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Nwillinois-2020-Visitor-Guide 2 2020 Northwest Illinois Visitor Guide #NWillinoisIRL • www.VisitNorthwestIllinois.com 3 4 2020 Northwest Illinois Visitor Guide River Activities · Golf · Hiking · Biking · Art · Shopping · Theatre Located just 30 minutes south of Galena, Carroll County is a great destination for a weekend get-away and more. w w w . v i s i t c a r r o l l c o u n t y i l . c o m #NWillinoisIRL • www.VisitNorthwestIllinois.com 5 In the rolling hills and old-growth forests of beautiful northwest Diane Bausman, Illinois, Blackhawk Waterways is a world away from your regular day. Executive Director This region encompasses the four counties of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Blackhawk Waterways CVB Whiteside – 2,700 square miles of genuine smiles, outdoor adventure Promoting tourism in the counties of and charming villages that dot a landscape watered by the Rock River Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside. and the mighty Mississippi. Scenic byways, rich history and outstanding special events make Blackhawk Waterways a preferred destination for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. So, whether you’re searching for a family outing, a great escape or Call 815-946-2108 a romantic getaway, you’ll discover hidden treasures and unique Toll free 800-678-2108 pleasures in this special place in the pines. [email protected] Visitor information: For additional copies of this Visitors Guide and advertising inquiries, call Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau (BWCVB) at 800-678-2108. Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy of the information provided and contained in this publication. As such, BWCVB assumes no liability for incorrect information contained herein. Further, the information contained in the publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by BWCVB. ©Copyright 2020. Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau • 201 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL 61064. Printed in the USA 2/2020. 30,000 copies. Photography by Peter Balser, Debbie Cram, Danny Higgins, Dee Hudson, Jack Hughes, Bill Kleiman, Michael Krabbenhoeft, Charles Larry, Alex Paschal, Sauk Valley Media, Dustin Floyd, Monte Amende, Derek Olson and A. Steinmann. 6 2020 Northwest Illinois Visitor Guide A little about Blackhawk Waterways Do everything or nothing at all... The Blackhawk Waterways region is filled History lovers find a new home in the with opportunities for wildlife viewing, Blackhawk Waterways, where a treasure hiking and biking, boating and fishing, trove of museums, monuments and shopping and antiquing, and exploring historical sites capture the imagination. our nation’s rich history, or just sitting in Experience the birthplace and boyhood an old-growth forest and reading a book. home of President Ronald Reagan, travel Blackhawk Waterways is packed with stretches of the original Lincoln Highway What is history and mystery – 2,700 square miles and the Great River Road National Scenic of woodlands and wonderful attractions, Byway, tour the John Deere Historic Site, #NWIllinoisIRL? charming small towns and villages, and learn more about the bloody battles unobstructed views and pastoral settings of the Black Hawk War of 1832 that pitted Picturesque sunsets, meandering rivers, rolling that will have you returning to visit. half of all federal troops of the U.S. Army hills, amazing wildlife and old-fashioned (as well as 9,000 volunteers from the charm, many of these treasures often taken for If nature’s your thing, you’ll discover a Illinois Militia, including future President granted and lost in the unconscious routine of region rich in outdoor opportunities, Abraham Lincoln) against Black Hawk, a what we call life. from 10 state parks and a 2,200-acre war chief of the Sauk, Fox and Kickapoo state forest to exceptional golf courses nations, and his British band of warriors. You see, it’s easy to settle and wish away the and 125 miles of beautiful boating and days, expecting tomorrow to be no different great fishing courtesy of the Rock and Whether you’re seeking a day trip or a than today. Mississippi Rivers. From catfish, muskie week-long adventure, discover excellent and trout, streams, rivers and lakes restaurants and diverse lodging choices But, if we stop and remind ourselves just how provide anglers with the perfect settings that range from primitive campsites powerful life’s little treasures can be, how they to research their next big fish story. and rustic cabins to pampering B&Bs, can enrich our lives, how they can recharge our comfortable country inns and award- souls, wouldn’t we take pause from our daily Retail therapy enthusiasts applaud the winning hotels – all just 90 minutes from routines and seek out those very treasures? shopping opportunities that abound in Chicagoland. For some, the real beauty Travel to destinations that inspire us? Perhaps the Blackhawk Waterways region, offering of Blackhawk Waterways is found in its stop living vicariously through our family and everything from eclectic hand-crafted natural wonders, which give pause from a