Dundee is located in the Kane County, in the State of Illinois. It is divided into two main sides: West Dundee and East Dundee. The population in the West sector is larger, as is the development and the present industries, numbering almost 8,000 inhabitants. In the Eastern side, the population is of alomost 3,000 inhabitants. The two sides combined reach approximatively 11,000 inhabitants and a wide residential surface, filled with entertainment means and touristic attractions for all ages.
Top Attractions within Dundee
Santa’s Village AZoosment Park is located in Dundee and it is the largest amuzement park and zoo in the region. There are many fun filled activities and events organized for children here. During the weekends, when most of the visitors come, there are available petting zoos, exotic shows, rides, concerts and contests. The grounds offer facilities suitable for zoo (thus animal watching) and for amuzement parks (meaning rides, slides, carousels and games). This particular park is so unique that it attracts people from all over the region, especially during Christmas days, when it hosts even more events.
The Dundee Township Historic District, made out of 65 buildings, is the place to visit for those fascinated by history, architecture and old-fashion lifestyle in Dundee. The buildings here recreate the feel of old times and picture in the visitors mind the transformations of the community over a period of about 50 years, from the 1870s until the 1920s. All the buildings nowadays have various commercial or cultural functions, some of them have been turned into museums and some can still be rented. Along the tour of the historic district, you will be able to see: the Miller Block, the Library Hall, the Atlantic Four Mills, the Spring Mill and many others.
The Spring Hill Mall is the regional shopping center of Dundee, located in the West Dundee side. People can come to this mall to tend to all their shopping needs, in one of the many renounced stores and marketers, such as: Sears, Macy’s, JCPenny and many others. There are stores to the liking of everyone and suitable to all types of budgets.
