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rom picturesque state parks and unforgettable outdoor experiences, to bold new restaurants and boutique shopping, LaSalle County has it all! You’ll find this beautiful stretch of North Central Illinois nestled off I-80 and I-39. Conveniently located less than an hour and a half from Chicago, Rockford, The Quad Cities, Bloomington and Peoria.

In 2019, we welcomed nearly 2.5 million visitors to Starved Rock State Park, showing that LaSalle County is not only a portal to North Central Illinois’s most popular outdoor attraction, but also among the most exciting vacation destinations in the entire Midwest!

To make your upcoming trip to LaSalle County even easier, we’ve filled this guide with memorable road trip ideas, one day excursions and tips for planning your LaSalle County Vacation. Whether you’re looking to visit our picturesque State Parks, explore beautifully preserved historic sites or plan a pet-friendly vacation, this guide has you covered!

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Escape to Starved Rock Lodge The ONE and ONLY Hotel & Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park – Located at One Lodge Lane Book a midweek getaway and you’ll enjoy a greater sense of peace and quiet than you would on the weekends. Kick back and unwind in the indoor pool or explore the area on a trolley tour.

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Contents Welcome to LaSalle County

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Tourism and Emergency Information

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Starved Rock State Park

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Matthiessen State Park

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Buffalo Rock State Park

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Hiking Tips

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Illini State Park

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Small but Mighty Hikes

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More to Explore

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Outdoor Adventures

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Golf Courses

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More Adventures

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Water Activities

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Maps

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Calendar of Events

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LaSalle County Wine Trail

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Places to Dine

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Brew, Wine & Spirits

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Farmers Markets

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Coffee Shops

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Places to Shop

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Historic Homes

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Museums

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Places to Stay

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Starved Rock S

tarved Rock State Park is a world apart from anything else in Illinois. Since the late 1800’s visitors have been trekking to this beautiful, and unexpected, stretch of nature to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. More than a century later, and this still holds true. From the moment you first wind your car through the towering trees at the edge of the park, you will feel as if you are a world away from the Illinois you know. At Starved Rock, more than 13 miles of trails wind along, and above, the Illinois River. While you explore these environs, you’ll find countless breathtaking views, places to fish, boat, and simply relax in nature’s splendor. From the towering sandstone canyons to amazing seasonal waterfalls, there’s an awe inspiring view around every corner. Whatever the season you choose to explore, a trip to Starved Rock will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

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S tarved Rock Visitor Center STARVED ROCK Consistently voted the #1 Attraction in The State of Illinois, Starved Rock features 18 unique canyons, 14 of which produce stunning seasonal waterfalls. Guests can explore a vast network of more than 13 miles of trails, where they can soak in aweinspiring vistas and encounter remarkable plants and animals. The fun at Starved Rock doesn’t’ stop there, the park’s historic lodge and informative visitors center offer special programs like guided hikes, trolley tours, presentations from wildlife experts, live concerts, dining and much more!

Check list Here are seven stops you should be sure to visit on your next trip to the park!

STOP 1: The Starved Rock Visitors Center The Starved Rock Visitor Center is the perfect place to start your State Park adventure! Here, you’ll find interactive educational displays, free videos on the park’s history, hiking maps and a bookstore! While you’re there, be sure to check out Trailhead Concessions and Gifts for a great selection of hiking provisions.

STOP 2: Starved Rock From the Visitors Center, take a short 0.3-mile hike towards the park’s namesake, Starved Rock.

The summit is home to one of the best views in the entire park, where you can marvel at the Illinois River, or watch birds plunge for fish near the base of the Illinois Waterways Lock and Dam. STOP 3: St. Louis Canyon Just a few minutes to the west of the Visitors Center, off IL-178, you’ll find the parking lot for St. Louis Canyon. At the end of this 0.4-mile hike you’ll be treated to a beautiful box canyon, complete with a tall waterfall and hidden alcove that runs behind it. Even when falls aren’t in season, the canyon’s towering walls of intricate sandstone make for quite the sight.

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STOP 4: French Canyon One of the easiest hikes in the parks just so happens to lead to one of the most beautiful canyons! Located just 0.4-miles southeast of the Visitors Center, French Canyon offers a towering 45-foot tall waterfall during the rainy season, and beautifully eroded Saint Peters sandstone all year round. After a rainfall, admire the colorful streaks left on the canyon walls by the mineral-rich water.

EAGLE WATCHING

Every winter, a small stretch of the Illinois River, between Starved Rock State Park and the Illinois Waterways Visitors Center, becomes a temporary condominium for a convocation of eagles! These majestic creatures, with wingspans upward of eight feet in length, pay Starved Rock a visit every year when more northern state’s rivers and lakes begin to freeze.

STOP 5: LaSalle Canyon

The Illinois Audubon Society’s Plum Island Sanctuary, located at the

Located about a mile from the Parkman’s Plain parking lot, LaSalle Canyon boasts a wide picturesque canyon and jutting sandstone shelf, suspended 20 feet off the ground. Best of all, your hike to canyon will wind you along the Illinois river, providing you with a great view of the river and chance to see some rare birds and foliage.

a wintering site. The island’s seclusion, sturdy trees and proximity to

STOP 6: Water Cruise or Trolley Tour If you’re looking to get out of the canyons and take a break from hiking, or if you have a party member looking for a less active excursion, you can reserve a spot aboard Starved Rock’s Eagle One Water Cruise (running Jun. – Oct.) or take a Trolley Tour (running year-round). These narrated tours merge history and sighting seeing for a truly one of a kind view of Starved Rock.

base of the Starved Rock Lock, is commonly used by these eagles as a non-iced over section of the river, makes Plum island particularly desirable real estate for these feathered fliers.

During their wintering season, which lasts anywhere between December and March, you’ll often spot these eagles circling above broken ice, trying to find their next meal, or roosting among the island’s tallest trees. To see these eagles for yourself, head to the Lover’s Leap Overlook, the peak of Starved Rock or the aptly named Eagle Cliff Overlook. Be sure to bring a pair of binoculars or a camera with a large tele-photo lens. If you left your binoculars at home, don’t fret, Starved Rock Visitors Center also loans out complementary pairs at the front desk.

STOP 7: The Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center After a full day of hiking and sightseeing, cap your trip off with a stay at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center. This historic hotel nestled in nature, features a Cliffside panorama of the Illinois river, an indoor pool complex, on-site restaurants and a beautiful rustic lounge.

You can choose from historic lodge accommodations, spacious hotel rooms or charming log cabins.

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WATERFALLS AND CANYONS

Most of Starved Rock’s beautiful sandstone canyons produce waterfalls after periods of heavy rainfall, but St. Louis, LaSalle, French, Wildcat, Ottawa, and Kaskaskia Canyons are considered to be among the best. St. Louis canyon boasts the only spring-fed waterfall in the park, resulting in much longer waterfalls, while LaSalle canyon (despite being much shorter than the other waterfalls) is the only one in the park you can walk behind while the waterfall is in action! The French canyon waterfall is conveniently located just a short 0.4 mile hike form the Visitor Center, while Wildcat is hands down the largest in the park, a gargantuan waterfall exceeding 70 feet in height.

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Many blogs cite Starved Rock as one of the top destinations for hiking with your dog in the Midwest. The River Trail, that’s conveniently located off the recently

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restored Parkman’s Plain lot, is one of the more popular canine hikes. The dogfriendly outdoor Veranda at the Lodge even offers a special “doggy menu”.

Dogs must be leashed inside the park.

OVERLOOKS

Starved Rock’s Canyons and Overlooks provide wonderful views of towering sandstone cliffs, lush vegetation and the mighty Illinois River. Photo-worthy sites like Council Bluffs Overhang, a massive sandstone alcove once used by Native American tribes for ceremonies, and the titular Starved Rock, once home to the French explorers famed fort Saint Louis des Illinois, now offers inspiring panorama views of the river valley below.

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ust to the South-West of Starved Rock, you’ll find Matthiessen State Park. This picturesque stretch of nature takes you from wild flower lined prairie trails to the depths of Ice Age era dells, complete with rushing waterfalls and mossy canyon walls. Matthiessen feels untouched by time, it’s mile-long canyons carved out by centuries of erosion, exposing some fascinating otherworldly geology.

Founded in the tail end of the 19th century by LaSalle zinc tycoon Frederick William Matthiessen as a private retreat, it was originally known as Deer Park, earning this name thanks in no small part to its enormous deer population. Even after it’s name change, Matthiessen still remains one of your best chances at spotting some wildlife on your trip to LaSalle County.

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Matthiessen’s trail system includes options for both novice and experienced hikers, allowing all park patrons to enjoy views of the grand Cascade Falls and the jaw dropping Giants Bathtub. The trails above the bluffs are graded, relaxed enough for any novice hiker or family. You’ll likely see more than just fellow hikers on these trails, Matthiessen also features some of the best horseback riding paths in the Starved Rock area.

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While the two trails that snake through the dells are a bit of a challenge, they also afford adventurous hikers an unmatched view of some geological marvels. Home to no less than seven falls, including a large 45-foot drop that separates the upper and lower dells, Matthiessen’s water features are active dependent on how much rain the area has seen. This makes spring an ideal time to explore the park!

Beyond a few sets of stairs to enter the dells and a handful of trails surrounding the brim of the canyon, much of your park exploring will be done by hopping across stepping stones, splashing through shallow creeks, and shuffling along narrow sandstone-lined pathways. With its narrow sandstone canyons and dense tree canopy, Matthiessen feels in many ways like the perfect counterpoint to Starved Rock’s winding trails and steep bluff vistas.