friends who boast endlessly about their last gifts and quaint art galleries to antique workaday life. For them, the simplicity of great escape all over social media? Become the treasures and coveted collectibles. And a falling autumn leaf, a browsing deer or envied rather than the envious? you’ll always be greeted by friendly a crackling fire are the magnets that draw It’s with this idea in mind that we crafted a new shopkeepers who still understand the art them to this special place – a getaway like push for our visitors to Northwest Illinois called of authentic hospitality. it used to be! Illinois InRealLife. We encourage our travelers to capture their memories and post to social media using the hashtag #NWIllinoisIRL. Table of Contents The InRealLife campaign is a testament to the idea of not waiting for tomorrow to travel, not 8 FOUR COUNTY MAP 29 THE ETERNAL INDIAN solely experiencing life through social media, not being shackled by our present urban 10 ACCOMMODATIONS 33 SKYDIVING OVER environment, not being consumed by our BLACKHAWK devices and truly escaping to the adventures 14 GOLF that wait just out our front doors. 36 WHITESIDE COUNTY 15 OUTDOORS It’s about being a participant, not a spectator. 39 HIGH-TECH BIKE SHARING It’s also about the stark contrast between 16 CARROLL COUNTY relaxing rural and stress-filled urban. We want the young, and the young at heart; Those active 20 LEE COUNTY individuals who seek out adventure and enjoy the contrast between living and active, social 22 JOHN DEERE life and online social interaction. HISTORICAL SITE Let Northwest Illinois be a beacon for those 26 OGLE COUNTY individuals yearning to not let life escape them and experience adventure InRealLife. #NWillinoisIRL • www.VisitNorthwestIllinois.com 7 ACCOMMODATIONS Whether you’re seeking a day-trip or a week-long adventure, discover excellent restraurants and diverse lodging choices that Standish House Bed & Breakfast Rustic River Cabins range from primitive campsites and rustic Antique canopy beds, breakfast by Log cabins in the Bluffs overlooking candlelight. the Mississippi River. Each cabin can cabins to pampering B&Bs, comfortable [email protected] sleep up to 6; kitchenette with fridge & Lanark • 540 W. Carroll St. microwave, central heat + air, spacious loft, country inns and award-winning hotels - 815-493-2307 50 inch flat-screen TV & private deck. Airbnb.com all just 90 minutes from Chicagoland. Two Wheel Inn Savanna • 1000 Calhoun Street Located above the Iron Horse Social Club, 708-906-4515 a Vintage Motorcycle Museum & Bar and offers a unique overnight destination. We’re Seven Eagles Cabins on Main Street in downtown Savanna along 3 log cabins, AC, TV, microwave, The Inn at Molly’s the bluffs of the beautiful Mississippi River. refrigerator, private baths. Linen, towels CARROLL Our historic, restored 1865 building Come enjoy the camaraderie – awesome and firewood included. Free WiFi. features two 600 sq. ft. suites, combining museum, great people, great music and ice goseveneagles.com BED & BREAKFASTS/ rural charm with contemporary amenities cold beer. Savanna • 9734 IL Rt. 84 and style. Guests are treated to a delicious Savanna • 314 Main St. 815-273-7301 COUNTRY INNS continental breakfast featuring baked 815-273-2661 goods from Molly’s Kitchen & Bar. Spend FB Timber Lake Resort Ecology Inn the day exploring the historic buildings and New 1 & 2-bdrm. cabins sleep 6, full bath, Four boutique style rooms with private architecture of Mount Carroll, then come CABINS/COTTAGES kitchenette, AC, TV, porches, view. baths. Full kitchen & living space with views home to cocktails and a delicious meal timberlakeresort.com of Mississippi River. Located in downtown downstairs at Molly’s. Note: our suites in Hickory Hideaway Mt. Carroll • 8216 Black Oak Rd. Savanna & near Mississippi Palisades State this historic building are located on the Escape to our wooded property in either a 815-244-1600 Park. Free WiFi. Pet friendly. second floor, accessible by stairs only. cozy cabin or cottage equipped with all the ecologyinn.com mollysmountcarroll.com comforts of home including whirlpool tubs, CAMPGROUNDS Savanna • 321 Main St Mt. Carroll • 110 W. Market St. fireplaces and bonfire pits. We are located 815-273-0336 815-684-5411 a short distance from state parks and Fin & Feather Campground Mississippi River. 7 acres riverfront camping, hunting, fishing Country Palmer House Prairie Path Guest House hickoryhideaway.com on backwaters of Mississippi River. Boat, Two guest rooms with private baths, WiFi, We offer three guest rooms where you are Shannon • 24366 Payne Rd. motor, canoe rental & access. Bait shop & full country breakfast included. Fireplace in surrounded by antiques and sleep under 815-864-2099 concessions. TV room. Hilltop views. Outside hot tub. handmade quilts. Wake up to the smell Thomson • 6284 Riverview Rd. Mt. Carroll • 17035 Elizabeth Rd of coffee and fresh baked cinnamon rolls The Nest at Palisades Cabins 815-273-3302 815-244-2343 and enjoy our hearty country breakfast 1 bdrm., private cabins, wooded acreage including Swedish pancakes, sausage or above the Mississippi.
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