Ogle County
Polo
Polo is a classic Ogle County crossroads town, its historic downtown square built around the kind of family-run shops and diners that have anchored it for generations. White Pines Forest State Park and Franklin Creek State Natural Area are both a short drive away for an afternoon in the woods.
Fuel the day
Eat & Drink
Chesty P’s PubLong-running downtown Polo pub at 104 E. Mason Street serving beer, wine and spirits in a casual small-town bar setting. Check current hours before visiting.
Cimino’s PizzaPolo pizzeria serving pizza, cheese bread, lasagna, baked pasta and other Italian-American favorites. Takeout and delivery are available; check current hours before ordering.
Jeff's RefsJeff's Refs is a casual sports bar in downtown Polo with cold beer, cocktails, pizza, pool, darts, and live music. Settle in with friends for an easygoing night out, watch the game, or catch one of the bar's special events and performances.
Out and about
Things to Do
1870 Buffalo Grove Lime KilnHistoric lime kiln on the Old Galena Trail, operated until early 1900s. Restored and on the National Register of Historic Places since 2002. Burned local stone for mortar used by pioneers.
Birdland Skate ParkConcrete public skate park with a bowl, quarter pipe, ramps, banks, and rails for a range of skill levels. Open from dawn to dusk in Polo.
Burns HouseDr. William Burns House built in 1854, Polo’s first brick house. Dr. Burns arrived in Buffalo Grove in 1848 and moved to Polo in 1854. He was called Polo's most prominent, historic character. The 1909 History of Ogle County had this to say about Dr. Burns: "In every community, great or small, there are found men who, by reason of super abilities and more industrious effort, have risen above their fellows in public, business or personal life, and such a man was the late William Wallace Burns, M.D."
