Visit our Ideally Located Sycamore, IL Hotel near NIU

Nestled along the banks of the Kishwaukee River, the city of Sycamore, Illinois offers small-town charm and old-time fun for all who visit. The Country Inn & Suites Sycamore, IL hotel near NIU provides a central location to explore the many nearby attractions. Rediscover the gilded age of America at the Ellwood House and Museum, hit the links at the beautiful Sycamore Golf Course, or shop until you drop in Sycamore's historic district. Our hotel is perfect for families on the go or business travelers looking for a convenient place to work.

Nearby attractions:

Ellwood House & Museum (5.1 miles)
Built in 1879 by Isaac L. Ellwood, this beautiful Victorian-style home remains much the same as it was when the Ellwood family moved out three decades ago.
Phone: +1 (815) 756-4609
Great Western Nature Trail (3.4 miles)
Built on the old Great Western Railroad right-of-way, this hiking trail affords visitors an up-close and personal experience with the wild beauty of the Kane Forest. A horseback riding trail is also available.
Phone: +1(630) 232-5980
Kishwaukee College (13.3 miles)
Dedicated to helping students get a quality education that will work for them, this local college offers career and certificate programs in areas ranging from Floral Design to Real Estate, study abroad programs and career programs for High School students.
Phone: +1 (815) 825-2086
Midwest Museum of Natural History (1.3 miles)
Get up close and personal with the animals of North America and Africa, be hands on with Natural Science or discover what caused the great ice age at this kid-friendly museum in Sycamore.
Phone: +1 (815) 895-9777
Northern Illinois University (5.9 miles)
This well-known public college in DeKalb, Illinois offers 63 undergraduate majors in everything from accounting to philosophy, 79 graduate programs and an extensive study abroad program.
Phone: +1 (815) 753-1000
Sycamore Historical Society & Museum (1.4 miles)
Clothing, letters, diaries, trophies, photographs, maps and anything else linked with the history of Sycamore, Illinois can be found at this Sycamore Museum.
Phone: +1 (815) 895-5762
Sycamore Golf Club (2.4 miles)
This beautiful public golf club offers 6,000 yards of intermediate greens, a pro golf shop, bar and grill and an orientation staff featuring two PGA professional golfers.
Phone: +1 (815) 895-3884
Sycamore Historic District
Sycamore's nationally registered Historic District offers many exciting activities, such as walking tours of Sycamore's numerous historical buildings and homes, a variety of shopping and dining and a beautiful Civil War memorial.

About Sycamore

Sycamore offers visitors the best of both worlds. Located in DeKalb County and considered part of Chicago's metro area, this quaint community - population approximately 12,100 - has plenty to offer. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, and camping during the summer, and in the winter months Sycamore is ideal for ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Average temperatures top out at 73 degrees in the summer months and 21 degrees in the winter, with a snowfall of about 30 inches. The city, which happens to be the county seat, is also conveniently located to the 1500-acre Shabbona Lake State Park, which has a 32-acre. Another nearby recreational spot that attracts visitors is the Kishwaukee River.

Did you know?

Hundreds of illuminated jack-o-lanterns light the streets and corners of Sycamore each fall. This pleasant northwestern Illinois town has garnered the title of the pumpkin capital of the world because of its panache for decorating the bright orange gourds. The month of October in Sycamore is marked with a parade and old-fashioned community fun during the city's annual Pumpkin Festival.

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