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Stephen and Deirdre Nardi Equine Prairie PreserveByron Forest Preserve District prairie and oak savanna preserve with 10 miles of scenic trails for hiking, walking, jogging and nature exploration. It is the district's only preserve that permits horseback riding; riders must bring their own horses.
- Sunrise II Family RestaurantLong-running Byron family restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, comfort-food entrées, daily specials, and generous family-friendly portions.
Swedish Pancake House & CafeByron family restaurant serving Swedish pancakes and familiar breakfast and lunch favorites in a relaxed café setting.
Sweetbean Cafe & BakeryIndependent Byron café and bakery serving locally roasted coffee, cinnamon rolls, muffins, cakes, pies, cookies, soups, salads, and sandwiches made with fresh ingredients.
The Cave Bar & GrillByron neighborhood bar and grill with a full food and drink menu, pool, darts, video gaming, private-party space, daily specials, leagues, and scheduled entertainment.
The Velvet Poppy Floral DesignByron floral boutique specializing in one-of-a-kind arrangements and custom floral design, with gifts and home décor for celebrations and everyday occasions.
Tiger Town ParkDog-friendly Byron park with an inclusive playground, zip line, swings, basketball and bocce courts, table tennis, chess, game tables, and a central plaza.
Uptown Lanes / Back Alley Bar & GrillDowntown Byron entertainment venue combining six bowling lanes with a full bar and restaurant, rooftop and open-air seating, live music, darts, games, televisions, party packages, and a creative menu of burgers, pizza, sandwiches, wings, and entrées.
Weiskopf ObservatoryPublic observatory with an 11" Celestron reflecting telescope. Weekly public viewing sessions show planets, moon, and faint sky objects. Open Tuesdays and Saturdays at dusk for three hours. Free; call ahead for times.