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ocated on the North banks of the Illinois River, Buffalo Rock State Park combines rustic prairie hiking with some of the best cliffside views in LaSalle County. Throughout this park’s storied past, it has been the home of an Indiginous American tribe, used as a camp for a religious sect, and even a tuberculosis sanatorium during the 1910’s. These days, it’s a hidden gem state park that brings together the disparate worlds of fine art and conservation.

The State Park is located approximately 3 miles west of Ottawa, Illinois, and has long been a favorite picnic area, as well as an ideal terrain for the beginner hikers.

Buffalo Rock features two trails that offer wildly different park experiences: The River Bluff Trail snakes you along the Illinois River (featuring plenty of great bird watching opportunities), while the Woodland Trail gives you an up-close look at trees, wildlife, and the Effigy Tumuli mounds. Made by visionary “earthworks” artist Michael Heizer, these five enormous animals resemble a snake, turtle, catfish, frog and water strider. These eathworks, which can really only be seen from aerial photography today, were inspired by Indiginious American burial grounds, several of which can be found in the Illinois River region.

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Hiking Tips Buffalo Rock is also home to two live American Bison, Cocoa and Pebbles. The pair can be seen in their grazing pen, located across from the park’s baseball diamond. TIP: An early (8 a.m.) arrival rewards guests with an opportunity to see the Buffalo get fed and, occasionally, morning fog on the Illinois River.

te Park rrkk From two riverfront observation decks, you’ll be treated to a unique southward facing view of the Illinois River, providing a beautiful vista you can’t see at any of the other parks in the region.

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Stay On The Trails

Venturing off trails at any of Illinois’ State Parks is strictly forbidden, and for good reason.

There are countless sharp drop offs, ravines, and dangerous plants off the trails. Admire the beautiful sights from only the clearly marked trails.

Dress Right

Wear well fitted shoes, preferably hiking boots with good traction. Dress appropriately for the weather, always anticipate it being cooler inside the canyons at Starved Rock and the dells at Matthiessen.

Bring Provisions

Hiking can be exhausting, and many hikers underestimate how much water they’ll drink out on the trails. Plan ahead and bring extra water and trail snacks for you and your fellow hikers.

Bring A Phone

These parks are large, and you can go long distances without seeing another hiker while out on the trails. Be sure to bring a cell phone so you can call for help in case of an emergency.

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Do your part to keep the parks looking nice!

There are ample waste receptacles scattered throughout the parks, be sure to keep any waste you generate on the trail inside your bag until you find one.

Bring A Leash

Pets are always welcomed at LaSalle County’s state parks, but they must be kept on a leash, for their own safety.

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estled along the Illinois River in Marseilles, Illini State Park is a serene hidden gem offering guests the perfect place to hold a picnic or family gathering. This 510-acre park boasts not only incredible views of the river, but also 100+ picturesque campsites, a boat ramp for easy river access and ample places for anglers to fish for crappie, bass, bluegill and catfish.

Be sure to pay Illini a visit in Winter, when the park’s ice skating pool has frozen over, and the large sledding hill is covered in snow. During this season, you can also cross-country ski on the park’s flat graded trails, then warm-up in their cozy shelter. During the Fall, the park’s a birder’s paradise, attracting scores of migrating songbirds like Vireos, Warblers and Thrushes.

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You’ll also find The Illinois Fallen Soldiers Tree Memorial, a unique living monument celebrating the lives of the soldiers lost in Iraq and Afghanistan.

This site features over 250 Oak trees spead across a 2.5-acre plot of land, each celebrating a fallen soilder.

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TRAIL SYSTEMS THAT ARE SHORT ON DISTANCE, HIGH ON SCENERY AND EXPERIENCE

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ot all hikes are created equal. And that’s a good thing.

LaSalle County is a region best seen on foot, and it boasts some of the state’s premier hiking — famously, the 13-mile trail system at Starved Rock State Park and the 61.5-mile mega-trek of the Illinois and Michigan Canal towpath.

But you can’t judge a hike by its length.

Some of the county’s smaller trail systems are packed with nature and attractions for hikers of all experience levels to enjoy.

Whether you’re in the mood to discover a lot of scenery in a short amount of time (and distance), looking for a small dose of nature between other activities, or hunting for easy trails for the youngest members of a family, there are options for everyone.

Consider adding some of these mini-hikes during your visit.

The falls are accessible through a simple stroll, but for more adventurous visitors, the park features a system of 12 trails, most of which are half-mile loops or shorter.

Spring Lake Nature Park’s trail system is an ideal option for families seeking easy access to nature. Six of the trails are mostly level, which are easy for young children to travel.

For families with older children or adults, there are additional trails with steeper inclines, such as Overlook Trail or the narrow, sharp-descending Beaver Run path. The uphill climbs to ridges and overlooks can be accomplished in less than two minutes, with the rest of the trail on level ground.

That’s the call of the falls.

A highlight of the park is its swinging bridge.

Like the falls, the bridge is accessible within a short walk from the parking lot. The shallow waters of Eagle Creek can be seen through the slats of the bridge, which bounces underfoot as hikers cross to reach six of the trail loops.

Spring Lake Falls is among the park’s bestloved and most scenic locations — and it’s less

Creek-crossers should be aware: The swinging bridge comes with a set of three

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than a two-minute walk from the car. A short hike along a grassy path and over a wooden bridge opens onto a rocky waterside where hikers can view the gently sloping sandstoneformation waterfalls.

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rules. No. 1, no more than two people crossing at a time; No. 2, no running; and No. 3, absolutely no bouncing.

On the trails, hikers will quickly and frequently encounter the two W’s: woods and water.

Eagle Creek snakes in and out of the 37-acre nature area, repeatedly crossing paths with visitors. The wooded areas are home to more than 85 bird species, as well as deer, foxes, coyotes, beavers, snakes, frogs and wild flora.

Hikers shouldn’t miss out on a photo opportunity with Spring Lake’s mightiest flora, which has its own trail. Big Tree Trail loops around a more than two-century-old cottonwood tree, which lives up to the name Big Tree.

Horses and bikes can be ridden on the trails, and leashed dogs are welcome at the park, which is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Portable bathroom facilities are available in the parking area.

Where is the lake? Despite the park’s name, there is no lake at the nature area. A springfed lake once existed in the area, and in the 1800s a dam was constructed to maintain the water level for commercial ice production in pre-refrigerator years. When ice was no longer a commercial venture, the dam was dismantled, creating the park’s current system

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HONORABLE MENTIONS  SANDY FORD LAND AND WATER PRESERVE northwest of Streator offers a more challenging trail that takes hikers to the banks of the Vermilion River. Known for its wildflowers, the trail cuts through the heavy tree cover on the river›s eastern edge. The entrance along North 18th Road, locally known as Leonore Road, can be easy to miss. Those traveling westbound from Route 23 will want to watch their odometers. The gravel parking area is 3.1 miles down the road; if you cross the Sandy Ford Bridge, you’ve gone too far. For eastbound travelers, the Sandy Ford Bridge is a sign you’re nearing the entrance.

Motorists will pass East 1391st Road on their right; immediately after will be the entrance to the land and water preserve on the left.

Watch the signs; Visitors should pay attention to signs posted at the state land and water preserves. Certain times of year, the sites are closed to hikers and open only to hunters. Due to spring turkey season, the locations are closed to hikers until May 15.

of meandering streams and falls.

DAYTON BLUFFS PRESERVE 2997 Route 71, Ottawa

From the moment you turn onto the gravel road three-quarters of a mile from the Interstate 80 exit, you’ll leave behind the sense of city and interstate.

Once you step out of the car and embark onto the trails, you may instead discover a sense of the sacred.

The approximately five-mile trail system of Dayton Bluffs Preserve provides a trifecta of prairie, woodlands, and historical significance.

Sunny trails branching off from the parking lot outline acres of open prairie, which eventually branch into the preserve’s 154 forested acres. It’s along the narrow dirt paths of the woods where hikers can commune with history rooted deeper and older than the surrounding trees.

Dayton Bluffs is home to Native American burial mounds along the preserve’s northwestern ridge trail. The path leads through tree cover and foliage, eventually opening up to a view of the Fox River to the left and 14 burial mounds to the right. It’s an area worth hiking slowly — an unknowing eye moving too quickly can mistake the more than 1,000-year-old mounds as rolling landscape and miss them on a first pass.

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A trail loop at the park’s northeastern edge also introduces hikers to another patch of hallowed history: the Daniels Cemetery, a pioneer cemetery dating back to the 1830s.

A picnic table and rest area are located near the site.

Other than mowed paths through the prairie, the scenery has a sense of being largely untouched. Hikes taken shortly after rainfall reveal far more deer, fox and coyote tracks than human footprints. Wildflowers and flora also grow close to the trails — the preserve has more than 160 species of plants.

Like Spring Lake, Dayton Bluffs offers a waterside view. The preserve’s steepest trail leads from the burial mound site down to the river. The river trail also can be accessed from the south, which has less extreme elevation. The park features five water cascades along the southern trails as well.

Dayton Bluffs is a more rugged hike than Spring Lake, with some narrow trails, steep treks, ridges and ravines. However, the trails pose only a moderate challenge to older children and adults — the preserve can be hiked in a morning or afternoon with time to spare.

Leashed dogs are welcome at the preserve.

A portable bathroom is available in the parking area. Dayton Bluffs is open yearround from sunrise to sunset.

