Lyons, Illinois: Hofmann Tower
It resembles a castle keep from a medieval fortress, complete with crenelated battlements and a flag flying from its parapet.
- Address:
- 7930 Riverwalk Dr, Lyons, IL
- Directions:
- From Old Route 66 turn west at the stoplight onto US-34/Ogden Ave. Drive one mile. Turn right at the stoplight onto Joliet Ave. Drive one block to the stop sign and turn left onto Riverwalk Drive.
Visitor Tips and News About Hofmann Tower
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
The tower looks like a rook from a giant chess game.
[Debra Durham, 09/04/2025]Nearby Offbeat Places
Uncle Pete The Scotsman, North Riverside, IL - 1 mi.
Bull on a Roof, Brookfield, IL - 1 mi.
Vegas Sign: Fabulous McCook, McCook, IL - 1 mi.In the region:
Fairy Shops and Eateries, Naperville, IL - 17 mi.
Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.
Although it seems medieval, the tower was built in 1908 as a tourist attraction by a Chicago brewer. He hoped that visitors would bring picnic lunches and buy beer.