Starved Rock Country
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WELCOME TO HERITAGE CORRIDOR DESTINATIONS. Nestled between Lake Michigan and the Illinois River, this region is an outdoor recreational dream, offering miles of trails and waterways stretching from suburban Chicago to Starved Rock State Park. Stay at fourstar hotels or cozy bed and breakfasts, explore The First Hundred Miles of Route 66, shop big names and boutiques, dine on hearty home cooking or haute cuisine. HCD focuses on inspiring visitors to explore the towns surrounding the I&M Canal, Route 66 and Starved Rock Country.
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ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE
Nestled in the heart of Central Illinois, Starved Rock Country offers travelers the perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and small-town charm. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in outdoor adventures, indulge in exceptional dining, or explore unique boutiques, Starved Rock Country has something for everyone. Just a short drive from major cities like Chicago, Rockford, and the Quad Cities, this hidden gem invites you to experience the very best of the Midwest.
Starved Rock Country is defined by its stunning natural landscapes, with the picturesque Illinois River winding its way through the heart of the region. The area is home to the famed Starved Rock State Park, where visitors can explore seasonal waterfalls, dramatic bluffs, and scenic hiking trails. Whether you’re an avid hiker, a nature enthusiast, or someone looking for a peaceful retreat, the park offers countless opportunities to connect with nature and experience breathtaking views throughout the year.
Beyond its outdoor beauty, the region is a haven for food lovers, art enthusiasts, and shoppers alike. From fusion cuisine to classic supper clubs, the dining scene is as diverse as it is delicious. You’ll discover a growing collection of local restaurants, an award-winning craft brewery, distillery, and winery – along with quaint boutiques nestled in vibrant and historic downtowns. Starved Rock Country’s melding of modern amenities and rustic charm sets the region apart from other Midwest destinations, equal parts timeless and contemporary.
For those with an appreciation for local craftsmanship, the region’s artisan shops, art galleries, and historic landmarks provide plenty of opportunities to explore and support local culture. Whether you’re browsing handmade jewelry or viewing works by local artists, Starved Rock Country offers a variety of experiences that celebrate its creative spirit. The area’s rich heritage is also on display at several museums and public parks, making it an ideal destination for history buffs.
In this travel guide, you’ll find all the resources you need to make the most of your visit. From outdoor adventures to relaxing escapes, from hidden gems to well-known attractions, Starved Rock Country is ready to welcome you. So grab your itinerary, pack your bags, and get ready for an unforgettable experience in one of Illinois’ most beloved destinations.
For more trip-planning resources, be sure to visit www.StarvedRockCountry.com, the companion website to this guide. You’ll find feature articles, event updates, and helpful tips to enhance your visit. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Retreat Recharge with a Starved Rock Country
Nestled in the heart of Starved Rock Country, two unique lodging destinations offer unforgettable escapes into nature, combining rustic charm with modern luxury. Whether you’re seeking the luxurious spirit of boutique camping or the cozy seclusion of a cabin retreat, Camp Aramoni and Kishauwau Cabins provide perfect getaways that cater to every traveler’s desire for comfort, relaxation, and outdoor adventure. From lavish safari-style tents to cozy cabins, these destinations promise experiences that blend the beauty of the great outdoors with the convenience of topnotch amenities, making them ideal choices for your next getaway in the Midwest.
CAMP ARAMONI
A Boutique Experience Like No Other
809 N. 2199th Rd., Tonica www.CampAramoni.com
Nestled deep within 96 acres of lush forested land, Camp Aramoni is not your typical camping experience. Located just 90 minutes south of Chicago, this luxurious boutique campground is set on the grounds of a historic 19th-century brickyard. A blend of nature’s beauty and modern sophistication, Camp Aramoni offers a fresh take on the classic outdoor getaway.
The camp’s 11 safari-style tents provide an elevated glamping experience, offering the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Whether you’re here to disconnect and recharge or seeking an adventure in the wilderness, Camp Aramoni meets you where you are. The tents are designed with comfort and luxury in mind, combining the authentic feel of camping with the lavish amenities of a world-class hotel. Each tent is furnished to ensure a restful stay, featuring plush bedding, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms, all with stunning views of the surrounding forest. You’ll sleep under the stars in a setting that feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet with all the comforts you could wish for.
At Camp Aramoni, the experience goes beyond just a place to sleep. This one-of-akind destination boasts an impressive food program and plenty of outdoor activities. Start your day with a rejuvenating yoga class, surrounded by the tranquility of the forest, or join a guided hike to explore the beautiful landscapes and local wildlife. The camp also hosts live music and special dining events, offering an intimate setting for guests to unwind while enjoying tunes under the open sky.
To make your stay even more seamless, Camp Aramoni offers a shuttle service to nearby parks, making it easy to explore the region’s natural wonders. With multiple parks and attractions in close proximity, including the renowned Starved Rock State Park, guests have endless opportunities to enjoy everything from scenic hikes to kayaking on the Illinois River.
Whether you’re seeking a romantic weekend retreat or a peaceful escape into nature with friends and family, Camp Aramoni delivers a luxurious, memorable experience. The combination of the wilderness setting and high-end amenities is redefining the glamping trend in the Midwest, offering a getaway that caters to those who appreciate nature’s beauty without sacrificing comfort.
On-site dining experience at Camp Aramoni
Blazing Star tent at Camp Aramoni
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KISHAUWAU CABINS
A Cozy Wilderness Retreat
901 N. 2129th Rd., Tonica www.Kishauwaucabins.com
Just a short drive from the iconic Starved Rock State Park, Kishauwau Cabins is the perfect blend of seclusion and comfort, offering a rustic yet luxurious experience in the heart of nature. Located seven miles from the gates of the park and perched above the scenic Vermilion River, this hidden gem provides a peaceful escape, all while being within reach of the charming downtowns of Starved Rock Country.
Kishauwau is more than just a place to stay — it’s an opportunity to experience nature without sacrificing the comforts of home. The 17 cabins at Kishauwau are spread out across the 50-acre property, each offering a high level of privacy and a sense of wilderness seclusion. Whether you’re looking to unwind with loved ones or explore the great outdoors, Kishauwau Cabins is designed to accommodate all types of travelers.
In the winter, guests can relax in the warmth of their cabin while trying to spot majestic bald eagles along the river. In the summer, the nearby Vermilion River offers opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and rafting, with the cabins providing a cool refuge after a day spent on the water. No matter the season, these four-season cabins are equipped to keep you comfortable year-round. Each cabin features a full kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals during your stay. For those who prefer dining al fresco, each cabin has its own outdoor barbecue and fire pit, ideal for cooking a meal under the stars or simply enjoying a cozy fire with friends.
The cabins are fully furnished and come with everything you need to feel at home, including cozy living spaces, comfortable bedrooms, and fully stocked kitchens. The property’s natural surroundings invite guests to step outside, whether to relax on the deck, enjoy a quiet moment by the river, or take a hike through the nearby woods. Though the cabins provide a true escape into nature, the nearby attractions ensure that guests have plenty to explore, from quaint local shops to historical sites in the surrounding towns.
Kishauwau Cabins offers the ideal balance of privacy, comfort, and convenience. The secluded nature of the cabins makes it the perfect spot for those looking to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in nature, while still having access to all the amenities that make a getaway truly enjoyable. For a getaway that blends the best of rustic charm with modern comforts, Kishauwau Cabins provides an unforgettable experience that feels like home, no matter how far from home you are.
Exterior – Kishauwau Cabins
Interior – Kishauwau Cabins
HARBOR INN VACATION RENTALS BY HERITAGE HARBOR
1851 Old Chicago Rd., Ottawa www.visitheritageharbor.com/villas
Whether you are connecting with friends and family or looking to slow down the pace of time, Heritage Harbor is the perfect destination to craft your Starved Rock experience. Being in the heart of Starved Rock Country means you can explore authentic Illinois while you discover yourself in the great outdoors. With 30 vacation rentals nestled along the Illinois River, it is certain you will experience a magnificent sunrise or sunset over the river. From cozy cottages to immaculate villas, there’s a rental for every size group and occasion on the waterfront at Heritage Harbor.
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BEAR RESORT AT STARVED ROCK
2643 Route 178, North Utica www.grandbearresort.com
Utica’s Grand Bear Resort, located just outside Starved Rock State Park, features a variety of cozy suites, cabins, villas and over 11,000 square feet of event space. Grand Bear also is home to a massive 24,000-square-foot indoor water park featuring play zones, slides, a wave pool, lazy river and 15-person hot tub. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the Starved Rock area, Grand Bear Resort is a great place to host your next family
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Discovering the stunning landscapes, delicious eateries, and heartpumping adventures of Starved Rock Country requires more than a single day. Fortunately, a variety of comfortable accommodations await to help you unwind and gear up for another day of hiking, browsing local boutiques, and tasting handcrafted spirits. From charming historic lodges tucked in nature’s embrace to the familiar comfort of modern hotels, there’s a lodging option for every type of traveler in Starved Rock Country.
gathering, wedding, holiday party, meeting or family getaway. Come experience the oasis where relaxation meets adventure.
PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
926 N. 2150th Rd., Oglesby www.pleasantcreekcampground.com
Pleasant Creek Campground is nestled in a wooded setting along a tributary of the Vermilion River, surrounded by rolling hills and mature trees. This campground, located five miles from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, has become a major destination for those looking to pitch a tent near the park. Pleasant Creek Campground is quietly tucked away in the heart of the Starved Rock Country and is only
minutes away from unique shops, historical sites, recreational activities and amazing dining options. The 140 spacious campsites provide ample room for all of your camping necessities and to create family memories to last a lifetime.
STARVED ROCK LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER
One Lodge Ln., Oglesby www.Starvedrocklodge.com
Treat yourself to a relaxing vacation and getaway in the heart of Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock Lodge is one of Illinois’ foremost lodging destinations for those looking to enjoy hiking, outdoor adventure, history and architectural landmarks. Within the Lodge, you’ll find historic ambiance in the main dining room where the atmosphere is friendly and casual. Relax and unwind in their indoor pool, hot tub and sauna or stop by The Back Door Lounge to fuel up before a hike or cool off with a locally brewed craft beer. Choose a rustic hotel room in the lodge or from one of their log cabins in the woods. Either way, you’ll wake up refreshed from the natural beauty of the surroundings. Looking for a place to hold your meeting? Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center was voted the best lodge in the Midwest for a meeting. The Lodge and Conference Center also is a major wedding destination, particularly for those looking for an outdoor ceremony.
Starved Rock Lodge
THE BICKERMAN BUILDING LODGING
166 Mill St., North Utica www.Thebickerman.com
Just a short drive from Starved Rock State Park you’ll find The Bickerman Building. This recently restored storefront, originally constructed in 1874, now houses two gorgeous lofted rental condos, perfect for a romantic getaway or girls road trip. Located in the heart of downtown Utica, on the same block as popular spots like August Hill Winery and the Lodi Taphouse and directly above Bruce and Ollie’s ice cream and coffee shop, these luxurious units put you in the middle of this fun, quaint community.
MILL STREET RENTALS
155 Mill St., North Utica
Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally located place. Restaurants, coffee, ice cream, retail, a winery and seasonal outdoor dining are just steps away from these luxe rental units on the West side of Utica’s Mill Street. These new units are the perfect place to explore nearby Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen
State Park, the I&M Canal, LaSalle County Historical Museum and so much more. Come explore and then relax in comfort with modern conveniences.
HOLIDAY INN CLUB VACATIONS
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RESORT
2558 N. 3650rd Rd., Sheridan www.HolidayInnClub.com
Situated on an expansive property with a lake, this relaxed resort is conveniently located just minutes from Route 71, popular cultural exhibits like the Norsk Museum and the new Dayton Bluffs Nature Preserve in Ottawa. Guests are treated to casual studios with kitchens, living areas, pull-out couches and flatscreen TVs. The resort’s 1- to 2-bedroom villas add fireplaces, separate living rooms, and/or patios or balconies. On property, you’ll also find a laid-back grill eatery, a sandwich shop and a pizzeria. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a 9-hole golf course, and a stocked fishing lake with boat rentals, in addition to mini-golf, tennis courts, an arcade and a playground.
