lake. Open 10am to 7pm daily. 31 miles (33 minute drive) Volcano Falls Adventure Park 7602 Rock Valley Parkway Loves Park. Mini golf, go karts, arcades, laser tag, batting cages. Open 10am to 10pm daily 26.4 miles. (29 minute drive) Hurricane Harbor Rockford 7820 N Cherryvale Blvd Cherry Valley. Waterpark open 11am-5pm daily during summer. 18.6 miles (28 minute drive) Sinnissippi Park & Gardens 1401 N. 2nd Street Rockford. Public gardens & Park on the Rock River. Nicholas Gardens & Conservatory. Summer concerts in the evenings at the Music Shell. 27.6 miles (36 minute drive) Pearl Lake Beach - 1220 Dearborn Ave South Beloit. 50 acres spring fed lake with public swimming, scuba diving, and Wibit inflatable water park. Kayaks, paddleboards & canoes for rent.
420 feet (2 minute walk or 1 minute drive) Mike's One Stop 528 Main Street Pecatonica. Convenience store that sells beer, wine & liquor .4 mile ( 10 minute walk or 2 minute drive) Mobil 102 E. 9th Street Pecatonica Convenience store that sells beer,wine & liquor .4 mile (10 minute walk or 2 minute drive) Topway Foods 1205 Main Street Pecatonica. Full service grocery store with dairy, produce, meats, bakery, deli, and full liquor department.
.5 mile (11 minute walk or 1.5 minute drive) Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve Southeast Entrance 4550 N. Pecatonica Rd Pecatonica 1,048 acres of flood-plain forest, oxbow ponds, marshes and upland forest along the Pecatonica River. Known as an excellent bird watching area that supports over 100 bird species. Bald eagles, white pelicans, Sandhill cranes, barred owls, green herons, barn & tree swallows, pileated woodpeckers, cerulean warblers and many more. Deer, otters, and other wildlife are often seen. 12 hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing points, and a shelter house. Bring your binoculars & camera! .2 mile (4 minute walk or 1 minute drive) Pecatonica Prairie Trail 107 E. 2nd Street Pecatonica 14.3 mile trail that goes from Meridian Rd in Rockford to N Farwell Bridge Rd west of Pecatonica at the Winnebago-Stephenson County line. 3.2 miles ( 6 minute drive) Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve 16999 Comly Road Seward 636 acres of woods,cliffs, streams, and restored prairie. 8.5 miles of hiking trails. Playground, ball fields, fishing in Grove Creek. 5 miles (7 minute drive) Pecatonica River Forest Preserve 7260 Judd Road Pecatonica 466 acres of restored prairies, oxbow lake and ponds, floodplain woods, and river access. 5.5 miles of hiking trails, playground, picnic areas, and boat and canoe launch area. 17.6 miles (24 minute drive) Krape Park 1799 Park Blvd Freeport. Beautiful park features a 44 foot waterfall that cascades from a limestone bluff & Yellow Creek running throughout the park offering fishing and boating and tranquil views. Miles of trails for hiking or biking. Paddleboats and canoe rentals. Minigolf. Antique carousel rides. Tennis and pickleball courts and 18 hole disc golf couse. Playgrounds. Outdoor band shell that hosts concerts and other events.