Phyllis Kelley

The attractions of Sycamore include its majestic 1904 county courthouse, domed Carnegie library, well-appointed Victorian homes and tree-lined streets, and flourishing central business district located on a broad main street first laid out in the mid-19th century. The 1¢ parking meters are a nice touch too. This DeKalb County seat retains the charming appearance of a fictional midwestern "small-town USA." Now known far and wide for its annual pumpkinfestival...