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• 55th Annual Burgoo Festival October 11-12, 2025
North Central Illinois largest festival with over 350 vendors, car show, and our world famous Burgoo Stew
• Wild Bill Days May 31- June 1, 2025
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GAETANO’S VAULT
200 E. Main St., Streator GaetanosVault.com
Situated in historic downtown Streator, you’ll find Gaetano’s Vault, one of Starved Rock Country’s premiere destination dining experiences. This welcoming upscale restaurant, housed in a former turn-of-thecentury bank building, has been garnering rave reviews with their delectable menu and impeccable roaring twenties decor. Gaetano’s is home to an approachable menu that melds classic American and Italian fare with more far-flung influences. You’ll find delectable offerings like a signature 16oz New York strip steak, citrus glazed mahi mahi and one of the signature local dishes of the Starved Rock Country region - an Italian style Tenderloin.
THE BEACH HOUSE
700 La Salle St., Ottawa BeachHouseGrille.com
Located in the heart of historic downtown Ottawa, The Beach House is home to coastal cuisine from around the world. You’ll find a
variety of fresh half shell oysters, tuna poke and an authentic lobster roll. While focused on fresh fish and seafood, this popular dining destination offers plenty of non-seafood options, from pork shank al pastor to Thai Curry chicken. Inside, you’ll find a full-size bar specializing in crafted cocktails, and an ample wine list and great atmosphere.
HONEST ABE’S TAP & GRILL
3585 Route 47, Morris HonestAbesTapAndGrill.com
Since 2011, Honest Abe’s Tap House and Grill, in Morris, has been paying loving tribute to the great emancipator, through their name, decor and a stable of giant craft burgers. These award-winning Lincoln-themed burgers include The Gettysburger (American cheese, bacon, over easy eggs and a side of mayo) and The Rail-Splitter (Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, grilled ham, pickles and honey mustard). The Lincoln Poor Boy, another popular pick, includes homemade garlic pork poor boy and provolone cheese, served on a
grilled garlic butter hoagie roll. You’ll find more than 25 burgers, loaded mac and cheese bowls, and signature sandwiches on the menu, alongside some great appetizers like battered green beans, fried portabella, and a filet mignon quesadilla.
HANK’S FARM RESTAURANT
2973 Route 71, Ottawa HanksFarm.com
For fans of one-of-a-kind dining destinations, consider a trip to Hank’s Farm Restaurant in Ottawa. This fan-favorite restaurant, housed inside a former dairy barn, is surrounded by 20+ picturesque rolling acres - home to roaming peacocks, chickens, ducks, turkeys and sheep. Hank’s features private event space, outdoor dining, a full bar and an elaborate Sunday brunch buffet - one of the best in Starved Rock Country.
THE LONE BUFFALO BY TANGLED ROOTS BREWING CO.
812 La Salle St., Ottawa www.TangledRootsBrewingCo.com
The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a great place to grab a plate of farm-to-table food and an artisan craft beer. You can indulge in The Lone Buffalo’s selfproclaimed “slow food,” savoring the tastes at one of their many outdoor tables. This relaxed, airy brewpub, conveniently located in downtown Ottawa, offers hearty pub classics and new American fare. Be sure to try their signature Brewmaster Burger, made with bourbon cherry BBQ sauce, applewood smoked bacon, aged cheddar, house pickles, frittes aioli and crispy onions.
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SKOOGS PUB & GRILL
155 Mill St., North Utica skoogspub.com
Located in Utica, just minutes from Starved Rock State Park, Skoog’s Pub & Grill is famous for serving up great homemade food in generous sized portions. This comfortable drinking and dining destination is located right in the heart of cozy downtown Utica, and is the perfect place to grab some post-hike burgers. Be sure to try the melt-in-your-mouth, 3/4lb, Hearty Skoog Burger. This specially seasoned, never frozen burger is stacked high with your choices of cheese, bacon, grilled onion or fresh sauteed mushrooms. Looking for something to share with your group? Order a round of Skoog’s Famous Wings, offered breaded or unbreaded in a variety of delicious sauces.
THE CHEESE SHOP ‘N’ DELI
1219 Fulton St., Ottawa
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For more than 30 years, The Cheese Shop and Deli has been providing Starved Rock Country, locals and visitors in the know, with delicious, fresh foods in an unusual setting: a former cheese factory! The building served as a storefront and manufacturing facility for the “Ottawa Milk Products Company” from 1942-1986, but now houses a full-fledged deli and restaurant, serving some of the best sub sandwiches in the area! Tucked away on the banks of the I&M Canal, The Cheese Shop and Deli offers a wide variety of paninis, subs, and carver sandwiches, in addition to some great soup and sandwich combos and daily specials. The restaurant is keeping true to their roots, using a curated selection of
From classic supper clubs to new artisan eateries, there is no shortage of delicious dining destinations to be found throughout Starved Rock Country. Join us as we explore some of the region’s iconic classic spots and new craft restaurants.
specialty cheeses, fresh breads and delicious meats. Locals love their revolving selection of soups, including vegetable, ravs-n-broth, french onion, white bean-n-tomato and jalapeño cheese.
JEREMIAH JOE COFFEE
807 LaSalle St., Ottawa
JeremiahJoeCoffee.com
Located in the heart of tree lined downtown Ottawa, Jeremiah Joe has been providing delicious fresh brewed beverages since 2002. With a full menu of coffee and espresso based drinks, made from five signature house blends of imported coffee beans, Jeremiah Joe Coffee has remained a favorite among locals. From the simple black coffee to the blended cold brew espresso drinks, Jeremiah Joe caters to all stripes of coffee aficionados. In a hurry? Pay a visit to Jeremiah Joe Coffee’s convenient drive-thru locations located at 101 E Canal Ave, Ottawa and 1501 38th St Suite B, Peru.
BRUCE & OLLIE’S ICE CREAM, SPECIALTY COFFEE & DELI
166 Mill St., North Utica BruceAndOllies.com
Feel like having an artisan ice cream while visiting downtown Utica? Bruce & Ollie’s is the Starved Rock Country region’s newest ice cream parlor, featuring a wide variety of delectable hand-scooped flavors, alongside a selection of craft beverages and graband-go food options. Located inside the village’s historic hardware building, this mom-n-pop shop exudes ambiance, featuring original stone walls, exposed beams and a cozy fireplace surrounded by plenty of comfortable seating options. On the menu you’ll find salads, soups, charcuterie boards, sandwiches (hot and cold) and breakfast offerings, alongside drinks like espressos, iced coffees and teas. Don’t miss a visit to Bruce & Ollie’s next time you’re walking down Utica’s Mill Street.
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The Lone Buffalo
The Cheese Shop ‘n’ Deli
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The Deli also features an eclectic display of antiques and one of Illinois’ largest displays of antique milk bottles. When you dine at The Cheese Shop ‘n’ Deli you will be certain you will leave with your belly full.
CATSEYE WINE BAR
724 La Salle St., Ottawa
CatsEyeWineBar.com
For wine enthusiasts, CatsEye Wine Bar in downtown Ottawa is a must-visit. Explore an extensive selection of local and international wines. Craft cocktail lovers will appreciate the always evolving drink menu. This intimate setting hosts art openings, drag shows, wine tastings, and live acoustic performances. Expect a diverse lineup of folk, blues and tribute acts.
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OTTAWA’S BEST KEPT SECRET
Adventure comes alive in GRUNDY COUNTY
Home to bustling downtown shopping districts, Instagram-worthy throwback diners, the natural oasis of the I&M Canal Towpath and the legendary ‘mother road’ known as Route 66. From fun-filled festivals fit for the whole family to quiet date nights on the town, there’s always more reasons to explore in Grundy County. See you soon!
For more information on Grundy County attractions, festivals and lodging locations, visit: Grundy County Chamber of Commerce 909 N. Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-0113 www.grundyco.org
overlooks the Illinois River, while the dining hall is a stunning throwback venue. Enjoy a night of drinks, live music, and delicious food. The lodge’s rustic cabin-like atmosphere creates the perfect post-adventure retreat.
AUGUST HILL WINERY & ILLINOIS SPARKLING CO.
106 Mill St., North Utica augusthillwinery.com
In the heart of downtown Utica, August Hill’s sophisticated tasting room offers a selection of award winning, locally produced, wines. Best of all, their line of sparkling wines is produced with grapes grown on a sprawling vineyard located in Starved Rock Country. Enjoy a glass of August Hill’s award-winning Berlyn Red, share a wine flight on their beautiful patio or even purchase a case of wine to share with friends and family.
601 1st St., La Salle Uptowngrill.com
La Salle’s Uptown Grill is renowned for their polished take on classics and is often lauded as being one of the best places to grab prime rib in the Chicagoland area on Friday and Saturday nights. These char broiled steaks are cut and aged in-house, and the seafood, shellfish, and oysters are prepared fresh every day. But in addition to offering great food and a full service bar and lounge (complete with an extensive list of over 100 wines and 12 craft beers on tap), Uptown Grill is also home to one of the most exciting music venues in Starved Rock Country. On select nights, the stage at Uptown’s Playlist Theater hosts popular touring acts. Past guests have included Alejandro Escovedo, Robbie Fulks, The War and Treaty, and Loudon Wainwright III.
STARVED ROCK LODGE RESTAURANT
One Lodge Ln., Oglesby starvedrocklodge.com
Experience an unforgettable evening at the Starved Rock Lodge’s veranda or beautiful indoor dining hall. The Veranda
BLUEGILL BOATHOUSE
411 Great Loop E Dr., Ottawa www.BluegillBoathouse.com
Nestled in the Heritage Harbor Marina Resort Community, Bluegill Boathouse offers delectable food, a lively waterfront, and fantastic views. Enjoy cocktails, craft beers, and wines on their spacious patio while listening to live entertainment. The large bay windows and covered patio provide a stunning backdrop for your night out. Be sure to explore Bluegill’s new menu that features favorites like tenderloins, po-boys and bang bang shrimp tacos.
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CAMP ARAMONI
Camp Aramoni is redefining travel in the Midwest. Spanning 96 acres of lush forests on a former 19th century brickyard, our glamping accommodations await your discovery near the picturesque Starved Rock State Park. Nightly rates include Chef-driven meals, access to private hiking trails, your own personal campfire, bicycles, lawn games, and more. This is where nature meets luxury. Book online or call ahead!
PRODUCTS
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Designed to help connect locals and visitors alike with businesses offering artisan products and experiences across the state, the Illinois Office of Tourism’s Illinois Made program has put the spotlight on more than 250 innovative small enterprises during the past seven years. Two popular businesses from the Heritage Corridor Region – Millstone Bakery in La Salle and Dollinger Family Farm in Channahon – were honored with this prestigious accolade this year. Join us as we explore the Illinois Made businesses you can visit in Starved Rock Country and two other nearby makers.
l MILLSTONE BAKERY
821 1st St., La Salle www.MillstoneBreads.com
Millstone Bakery, located at 821 First St. in La Salle, is an artisan shop specializing in handcrafted breads and pastries. An ever-growing selection of baked-from-scratch goods, use of high-quality ingredients and a small-town-hangout atmosphere have earned Millstone rave reviews and devoted customers since it opened in June 2022. The bakery’s core line of pastries includes chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, pain au chocolat croissants made with semi-dark chocolate, ham and cheese croissants, almond croissants and classic butter croissants. You’ll also find an expansive selection of artisan breads, including their popular sourdough loaves.
l TANGLED ROOTS BREWING CO.
812 La Salle St., Ottawa www.TangledRootsBrewingCo.com
Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a craft brewery in historic downtown Ottawa, offering a locally grown farm-to-foam experience and a roster of delicious craft beers that perfectly complement your trip to the Starved Rock area. At the Tangled Roots Tap Room, you’ll find one-off experimental beers and limited-run collaborations with other Illinois brewers.
l STARVED ROCK HOT GLASS
700 W. Main St., Ottawa
www.StarvedRockHotGlass.com
For a truly one-of-a-kind piece of art, pay a visit to Starved Rock Hot Glass in beautiful downtown Ottawa! Ottawa has a long and storied tradition of glassmaking, and for the last decade, artist Laura Johnson has been adding to the tapestry, perfecting a line of signature hand-blown pieces. From her colorful and crowd-pleasing glass flowers, to modernist mixed media pieces made from blown glass and reclaimed driftwood, Starved Rock Hot Glass is a must-visit Illinois Maker.