 FOX RIVER WALK, OTTAWA: This paved path stretches from Ottawa’s botanical downtown, through Fox River Park, to the Illinois & Michigan Canal towpath. The River Walk, which can be accessed from the western end of Jefferson Street downtown or from Fox River Park, curves along the banks of the Fox River, north of its confluence with the Illinois River. The park features disc golf, a playground and a splash pad. The 0.9-mile walk is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly.  HOPALONG CASSIDY TRAIL, STREATOR: The 1.47-mile trail begins at a trailhead park on the corner of Broadway and Madison streets, then follows the Vermilion River into light woods within city limits, ending at West First Street. (There is no parking at the First Street trailhead, so it›s best to begin at the Broadway Street park.) The packed-dirt path leads through several sunny areas with wildflowers and pollinators, as well as shaded wooded stretches that include a scenic footbridge over a creek. The trailhead park includes restrooms, a playground and exercise equipment.  BAKER PARK, PERU: The man-made Baker Lake features a 1-mile loop around its banks.

The paved path is easy for walking and jogging and also is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. The park also offers fishing, picnic areas, a playground, shelters, restrooms and a soccer field. A parking lot is available along Chartres Street.

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eyond the borders of Starved Rock State Park, there’s even more exciting nature to explore in LaSalle County! Here are 14 other outdoor destinations you should be sure to visit on your next trip.

ALLEN PARK

400 COURTNEY ST. • OTTAWA A sprawling riverfront park, located on Ottawa’s Rt. 71 that offers boat launches, docks, a riverwalk, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic tables, toboggan run and an amphitheater.

BAKER LAKE

2700 AIRPORT ROAD • PERU Baker Lake Park offers fishing, picnicking, playground, shelters, restrooms, soccer field and a 1-mile paved walking path.

CATLIN PARK

2560 EAST 1251ST ROAD OTTAWA This 333-acre park offers fourteen distinct trails that run past streams, ponds and Calin’s lush river valley vegetation. If you’re a fan of horseback riding, Catlin has some of the best trails in the area for riding. Open May through November.

DAYTON BLUFFS

2997 ROUTE 71 • OTTAWA Owned by The Conservation Foundation and managed by the City of Ottawa, this 253-acre preserve is one of LaSalle County’s newest parks. Winding along the bluffs of the Fox River for nearly a mile, this park features bubbling creeks, a beautiful ravien system, expansive prairie, natural woodlands and a pioneer cemetery.

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HOPALONG CASSIDY RIVER TRAIL & CANOE LAUNCH WEST MAIN STREET, ROUTE 18 STREATOR

This 0.5 mile trail parallels the flowing waters of the Vermilion River. Visitors can follow the trail through a forest of mulberry, hackberry, oak and maples. Blue jays, chickadees, and woodpeckers are frequent sights for birders, while butterflies and dragonflies are commonly found along the trail’s sunnier stretches.

LAKE KAKUSHA

ROUTE 251 • MENDOTA This man-made lake, located in northern LaSalle County, is ideal for fishing and light trail walking.

You’ll find ample shelters and picnic areas.

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complete with 6 work out stations.

For the kids, there’s a playground with baby swings, regular swings and a pirate-themed jungle gym.

MITCHELL’S GROVE NATURE PRESERVE

EAST 5TH RD • LASALLE This small park is something of a geological oddity, with its unique rock formations showing evidence of glacial gouging and boulder deposits from as far north as Canada. You’ll also find a winding creek, tall bluff outcroppings and some rare vegetation. For nonrockhounds, it’s also a popular hunting destination during deer season.

RIVERWALK & FOX RIVER PARK

MARILLA PARK RD • STREATOR

1025 ONTARIO STREET OTTAWA

Located in Streator, Marilla Park features miles of densely wooded trails, perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts and avid trail runners.

Built and maintained by members of the Central Illinois Cycling Association, this is a hidden gem for cyclists, located less than a half hour south of Starved Rock State Park.

See the beauty of the Fox River from downtown Ottawa. You’ll find a paved walking path that runs from Fox River Park all the way to the Downtown, where the Fox meets the Illinois River. At Fox River Park you’ll also find a splash pad, 9-hole disk golf course, playground, boat launch and an excellent fishing area.

MCPHEDRAN PARK

SANDY FORD NATURAL AREA

OAKWOOD AVE. • OGLESBY This pet-friendly park features a fishing pond and pier. You’ll also find a 1/3 mile long walking track,

1399 NORTH 18TH ROAD STREATOR

located just off of the Vermilion River, features two creeks, a floodplain forest, dry bluffland forest, hill prairies, sandstone cliffs and a selection of plants more commonly found in Wisconsin or Canada.

SHABBONA COUNTY PARK 4178 CO HWY 22 | EARLVILLE

This park, located in rural Earlville, features picnic areas, open fields, rentable shelters and fishing ponds and the beautiful Indian Creek. While you’re there, be sure to learn about the tragic history of this tranquil park at the historical marker located near the entrance.

SNYDER GROVE PARK

EAST 4TH ROAD | MENDOTA Located in Mendota, this 104-acre nature preserve features shelters, restrooms, picnic area and a playground. You’ll also find a small network of hiking trails.

SPRING LAKE NATURE AREA

1413 EAST 16TH ROAD STREATOR Located 1.8 miles northwest of Streator, this 37+ acre park contains two creeks, a sandstone waterfall, an expansive large trail system, as well as some rare flora and fauna!

The 200-acre Sandy Ford Preserve,

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GROWING OUR BUSINESS FOR YOU!

VISIT OUR NEW FARM STORE located on our 100 acre third generation family farm.

Our 5 acre garden/apple orchard boasts some of the finest homegrown fruits and vegetables you will find anywhere!

378 N 33rd Rd • LaSalle • 815-780-7390 • donnieappleseedorchard.com

SENECA SHIPYARD DAYS

June 17-20, 2020 DOWNTOWN SENECA Celebrating Seneca’s rich history and its role in WWII as home to the “Prairie Shipyard.”

PRAIRIE SHIPYARD CRUISE NIGHT

August 1, 2020 4-8 PM DOWNTOWN SENECA SENECA AREA HERITAGE MUSEUM

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Kayak Starved Rock Morris and Starved Rock

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The Heritage Corridor offers memorable experiences just outside of Chicago.

Kayak down the I&M Canal, sky dive or zip line through the Starved Rock State Park area, and cruise down Route 66 for nostalgic adventures.

OUTDOOR RECREATION FAMILY FUN 4 MARINAS RIVERFRONT DINING, ENTERTAINMENT, AND TIKI BAR

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GUIDED HIKE OR TROLLEY TOUR AT STARVED ROCK STATE PARK

powered rental bike outside LaSalle’s Lock 16 Visitors Center!

Starved Rock offers seasonal guided hikes, lead by experienced naturalists. These experts will take you to some of the best Fall color photo-ops throughout the park on a mild one-hour group hike. The park also offers trolley tours, for those who’d like the see the leaves without having to hike into the park.

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Here are some must see sight-seeing opportunities for your next trip!

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The 15-mile stretch of canal that runs from Ottawa to LaSalle is one of the best bicycling destinations in the entire state. You’ll pass three historic towns and astounding fall scenery. Best of all, you no longer need to bring your own bike to explore the trail, simply reserve an app-

Every year, hundreds of experienced climbers flock to Starved Rock State Park to spend a day scaling enormous frozen waterfalls with little more than an anchor line, an ice axe and a helmet. Climbers must have prior experience ice climbing, or charter an experienced guide. All ice climbing is done at the climber’s risk, they are required to sign in at the park’s self check-in station prior to their climb, and once again upon exit.

ICEFALLS There are more than a dozen waterfalls at Starved Rock State Park, many of

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ANDERSON FIELD 1901 N Bloomington St. • Streator 815-672-3702 DAYTON RIDGE GOLF CLUB 3076 E 18th Road • Ottawa 815-434-0145 EARLVILLE COUNTRY CLUB 400 Oak Street • Earlville 815-246-9329

s! which transform into beautiful, natural ice sculptures as winter tightens its grip on LaSalle County. According to the Starved Rock staff, some of the more notable (and stunning) ice waterfalls can be found in St. Louis, French, Wildcat, Ottawa and Kaskaskia canyons.

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Matthiessen State Park offers over six miles of beautiful tree-lined crosscountry skiing trails. Best of all, the park sports a ski rental kiosk (weather allowing) from December through March. The rental cabin is located near the shelter and fort at the Park’s Dells entrance, the rental stand is open Saturdays and Sundays when snow is on

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PINE HILLS GOLF CLUB 1665 N 2501st Road • Ottawa 815-434-3985 pinehillsgc.com PRAIRIE LAKES COUNTRY CLUB & INN 2550 N 32nd Road • Marseilles 815-795-5107 prairielakescc.com

Cross-Country Skiing the ground from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS: Looking to get into the holiday spirit?

Head to LaSalle County’s premiere holiday light show, located at LaSalle’s Rotary Park. You’ll experience more than 230 dazzling light displays and dozens of fun animated LED installations at this drive-through holiday destination.

Pairing classic holiday tunes, broadcast over a private radio channel, and dozens of illuminated larger than life characters and scenes. This is sure to be family outing to remember!

SOUTH BLUFF GOLF COURSE 229 N 2550th Road • Peru 815-223-0603 TWIN CREEKS - EASTWOOD 2000 Eastwood Avenue • Streator 815-673-5553

18 HOLES THE BOURNE 2359 N 35th Road • Marseilles 815-496-2301 DEER PARK GOLF CLUB 100 Deer Park Lane • Oglesby 815-667-4239 MENDOTA GOLF CLUB 35666 US Hwy 34 • Mendota 815-538-7241 SENICA’S OAK RIDGE GOLF CLUB 658 E US 6 • LaSalle 815-223-7273 senicasoakridge.net ENJOYLASALLECOUNTY.COM

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aSalle County is more than just a destination, it’s a lifestyle. Get off the couch and book an excursion to one of these unforgettable outdoor adventures. From free fun like geocaching and biking the historic I&M Canal, to Instagram-worthy destinations like Skydive Chicago and Donnie’s Appleseed Orchard, there’s an adventure for everyone in LaSalle County.

