Local Guide
Visiting Stockton?
We’re a short drive from the lake and the square. Grab lunch, browse the boutiques, then make a day of it.
Around Town
Things to see and do
On the Water
Stockton Lake
Nearly 25,000 acres of clear water known across the Midwest for sailing, fishing and quiet coves.
Outdoors
Stockton State Park
Camping, a marina, a swimming beach and trails on the lake’s east shore.
Downtown
The Stockton Square
Historic courthouse square with shops, cafes and antique stores a few minutes away.
Every Fall
Black Walnut Festival
Stockton is the Black Walnut Capital of the World. The festival fills the square each September.
Make a Day of It
Start or end your day at the Mercantile
Shop
Browse eight boutiques
Fashion, jewelry, hats, bags, home decor and gifts under one roof.
Gather
Bring the group
Book the Merc Room for a party, reunion or meeting while you’re in town.