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l FINE FIELD POTTERY
www.FineFieldPottery.com
Fine Field Pottery, located in the heart of the historic brick-making city of Streator, specializes in functional and fun pieces of stoneware. This art is just as beautiful as it is practical, with a wide array of items ranging from plates and mugs to pin cushions and honey pots. Consider getting the baker in your life a gorgeously glazed pie plate or French butter keeper. Check out Fine Field Pottery’s Etsy page; the products are shipped nationwide directly from the heart of Starved Rock Country!
l ILLINOIS SPARKLING CO.
106 Mill St., Utica
www.ISCBubbly.com
Illinois Sparkling Co. is deeply committed to quality and authenticity. Each bottle is personally handled from beginning to end, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process that yields impeccable results. Looking for an introduction in the ISC’s line of locally crafted sparkling wines? Look no further than their Experience Flight Trio, three traditionalmethod sparkling wines hand-selected by the winemakers to show the variety and strengths of the ISC line. Proudly made with locally grown grapes and served at the Illinois Sparkling Co. and August Hill Winery tasting room in downtown Utica, these three wines are some of the finest examples of Illinois Made products.
l STAR UNION SPIRITS
300 Fifth St., Suite 135, Peru
www.StarUnionSpirits.com
A new addition to the Illinois Made list in 2020, this small-batch micro distillery is producing exciting craft beverages inside Peru’s historic Westclox building. Star Union Spirits’ diverse portfolio of bottles includes apple, cherry and cabernet sauvignon brandies, grappas, rums, whiskies and vodka. Try a cocktail at their tasting room or purchase bottles to go. These handcrafted spirits make excellent gifts for connoisseurs of locally made goods. For a sample of what can be made with their products, take a look at the Star Union Spirits Instagram.
l BOGGIO’S ORCHARD AND PRODUCE
12087 Route 71, Granville www.boggiosorchardandproduce.com
This award-winning orchard in southwestern Starved Rock Country is widely regarded as one of the top spots in Illinois to pick up farm fresh pumpkins, produce and apple cider donuts. You’ll also find a variety of fun family-friendly activities, like wagon rides, farm-themed play areas and a petting zoo. Boggio’s also hosts a variety of special events throughout the season, including a popular craft show that features 200-plus artisans selling their creations.
BONUS: MORE ILLINOIS MADE
The Heritage Corridor is home to two other iconic Illinois Makers – Lockport’s own Hollingworth Candies and the newly added Dollinger Family Farms in Channahon.
DOLLINGER FAMILY FARM
7420 E. Hansel Rd., Channahon www.DollingerFarms.com
This long-running seasonal agritourism destination, located just a few minutes from the historic I&M Canal trail in rural Channahon, is renowned for its enormous assortment of pumpkins, of which Illinois is the nation’s leading producer. Much more than just a pumpkin patch, the idyllic farm and store also offer their own homemade fudge, doughnuts and kettle corn. Their famed honey, harvested onsite at the picturesque farm, even has a faint pumpkin flavor. The farm has been in the Dollinger family since 1852 and was the original site of the town of Dresden, originally platted in 1836.
HOLLINGWORTH CANDIES
926 N. State St., Lockport
www.HollingworthCandies.com
Hollingworth Candies specializes in handcrafting melt-in-yourmouth toffees and chocolate candies. What started as Margaret Carlson’s home kitchen experiments in 1982 has grown into one of the state’s foremost artisan toffees and brittle makers. Since opening, Hollingworth Candies has been committed to using pure, natural ingredients and their original handmade toffee recipe. Over the years, their product offerings have expanded to include sea salt caramels, the ever-popular Chesters, caramel apples and other molded chocolates.
HISTORY comes alive
9 engaging museums to add to your itinerary
Beyond the trails of Starved Rock Country’s famed state parks and nature preserves, you’ll find a wide variety of museums, mansions and tours steeped in the rich history of Illinois’ early years. At these fun all-ages attractions, learn about pre-colonial life in the Starved Rock region, the legendary first Lincoln and Douglas debate, the digging of the expansive I&M Canal and the crucial role the region played in the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Join us as we explore some of the best attractions in Starved Rock Country to walk among history.
1 OTTAWA HISTORICAL AND SCOUTING HERITAGE MUSEUM
1100 Canal St., Ottawa www.OttawaHistoricalScoutingMuseum.org
Head to The Ottawa Historical and Scouting Heritage Museum to learn all about the history of the boy scouts, girl scouts, and the town of Ottawa. You’ll find more than a century’s worth of scouting artifacts and the largest collection of English scouting memorabilia in the United States, as well as rare artifacts from the famed Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
2 REDDICK MANSION
100 W. Lafayette St., Ottawa www.ReddickMansion.org
The Reddick Mansion, a wonderfully unique landmark, stands at the corners of Columbus and Lafayette street in Ottawa, overlooking the Lincoln Douglas Debate Site. This 150+ year old, 22-room, Italianate mansion has been meticulously restored to the 19th century, after decades of being used as the town’s public library. Now, the mansion is open year-round for tours, Fri. – Mon.
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I&M CANAL TOLLHOUSE
1221 Columbus St., Ottawa www.VisitOttawaIL.com
One of the most authentic spots to encounter the history of the I&M Canal sits at the entrance to downtown Ottawa. The tollhouse building, located off Columbus Street, is one of the only surviving original structures along the canal and the most diligently preserved. This quaint, one-room museum shows guests the day-to-day life of a locktender in the 1850s, from sunrise to sundown. Told through a collection of original artifacts, dioramas and historical documents, you’re bound to walk away learning something new.
4
AWESOME OTTAWA TOURS
624 Court St., Ottawa www.AwesomeOttawaTours.com
Prepare to have your perception of Ottawa, Illinois altered forever! Starved Rock Country native Tom Aussem provides fascinating and informative tours detailing the city’s past. You’ll hear tales of crime, liberation and perseverance that all played a part in shaping this beautiful riverfront town. Visit the website to see a full list of tours.
5 LASALLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
101 E. Canal St., Utica www.LaSalleCountyHistoricalSociety.org
The LaSalle County Historical Society campus, located on the banks of the historic I&M Canal, consists of six locations, countless interpretive displays and some amazing relics from the history of the Starved Rock Country region. On site, you’ll also find the canal warehouse (used for artisan markets throughout the year), a one-room schoolhouse, a working blacksmith shop and an original barn dating back to 1875.
6 HEGELER CARUS MANSION
1307 7th St., La Salle www.HegelerCarus.org
Designed by W. W. Boyington, the famed Chicago Water Tower architect, La Salle’s Hegeler Carus Mansion has remained virtually unaltered since its completion in 1876. This 16,000-sq. foot mansion features 56 rooms spread across 7 levels. The interior is just as stunning as the exterior, with its intricate parquet floors and hand-painted ceilings. This National Landmark is open for tours Wed. - Sun, year-round. Pre-registration for these tours is required.
7 WEBER HOUSE AND GARDEN
1503 Baker St., Streator www.WeberHouseAndGarden.com
Streator’s Ted Weber, formerly a nationallysyndicated radio interviewer, began renovating his historic childhood home in 1983. This beautiful house now sports impeccably decorated rooms, each one reflecting a different period of design, and a meticulouslymanicured English-style garden. This unique blend of architecture, horticulture, interior design and broadcast history is open for tours seven days a week, April – October.
HEGELER CARUS MANSION
8 SEATTLE SUTTON MARSEILLES MUSEUM
151 Washington St., Marseilles www.CityOfMarseilles.com/Seattle-SuttonMarseilles-Museum
The Seattle Sutton Marseilles Museum explores the rich history of this scenic river town. Charting the city’s story - beginning in the 1830’s when settlers in built a cabin by the Illinois river, and featuring displays on the Illinois-Michigan Canal (1848), the railroad (1853), and the Nabisco factory (1902), this former railroad station turned museum is your destination for discovering Marseilles’ Historical Milestones.
9 WESTCLOX MUSEUM
350 Fifth St., Peru www.WestcloxMuseum.com
Peru’s famed Westclox factory, makers for the beloved cult-favorite clock, are honored in this fascinating museum. Through a vast collection of documents, artifacts and antiques, the Westclox Museum tells the story of the community that made these remarkable clocks.
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
To hear episodes of “Secrets and Surprises in Illinois,” visit hcdestinations.com/secrets-podcast
Surprises Secrets
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Podcast explores lesser-known moments and milestones in Illinois history
Looking to uncover more of Illinois’ hidden histories? Stream Heritage Corridor Destinations’ “Secrets and Surprises” – this fun and informative short-form podcast series explores some of the state’s lesser-known historical and cultural milestones.
This series of two-minute, bite-sized stories is narrated by Kevin Kollins and delves into the interesting people, places and things that populate Illinois’ past. Produced by Heritage Corridor Destinations to celebrate our 40th anniversary, you’ll find an archive of 40 micro-episodes packed with unexpected and exciting nuggets of local history.
“Chicagoland radio personality Kevin Kollins narrates the story to reveal either an Illinois secret or surprise or both,” announced Robert Navarro, president and CEO of Heritage
Corridor Destinations. “I’m thrilled to share these audio stories about the amazing people, places and things that we’ve found all over Illinois. I hope some of the episodes will inspire listeners to visit the places these stories come from to find out more.”
The series is broadcast on various radio stations throughout Illinois, and can be listened to via popular podcatchers such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and many more.
The first episode highlights the contributions of Illinois entrepreneur J.F. McCullough – a name you might not know – a man whose contributions dot America’s roadways, reinventing how we dine and snack in America. For a highlight close to home, consider starting with “The Story About Clyde Tombaugh.” In just two minutes, it recounts the life and times of the Streator
native and internationally known astronomer.
The topics on “Secrets and Surprises in Illinois” are wide-ranging, featuring off-thewall and unexpected lesser-known trivia about the state’s legendary residents, innovations and unique locations. Upcoming episode topics remain tightly under wraps, but among the episodes already released, you can expect to hear features on beloved treats with local connections, the story of world-record-breaking sculptures, the forgotten Illinois link to a common household fixture and much, much more.
To hear “Secrets and Surprises in Illinois,” visit www. hcdestinations.com/ secrets-podcast or scan the QR code at right.
n TO LEARN MORE about Heritage Corridor Destinations and explore what you can do in Starved Rock Country, The First Hundred Miles of Route 66 and the I&M Canal Town regions, be sure to visit HCDestinations.com and follow Heritage Corridor Destinations on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
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Tour Starved Rock Country by water
Aboard
Starved Rock Country is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, scenic trails, and charming small towns; while many visitors flock to this region to explore the magnificent canyons and waterfalls, there’s another way to experience the area’s stunning natural vistas – by river.
The wonders of nature and history converge along the region’s picturesque waterways. Whether you’re cruising on a paddlewheel boat, embarking on a wildlife tour, seeking adventure on the water, or delving into the past on a canal boat tour, the opportunities for exploration are as boundless as the river itself. So, the next time you visit Starved Rock Country, don’t forget to take a trip by river – you won’t be disappointed by the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered along the way.
n SAINTE GENEVIEVE RIVERBOAT
231 Albin Stevens Dr., Ottawa www.SteGenRiverBoat.com
If you’re seeking a leisurely and nostalgic way to experience the Illinois River, the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat is your ticket to the past. A charming replica of a 19th-century paddlewheeler, the Sainte Genevieve offers visitors a chance to step back in time and imagine the days when passenger riverboats traversed these waters. Departing from a conveniently located dock near the confluence of the Fox and Illinois rivers in downtown Ottawa, this delightful sternwheeler offers a variety of cruises, including narrated tours that delve into the area’s rich history.
As you leisurely glide along the Illinois River, you’ll be treated to stunning views of Starved Rock State Park, Buffalo Rock State Park, and beautiful St. Pierre limestone bluffs that have witnessed centuries of history. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic sunset cruise with delectable small plates or a family-friendly matinee sightseeing tour, the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat offers an unforgettable journey through time and nature.
n STARVED ROCK LODGE RIVER CRUISE
One Lodge Ln., Oglesby www. StarvedRockLodge.com
For those looking for a more intimate river cruise experience, Starved Rock Lodge’s guided river cruise is a must-book tour. Departing from the scenic Starved Rock State Park, this cruise provides an up-close and personal encounter with the natural beauty of the Illinois River. Guided by knowledgeable naturalists, you’ll gain insight into the region’s flora, fauna, and geological wonders.
