Downtown DeKalb, Illinois
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The ShopDowntown.org Discount Card Program encourages local shopping by offering exclusive savings at participating downtown businesses. Shoppers can obtain a discount card by donating $20 or more to the American Cancer Society, unlocking deals of up to 15% off at local stores. The program supports small businesses, funds community health initiatives, and helps strengthen the local economy, making it a win-win for both merchants and consumers.
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Hotels
Travelinn Dekalb
1116 W Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, Illinois
Super 8 DeKalb IL
800 W Fairview Dr
DeKalb, Illinois
Baymont Inn and Suites DeKalb
1314 W Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, Illinois
Hampton Inn DeKalb, IL
663 S. Annie Glidden Road
Dekalb, Illinois
Hotel at Holmes
340 Carroll Avenue
DeKalb, Illinois
Hotel Tips
Call ahead to make sure your reservation is still active and rebook if there are any price drops or changes in number of people staying with you. Another cost saving tips is to bundle the stay with airport parking and shuttle to avoid hefty fees.
Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.
Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.
Things To Do
DeKalb brings meaning to leisure time while enjoying the local yarn shop and wandering through in amazement with the different fibers and vast array of colors. Signing up for a class is easy and fun and serves as a great getaway for a few hours to enjoy the company of fellow knitters.
DeKalb brings the farming community under one marketplace to offer an assortment of locally grown fruit and vegetables. Traditionally, markets are restricted to anything grown so you can expect to see natural whole foods that are sure to please those working on their plant-based diets!
DeKalb has that special dining venue and you are sure to find something to please with numerous meals served to satisfy each palette. A wide variety of restaurants and delis are available to choose from with a nice selection of entrees and especially desserts.
Why Do You Love Downtown?
Dawnmarie Hatfield
We love supporting local businesses wherever we visit.
Tammy Grubbs
First time visitors
Ashlee
We're visiting from Portland and we love the laid back atmosphere of this town. It is a clean and friendly town!
Shawna Moore
I like the old school charm and love supporting the local merchants!
Kim Ward
Unique and wonderful shopping.
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