Sheffield, IL

Travel Guide

The Hennepin Canal State Park Visitor Center is a wonderful little get away for a couple of hours. The great thing about it is that there is never anyone on the trails! I sat in an old run-down photography blind along the back lake. There were Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and one lone Hooded Merganser on the lake, although my little 300mm lens couldn't get them very close. Luckily, a pair of wood ducks landed directly in front of me and gave me an opportunity. This one is a male.
The Hennepin Canal State Park Visitor Center is a wonderful little get away for a couple of hours. The great thing about it is that there is never anyone on the trails! I sat in an old run-down photography blind along the back lake. There were Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and one lone Hooded Merganser on the lake, although my little 300mm lens couldn't get them very close. Luckily, a pair of wood ducks landed directly in front of me and gave me an opportunity. This one is a male.
The Hennepin Canal Visitor's Center in Sheffield, Illinois is a wonderful place to spend the day enjoying nature. There is a small pond where I spent several hours photographing waterfowl. This beautiful coot did not seem to be bothered by my friend and me hanging out in his neighborhood.
Photo of Hennepin Canal taken from bridge 14, east of visitor center.
A tiny gray tree frog perches on a bush leaf. I got lucky when I spotted this little guy. He was well camouflaged. It was found at the Hennepin Canal Visitor Center near Sheffield, Illinois. It's macro season now, so this was a good first find since putting this lens on!

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AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

2.5 out of 5
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy Princeton IL
The price is SAR 405 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
SAR 405
SAR 450 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
Staff was great, breakfast was phenomenal! Room was comfy and really quiet. All my favorite things while I'm on the road for business. I will say though, the signage indicates 100% pet free though another guest was told by front desk while I was checking in that there are rooms for dogs so... maybe ...

Reviewed on 27 February 2026

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Best Western Geneseo Inn

Best Western Geneseo Inn

2.5 out of 5
1375 S Oakwood Avenue Geneseo IL
The price is SAR 394 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
SAR 394
SAR 437 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
The room was adequate and clean but only had one office chair to sit. We prefer a chair for each of us. The pool was good but not very warm. Keep moving if you take a swim to stay warm. The breakfast was okay if you stick to yogurt, cereal and toast. The eggs were rubbery and potatoes undercooked. ...

Reviewed on 2 March 2026

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

2.5 out of 5
2106 First Avenue Rock Falls IL
The price is SAR 329 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
SAR 329
SAR 366 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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7.8/10 Good! (779 reviews)
Very friendly staff, clean room

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL
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Riverfront, swimming pool, hot tub, pickleball court, basketball, billiard

Riverfront, swimming pool, hot tub, pickleball court, basketball, billiard

Lyndon IL
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lyndon. Enjoy private pools, 2 outdoor pickleball courts, and a garden. Popular attraction Prophetstown ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
My family needed to be in the area for a celebration of life and so glad we found this place! Was not at all familiar with the area and didn’t know what to expect and we were very pleasantly surprised!The host was great at communicating, kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed and ...

Reviewed on 22 January 2026

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1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-Friendly Retreat!

1 Mi to Rock Riverfront: Pet-Friendly Retreat!

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Stay at this vacation home in Rock Falls. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Westwood Tennis Center and Sinnissippi Park ...
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Better than a hotel!

Better than a hotel!

Rock Falls IL
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