AMPHIBIOUS ATVING

GATOR CREEK CRUISE 249 EAST IL ROUTE 71 CEDAR POINT 815-481-3337 • ccrstables.com

APPLE ORCHARD AND FARM FRESH PRODUCE

DONNIE’S APPLESEED ORCHARD 378 N. 33RD ROAD • LASALLE 815-780-7390 donnieappleseedorchard.com

BIKING

ILLINOIS & MICHIGAN CANAL STATE TRAIL The historic I&M Canal runs through the heart of LaSalle County, with convenient starting points being found in Seneca, Marseilles, Ottawa, Utica and LaSalle!

You can walk or bike the 10-foot-wide crushed limestone tow-path trail where mules and horses towed cargo barges, between the years 1848 and 1852.

To learn more about the canal, and see how you can take advantage of their new e-bike rental program, visit iandmcanal.org

GO CARTING

DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER

Take a trip back in time, experience the sights and sounds of LaSalle County on horseback. Have an authentic experience and convene with nature while taking a guided trail ride with a horse.

GEOCACHING

Grab your phone, lace up your hiking boots and start exploring some of LaSalle County’s best geocaching sites! If you’re new to this GPS-enabled scavenger hunt, be sure to visit geocaching. com to get started.

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OTTAWA HISTORICAL AND SCOUTING HERITAGE MUSEUM 1100 CANAL ST. • OTTAWA 815-431-9353 or 815-433-1361

MARILLA PARK Located in Streator, Marilla Park features miles of densely wooded trails, perfect for mountain biking enthusiasts and avid trail runners. Built and maintained by members of the Central Illinois Cycling Association, this is a hidden gem for cyclists, located less than a half hour south of Starved Rock State Park. streator.org ci.streator.il.us RT 34 DRIVE-IN THEATRE 4468 E. 12TH RD. • EARLVILLE 815-246-9700 • Rt34DriveIn.com

Apple Picking

ILLINOIS RIVER ROAD NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY From Ottawa to Havana 309-547-2730 illinoisriverroad.org/geocaching

Have a need for speed? Race just like the pros in original or premium Italian carts, which are capable of speeds of 50 mph or more.

CONCEPT HAULERS MOTOR SPEEDWAY 3674 E. 2603RD RD. • SHERIDAN 815-496-2467 concepthaulersmotorspeedway.com

HORSEBACK RIDING

CEDAR CREEK RANCH 249 EAST IL ROUTE 71 CEDAR POINT 815-481-3337 • ccrstables.com

Off-Roading PUNKIN ACRE PAINTS Call to schedule a ride.

381 N. US 3179TH RD. • LASALLE 815-223-9076 or 815-712-8202 punkinacrepaints.com/trailriding

OFF-ROADING

Give your Dirt Bike, ATV or 4x4 a tune-up, then hit the trails at one of LaSalle County’s unbeatable all terrain parks.

THE CLIFFS INSANE TERRAIN 2400 E. BLUFF ST. • MARSEILLES 815-795-5200 thecliffsinsaneterrain.com DIRT RUNNER 2725 E. 2625TH RD. • MARSEILLES 630-291-0250 • dirtrunner.us FOX VALLEY OFF ROAD 1952 N. 35TH ROAD • OTTAWA 815-431-9913 • foxvalleyoffroad.com

PETTING ZOO AND WAGON RIDES

PAULY’S PETTING ZOO 249 E. IL RTE 71 • CEDAR POINT 815-481-3337 • ccrstables.com

SKYDIVING

Experience the thrill of free falling. Tandem jumps with highly experienced instructors are available.

SKYDIVE CHICAGO 3215 E. 1969TH RD. • OTTAWA 815-433-0000 • skydivechicago.com

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Water Activities

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mong the state’s most popular destinations for recreational boating, LaSalle County is great place to get your feet wet in the world of watersports. The Illinois, Fox and Vermillion Rivers provide thrill seekers and nature lovers alike a chance to step off dry land and see LaSalle County from a new perspective. If you’re looking for a leisurely view of the river, check out Quest Watersports line of Hobie Pedaled Kayaks. If you’re in the market for something thrilling and unexpected in Illinois, take a trip to Vermillion River Rafting!

BOATING

ANCHOR IN MARINA Pontoon Boats 1 EAST DUPONT ROAD • SENECA 815-357-1285 • anchorinmarina.com AYERS LANDING & CANOE RENTALS 3494 E. 2089TH ROAD • WEDRON 815-434-2233 ayerslandingcanoerental.com CANOE THE VERMILION 1903 E. 1251ST ROAD • STREATOR 815-673-3218 canoethevermilion.com

STARVED ROCK ADVENTURES Pontoon Boats 1 DEE BENNETT ROAD • OTTAWA 815-434-9200 starvedrockadventures.com

HERITAGE HARBOR MARINA 100 HERITAGE HARBOR DR. OTTAWA • 815-433-5000 VisitHeritageHarbor.com

STARVED ROCK LODGE 2668 E. 873RD ROAD • OGLESBY 815-667-4211 starvedrocklodge.com

HIDDENCOVE MARINA 219 RIVER DRIVE • SENECA 815-357-6869 thehiddencovemarina.com

FISHING TOURS

MARINERS MARINA 8 LOGUE CIRCLE • SENECA 708-528-5880 marinersvillage&marina.com

STARVED ROCK GUIDE SERVICE 815-830-9757 starvedrockguideservice.com

INDOOR WATERPARK

C & M CANOE & KAYAK RENTALS 3401 E. 2062ND ROAD • OTTAWA 815-434-6690 • cmcanoerental.com

GRIZZLY JACK’S GRAND BEAR RESORT 2643 IL ROUTE 178 • UTICA 866-399-3866 grizzlyjacksresort.com

I & M CANAL BOAT 754 FIRST STREET • LASALLE 815-220-1848 • lasallecanalboat.org

FOX RIVER RESORT’S PIRATE’S CAY 2558 N. 3653RD RD • SHERIDAN 815-496-3292 • piratescay.com

QUEST WATERSPORTS 1800 N. 2871ST RD. • OTTAWA 815-433-2200 • srcrentals.com

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MARINAS

ANCHOR IN MARINA 1 EAST DUPONT ROAD • SENECA 815-357-6666 • anchorinmarina.com

SOUTH SHORE BOAT CLUB 2380 WATER STREET • PERU 815-223-9890 southshoreboatclub.com SNUG HARBOR MARINA 103 LIBERTY STREET • MARSEILLES 815-795-9080 • SPRING BROOK MARINA 623 WEST RIVER DRIVE • SENECA 815-357-8666 springbrookmarina.com STARVED ROCK MARINA 1130 N. 27TH ROAD • OTTAWA 815-433-4218 starvedrockmarina.com

B oa t T ou rs SPLASH PAD

FOX RIVER PARK SPLASH PAD 717 HUDSON ST. • OTTAWA cityofottawa.org SPLASH FIELD AT WASHINGTON PARK 1301 WEST STREET • PERU peru.il.us

TUBING

Enjoy a relaxing float down the Fox River. Trips usually take 3-4 hours depending on conditions.

FOX HOLLOW TUBING CO. 2480 N. 42ST ROAD • SHERIDAN 815-867-8823 foxhollowtubing.com

WHITEWATER RAFTING

VERMILLION RIVER RAFTING 779 N. 2249TH ROAD • OGLESBY 815-667-5242 vermillionriverrafting.com

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Filled with a rich history and built on tradition.

MAY 2 Utica Derby Days

AUG 15 & 16 Porkfest

OCT 10 & 11 Burgoo Weekend

MAY 16 Sip & Snip

AUG 22 Craft Beer Festival

OCT 15 Witches Night Out

MAY 23 & 24 Wild Bill Days

SEPT 19 & 20 Vintage Illinois Wine Festival

NOV 1 Veterans Parade/ Air Show

OCT 10 UFPD Car Show/ Duck Race

NOV 28 & 29 Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village

JUNE 13 & 14 Utica Garden Faire JULY 5 Utica Fireworks

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MAY May 2 Utica Derby Days Utica • 815-667-4111 • utica-il.gov

May 23 & 24 Wild Bill Days Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov

May 15 Reunion of TBM Avengers Airshow Salute to Veterans Illinois Valley Regional Airport Peru • tbmreunion.org

May 23 & 24 Buffalo Bill Days Utica • utica-il.gov lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org

May 16 Sip & Snip Utica Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov May 16 Streator Food Truck Festival Noon - 7 PM Streator City Park • streator.org May 16 Earlville’s Cruise Night 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Downtown Earlville lasallecountycruisers.com May 16 -17 “Crazy for You” Play Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org May 16 & 17 Live Hawk Shows 1-3 PM • Starved Rock Visitors Center 815-667-4726 • starvedrock.org May 19 - 22 “Crazy for You” Play Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org May 20 Ride of Silence 6:45 PM • Thornton Park • Ottawa, IL May 22 - May 24 Park Fest Streator City Park • 815-672-2685 streator.org May 23 Starved Rock County Rock Brew Fest Noon - 5 PM Jordan Block 111 Lincoln Place • Ottawa pickusottawail.com

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May 25 Memorial Day Hike 9:30 AM • Starved Rock Visitor Center 815-6674726 • starvedrock.org

JUNE June 5 Jammin’ at the Clock Kick-Off Party Heritage Park • Streator • streator.org June 5 - 7 Ottawa 2 Rivers Wine Festival Jordan Block 111 Lincoln Place Ottawa • ottawa2riverswinefest.com June 13 - 14 Live Hawk Shows 1-3 PM • Starved Rock Visitors Center 815-6674726 • starvedrock.org

