Hofmann Tower State Historic Site — Attraction in Lyons Township

Hofmann Tower was constructed in 1908 by brewer George Hofmann, Jr. (1855-1942), as the centerpiece of an extensive recreational and entertainment complex.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Today, the tower itself is closed, but the surrounding area has been developed into a well-manicured river walk.

This is a nice place to walk and listen to the Des Plaines river. They have a dam as well. If you’re a fan of history and cool stories, this is a good place to stop since nobody knows why Hofmann...

I visit here on occasion and love bringing my 5yr old and telling him this is a "Castle" with a princess on top (thank you Shrek, lol) he buys into it and lets his imagination go wild. The river is right behind it so only enhances the experience. We see people fish here from time to time. There's also a fountain near the front that you can toss your coin in and make a wish along with benches throughout the walking path. Good place to go have a sit down and enjoy an ice cream (Dunkin across the street on Joliet Rd) or come for...

This Tower was built at the turn of the century by a European beer maker there was a wheel there and I believe the dam was there at that time since then the damn has been removed by the army corps of engineers the structure still stands and it is a iconic symbol of the Riverside town something to look...