As you meander downriver, keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles, herons, and other wildlife that call this area home. The majestic rock formations and dense forests create a picturesque backdrop for a relaxing journey through the heart of Starved Rock Country. Whether you’re an avid birder or simply someone who appreciates the serenity of the great outdoors, the Starved Rock Lodge river cruise promises a one-of-a-kind sightseeing experience on the Illinois River.
Sainte Genevieve Riverboat
n HERITAGE HARBOR
421 Great Loop E Dr., Ottawa www.visitheritageharbor.com/marina
Heritage Harbor offers on-site rentals of pontoon boats, Jet Ski`s, and fishing boats for recreational use. The Illinois River provides an abundance of watersport fun from paddling, powerboats and more. There is 16 miles of water between the Marseilles Lock and Starved Rock Lock, but the possibilities are endless on how far you can go. This stretch of water connect you to bodies of water that take you around the world. Boaters can enjoy day trips to the sandstone bluffs of the State Parks, secluded beaches and riverside parks, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding and abundant fishing.
n I&M CANAL BOAT TOUR
754 First St., La Salle www. IAndMCanal.org
Venture back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of the Illinois and Michigan Canal with the I&M Canal Boat Tour at La Salle’s Lock 16. Step aboard a meticulously recreated 19th-century canal boat, and let the skilled guides, and their team of lovable mules, take you on a journey through the fascinating history of this important waterway.
As you leisurely travel through an original stretch of this famed waterway, you’ll gain a deep appreciation for the ingenuity and hard work of the people who created and navigated this canal. The tour offers insights into the lives of canal workers, the impact of this transportation marvel on the region’s development and the significant role the canal played in shaping the Midwest. This 60-90 minute mulepulled ride is an educational and enlightening experience for visitors of all ages.
Starved Rock Lodge
I&M Canal Boat Tour
ATTRACTIONS
Buffalo Rock State Park - Ottawa
Adventure is at the heart of any trip to Starved Rock Country and the I&M Canal. These vacation destinations are as action packed as they are picturesque – you can experience fascinating museum collections that transport you back in time, soar more than 100 feet in air on a zipline, find your zen at a local yoga center or gain a new perspective while skydiving above sprawling farm fields. No matter what level of adventure you’re looking for, you’re bound to find some fascinating and unexpected activities to take part in.
ADVENTURE
HOT AIR BALLOON
TETHER RIDES
130 Clow International Pkwy. C
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
847-404-9711
www.oconnellballooning.com
KAYAK STARVED ROCK
CAMPGROUND
1170 N. 27th Rd.
Ottawa, IL 61350
630-567-4653
www.kayakstarvedrock.com
SKYDIVE CHICAGO
3215 E. 1969th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0000
www.skydivechicago.com
THE FORGE:
LEMONT QUARRIES
1001 Main St. Lemont, IL 60439
www.lemontquarries.com
AMUSEMENT PARK
GRAND BEAR RESORT AT STARVED ROCK
2643 N. Route 178 Utica, IL 61373
866-399-3866 www.grandbearresort.com
HAUNTED TRAILS
ENTERTAINMENT PARK & PICNIC GROVES
1423 N. Broadway St. (Route 53) Joliet, IL 60435
815-722-7800 www.hauntedtrailsfun.com
RAGING WAVES
WATERPARK
4000 N. Bridge St. Yorkville, IL 60560
630-882-6575
www.ragingwaves.com
ARTS & CULTURE
BILLIE LIMACHER
BICENTENNIAL PARK AND THEATRE
201 W. Jefferson St. at Bluff St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-724-3761
www.bicentennialpark.org
GALLERY SEVEN
200 W. 8th St. (2nd floor) Lockport, IL 60441 815-483-4310
www.galleryseven.net
LITTLE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY THEATRE
800 Porter St. Lemont, IL 60439
www.littlemountaintheatre.org
NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS ARTWORKS
P.O. Box 1251 La Salle, IL 61301 815-866-5167
www.nciartworks.com
OPEN SPACE ART GALLERY AND STUDIOS
223 W. Madison St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-293-7099
www.osartstudios.com
THE EAGLE PERFORMING ARTS & CONFERENCE CENTER
319 N. Plum St. Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-1187
www.pontiaceagle.com
BREWERY
ALTER BREWING COMPANY
2300 Wisconsin Ave. #213 Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-541-9558
www.alterbrewing.com
EVIL HORSE BREWING CO.
1338 Main St. Crete, IL 60417
708-304-2907
www.evilhorsebrewing.com
HICKORY CREEK BREWING COMPANY
1333 S. Schoolhouse Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451 779-803-3974
www.hickorycreekbrewingil.com
IKE & OAK BREWING COMPANY
6315 Main St. Woodridge, IL 60517
331-998-2907
www.ikeandoakbrewing.com
MAD HATCHET BREWING
913 Brookforest Ave. Shorewood, IL 60404
815-733-5380
www.madhatchetbrewing.com
MISKATONIC BREWING COMPANY
1000 N. Frontage Rd., Unit C Darien, IL 60561
630-541-9414
NIK & IVY BREWING CO.
1026 S. State St. Lockport, IL 60446
815-524-4857
www.nikivybrewing.com
POLLYANNA BREWING COMPANY
431 Talcott Ave. Lemont, IL 60439
630-914-5834
www.pollyannabrewing.com
RT66 OLD SCHOOL BREWING
110 Bridge St. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-2220
www.rt66oldschoolbrewing.com
SKELETON KEY BREWERY
8102 Lemont Rd., Unit 300 Woodridge, IL 60517
630-395-9033
www.skeletonkeybrewery.com
CASINO GAMING
HARRAH’S JOLIET CASINO & HOTEL
151 N. Joliet St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800
www.harrahsjoliet.com
HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET
777 Hollywood Blvd. Joliet, IL 60436
888-436-7737
www.hollywoodcasinojoliet.com
DISTILLERY
PLANT WITCH BREWING COMPANY
610 Court St. Ottawa, IL 61350
www.facebook.com/people/Plant-WitchBrewing-Company/100093520590464
STAR UNION SPIRITS
350 5th St., Suite 135 Peru, IL 61354
815-205-1234
www.starunionspirits.com
ENTERTAINMENT
RIALTO SQUARE THEATRE
102 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-726-7171
www.rialtosquare.com
STAGE 212, INC
700 1st St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-3025
www.stage212.org
HERITAGE & HISTORY
ABRAHAM LINCOLN NATIONAL CEMETERY
20953 W. Hoff Rd. Elwood, IL 60421
815-423-9958
www.cem.va.gov
GARDNER STREETCAR DINER
5650 Highway 53 S Gardner, IL 60424
GAYLORD BUILDING HISTORIC SITE
200 W. 8th St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-9400
www.gaylordbuilding.org
GEMINI GIANT
110 S. Park St. Wilmington, IL 60481
www.heritagecorridorcvb.com/Gemini-Giant
GREATER LIVINGSTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
209 W. Madison St. Pontiac, IL 61764
815-419-2472
pcartcenter.com
I&M CANAL BOAT TOURS
754 First St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-220-1848
www.iandmcanal.org/experiences/canal-boat ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY
1045 S. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62403
217-414-9331
www.illinoisroute66.org
JOLIET IRON WORKS HISTORIC SITE
Access E. Route 53 & Scott St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-727-8700
www.reconnectwithnature.org
MIDWEST SOARRING FOUNDATION
133 W. 13th St. Lockport, IL 60441 773-585-8613
www.midwestsoarring.org
REDDICK MANSION ASSOCIATION
100 W. Lafayette St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-6100
www.reddickmansion.org
ST. JAMES AT SAG BRIDGE 10600 S. Archer Ave. Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-7000 www.historicstjames.org
TWO CELL JAIL E. Mazon St. Gardner, IL 60424 815-237-2592
WEBER HOUSE AND GARDEN 1503 Baker St. Streator, IL 61364 815-510-0627
www.weberhouseandgarden.com
MUSEUM
CARBON HILL SCHOOL MUSEUM 875 Second St. Carbon Hill, IL 60416 815-347-0810
www.ccpld.org/museum.htm
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN OAK LAWN 5100 Museum Dr. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-423-6709
www.cmoaklawn.org
GRUNDY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM 510 W. Illinois Ave. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-4880 www.grundycountyhs.org
HEGELER CARUS MANSION
1307 Seventh St. La Salle, IL 61301 815-224-5892 www.hegelercarus.org
HUME-CARNEGIE MUSEUM 901 Washington St. Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-3373
www.mendotamuseums.org/index.htm
ILLINOIS AVIATION MUSEUM
130 S. Clow International Pkwy. Bolingbrook, IL 60490
630-771-1937
www.illinoisaviationmuseum.org
ILLINOIS ROCK & ROLL MUSEUM ON ROUTE 66
9 W. Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-927-1540
www.roadtorock.org
ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM
110 W. Howard St. Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-4566 visitpontiac.org
ISLE A LA CACHE MUSEUM
501 E. Romeo Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446
815-727-8100 www.reconnectwithnature.org
JOLIET AREA HISTORICAL MUSEUM
204 N. Ottawa St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-723-5201
www.jolietmuseum.org
JOLIET RAILROAD MUSEUM
90 E. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60432
MENDOTA MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY
901 Washington St. | P.O. Box 433 Mendota, IL 61342 815-539-3373
www.mendotamuseums.org
NORSK MUSEUM
3656 E. 2631st Rd. Sheridan, IL 60551
815-343-5070
www.norskmuseum.org/home.html
OLD JOLIET PRISON
1125 N. Collins St. Joliet, IL 60432 815-723-5201 www.jolietprison.org
OTTAWA HISTORICAL AND SCOUTING HERITAGE MUSEUM
1100 Canal St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-9353
www.ottawahistoricalscoutingmuseum.org
PLANINSEK GROCERY & MEAT MARKET MUSEUM
1314 Elizabeth St. Joliet, IL 60435
PONTIAC OAKLAND MUSEUM AND RESOURCE CENTER
205 N. Mill St. Pontiac, IL 61764
815-842-2345
www.pontiacoaklandmuseum.org
PUTNAM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
327 Old Highway 26 Hennepin, IL 61327
815-925-7560
www.putnamcountyhistoricalsociety.org
ROMEOVILLE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
14 Belmont Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446
815-552-9080
www.romeohistory.org
SEATTLE SUTTON MARSEILLES MUSEUM
151 Washington St. Marseilles, IL 61341
815-795-7976
www.ssmmi.org
SENECA AREA
HERITAGE MUSEUM AND RESOURCE CENTER
431 N. Main St. Seneca, IL 61360
815-769-5077
www.senecahistory.com
WESTCLOX MUSEUM
312 5th St. Peru, IL 61354
815-250-0617
www.westcloxmuseum.com
WILL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S HERITAGE VILLAGE
249 W. 2nd St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-5080 www.willhistory.org
NATURE CENTER
FOUR RIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
25055 W. Walnut Ln. Channahon, IL 60410
815-722-9470
www.reconnectwithnature.org/visitorcenters/freec
NIGHTLIFE
BLUE HORSE WINE & MARTINI BAR
115 N. Water St. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-926-2026
Dayton Bluffs Preserve
THE 122 CLUB
122 N. Park St. Streator, IL 61364
815-510-3025
www.facebook.com/the122club
OUTDOOR RECREATION
ADVENTUR-E-BIKE RENTAL LLC
620 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364
815-313-9416
www.adventur-e-bike-rental.com
BOGGIO’S ORCHARD AND PRODUCE
12087 Route 71 Granville, IL 61326
815-339-2245
www.boggiosorchardandproduce.com
BUFFALO RANGE SHOOTING PARK 1252 N. 2803 Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2471
www.buffalorangeshootingpark.com
C&M CANOE RENTAL 3401 E. 2062nd Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-6690 www.cmcanoerental.com
DOLLINGER FAMILY FARM
7502 E. Hansel Rd. Channahon, IL 60410
815-467-4698 www.dollingerfarms.com
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY 17540 W. Laraway Rd. Joliet, IL 60433
815-727-8700 www.reconnectwithnature.org
GOOSE LAKE PRAIRIE PARTNERS, INC. 5010 N. Jugtown Rd. Morris, IL 60450 815-942-2899 www.gooselakeprairie.org
HEAP’S GIANT PUMPKIN FARM
4853 U.S. 52 Minooka, IL 60447 815-651-7288 www.heapsgiantpumpkinfarm.com
HERITAGE HARBOR OTTAWA 1851 Old Chicago Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-5000 www.heritageharborottawa.com
HORNBAKER GARDENS, INC.