Food Truck Fest

June 13 Fireworks On The River Seneca • 815-357-8771 • senecail.org June 13 - 14 Utica Garden Faire Utica Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov June 13 - 14 Utica Garden Club Faire Exit #81 on I-80 Mill St. & Clark St. Utica • 815-667-4856 uticagardenclub.org June 13 -14 “Clue” Play Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org June 13 American Legion Band Plumb Pavilion • Streator streator.org

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73RD Annual Mendota Sweet Corn Festival

August 6-9, 2020 737 First Street Downtown LaSalle, 61301 (815) 342-2555

HOURS: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 6 Sat. 10 - 6 | Sun. 12 - 4 6,500 square foot wonderland of vintage, white, rusty, shabby, industrial and mid-century finds • Salvaged doors, windows, trim, beams, barn wood • Stockist for four lines of milk, clay, lime, & chalk-based paint including Pure & Original and Iron Orchid Designs

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Summ erfest Boogi e June 16 – 19 “Clue” Play Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org

June 22 - 23 Bike Fun Street Smart 5:00 – 8:15 PM • Ottawa 815-434-7292

June 17 - 20 Lion’s Club Carnival Downtown Ottawa pickusottawail.com

June 24-28 Celebrate LaSalle 815-223-3755 • lasalle-il.gov

June 17 – 20 Seneca Shipyard Festival Seneca • 815-357-8771 senecail.org June 18 - 24 Summer Fun Fest Oglesby • 815-883-3389 oglesby.il.us June 20 – 27 Poco – A – Poco Summer Music Camp pocoapoco.org • streator.org June Venetian Night and Fireworks 8 PM • Illinois River Seneca Seneca Shipyard Days Festival senecail.org June 17 - 20 Seneca Shipyard Days Downtown Seneca • Seneca Shipyard Days Festival senecail.org June 19 Ottawa’s Annual Cruise Night 6 - 10 PM • Downtown Ottawa lasallecountycruisers.com June 20 Artisans on the Water 11 – 4 PM • Heritage Harbor Ottawa • visitheritageharbor.com June 20 Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run Memorial Wall & Main St. Marseilles middleeastconflictwall.org

Open 7 PM • Movies Start At Dusk FULL MENU CONCESSION STAND WE ARE NOW DIGITAL Located on RT 34 | Earlville, IL | RT34drivein.com | 815-246-9700

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June 21 Summer Solstice Sunrise Trek 6:30 - 8:30 AM • Pre- Registration Only -Email DNR.StarvedRock@ illinois.gov by June 14th Matthiessen Dells Area 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov

June 27 “Abraham Lincoln In Song” by Chris Vallillo 1-2 PM • I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street, LaSalle iandmcanal.org June 27 Celebrate LaSalle Downtown LaSalle • lasalle-il.gov June 27 – 28 Live Hawk Shows 1-3 PM • Starved Rock Visitors Center • 815-667-4726 starvedrock.org

JULY July 2 Peru Fireworks Celebration on Water St. peru.il.us July 3 - July 12 Streator’s 4th of July Celebration Streator • streators4th.org July 3 4th of July Fireworks Streator • streators4th.org July 4 4th of July Fireworks 211 East Main St. • Ottawa pickusottawail.com July 4 July 4th Guided Hike 9:30 AM • Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov July 5 Utica Fireworks Utica Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov

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July 5 4th of July Fireworks Utica • utica-il.gov July 6 - 12 Marseilles Fun Days (CARNIVAL JULY 11 - 14) Market on Main St. • Knudson Park Marseilles • 815-795-2133 cityofmarseilles.com July 9 - 12 LaSalle County 4-H Show & Junior Fair LaSalle County 4-H Fairgrounds 1548 N. 2725th Rd. • Ottawa 815-200-3913 • web.extension. illinois.edu/blmp/lasalle4h July 11 – 12 “Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org July 14 – 17 “Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org July 17 “Peek into LaSalle” Wine and Art Stroll Downtown LaSalle • lasalle-il.gov lasallebusiness.org July 18 Marseilles Firefighters Annual Car Show Downtown Marseilles 815-795-2133 cityofmarseilles.com July 18 - 19 Live Hawk Show 1-3 PM behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov July 20 Artisans on the Water 11AM-2PM • 1970N.275 3rd Rd. Ottawa • heritageharbor.com July 25 Ag Day 9 AM – 3 PM • Streator City Park 815-672-2921 • streator.org July 25 - 26 Live Hawk Show 1-3 PM behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov July 25 – August 2 Summerfest Boogie Skydive Chicago • Ottawa 815-433-0000 skydivechicago.com

AUGUST August 1 Prairie Shipyard Cruise Night Seneca • 815-357-8771 senecail.org August 1 - 2 Summerfest Boogie Skydive Chicago • Ottawa 815-433-0000 skydivechicago.com August 1 - 2 Riverfest Ottawa • 815-433-0084 pickusottawail.com August 6 - 9 Sweet Corn Festival Downtown Mendota sweetcornfestival.com August 8 -9 “Alice In Wonderland” Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org August 9 Puppypalooza Heritage Harbor • Ottawa visitheritageharbor.com August 11 -14 “Alice In Wonderland” Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org August 14 Back To School Bash Oglesby • 815-883-3389 oglesby.il.us

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August 22 Craft Beer Festival Utica • 815-667-4111 utica-il.gov August 29 & 30 Live Hawk Show 1-3 PM behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov

SEPTEMBER September 3 - 6 Starved Rock Country Festival of the Arts Ottawa • fotasrc.org September 4 – 6 Labor Day Celebration Streator City Park and Downtown 815-672-2921 • streator.org September 5 Dream Machine Car Show and Cruise Night Streator City Park • 815-672-2921 streator.org

July 30 – August 2 Riverfest Ottawa • 815-433-0084 pickusottawail.com

September 5 - 6 “Wait Until Dark” Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org

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August 15 - 16 Porkfest Utica • 815-667-4111 utica-il.gov

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Hegeler Carus Mansion LaSalle • 815-224-5897 hegelercarus.org Reddick Mansion Ottawa • 815-433-6100 reddickmansion.org Weber House & Garden Streator • 815-672-8327 weberhouseandgarden.com I & M Canal Boat LaSalle • 815-220-1848 iandmcanal.org Starved Rock Connections Public & Private Tours 815-883-0232 • starvedrockconnections.com Starved Rock Lodge Oglesby • 815-220-7386 starvedrocklodge.com Every Thursday • Starved Rock Walkers Club 9 AM • Starved Rock Lodge Oglesby • 815-220-7386 starvedrocklodge.com Every Saturday • Parkrun Heritage Harbor • Ottawa 1970 N. 2753rd Rd heritageharbor.com  APRIL - NOVEMBER Stage 212 Performances LaSalle • stage212.org  JUNE - SEPTEMBER Canal Market Every Sunday 10 AM - 4 PM, and select event days throughout the year 815-667-4861 • lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org  MAY - OCTOBER Engle Lane Theater Performances englelane.org Live Hawk Shows Various Dates • 1-3 PM Starved Rock Visitors Center 815-667-4726 • starvedrock.org  JUNE - AUGUST Jammin’ at the Clock Fridays • 6:00 - 8:00 PM Heritage Park at Main & Monroe in Streator streator.org Peru’s Music in the Park Fridays • 6 – 9 PM 815-200-5058 • peru.il.us

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Summer Sunset Concert Series Fridays • 7 PM to dusk See website for dates & details Grounds open at 5:30 PM Hegeler Carus Mansion LaSalle • 815-224-5897 hegelercarus.org Veranda Music Fridays and Saturdays 8-11 PM • 815-220-7386 Starved Rock Lodge Oglesby starvedrocklodge.com  JUNE - OCTOBER Boat, Brunch, and Bike Tour 10:30 am – 2 pm I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street, LaSalle iandmcanal.org I&M Canal Boat Tour, Family Day 10:30-11:30 am, 1 - 2 PM I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org Jr. Captain Day on the I&M Canal Boat 10:30-11:30 am, 1 - 2 PM I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org  JUNE - NOVEMBER Free Interpreted Guided Hikes Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 AM Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov  JULY - AUGUST Music in the Park Saturdays • See website for more info • 6 - 8 PM Washington Park Ottawa • cityofottawa.org pickusottawail.com

September 7 Labor Day Guided Hike Starved Rock Visitors Center 9:30 AM • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov September 8 - 11 “Wait Until Dark” Engle Lane Theatre • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org September 11 Boots, Brews and BBQ Oglesby • 815-883-3389 oglesby.il.us September 11 & 12 BBQ N Blues & Jazz N the Streets Downtown LaSalle lasalle-il.gov • lasallebusiness.org September 12 Alzheimer Walk Jordon Block • Ottawa pickusottawail.com September 12 - 13 Live Hawk Show 1-3 PM behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov September 12 Marseilles Renaissance Faire 10 AM-6 PM 555-655 Commercial St. • Marseilles cityofmarseilles.com September 19 Fiber in the Park Shabbona Park 4178 County Hwy 22 • Earlville fiberinthepark.org September 19 - 20 Vintage Illinois Wine Festival Matthiessen State Park • RT 178 Oglesby • vintageillinois.com September 19 - 20 Vintage Illinois Wine Festival Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov

September 20 Interesting Insects 1:30 PM Starved Rock Visitor Center 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov September 20 Starved Rock Sunset Equinox Hike Pre- Registration Only -Email DNR. StarvedRock@illinois.gov by June 14th Matthiessen Dells Area 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov September 25 – 27 Fall Scramble Warbirds and Classics RC Flyers Field • Streator streator.org September 26 Pluto Fest Streator City Park • streator.org September 27 Reptiles and Amphibians of Illinois 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov

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October 3 -4 “Get Smart” Engle Lane Theater • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org October 4 Pumpkin Pie Ride 7 AM – 5 PM • Marquette High School • Ottawa www.starvedrockcycling.com October 5 & 6 Live Hawk Show 1-3 PM behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois.gov October 6 - 9 “Get Smart” Engle Lane Theater • Streator 815-672-3584 • englelane.org October 9 & 10 Ghosts of Ottawa Past Reddick Mansion 100 W Lafayette St. • Ottawa reddickmansion.org

 SEPTEMBER - MAY Music in the Backdoor Lounge Fridays 8 - 11 PM Starved Rock Lodge Oglesby • 815-220-7386 starvedrocklodge.com  DECEMBER – MARCH Guided Winter Hikes Weekends • Starved Rock Lodge • Oglesby 815-220-7386 starvedrocklodge.com

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October 10 UFPD Car Show/Duck Race Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov

October 31 Hometown Halloween 815-223-3755 • lasalle-il.gov

October 10 Outside of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk 8 AM • Jordon Block • Ottawa

October 31 Jr Captain Day on the I&M Canal Boat 10:30-11:30 AM, 1 -2 PM I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org

October 10 - 11 Burgoo Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov

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We offer hair and nail services, and carry different professional hair care lines.

