Stockton is the Gateway to JoDaviess County. Enjoy Galena with all its historic preservation and rich Grant Heritage. This year is General Grants's 150th Birthday. JoDaviess County has the most beautiful scenic drives. Come and Enjoy.

• Apple River Fort, just down the road 13 miles, has many historic demonstrations.
• Apple Canyon State Park has stocked the river with trout. Enjoy one of the oldest and most beautiful parks in Illinois.
• Stockton Heritage Museum is open 9:30am-1pm May-Nov.
• Motocross Racing is 19 miles south of town. Check with web for races and qualifying times.
• Civil War Re-enactment, August 9 & 10, 2008 Pierce Property/Stockton
• Apple Canyon Lake Ice Cream Social & Craft Fair, August 31, 2008, 10am til 4pm, 815-492-2769
• Ladies Getaway/Galena, September 5-7, 2008, Shopping, Shopping, Shopping, 815-777-9050
• Timber Lake Playhouse: Mt. Carroll (20miles)
  • The Foreigner July -26
  • The producers July 31-Aug 10
  • Church Basement Ladies Aug 13-24