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 63156 815-659-3282 www.hornbakergardens.com
ILLINOIS E-BIKES 602 S. Clark St. Utica, IL 61373 815-408-0090 www.starvedrockebikes.com
MIDEWIN NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE
30239 S. Route 53 Wilmington, IL 60481 815-423-6370 www.fs.usda.gov/midewin
SPIRIT FARMS
3874 N. Route 71 Sheridan, IL 60551 815-695-5667 www.spiritfarms.com
STARVED ROCK HIKERS
LaSalle County, IL 61354 www.starvedrockhikers.com
WOODHAVEN LAKES
509 LaMoille Rd. Sublette, IL 61367 815-849-5209
www.woodhavenassociation.com
PARKS
BIRD HAVEN GREENHOUSE & CONSERVATORY
222 N. Gougar Rd. Joliet, IL 60432
815-741-7278
www.jolietpark.org/bird-havengreenhouse
BRAIDWOOD DUNES AND SAVANNA NATURE PRESERVE
24329 Route 113 Braidwood, IL 60408 857-727-8700
www.reconnectwithnature.org/preservestrails/preserves/braidwood-dunes-andsavanna-nature-preserve
BUFFALO ROCK STATE PARK
1300 N. 27th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2224
www2.illinois.gov/dnr/parks/pages/ buffalorock.aspx
CATLIN PARK
2560 E. 1251 Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-0518
www.lasallecounty.org
COLUMBIA WOODS (FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY)
Intersection of Archer Ave. & Willow Springs Rd. Willow Springs, IL 60480 www.civiccenterauthority.org
DAYTON BLUFFS
2997 Route 71 Ottawa, IL 61350
630-428-4500
www.theconservationfoundation.org/ about-us/dayton-bluffs
GEBHARD WOODS STATE PARK
401 Ottawa St. Morris, IL 60450
815-942-0796
www.dnr.illinois.gov
HERITAGE QUARRIES RECREATION AREA
1001 N. Main St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-1550
HISTORIC
SHABBONA PARK
4165 E. 16th Rd. Earlville, IL 60518
815-434-0518
www.lasallecounty.org/shabbona-parkhistory
I&M CANAL/ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
@ Gebhard Woods State Park Morris, IL 60450
815-942-0796
www.dnr.illinois.gov
MATTHIESSEN STATE PARK
2568 E. 950th Rd. Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4726
www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/ Matthiessen.aspx
OLD JOLIET PRISON PARK
1125 Collins St. Joliet, IL 60432
www.cityofjoliet.info/visitors/joliet-prison
PILCHER PARK
NATURE CENTER
2501 Highland Park Dr. Joliet, IL 60432
815-741-7277
www.jolietpark.org/pilcher-park-naturecenter
SPRING LAKE
NATURE PARK
1413 E. 16th Rd. Streator, IL 61364
815-672-2517
www.springlakefalls.org
STARVED ROCK
STATE PARK
2668 E. 873 Rd. Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4726 www.dnr.illinois.gov
RECREATION
ILLINOIS RIVER ROAD
1320 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354 309-547-2730 www.illinoisriverroad.org
PRAIRIE STATE ROAD
RUNNERS
P.O. Box 356 Plainfield, IL 60544
www.psrr.org
SAINTE GENEVIEVE
RIVERBOAT
231 Albin Stevens Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-200-4781 www.stegenriverboat.com
THE GAMER’S GARAGE
ARCADE
225 Lincoln St. Marseilles, IL 61341
www.facebook.com/thegamersgaragearcade
TWISTED PIN
15610 S. Joliet Rd. Plainfield, IL 60544
815-782-7790
www.twistedpin.com
SPORTS
BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB
2001 Rodeo Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60490
630-771-9400
www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com
ILLINOIS VALLEY
PISTOL SHRIMP
2600 Plank Rd. Peru, IL 61354
630-708-2416
www.pistolshrimpbaseball.com
JOLIET SLAMMERS BASEBALL
1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr. Joliet, IL 60432
815-722-2287
www.jolietslammers.com
SPIRITUAL
ST. GEORGE ORTHODOX CHURCH
211 E. Minnesota St. Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-664-4540
www.springvalleyorthodox.com
WELLNESS
DIVEHEART
5147 Main St. Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-964-1983 www.diveheart.org
MOXIE BRAVO SALON
24507 W. Eames St. Channahon, IL 60410
815-828-5484
www.facebook.com/people/Moxie-BravoSalon/100063544990552
SALTTREEYOGA
310 1/2 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-343-2751
www.salttreeyoga.com
THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
2200 Cabot Dr. Lisle, IL 60532 815-373-5114
www.alz.org
WINERY
AUGUST HILL WINERY & ILLINOIS SPARKLING CO. 106 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373 815-667-5211
www.augusthillwinery.com
BISHOPS HILL - WINERY
310 Bridge St. Joliet, IL 60435 312-617-1116
www.bishopshill.com
SABLE CREEK WINERY 1876 Airport Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446 815-214-9463
www.sablecreekwinery.com
Starved Rock Lodge Veranda FOOD & BEVERAGE
Exploring all that the I&M Canal Corridor and Starved Rock Country have to offer can really work up an appetite. Lucky for you, some of Illinois’ most exciting new restaurants and hidden gems can be found not far from these fan-favorite destinations. Picture-perfect downtowns like Lockport, Joliet, Ottawa, LaSalle and more have developed exciting dining districts, filled with brew pubs, fusion eateries and throwback diners that are sure to please every palate. For your convenience, we’ve assembled a dining guide highlighting some of the must-try restaurants in both regions.
9TH STREET PUB
253 Ninth St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-8960
www.9thstpub.com
Grills & Pubs | B | L | D
AL’S STEAK HOUSE
1990 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435
815-725-2388
www.alssteaks.com
Steakhouse | L | D
ALFANO’S PIZZERIA 1476 US 6
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-0923
www.alfanospizzail.com
Pizza | D
ANNIE’S HIDEAWAY
323 Railroad Ave.
Naplate, IL 61350
815-433-9686
www.facebook.com/Annies-Hideaway-489509721159135
American | D
BASH (BURGER AND SUSHI HOUSE)
1012 N. La Salle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2274
www.burgerandsushihouse.com
Asian | L | D
BLUE EYED RASCAL BAKERY
121 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364
815-712-0793
www.blue-eyed-rascal-baking-company. square.site
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
BLUE MARGARITAS
101 S. Lewis Ave.
Oglesby, IL 61348
815-993-9291
www.bluemargaritas.com
Mexican | L | D
BLUEGILL BOATHOUSE
MARINA BAR & GRILL
411 Great Loop East Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-4406
www.bluegillboathouse.com
Seafood | L | D
BRUCE & OLLIE’S
166 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8034
bruceandollies.com
Dessert | B | L | D
BURGER THEORY
1471 Rock Creek Blvd. Joliet, IL 60431 630-229-6074
www.burgertheoryjoliet.com
American | B | L | D
CAT’S EYE - A WINE BAR
724 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-481-1389
www.facebook.com/catseyewinebar
Wine Bars & Craft Cocktails | L | D
CHERRY HILL CAFE
2635 E. Cass St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-726-0881
www.facebook.com/CherryHillCafe99
Breakfast | B | L
CHUCK’S SOUTHERN COMFORTS CAFE & BANQUETS
8025 S. Cass Ave. Darien, IL 60561
331-431-4000
www.chuckscafedarien.com
BBQ | B | L | D
CLAYTON’S TAP
122 W. Washington St. Morris, IL 60450
815-942-3811
www.claytonstap.com
Grills & Pubs | B | L | D
CRITICAL GRIND BOARD
GAME CAFE
852 Sharp Dr., Unit L Shorewood, IL 60404
815-630-4235
www.criticalgrind.com
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L | D
CROSS STREET GRILL
151 N. Joliet St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800
www.harrahsjoliet.com
American | B | L | D
CUT 158 CHOPHOUSE
110 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-630-4219
www.cut158chophouse.com
Steakhouse | L | D
DELL RHEA’S CHICKEN BASKET
645 Joliet Rd. Willowbrook, IL 60527
630-325-0780
www.chickenbasket.com
American | L | D
DIGS ON CANAL
316 Canal St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-243-7210
www.sweetwaterdeli.com
American | L | D
EVIL HORSE BREWING CO.
1338 Main St. Crete, IL 60417
708-304-2907
www.evilhorsebrewing.com
Ale Trail | L | D
FLOURISH JUICE CO.
3000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435
815-310-5866
www.flourishjuiceco.com
Health Foods | L
FRITZ’S POUR HOUSE
1511 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60435
779-225-8608
www.fritzspourhouse.com
Grills & Pubs | L | D
GAETANOS VAULT
200 E. Main St.
Streator, IL 61364
815-822-9000
www.gaetanosvault.com
Steakhouse | D
GRAND BEAR RESORT AT STARVED ROCK
2643 N. Route 178 Utica, IL 61373
866-399-3866
www.grandbearresort.com
American | B | L | D
HABANERO’S - UTICA
2958 Route 178 Utica, IL 61373
815-579-9300
www.habanerosutica.com
Mexican | L | D
HANK’S FARM RESTAURANT
2973 N. Route 71 Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2540
www.hanksfarm.com
American | D
HANOVER & HARDY’S PUBLIC HOUSE
205 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-679-1600
www.facebook.com/hanoverandhardys
American | B | D
HAZE SMOKEHOUSE
159 Bucklin St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-780-8374
www.hazesmokehouse.com
BBQ | L | D
HEROES WEST JOLIET
1530 Commerce Ln. Joliet, IL 60431
815-725-1234
www.heroeswest.net
Grills & Pubs | L | D
HEROES WEST SPORTS
GRILL LEMONT
1015 State St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-241-7227
www.heroeswest.net
Grills & Pubs | L | D
HOME CUT DONUTS
815 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435
815-727-3511
www.homecutdonuts.com
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L | D
HONEST ABE’S TAP & GRILL
3585 Route 47 Morris, IL 60450
815-941-2485
www.honestabestapandgrill.com
Grills & Pubs | L | D
HUGHIE MCCLAFFERTY’S
118 Stephen St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-312-8152
www.facebook.com/p/Hughie-McClaffertys
Grills & Pubs | L | D
I&M CANAL VISITORS
CENTER
754 First St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-220-1848
www.iandmcanal.org/visitorcenter
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
JEREMIAH JOE COFFEE
807 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-252-9124
www.jeremiahjoecoffee.com
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
JITTERS COFFEE HOUSE
178 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-0048
www.Jittersjoliet.com
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
JOHN AND RINA’S
131 E. Church St. Utica, IL 61373
815-228-2553
www.facebook.com/johnandrinas
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
JOHN’S PLACE
1802 5th St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-0506
johnsplace506.com
American | L
JOY & ED’S BAR AND GRILL
113 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4850
www.joyandedsbarandgrill.com
American | B | L | D
KREMA COFFEE HOUSE
24038 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544
815-616-6933
www.facebook.com/kremacoffeehouse
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
KREMA COFFEE ROASTERS FOR LOCKPORT
917 State St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-450-3396
www.kremacoffeeroasters.com
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L | D
LA DOLCE VITA PER TUTTI
16108 S. Route 59, Ste. 201 Plainfield, IL 60586
815-733-5521
ladolcevitaplainfield.com
Italian | L | D
LOCK & MULE BY
TANGLED ROOTS
BREWING COMPANY
1025 S. State St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-324-9549
Gastropub | L | D
LOCK 16 CAFE & GIFT SHOP
754 First St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-223-1851
www.iandmcanal.org/lock-16-cafe-2 Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | D
MACIANO’S PIZZA & PASTARIA
850 Brookforest Ave. Shorewood, IL 60404
815-773-0800 www.macianos.com
Italian | L | D
MERICHKA’S
604 Theodore St. Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-723-9371
www.merichkas.com
American | L | D
MILLSTONE BAKERY
821 1st St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-250-0877
millstonebreads.com
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L
MONTAGE WINE BAR & SPIRITS
307 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450
815-941-1006
www.montagewinebar.com
Wine Bars & Craft Cocktails | L | D
MR. J’S # 2 488 E. Route 71 Oglesby, IL 61348 815-993-9034
American | L | D
NELLY’S RESTAURANT ON ROUTE 66 110 Bridge St. Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-9590
www.nellysonroute66.com
American | L | D
NEXT MEX
319 Front St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-312-8636
www.next-mex.com
Mexican | L | D
NICK’S TAVERN
221 Main St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-6564
www.nickstavern.net
Grills & Pubs | L | D
NIK & IVY BREWING CO.