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October 10 - 11 LaSalle County Historical Society’s Burgoo Festival Downtown Utica • 815-667-4861 lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org October 13 Farm to Table Dinner St. Roch’s Event Space • LaSalle lasalle-il.gov • lasallebusiness.org October 15 Witches Night Out Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov October 17 Halloween Parade Washington Park • Peru 815-200-5058 • peru.il.us

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October 17 Pumpkin Floatilla Festival Heritage Harbor Ottawa • 815-433-5000 www.visitheritageharbor.com October 17 Fall Colors Hike at Starved Rock Pre- Registration Only -Email DNR.StarvedRock@illinois.gov 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois October 17 Harvest Fest & Zombie Pub Crawl Oglesby • 815-883-3389 oglesby.il.us October 17 & 18 Live Hawk Show 1-3 PM behind the Starved Rock Visitor Center 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov October 22 Harvest Tea 2-4 PM • I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org October 23 – 25 Marseilles Haunted Poolhouse 815-795-2133 cityofmarseilles.com

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November 1 Wolves, Lynx and Porcupines, Oh My! (live animals) 1:30 PM • Starved Rock Visitors Center • DNR.StarvedRock@ illinois.gov • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois November 1 Veterans Day Parade/Air Show Utica • 815-667-4111• utica-il.gov November 7 Art & Wine Walk 2-8 PM • Downtown Ottawa pickusottawail.com November 14 National Take a Hike Day Ottawa • Reserve your space at pickusottawail.com or call 815-434-2737 November 15 - January 1 Celebration of Lights Rotary Park • LaSalle lasalle-il.gov November 27 Festival of Lights Parade 6 PM Downtown Ottawa pickusottawail.com November 28 Keeping Christmas Close to Home Light Up Streator and Lighted Parade 7PM • Downtown Streator streator.org • ci.streator.il.us November 28 Small Business Saturday Utica • utica-il.gov November 28 Small Business Saturday LaSalle • lasalle-il.gov lasallebusiness.org

October 24 Incredible Bats Program 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM Starved Rock Visitor Center 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov

November 28 - 29 Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village Utica • 815-667-4111 utica-il.gov

October 24 Ghosts of Starved Rocks Past Pre- Registration Only 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois

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October 25 National Mule Day Meet Larry & Moe 10-4 PM • I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org

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December 1st Christmas Tea at the Mansion Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette St. • Ottawa reddickmansion.org

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December 1 – 27 Starved Rock Photography Contest and Show Entries Due by Dec. 6 • DNR. StarvedRock@illinois.gov 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois

December 6 Native American Tool Making Starved Rock Visitors Center 1:30 PM • DNR.StarvedRock@ illinois.gov • 815-667-4726 dnr.illinois

December 1 - January 1 Celebration of Lights Rotary Park LaSalle • lasalle-il.gov

December 7 Holiday Magic in Marseilles Parade at 5:30 PM Main Street Labor Local Hall 393 • Marseilles cityofmarseilles.com

December 1 - 29 18th Century Christmas Weber House & Garden Streator • 815-672-8327 weberhouseandgarden.com December 4 Holiday Candlelight Tours Reddick Mansion 100 W Lafayette St. • Ottawa reddickmansion.org December 4 – 6 Christkindlmarket Downtown LaSalle • lasalle-il.gov lasallebusiness.org December 5 Breakfast with Santa 8-11 AM • I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org December 5 Pearl Harbor Parade & Christmas Parade 815-200-5058 • peru.il.us December 5 Holiday Magic Lighted Santa Parade Marseilles • 815-795-2133 cityofmarseilles.com December 5 Santa Fun Run and Walk Marseilles • 815-795-2133 cityofmarseilles.com

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December 10 & 11 Christmas Tea 2-4 PM • I&M Canal Visitor Center 754 First Street • LaSalle iandmcanal.org December 11 Holiday Candlelight Tours Reddick Mansion 100 W. Lafayette St. • Ottawa reddickmansion.org

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Wine LaSalle County

Must-see wineries, wine bars and wine fests near Starved Rock

LaSalle County is no stranger to viticulture. Here’s a look at six of the best wine bars, wineries and wine festivals the region has to offer amateur sommeliers! You’ll be surprised at all the hidden gems available for your next weekend wine getaway.

 AUGUST HILL WINERY TASTING ROOM 106 Mill Street | North Utica (815) 667-5211 Located right 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 right here 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.

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calendar for a full list of live music performances, special mimosa events and interactive classes.

For more information, visit: www.augusthillwinery.com  CAT’S EYE 724 LaSalle Street | Ottawa (815) 481-1389 Located in the heart of downtown Ottawa, Cat’s Eye wine bar has fused together urban-vintage style, and an eclectic menu, to create one of the most comfortable drinking destinations in Starved Rock Country. With an ever-changing roster of wines from around the globe, frequent #enjoylasallecounty

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live music events and monthly local artist spotlights, Cat’s Eye will provide a novel drinking experience every time you return. Pull up an antique chair, order a charcuterie plate and enjoy an evening of good company and great wine! Be sure to check out the Cat’s Eye Facebook for discounts on wines by the bottle and new seasonal additions to their menu.

For more information, visit: facebook.com/ catseyewinebar/  CLARKS RUN CREEK 143 Mill Street | North Utica (815) 691-8047 The Clark’s Run Creek wine store stocks an impressive, and eclectic, selection of wines from around the world. You can enjoy a glass while listening to some live acoustic music in their cozy upstairs lounge, or take your favorite bottle to-go for a picnic. The store stocks a variety of Illinois grown favorites, like Prairie State, Spirit Knob, Blue Sky, Kickapoo Creek, and Pheasant Hollow.

You’ll also find a selection of quirky seasonal gifts and a craft beer menu.

For more information, visit: www.clarksruncreek.com Bonus: Nearby sister store Clarks Run Antiques (215 N Division St, North Utica, IL 61373) features a beautiful wine bar inside an eclectic antique store. Enjoy a glass while listening to live music on their brand-new patio.  ILLINOIS RIVER WINERY 723 S. Clark St. | North Utica (815) 667-4012 This spacious tasting room, located just two short minutes from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, offers a selection of more than 30 hand-crafted, locally produced wines. Illinois River Winery takes their viticultural seriously, they’ve been perfecting the practice of growing great grapes in Starved Rock Country since the 1990s.You can enjoy Find enjoylasallecounty on

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the fruits of their labor on a beautiful outdoor patio, where live music is featured every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, May through October. While you’re there, be sure to stop for a selfie with Illinois River Winery’s 1928 Model A vineyard truck, which sits proudly in the front of their tasting room.

For more information, visit: illinoisriverwinery.com  OTTAWA 2 RIVERS WINE FEST 101 W. Main St. | Ottawa (630) 450-4193 Located in the heart of historic downtown Ottawa, the 2 Rivers Wine Fest brings together the state’s best winemakers all under one tent! Come join in this relaxing weekend filled with live jazz, delicious food and unbeatable wines!

Back for its 10th year, you can also purchase a fresh Maine Lobster, or take a stroll along the festival’s Arts and Crafts vendor market, where you can find amazing items like hand carved charcuterie boards or customized wine glasses.

Clear out your calendar for June 5-7, 2020! Head to ottawa2riverswinefest.com for more information.  VINTAGE ILLINOIS WINE FEST 2500 IL-178 | Oglesby Vintage Illinois, held every year at the picturesque Matthiessen State Park, is the largest wine festival dedicated to showcasing the Illinois-made wines! This massive outdoor festival gives guests a chance to sample wine from more than 25 of the state’s best wine growers. This two day event, slated for Sept. 19th and 20th, 2020, is sponsored by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association (IGGVA), a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the viticulture and enology interests of Illinois. Visit vintageillinois.com for more information.

