Things To Do
Higher Grounds Coffee
A hometown staple - located towards the south end of Freeport. Delicious drinks and bites - lots of coffee and food options, and plenty of room to sit around with a group.
Nine East Coffee
Another hometown classic - located in downtown Freeport, surrounded by other local and antique shops. This is a great place to hang out with lots of board games to play while you sip.
Coffee and Crumbs Bakery
A new "mom & pop" coffee spot, and it's quickly become a community favorite. This is the closest of the recommended coffee shops to the Pedersen home. Delicious bakery treats made fresh every day - the cinnamon rolls are fabulous! Well, really everything is worth a try. They have limited hours, so check that they're open before making the trip.
Union Dairy
Union Dairy is a Freeport staple, serving up ice cream for over 110 years! Stepping inside the parlor is like stepping back in time - with classic red bar stools and old-time ice cream sodas. It's a must visit with over 51 flavors of ice cream to choose from.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square
Right next to Union Dairy, you'll find the square where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas famously debated on the U.S. Senate campaign trail in 1858. Douglas' senate win (and Lincoln's subsequent loss) opened the way for Lincoln to win the presidency two years later. The square features a boulder and plaque dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903, as well as the life-size statues "Lincoln and Douglas in Debate" by artist Lily Tolpo, which was dedicated in 1992.
Krape Park
A big park with lots to do! There are several playgrounds and a carousel for the kids in the middle of the park. Check out the disc golf course, walking paths, mini golf, peddle boats, pickleball and tennis, too!