1026 S. State St. Lockport, IL 60446
815-524-4857
www.nikivybrewing.com
Ale Trail | D
NOON WHISTLE - LOMBARD
800 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. C Lombard, IL 60148
630-376-6895
www.noonwhistlebrewing.com
Ale Trail | L | D
NOON WHISTLENAPERVILLE
1748 W. Jefferson St. Naperville, IL 60540
331-431-4882
www.noonwhistlebrewing.com
Ale Trail | L | D
OLD LOG CABIN
18700 Old Route 66 Pontiac, IL 61764
815-842-2908
www.route66oldlogcabin.com
American | B | L
OLD ROUTE 66 FAMILY RESTAURANT
105 S. Old Route 66 Dwight, IL 60420
815-584-2920
www.route66restaurant.com
American | B | L | D
ONE ELEVEN WINE BAR AND MARTINI PARLOUR
111 Stephen St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-410-8229
www.111wineandmartini.com
Wine Bars & Craft Cocktails | D
PESCIOLINO OSTERIA
24554 S. Pheasant Ln. Channahon, IL 60410
815-255-6901
www.pesciolinoosteria.com
Italian | D
POLK-A-DOT DRIVE IN 222 N. Front St. Braidwood, IL 60408
815-458-3377
American | L | D
PUBLIC LANDING
RESTAURANT AND BANQUET CENTER
200 W. 8th St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-6500
www.publiclandingrestaurant.com
American | L | D
REFUGE COFFEE&CO
113 W. William St. Seneca, IL 61360
www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100083006576104
Bakeries & Coffee Shops | B | L | D
RICH & CREAMY
920 N. Broadway Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-2899
Dessert | L | D
ROSEBUD LEMONT
12350 Derby Rd. Lemont, IL 60439
630-599-6000
www.rosebudrestaurants.com/locations/ rosebud-lemont
Steakhouse | D
ROUTE 66 BAR & GRILL
113 E. Baltimore St. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-6000
www.rte66barandgrill.wixsite.com/mysite
American | L | D
SHERWOOD OAKS WAFFLE CAFE & RESTAURANT
1571 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450
815-941-0427
sherwoodwafflecafe.com
American | B | L | D
SISLER’S ICE CREAM
421 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
815-872-3678
www.sislersicecream.com
Dessert | L | D
SKOOG’S PUB & GRILL
155 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
815-667-5800
www.skoogspubandgrill.com
Grills & Pubs | L | D
SWEET BEAN GELATO & COFFEE
704 La Salle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5486
sweetbeangelato.com
Dessert | L | D
TATES OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SHOP
25 S. Ashland Ave. La Grange, IL 60525
708-352-4848
www.facebook.com/tatesicecream
Dessert | L | D
TCBY FROZEN YOGURT
930 Brook Forest Avenue Shorewood, IL 60404
815-577-8229
www.store.tcby.com/home/ shorewoodcrossings
Dessert L | D
EVIL HORSE
1338 Main St. • Crete, IL 60417 708-304-2907 • www.evilhorsebrewing.com
HICKORY CREEK
1333 S. Schoolhouse Rd. • New Lenox, IL 60451 779-803-3974 • www.hickorycreekbrewingil.com
HONEST ABE’S TAP AND GRILL
3585 Rt. 47 • Morris, IL 60450 815-941-2485 • www.honestabestapandgrill.com
LOCK & MULE BY TANGLED ROOTS
BREWING COMPANY 1025 S. State St. • Lockport, IL 60441
815-324-9549
MAD HATCHET 913 Brook Forest Ave. • Shorewood, IL 60404 815-733-5380 • www.madhatchetbrewing.com
MISKATONIC BREWING COMPANY
1000 N. Frontage Rd., Unit C • Darien, IL 60561 630-541-9414
NIK & IVY BREWING CO. 1026 S. State St. • Lockport, IL 60446 815-524-4857 • www.nikivybrewing.com
NOON WHISTLE
800 E. Roosevelt Rd. • Lombard, IL 60148 • 630-376-6895 1748 W. Jefferson Ave. • Naperville, IL 60540 • 331-431-4882 www.noonwhistlebrewing.com
ORANGE & BREW BOTTLE SHOP
1027 Burlington • Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-541-3880 • www.orangeandbrewbottleshop.com
POLLYANNA BREWING COMPANY 431 Talcott Ave. • Lemont, IL 60439 630-914-5834 • www.pollyannabrewing.com
RT66 OLD SCHOOL BREWING 110 Bridge St. • Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-2220 • www.rt66oldschoolbrewing.com
STARVED ROCK LODGE One Lodge Ln. • Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-4211 • www.starvedrocklodge.com
THE LONE BUFFALO BY TANGLED ROOTS 812 LaSalle St. • Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9549 • www.tangledrootsbrewingco.com
WHISKEY HILL BREWING COMPANY 1115 Zygmunt Circle • Westmont, IL 60559 630-442-7864
THE BEACH HOUSE
700 La Salle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5553
beachhousegrille.com
Seafood | D
THE CHEESE SHOP ‘N’ DELI
1219 Fulton St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0478
www.thecheeseshop.biz
American | L | D
THE CORNER TAP
201 N. Water St. Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-6146
Grills & Pubs | L | D
THE COUNTRY FARMHOUSE BUFFET BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
425 US 6 D Morris, IL 60450
www.facebook.com/ thecountryfarmhousecafe
American | B | L
THE HI-WAY RESTAURANT
210 W. Norris Dr. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-9431
www.hiwayrestaurant.com
American | B | L | D
THE WINE CAFE
130 Bridge St. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-9009
www.thewinecafe.net
Wine Bars & Craft Cocktails | L | D
UPTOWN GRILL
601 First St. La Salle, IL 61301 815-224-4545
www.uptowngrill.com
American | L | D
VERUCCHI’S RISTORANTE
600 N. Greenwood Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-6431
www.verucchis.com
Italian | D
WEITS CAFE 213 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 815-513-3348
weitscafe.com
American | L | D
WHITE FENCE FARM 1376 Joliet Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446
630-739-1720
www.whitefencefarm-il.com
American | D
THE NEW CHALET RESTAURANT
514 State St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-2746
www.thenewchalet.com
American | B | L
THE RESERVE STEAKHOUSE AT HARRAH’S CASINO 151 N. Joliet St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800
www.harrahsjoliet.com
Steakhouse | D
WINE AND CHEESE CO. 24104 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544 815-436-3499
www.wineandcheese.co
Wine Bars & Craft Cocktails | L | D
WOODY’S STEAK HOUSE 1321 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-2400
www.woodyssteakhouse1.com
Steakhouse | D
Heartland By Hand - Ottawa ANTIQUES & BOUTIQUES
Looking for a relaxing way to get to know the historic towns near Starved Rock and the I&M Canal? Nothing beats spending an afternoon exploring the boutique and artisan retailers that line these thriving main streets and antique shopping districts. Whether you’re a window shopper who’s just taking in the scenery or a hardcore bargain hunter who dives into every clothing rack, there are plenty of exciting niche retailers to be found.
APPAREL
AMIA BOUTIQUE
633 First Street La Salle, IL 61301
815-719-5007
www.amiaboutique.com
FIVE 22
522 S. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356
815-246-5226
www.shopfive22.com
JILLEY’S BOUTIQUE
117 Stephen St Lemont, IL 60439
630-914-5895
www.facebook.com/jilleysboutique
ME TU BOUTIQUE BELLA
24027 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544
815-267-7688
www.metuboutiquebella.com
NICILYNN SHOES
633 First Street Princeton, IL 61356
815-872-3445
SPOTTED EAGLE’S NATURE’S SPIRIT JEWELRY
2504 E. 1704 Rd. Ottawa, IL, IL 61350 815-488-4894
WILD HEARTS BOUTIQUE
214 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364 815-674-7558 www.yourwildhearts.com
BOOKSTORE
PRAIRIE FOX BOOKS
719 La Salle St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-7323 www.prairiefoxbooks.com
RPS TOYS 820 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-4233 www.rockpaperscissors.toys
DEPARTMENT
STORE
BLAIN’S FARM & FLEETOTTAWA
4140 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4536
www.farmandfleet.com
BLAIN’S FARM & FLEETROMEOVILLE
451 S. Weber Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446
815-905-3333
www.farmandfleet.com
FLOWERS
BELLA FIORI FLOWER SHOP
1888 E. Lincoln Hwy. New Lenox, IL 60451 815-463-8330
www.bellafioriflowershop.com
FLORET PLANTS & PROVISIONS
610 Court St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-5002
www.facebook.com/floretplantsprovisions
FLOWERS BY JULIA
811 E. Peru St. Princeton, IL 61356 www.flowersbyjuliaprinceton.com
GARDEN’S GATE
611 Dayton Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 www.shopgardensgate.com
INTERNODE GREENERY & HOME
81 N. Chicago St., Unit 101 Joliet, IL 60432 815- 230-5905 www.theinternode.com
REJUVENATE PLANTS & WELLNESS
2212 Plainfield Rd. Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-514-3979 www.rejuvenateplants.com
GIFTS, ANTIQUE & SPECIALITY SHOPS
A MESS OF THINGS
726 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-481-2389
www.facebook.com/messofthings
AMAZING FANTASY BOOKS & COMICS
113 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-834-1658
www.afbooks.com
AUDIOPHIL’S RECORDS
76 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-319-2143
www.audiophilsrecords.com
BRONKBERRY FARMS
18061 S. Bronk Rd. Plainfield, IL 60586
815-436-6967
www.Bronkberryfarms.com
CANAL CARGO MARKET
737 First St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-342-2555
www.facebook.com/canalcargomarket/about
CAT & HOUND
221 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450
815-941-9311
CLARKS RUN ANTIQUES
215 N. Division St. Utica, IL 61373
815-667-7190
www.clarksrunantiques.com
CLARKS RUN CREEK
WINE & GIFTS
143 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
815-691-8047
www.clarksruncreek.com
CONRAD’S HARLEYDAVIDSON, INC.
19356 NE Frontage Rd. Shorewood, IL 60404
815-725-2000
www.conradshd.com
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE
1540 N. Division St. Braidwood, IL 60408
815-458-2191
www.countrysidevillagegifts.com
ECLECTIC JOY
529 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
815-872-3569
www.facebook.com/pages/ category/Shopping---Retail/EclecticJoy-2209920775782525
GUY BLANDO JEWELERS
6950 Wolf Rd.
Indian Head Park, IL 60535
708-246-8100
www.guyblandojewelers.com
H & H MERCANTILE/ VERANDA
314 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364
815-992-2424
www.facebook.com/HnHmMercantile314
HEARTLAND BY HAND
231 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-324-9298
www.heartlandbyhand.com
HOFFMAN’S GIFTS AND COLLECTIBLES
513 N. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
815-875-1944
www.patternsofthepast.com
JOBST MONUMENTS & GIFTS
402 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0310
www.jobstmonument.com
LE FLEUR DE LIS BOUTIQUES & ANTIQUES
219 N. Water St. Wilmington, IL 60481 815-476-9566
www.facebook.com/Le-Fleur-De-LisBoutiques-Antiques-303178500631826
LOCK 16 CAFE & GIFT SHOP
754 First St. La Salle, IL 61301 815-223-1851 www.iandmcanal.org/lock-16-cafe-2
POPS POP UP
517 W. Howard St. Pontiac, IL 61764 815-674-4979 www.popspopupshopllc.com
ROCKING L EQUINE
820 Church St., #200 Seneca, IL 61360 815-333-9140
www.rockinglequine.com
SHAFER WILSON DESIGNS
248 W. Canal St. Utica, IL 61373 815-261-9960
www.suzanneshaferwilson.com
SINCERELY, SALLI’S 118 N. Water St. Wilmington, IL 60481 708-715-4010 www.sincerelysallis.com
SMOKEY ROW ANTIQUES SHOP 112 Stephen St. Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1112
www.facebook.com/Smokey-Row-AntiqueShop-720424081328706/
SPACES
221 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-324-9702
www.mainstreetspaces.com
THE LANDING PAD
110 S. Park St., Unit C Wilmington, IL 60481
THE LUMBERYARD
113 W. William St. Seneca, IL 61360 815-343-7091 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100090594396797
THE ROCK AND SOUL 229 N. Clark St. Utica, IL 61373 815-228-1983 www.therockandsoul.com
THE RUSTY ROOSTER
113 W. William St. Seneca, IL 61360
815-228-1397
www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61567158944562
TRUE NORTH 539 Bedford Rd. Morris, IL 60450
815-705-0161
www.shoptruenorth.com
GOURMET FOOD
AUGIE’S GOURMET
KETTLE CORN
815-261-9960 www.augieskettlecorn.com
HOLLINGWORTH
CANDIES, INC.
