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!
AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

2.5 out of 5
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy Princeton IL
The price is AED 368 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 368
AED 409 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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parking was good, staff very nice and helpful, only bad thing it was 7-730 in the am and the breakfast was not fully set up yet. they were very slow to bring items out.

Reviewed on 12 January 2026

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Super Sleep Inn

Super Sleep Inn

2.5 out of 5
2929 N Main St Princeton IL
The price is AED 216 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 216
AED 269 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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Stay at this motel in Princeton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Bureau ...
7.6/10 Good! (186 reviews)
Parking was very close to the entrance making it easy to bring my things

Reviewed on 5 January 2026

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AmericInn by Wyndham Kewanee

2.5 out of 5
925 Tenney St Kewanee IL
The price is AED 372 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 372
AED 412 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kewanee. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Windmont ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (386 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, inviting and comfortable environment

Reviewed on 18 December 2025

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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! (29 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay at this house. The host is amazing and really puts in a lot of effort to ensure your time there is truly great. The communication could not be better, questions were answered quickly, and any requested were fulfilled. The house itself is really cool. All of the amenities really ...

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

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Rock Falls IL
Stay at this apartment in Rock Falls. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sinnissippi Park and Westwood ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
The apartment was very clean. I was in town to visit family and it was so much nicer than staying in a sterile hotel!

Reviewed on 19 December 2025

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Depue Vacation Rental < 1 Mi to the Lake!

Depue Vacation Rental < 1 Mi to the Lake!

3 out of 5
De Pue IL
Stay at this cottage in De Pue. Enjoy free parking and air conditioning.
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