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Farmers Markets MAY – OCTOBER OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday • 8 AM – 12:30 PM DOWNTOWN OTTAWA JUNE – SEPTEMBER LASALLE FARMERS MARKET Every Tuesday • 3–6 PM HEGELER PARK • LASALLE JUNE – OCTOBER STREATOR FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday • 9 AM – 1 PM STREATOR CITY PARK • STREATOR MENDOTA FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday • 8 AM - Noon MAIN STREET • MENDOTA JULY – SEPTEMBER OGLESBY FARMERS MARKET Every Thursday • 3–6 PM WALNUT STREET • DOWNTOWN OGLESBY

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MARSEILLES FAMILY RESTAURANT 550 EAST BLUFF ST MARSEILLES 815-795-3111 MarseillesFamilyDiner American • Italian • Ice Cream BLD

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CINDY’S ON 34 1300 RAYMOND DR. • MENDOTA 815-539-9000 American • Italian • Mexican BLD • Sunday Buffet

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THE ROOTBEER STAND 225 COLUMBIA AVENUE OGLESBY 815-883-9254 American • Ice Cream • LD STARVED ROCK LODGE Outdoor Grill / Dining / Veranda 2668 E. 873RD ROAD OGLESBY 815-667-4211 starvedrocklodge.com American • Asian • Pizza • BBQ Coffee Shop • Ice Cream BLD • Sunday Brunch •

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HANK’S FARM 2973 NORTH STATE ROUTE 71 OTTAWA 815-433-2540 • hanksfarm.com American • Italian • Steak • D Sunday Brunch • THE RED DOG GRILL AT HERITAGE HARBOR OTTAWA 1970 NORTH 2753RD ROAD OTTAWA 815-434-4406 • reddoggrill.com VisitHeritageHarbor.com American • BLD •

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Plant and Flower Shop Specializing in Rare and Unusual Plants and Flowers

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GRIZZLY JACK’S GRAND BEAR RESORT/JACK’S PLACE RESTAURANT & BAR 312643 NORTH IL ROUTE 178 UTICA 866-399-3866 grizzlyjacksresort.com American • Italian • Pizza • Steak Ice Cream • Coffee Shop BLD •

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rom hip antique shops selling expertly currated collectibles to fashion forward boutiques serving up great looks at unbeatable prices, there’s a shopping destination for everyone in LaSalle County! You’ll find malls, mom and pop shops, speciality stores, salons and even art galleries in the communities around the Starved Rock region.

Whatever you’re in the market for, LaSalle County is sure to have a store that sells it!

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CANAL CARGO MARKET 737 FIRST STREET • LASALLE 815-342-2555 canalcargomarket CITY FOLK URBAN DECOR 722 LASALLE ST. • OTTAWA 815-386-5533 cityfolkottawa.com CityFolkUrbanDecor CLARKS RUN ANTIQUES 215 N. DIVISION ST • UTICA 815-667-7190 clarksrunantiques.com CLARKS RUN CREEK GIFTS & WINE 143 MILL STREET • UTICA 815-691-8047 clarksruncreek.com

CURIOUS GOODS 2973 NORTH IL ROUTE 71 OTTAWA 815-433-3453 curiousgoodsgifts.com

JOBST MONUMENTS & GIFTS 402 W. MAIN ST. • OTTAWA 815-433-0310 Jobst Monument & Gifts

DANCHRIS NURSERY 1000 BERNSTEIN STREET STREATOR 815-672-8135 danchrisnursery.com

KRISTINE’S SHOWER 201 WEST MAIN STREET OTTAWA 815-223-7627 kristinesshower.com

GIRLFRIENDS...THE BRA SPECIALISTS 4419 NORTH PROGRESS BOULEVARD • PERU 815-780-8151 girlfriendsbraspecialists.com

LOCK 16 GIFT SHOP 754 FIRST STREET • LASALLE 815-220-1848 lasallecanalboat.org iandmcanal.org

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Boutique Gift Shops

The Area’s Only Exclusively Plus Size Boutique Featuring New & Consignment Clothing Sizes XL-5X Women’s Shoes up to Size 13 Children’s Clothing from Sizes Newborn and up

559 First St • LASALLE • 815-410-5109 • boldandcurvyboutique.com

S pe ci a li ty S to re s MAIN STREET HOME 421 E. STEVENSON ROAD OTTAWA • 815-434-5400 mainstreetestatesales.com

ROCK PAPER SCISSORS 712 LASALLE STREET • OTTAWA 815-433-4233 edumaginationist.com

A MESS OF THINGS 726 LASALLE STREET OTTAWA 815-481-2389 • messofthings

SCOUT OUTDOOR APPAREL 709 FIRST STREET • LASALLE 815-410-5110 shopatscout.com •

OTTAWA DEJA VU 716 LASALLE STREET • OTTAWA 815-434-2836 • OttawaDejaVu

STARVED ROCK LODGE GIFT SHOP 2668 EAST 873RD ROAD OGLESBY 815-667-4211 starvedrocklodge.com

PERU ANTIQUE MALL 2702 MAY ROAD • PERU 815-224-9991 PRAIRIE FOX BOOKS 719 LASALLE STREET • OTTAWA 815-433-7323 prairiefoxbooks.com

Come in and experience Rock Paper Scissors, a carefully curated collection of fun and educational toys, games, and science kits, along with the best assortment of children’s picture books right here in your backyard.

712 LaSalle Street • Ottawa 815-433-4233 • edumaginationist.com HOURS: Mon - Fri 10-5:30 • Thurs 10-6 • Sat 10-3

Prairie Fox Books invites you to come in, pull up a chair, and discover your next read. Visit our new, expanded location.

Like us on Facebook to receive notifications of our upcoming activities and events.

719 LaSalle Street • Ottawa 815-433-7323 • prairiefoxbooks.com HOURS: Mon - Fri 10-5:30 • Thurs 10-6 • Sat 10-3

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Historicc omes H WEBER HOUSE AND GARDEN

3 Baker Street | Streator | 815-672-8327 | weberhouseandgarden.com Streator’s Ted Weber, formerly a nationally syndicated radio interviewer, began renovating his historic childhood home in 1983. The house now sports beautifully decorated rooms, each one reflecting a different period of design, and a meticulously manicured English-style garden. This unique blend of architecture, horticulture, interior design and broadcast history is open for tour seven days a week, April – October.

HEGELER CARUS MANSION

1307 7th Street | LaSalle | 815-224-6543 | hegelercarus.org

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Designed by W. W. Boyington, the famed Chicago Water Tower architect, LaSalle’s Hegeler Carus Mansion has remained virtually unaltered since it’s completion in 1876. This 16,000-sq. foot mansion features 56 rooms spread across 7 levels. The interior is just as inspiring as the exterior, with its intricate parquet floors and hand-painted ceilings. This National Landmark is open for tours Wed. - Sun, year-round.

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Reddick Mansion & Gardens

The beautiful and historic Reddick Mansion anchors Ottawa’s Washington Square, the site of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate. Built before the Civil War, this ornate 22-room mansion is open for tours Friday through Monday, 11am - 3pm.

Winter hours may vary.

Please call for other arrangements and group tours.

100 W. Lafayette Street | Ottawa 815-433-6100 | ReddickMansion.org

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100 W. Lafayette Street | Ottawa 815-433-6100 | reddickmansion.org The Reddick Mansion, a wonderfully unique landmark, stands at the corners of Columbus and Lafayette streets 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 opened year-round for tours, Fri. – Mon.

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This historical national masterpiece remains virtually unaltered. Completed in 1876 and designed by W.W. Boyington, it has seven levels and 57 rooms. It is as unique inside as outside.

Experience the grandeur of bygone Victorian era and the heritage of a fascinating family.

Tours are open from Wednesday through Sundays Noon - 3pm for other times and group tours call 815-224-6543 1307 7th Street • La Salle • hegelercarus.org ENJOYLASALLECOUNTY.COM

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teeped in fascinating history, from enormous Native American trading camps on the banks of the Illinois to French explorers establishing a fort at Starved Rock and the very first Lincoln-Douglas debate, LaSalle County has been home to historic events that not only shaped Illinois, but the entire world. LaSalle County’s amazing museums archive this rich history and share it with the public, in a way that’s just as fun as it is informative!

Earlville Community Historical Society Museum

136 S. Ottawa St. • EARLVILLE earlvillehistory.org

Housed inside a historic 1890’s hardware store, Earlville’s free community museum shares the history of this Northern LaSalle County town through a fascinating collection of artifacts.

Lock 16 Visitor Center

754 First Street • LASALLE 815-223-1851 • iandmcanal.org The Lock 16 Visitor Center offers more than just a delicious café and great gift shop, it also houses a massive wrap-around interpretive mural that tells the storied history of the I&M canal.

I & M Canal Boat

754 First Street • LASALLE 815-220-1848 • iandmcanal.org Hop aboard a replica 19thcentury mule-towed canal boat and take a leisurely ride along a mile and half of restored canal, learning the importance I&M played in the development of Illinois.

Hume-Carnegie Museum

901 Washington St. • Mendota 815-539-3373 mendotamuseums.org Witness a collection of over 500 photos depicting 100 fascinating years of Mendota history. You’ll also find an extensive collection of Wild Bill Hickok memorabilia.

Union Depot Railroad Museum

783 Main Street • Mendota 815-538-3800 mendotamuseums.org Explore everything railroad related at Mendota’s own Union Depot museum. See miniature railroads depicting locomotive history and walk inside a real vintage train car.

Breaking The Prairie Farm Museum

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684 8th Street • Mendota 815-539-3373 mendotamuseums.org This unique agricultural

museum is open for viewing 24/7, through a series of glass windows that allow you to take a look at the historic farm implements that “broke the prairie”. Interior tours can be arranged by calling the number listed above.

Norsk Museum

3656 E. 2631st St. • Sheridan 815-343-5070 norskmuseum.org This delightful museum is dedicated to Scandinavian culture, and is filled with artifacts from the Norwegian immigrants that settled the region back in the 1800’s.

Starved Rock State Park Visitors Center

2678 E. 873rd Road • Oglesby 815-667-4726 • dnr.illinois.gov Starved Rock’s cutting edge visitors center helps guests learn about the park’s storied past, fascinating wildlife and ecology through the use of interactive displays and interpretive dioramas.