926 N. State St. Lockport, IL 60441 800-807-2275 www.hollingworthcandies.com
HOUSE OF JERKY
723 S. Clark St. Utica, IL 61373 779-237-6063 www.southendbait.com
VANDY’S CANDIES
820 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4233 www.vandyscandies.com
GROCERY
BERKOT’S SUPER FOODS
1913 S. Briggs St. Joliet, IL 60433 708-231-1623 www.Berkotfoods.com
HANDY FOODS
604 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2300
www.handyfoodsiga.com
HANDCRAFTED
DAHLIA FARMS SOAP AND CANDLE CO
2349 Artesian Way Montgomery, IL 60538 630-486-8250
www.dahliafarmssoapandcandleco.com
FINE FIELD POTTERY COMPANY
216 E. Main St. Streator, IL 61364
815-878-1284
www.finefieldpottery.com
PRAIRIE CENTER ALPACAS 1216 N. 39th Rd. Earlville, IL 60518
815-326-1476
www.thealpacashoppe.com
STARVED ROCK HOT GLASS
700 W. Main St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-313-5445
www.starvedrockhotglass.com
LIQUOR STORE
JOE’S BEVERAGE WAREHOUSE
460 N. Independence Blvd. Romeoville, IL 60446
815-524-4209
www.romeoville.joesbev.com
KENWOOD LIQUORS
12037 W. 159th St. Homer Glen, IL 60491
708-590-8210
www.kenwoodliquors.biz
ACCOMMODATIONS Kishauwau Cabins
It takes more than a day to truly explore all the sights and sounds of Starved Rock Country and the I&M Canal Corridor, and there’s no shortage of wonderful lodging destinations where you can refresh and recharge for another fun-filled day of biking, boutique shopping or craft beer sampling. From secluded cabins surrounded by untouched nature to the cozy convenience of new chain hotels, there’s a perfect lodging option for everyone. This comprehensive accommodation guide will help you find the perfect place to get some R&R.
HOTELS
ALOFT BOLINGBROOK
HOTEL
500 Janes Ave. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-410-6612
www.aloftbolingbrook.com
AMERICINN HOTEL & SUITES STREATOR
1705 N. Bloomington St. Streator, IL 61364
AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES PRINCETON
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy. Princeton, IL 61356
BAYMONT BY WYNDHAMJOLIET
1730 McDonough St. Joliet, IL 60436
815-725-8855
www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/ joliet-illinois/baymont-by-wyndham-joliet/ overview
BEST WESTERN OGLESBY
900 Holiday St. Oglesby, IL 61348
815-883-3535
www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/ hotels-in-oglesby/best-western-oglesbyinn/propertyCode.14189.html
BEST WESTERN PLUSJOLIET
3231 Norman Ave. Joliet, IL 60431
815-439-4200
www.bestwestern.com
BEST WESTERN PLUS BOLINGBROOK
225 W. South Frontage Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
BEST WESTERN PONTIAC INN
1821 W. Reynolds St. Pontiac, IL 61764
815-842-2777
www.bestwestern.com
CLARION HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
JOLIET
411 Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL 60436
815-729-2000
www.holidayinn.com
COMFORT INN - MORRIS 70 W. Gore Rd. Morris, IL 60450
COMFORT INN - OTTAWA / STARVED ROCK AREA
120 E. Stevenson Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-0029
www.choicehotels.com/illinois/ottawa/ comfort-inn-hotels/il504
COMFORT INN
JOLIET WEST I-80
1520 Commerce Ln. Joliet, IL 60431
815-730-1111
www.choicehotels.com/illinois/ joliet/comfort-inn-hotels/il467
COMFORT INN
ROMEOVILLE
1235 Lakeview Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446
COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON 1265 Lakeview Dr. Romeoville, IL 60446
DAYS INN AND SUITES MORRIS
80 Hampton Drive Morris, IL 60450
DAYS INN OGLESBY/ STARVED ROCK
120 N. Lewis Ave. Oglesby, IL 61348
815-883-9600
www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/ oglesby-illinois/days-inn-oglesby-starvedrock/overview
DAYS INN PRINCETON
2238 N Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
DAYS INN ROMEOVILLE
1280 W. Normantown Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446
ECONOLODGE
19755 NE Frontage Rd. Shorewood, IL 60404
815-927-2850
EconoLodge.com
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
BOLINGBROOK
165 Fernwood Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
JOLIET NORTH/PLAINFIELD 3239 Norman Ave. Joliet, IL 60435
815-436-6577
www.marriott.com/mdwfi
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
OTTAWA - STARVED ROCK 3000 Fairfield Ln. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-431-8955
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mdwotfairfield-inn-and-suites-ottawa-starvedrock-area
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES- PERU
4385 Venture Dr. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-7458
www.marriott.com/sqipr
FAIRFIELD INN SOUTH
1501 Riverboat Center Joliet, IL 60431
GRAND BEAR RESORT AT STARVED ROCK
2643 N. Rt. 178 Utica, IL 61373
HAMPTON INN & SUITES 165 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
HAMPTON INN & SUITES MINOOKA
621 Bob Blair Rd. Minooka, IL 60447
HAMPTON INN & SUITES PERU
4421 N. Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354
815-220-8400
www.hamptoninn.hilton.com
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON JOLIET I-55
3555 Mall Loop Dr. Joliet, IL 60431
815-439-9500
www.jolieti55.hamptoninn.com
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON JOLIET I-80
1521 Riverboat Center Dr. Joliet, IL 60431
815-725-2424
www.jolieti80.hamptoninn.com
HAMPTON INN OTTAWA (STARVED ROCK AREA)
4115 Holiday Ln. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-6040
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/otwilhxhampton-ottawa-starved-rock-area
HAMPTON INN PONTIAC
2000 Grand Prix Dr. Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-4400
www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ illinois/hampton-inn-pontiac-BMIPIHX/ index.html
HARRAH’S JOLIET CASINO & HOTEL
151 N. Joliet St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-7800
www.harrahsjoliet.com
HILTON GARDEN INNBOLINGBROOK
135 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES
205 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-679-1600
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ bolingbrook/chibb/hoteldetail
Starved Rock Lodge Cabins
HOLIDAY INN & SUITES JOLIET SOUTHWEST 1471 Rock Creek Blvd. Joliet, IL 60431
779-206-2915
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ joliet/jotrc/hoteldetail
HOLIDAY INN CLUB VACATIONS FOX RIVER RESORT
2558 N. 3653rd Rd. Sheridan, IL 60551
855-427-6329
www.ihg.com/holidayinnclubvacations
HOLIDAY INN COUNTRYSIDE
6201 Joliet Rd. Countryside, IL 60525
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESSOTTAWA 2850 Columbus St. Ottawa, IL 61350
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PERU
5253 Trompeter Rd. Peru, IL 61354
815-224-2500 www.hiexpress.com//lasalleperu
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES ROMEOVILLE 722 N. Center Blvd. Romeoville, IL 60446
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES - LOCKPORT 16223 W. 159th St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-306-1200
www.holidayinnexpress.com/LockportIL
HOLIDAY INN HOTEL AND SUITES ROCK RUN CONVENTION CENTER 1471 Rock Creek Blvd. Joliet, IL 60431
779-206-2915
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/ us/en/joliet/jotrc/hoteldetail
HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET HOTEL & RV RESORT 777 Hollywood Blvd. Joliet, IL 60436 888-436-7737 hollywoodcasinojoliethotel.com
HOME2 SUITES HOTEL 4095 Hennepin Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 815-727-3310 www.jolietplainfield. home2suitesbyhilton.com
LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES - PERU 4389 Venture Dr. Peru, IL 61354
MAINSTAY SUITES
JOLIET I-55
3235 Norman Ave. Joliet, IL 60435 815-436-5141
www.choicehotels.com/illinois/joliet/ comfort-inn-hotels/il095
MAINSTAY SUITES
JOLIET I-80 135 S. Larkin Ave. Joliet, IL 60436 815-744-1770
www.choicehotels.com/illinois/joliet/ quality-inn-hotels/il071
MARRIOTT TOWNEPLACE SUITES JOLIET 1515 Riverboat Center Dr. Joliet, IL 60431 815-676-5854
www.marriott.com/mdwts
MOTEL 6 JOLIET SOUTH 1850 McDonough St. Joliet, IL 60436
MOTEL 6 NORTH 3551 Mall Loop Dr. Joliet, IL 60431
PLEASANT HILL MOTEL
14556 Archer Ave. Lockport, IL 60441
QUALITY INN - OTTAWA
510 E. Etna Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
QUALITY INN BOLINGBROOK
175 W. Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
QUALITY INN MORRIS
200 Gore Rd. Morris, IL 60450
815-942-6600
www.qualityinnmorris.com
QUALITY INN PERU
5240 Trompeter Rd. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-8585
www.choicehotels.com/illinois/peru/ quality-inn-hotels/il069
RAMADA BY WYNDHAM BOLINGBROOK
520 S. Bolingbrook Dr. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
RED ROOF INN JOLIET
1750 McDonough St. Joliet, IL 60436
RESIDENCE INN BOLINGBROOK
180 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-332-5200
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirkresidence-inn-chicago-bolingbrook
SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
125 Remington Blvd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-759-0529
www.marriott.com/chibl
STARVED ROCK LODGE AND CONFERENCE CENTER
One Lodge Ln. Oglesby, IL 61348
815-667-4211
www.starvedrocklodge.com
SUPER 8 - DWIGHT 14 E. Northbrook Dr. Dwight, IL 60420
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SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM
500 E. Etna Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-2888 www.super8.com
SUPER 8 JOLIET
3401 Mall Loop Dr. Joliet, IL 60431
SUPER 8 PERU 1851 May Rd. Peru, IL 61354
SUPER 8 PONTIAC 601 S. Deerfield Rd. Pontiac, IL 61764
SUPER 8 ROMEOVILLE 1301 Marquette Romeoville, IL 60446
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT - MINOOKA 630 Bob Blair Rd. Minooka, IL 60447
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM
101 McDonald Ave. Joliet, IL 60431
815-741-2100
www.wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/ joliet-illinois/wingate-by-wyndham-joliet/ overview
WOODSPRING SUITES ROMEOVILLE 1093 Windham Pkwy. Romeoville, IL 60446
VACATION RENTALS AND BED & BREAKFASTS
EARTH & STONE 166 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
815-252-2713
www.airbnb.com/h/earthandstone
FOX RIVER BED AND BREAKFAST
3367 E. 2072nd Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-579-2368
www.foxriverbnb.com
FOX RIVER EAGLE VIEW
CABIN RENTAL
1914 N. 2959th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-343-6435
www.foxrivereaglecabin.com
HERITAGE HARBOR OTTAWA
1851 Old Chicago Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-5000
www.heritageharborottawa.com
MILL STREET RENTALS
167 Mill St./155 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
www.airbnb.com/rooms/41174455
SUGAR MAPLE LODGING
2330 Ridgefield Rd. Princeton, IL 61356
815-875-2600
www.sugarmaplelodging.com
THE BICKERMAN BUILDING LODGING
166 Mill St. Utica, IL 61373
www.airbnb.com/rooms/51488989
THE PLAINFIELD INN
15106 S. Fox River St. Plainfield, IL 60544
815-355-1361
www.theplainfieldinn.com
THE WILDFLOWER BOUTIQUE RETREAT
2300 East St. Princeton, IL 61356
815-644-4880
WILLOW TREE LANE AIRBNBS/ VACATION RENTALS
221/229 Clark St. Utica, IL 61373 www.airbnb.com/ rooms/49225610
CABINS AND CAMPGROUNDS
CAMP ARAMONI
809 N. 2199 Rd. Tonica, IL 61370 815-224-7333 www.camparamoni.com
HOLLYWOOD CASINO JOLIET HOTEL & RV RESORT
777 Hollywood Blvd. Joliet, IL 60436
888-436-7737
www.hollywoodcasinojoliethotel.com
KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND 1170 N. 27th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350 630-567-4653
KISHAUWAU CABINS 901 N. 2129th Rd. Tonica, IL 61370 815-442-8453 www.kishauwaucabins.com
NATURE’S WAY RV PARK 756 N. 3150th Rd. Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4988 www.natureswayrvpark.com
PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND
926 N. 2150th Rd. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-431-0936
www.pleasantcreekcampground.com
STARVED ROCK FAMILY CAMPGROUND 757 N. 3029th Rd. Utica, IL 61373 815-202-2088
starvedrockfamilycampground.com
STARVED ROCK LODGECABINS Routes 178 & 71 Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4211 www.starvedrocklodge.com
TROLL HOLLOW CAMPGROUND
2265 N. 2453 Rd. Marseilles, IL 61341 815-795-2537 www.trollhollow.com
Eagle Watch Weekend - Starved Rock State Park SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS
It’s no secret that the I&M Canal Corridor and Starved Rock Country are home to some of the best festivals and events you’ll find in Illinois. Whether you’re looking to host a gathering of your own or learn more about the history of these towns and bustling shopping districts, there are a number of services you should be acquainted with while planning your trip to the regions.
BANK
FIRST SECURE COMMUNITY BANK OF JOLIET
2398 Essington Rd. Joliet, IL 60435
815-230-8000
www.1stsecurebank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANYOGLESBY
501 W. Walnut St. Oglesby, IL 61348
815-883-8473
www.hbtbank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY - PERU 925 Shooting Park Rd. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-7500 www.hbtbank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANYPLAINFIELD 14901 S. Route 59 Plainfield, IL 60544
815-254-6800 www.hbtbank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANYSANDWICH
200 E. Church St. Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2115 www.hbtbank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANYSHOREWOOD
700 W. Jefferson St. Shorewood, IL 60404
815-744-4620 www.hbtbank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANYWESTERN SPRINGS 4456 Wolf Rd. Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-2200 www.hbtbank.com
HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANYMINOOKA
500 Bob Blair Rd. Minooka, IL 60447 815-467-4474 www.hbtbank.com
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
LASALLE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 182
La Salle, IL 61301
815-780-7952
www.lasallebusiness.org
MORRIS RETAIL ASSOCIATION
220 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450
815-941-0200
www.facebook.com/morrisretailassociation
PONTIAC TOURISM
115 W. Howard St. Pontiac, IL 61764 815-844-5847
www.visitpontiac.org
UTICA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 413 Utica, IL 61373
www.facebook.com/Utica-BusinessAssociation-1378789332370518/
CATERING
NIKO’S CATERING
113 Republic Ave. Joliet, IL 60435
815-630-2006
nikoscateringjoliet.com
CHAMBER
BOLINGBROOK AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
201-B Canterbury Ln. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
630-226-8420
www.bolingbrookchamber.org
GRUNDY COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER/ CHANNAHON AND MINOOKA
500 Bob Blair Rd. Minooka, IL 60447
815-942-0113
www.grundychamber.com
GRUNDY COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITOR CENTER/ COAL CITY
660 S. Broadway St. Coal City, IL 60416
815-634-8662
www.grundychamber.com
GRUNDY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/MORRIS
909 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450
815-942-0113
www.grundychamber.com
ILLINOIS VALLEY
AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1320 Peoria St. Peru, IL 61354
815-223-0227
www.ivaced.org
JOLIET REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY
116 N. Chicago St., Suite 110 Joliet, IL 60432
815-727-5371
www.jolietchamber.com
LOCKPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
222 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-3357
www.lockportchamber.com
PLAINFIELD SHOREWOOD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
24109 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544
815-436-4431
www.plainfieldchamber.com
ROMEOVILLE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
101 Airport Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446
815-886-2076
www.romeovillechamber.org
WEST SUBURBAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
9440 Joliet Rd. Hodgkins, IL 60525
708-387-7550 www.wscci.org
WILMINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
616 Davy Ln. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-5991
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
ROTARY CLUB OF WILMINGTON
201 S. Kankakee St. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-2729 rotaryofwilmington.com
SHOREWOOD HUGS
1147 Brook Forest Ave. Shorewood, IL 60404 www.shorewoodhugs.org
WILL COUNTY
GOVERNMENTAL LEAGUE
15905 Frederick St. Plainfield, IL 60544 www.wcgl.org
WILMINGTON LIONS CLUB
805 River St. Wilmington, IL 60481 www.facebook.com/wilmingtonlionsclub
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
A MOMENT OF AWE
229 Clark St. Utica, IL 61373
815-228-1983 www.amomentofawe.com
CHICAGO STREET MARKETS
Joliet, IL 60432
www.chistreetmarkets.com
FESTIVAL 56
316 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
815-879-5656
www.festival56.com
FLORET EVENTS
610 Court St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4006
www.instagram.com/floretevents
FRESH FROM THE MIDWEST
2660 E. 2350th Rd. Marseilles, IL 61341
815-408-1064
www.freshfromthemidwest.com
GRUNDY COUNTY CORN FESTIVAL
P.O. Box 22 Morris, IL 60450
815-942-2676
www.cornfestival.org
JOLIET CITY CENTER PARTNERSHIP
203 N. Ottawa St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-774-6067
www.jolietccp.com
RME AUDIO VIDEO
2405 Essington Rd. Joliet, IL 60435 815-671-4097 www.rmeav.com
THE JACOB HENRY MANSION ESTATE
20 S. Eastern Ave. Joliet, IL 60433
815-722-1420
www.jacobhenrymansion.com
THE SILVER FOX
122 N. Park St. Streator, IL 61364 815-409-5120 www.silverfoxstreator.com
HISTORIC ASSOCIATION
CANAL CORRIDOR ASSOCIATION
Lock 16 & LaSalle Canal Boat La Salle, IL 61301 815-220-1848 www.iandmcanal.org
WILL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND RESEARCH CENTER
803 S. State St. Lockport, IL 60441 815-838-5080 www.willhistory.org
HISTORIC SOCIETY
LASALLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
101 E. Canal St. Utica, IL 61373 815-667-4861 www.lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org
LEMONT AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
306 Lemont St. Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-2972 lemonthistory.org
LOCKPORT AREA GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 222 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 www.lockporthistory.org
STREATORLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 109 E. Elm Streator, IL 61364 815-673-3558 www.streator.org/attractions_shsm.cfm
HOSPITAL
ASCENSION SAINT JOSEPH - JOLIET 333 Madison St. Joliet, IL 60435 815-725-7133
INSURANCE
FAZIO INSURANCE
550 Ruby St. Joliet, IL 60435 815-727-2611 www.fazioins.com
KEVIN MOLLOY STATE FARM
816 W. Laraway Rd. New Lenox, IL 60451 815-463-5800 kmolloy.com
LIBRARY
JOLIET PUBLIC LIBRARY
150 N. Ottawa St. Joliet, IL 60432
815-740-2660
www.jolietlibrary.org
LEMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
50 E. Wend St. Lemont, IL 60439
630-257-6541
www.lemontlibrary.org
MARINA
STARVED ROCK MARINA
1130 N. 27th Rd. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-433-4218
www.starvedrockmarina.com
OUTDOOR RECREATION
RUN STARVED ROCK COUNTRY
P.O. Box 2023 Ottawa, IL 61350
815-228-7253
www.runstarvedrockcountry.net
PARK DISTRICT
LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP
PARK DISTRICT
1811 S. Lawrence Ave. Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-1183
www.lockportpark.org
WILMINGTON PARK DISTRICT
315 N. Water St. Wilmington, IL 60481
815-476-2729
www.islandparkdistrict.com
PRESERVATION
CATHEDRAL AREA PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF JOLIET (CAPA)
P.O. Box 3662 Joliet, IL 60434
815-726-4163
www.capajoliet.net
PROMOTIONS
HART4WINE LLC Joliet, IL 60435
209-402-0689
Hart4Wine.com
IMPRESS PRINTING & DESIGN
1325 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435
815-730-9440
www.myimpressprinting.com
RAGUSA’S PROMO ADVERTISING
Joliet, IL 60435
815-922-2725
www.ragusaspromoadvertising.com
PUBLICATION
STARVED ROCK COUNTRY MAGAZINE
110 W. Jefferson St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-223-3200
www.starvedrockcountry.com
REALTY
STARVED ROCK REALTYDEE BARRERA BROKER/ OWNER
620 N. Division St. (Route 178) Utica, IL 61373
815-667-9990
www.starvedrockrealty.net
RECREATION
MARSHALL- PUTNAM FAIR ASSOCIATION
915 University Ave. Henry, IL 61537
309-364-2814
www.marshallputnamfair.org
THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
2997 Route 71 Ottawa, IL 61350
630-428-4500
www.theconservationfoundation.org/ about-us/dayton-bluffs
SERVICE CENTER
ROUTE 66 FOOD N FUEL 2401 S. Chicago Rd. Joliet, IL 60436
815-724-0066
www.foodnfuel.net
TRANSPORTATION
BERTINO’S AUTOMOTIVE & COLLISION SERVICES, INC.
900 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL 60435
815-723-6362
BOLINGBROOK’S CLOW
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
130 S. Clow International Pkwy. Bolingbrook, IL 60490
630-378-0479
www.clowairport.com
CENTRAL ILLINOIS
REGIONAL AIRPORT
3201 CIRA Dr. Suite 200 Bloomington, IL 61704
309-663-7384
www.cira.com
CHARTERUP
Chicago, IL 60603
855-920-2287
www.charterup.com/charter-bus-rentals/ chicago-charter-bus-rental
JOLIET CHARTER BUS
815-765-4958
www.jolietbuschartercompany.com
NATIONAL CHARTER
BUS CHICAGO
3550 W. Peterson Ave. Chicago, IL 60659
312-392-0239
www.nationalbuscharter.com/chicagocharter-bus
VENUE SPACE
HIGGINS HALL
307 N. Main St. Seneca, IL 61360
815-587-4715
www.facebook.com/HigginsHall-393607187837609
NORTHFORK FARM
1998 Johnson Rd. Oswego, IL 60543
815-768-5400
www.nforkfarm.com/
THE BARN AT HORNBAKER GARDENS
22937 1140 N. Ave. Princeton, IL 61356
815-659-3282
www.hornbakergardens.com/thebarn
WAREHOUSE:109 14903 S. Center St. Plainfield, IL 60544
815-556-9553
www.warehouse109.com
VISITORS INFORMATION & TOURS
AWESOME OTTAWA TOURS
629 Court St. Ottawa, IL 61350
815-343-4940
www.awesomeottawatours.com
HERITAGE CORRIDOR DESTINATIONS
701 Essington Rd., Ste. 100 Joliet, IL 60435
815-727-2323
www.HCDestinations.com
I&M CANAL VISITORS CENTER
754 First St. La Salle, IL 61301
815-220-1848
www.iandmcanal.org/visitorcenter
ILLINOIS WATERWAY VISITOR CENTER
950 N. 27th Rd., Route 1 Ottawa, IL 61350
815-667-4054
www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/ Recreation/Illinois-Waterway
NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR VISITORS CENTER: CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY
P.O. Box 501 Willow Springs, IL 60480
708-496-0193
www.civiccenterauthority.org
OTTAWA VISITORS CENTER 1028 LaSalle St. Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-2737
www.pickusottawail.com
STARVED ROCK COUNTRY WELCOME CENTER & ILLINOIS MADE GIFT SHOPPE 248 W. Canal St. Utica, IL 61373
815-667-4356
www.heritagecorridorcvb.com
STARVED ROCK STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER 2668 E. 873 Rd. Oglesby, IL 61348 815-667-4726
www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ parks/I&M/EAST/STARVE/PARK.HTM STREATOR TOURISM
204 S. Bloomington St. Streator, IL 61364 815-672-2055
www.streator.org
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