M.J. Hogan Grain Elevator 124 West Williams • Seneca 815-357-6197 senecahistory.com

This 1861 grain elevator is of the last of its kind. This 65+ foot tall, 70,000 bushel elevator can be toured during special events, or call the number above to arrange a tour.

Seneca Area Heritage Museum

431 N. Main Street • Seneca 815-769-5077 senecahistory.com Seneca fascinating history is explained through a wonderfully curated collection of artifacts inside a vintage train depot! The museum even includes information on Seneca’s famed shipyard that produced 157 LSTs for WWII.

I&M Canal Tollhouse

1221 Columbus St. • Ottawa 815-434-2737 pickusottawail.com The only surviving I&M tollhouse, this one room museum shows guests what the life of an 1850’s locktender was like, through a collection of artifacts, dioramas and historical documents.

Ottawa Heritage and Scouting Museum

1100 Canal Street • Ottawa 815-431-9353 Dedicated to preserving the history of the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Campfire Scouts, this museum also has displays on the Lincoln Douglas Debates, and scouts founder/ Ottawa resident W. D. Boyce.

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Come learn what made Westclox the largest manufacturer of keywound clocks in the world for nearly a century!

Learn stories of the people who worked here, browse displays of numerous products, learn what caused the final demise of the plant that once employed more than 4,000 people.

Free Admission | Donation Based 350 5th Street, Suite 265 | Peru, IL 61354 815.200.8604 | westcloxmuseum.com Open 9am–3pm MWF • 10am–2pm Saturday

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Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

950 North 27th Road Ottawa 815-667-4054

See the operation of a real lock and dam up close, and learn about the Illinois Waterway’s significance as a part of the nation’s water highway system.

LaSalle County Genealogical Guild

115 West Glover Street • Ottawa 815-433-5261 Search a vast archive of historical records to learn more about your ancestors’ connection to LaSalle County.

Washington Square Park

Ottawa • pickusottawail.com Visit the historic site of the first Lincoln-Douglas debate, honored by a large reflecting pool and beautiful bronze statue. You’ll also find two war memorials, including one from 1873 honoring the fallen soldiers of the Civil War.

Westclox Museum

350 5th Street, Suite 265 • Peru 815-250-0617 westcloxmuseum.com

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.

306 Vermillion Street • Streator 815-672-2443 streatorlandmuseum.com Celebrate historic Streator at this riveting museum, filled with thousands of artifacts, pictures, and records dedicated to telling the story of this community.

You’ll also find a real Burlington Northern caboose on the museum property.

LaSalle County Historical Society Museum 101 East Canal Street • Utica 815-667-4861

The LaSalle County Historical Society campus, located on the banks of the historic I&M Canal features five buildings and interpretive sites that, together, weave the fascinating story of LaSalle County.

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431 N. Main St. • Seneca • 815-769-5077 senecahistory.com • senecahistory@gmail.com

Streatorland Historical Society Museum

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CANAL MARKET DATES: Canal Markets will run every Sunday Memorial Day weekend until September with special Saturday dates throughout.

MUSEUM CAMPUS INCLUDES: 1848 Warehouse Museum, Aiken One-Room School House, Blacksmith Shop, Heritage Center, Barn & Canal Market.

HOURS: FRI - SUN • 12-4 Special tours available - just call 815-667-4861 or email us at events@lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org 101 E. CANAL STREET • UTICA | 815-667-4861 LASALLECOUNTYHISTORICALSOCIETY.ORG ENJOYLASALLECOUNTY.COM

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GRIZZLY JACK’S GRAND BEAR RESORT & WATERPARK 2643 NORTH IL ROUTE 178 • UTICA 866-399-3866 • grizzlyjacksresort.com HAMPTON INN 4115 HOLIDAY LANE • OTTAWA 815-434-6040 • hampton.com HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON PERU 4421 PEORIA STREET • PERU 815-220-8400 • peru.hamptoninn.com HOLIDAY INN CLUB VACATIONS FOX RIVER RESORT 2558 N 3653RD ROAD • SHERIDAN 815-496-2369 • holidayinnclubvacations. com/foxriver HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 120 WEST STEVENSON ROAD • OTTAWA 815-433-0029 • holidayinnexpress.com/ ottawail HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PERU 5253 TROMPETER ROAD • PERU 815-224-2500 •holidayinnexpress.com/ lasalleperu

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Try the new bike sharing program in the I&M Canal National Heritage Area!

Locations Channahon • LaSalle • Lockport Midewin • Morris • Utica For more information visit iandmcanal.org/bike

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n 1912, when Starved Rock first opened its gates to the public as a State Park, camping was among the most popular reasons to make a trek out to LaSalle County.

Of the 75,000 guests that visited in that first year, a large portion chose to soak in the region’s beautiful scenery from the comfort of a tent.

These days, the camping tradition continues to grow. LaSalle County boasts a wide variety of places to spend a night under the stars, ranging from nostalgic rustic campsites to upscale “glamping” destinations. With more options than ever before, there’s never been a better time to pick a tent (or rent a camper) and spend a night closer to nature! Here’s a look at some of your options for camping during your next trip to LaSalle County.

 STARVED ROCK STATE PARK’S

CAMPGROUND, one of the area’s most popular camping sites, is conveniently located just south of the park, off of E950th Rd. This proximity means you can easily explore all the wonders that the park has to

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Stars offer, and still have plenty of time to enjoy s’mores around the campfire.

You’ll find modern amenities like a 24/7 firewood vending machine, in addition to two shower houses, a playground, a camp store and plenty of lavatories. This campground is capable of handling everything from pop-up tents to 45-ft trailers, you’ll find a variety of shaded, sunny and even handicap accessible spots. Each site features ample space to set up tents (a maximum of two per site), a picnic table, firepit and an electric hookup. Water hydrants can also be found scattered throughout the campground. Reservations must be made at least 3 days ahead of your arrival, and can be made up to 180 days in advance. To reserve a space, head to www.reserveamerica.com, or call 1-815-667-4726.

 ILLINI STATE PARK, located less than a half hour to the east of Starved Rock State Park in Marseilles, provides camping with an unbeatable view. With sites running along the banks of the Illinois River, campers are treated to a close-up view of barges entering

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We invite you to explore the communities of Marseilles & Seneca

Night

MARSEILLES • IRACC.org

• Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall • Illini State Park • I & M Canal Hiking and Biking Path

SENECA • senecail.org

• Seneca Area History Museum • LST Memorial • I & M Canal Hiking and Biking Path Call us at 815-795-2323 Or stop by the caboose at 135 Washington St. in Marseilles

Overnight Camping • Cabin Sales • Pontoon Boat Rental

Good Time Charlie’s Pontoon Rentals 815.357.6666 1 Dupont Rd. • Seneca anchorinmarina.com • chuckkentanchorinmarina@gmail.com an intricate lock and dam system and excellent birding opportunities. During the Spring, you’ll also spot Virginia Bluebells and other beautiful wildflowers along the trail that snake through the park. Tent, trailer sites and even a cabin are available rent through www.reserveamerica. com. Reservations must be made at least 3 days ahead of your arrival, and can be made up to 180 days in advance.

 PLEASANT CREEK CAMPGROUND, located less than five miles from Starved Rock, is one of the area’s newest campgrounds! Nestled along a tributary of the Vermillion River in Oglesby, this camp offers a stocked fishing pond, a gameroom, a general store, new bathhouses, cabin and trailer rentals, as well as water and electric hook-ups for nearly all of their sites. Best of all, you can book shady campsites directly on the banks of their

beautiful creek. Their 2020 season opens on May 1st, to reserve your spot visit www. pleasantcreekcampground. com

 CAMP ARAMONI. Coming Soon. If you’re looking for something a little less rustic, but entirely charming, take a look at Camp Aramoni in Lowell. Camp Aramoni will be Illinois’s premiere luxury campground experience.

Located about five minutes from Starved Rock State Park, this site will feature 10 impeccably decorated safari-style glamping tents, a rustic pole barn with WiFi connectivity, secluded hiking trails and private access to the Vermillion River. Guests can experience yoga classes, guided hikes, live music, live music and shuttle service to the numerous nearby parks. To learn more about Camp Aramoni, visit www. camparamoni.com

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Marien Mae .............................47 Mendota Sweetcorn Fest.......34 Mr Salsas..................................43 Ottawa Visitors Center...........26 Peaces of Fashion....................38 Petals by Peyton .....................45 Pleasant Creek Camp .............55 Prairie Books ........................... 47 Quality Inn ................................55 Quest..........................................21 Quiltting the Valley ................38 Reddick Mansion.....................49 Rootbeer Stand........................45 Rosanna’s Boutique ................38 Route 34 Drive-In ....................34 Salt Tree Yoga .........................35 Seneca Heritage Museum ......51 Seneca Shipyard days ...........35 Skoogs.......................................43 St. Margrets ............................... 2 Starved Rock Connections ....35 Starved Rock Lodge.................. 4 Stone Jug .................................45 Streator IL................................. 32 T’s Midwest .............................39 Uptown .................................... 37 Village of Senica.......................21 Village of Utica .........................31 Westclox Museum ..................51 Yesteryear’s Treasures ...........34 #enjoylasallecounty

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17 well spaced cabins in varying sizes spread throughout 65 acres of wooded property, all just a 10 minute drive from starved rock & matthiessen state parks. our cabins all offer central air & heat, full kitchens, personal outdoor bonfire pits, picnic tables & grills. come enjoy our family run atmosphere that has been in operation for over 30 years. we look forward to speaking with you soon.

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