4 - H Park Campground

Unlimited tent sites -- lots of shade trees. Closed one week during July for the Livingston County Fair.

CITY: Pontiac

4-H Campground

Livingston County 4-H Park is located 1.7 miles from downtown Pontiac. Nightly, weekly, and monthly rates are available. Sites for RVs include water, and either a 50amp or 30amp electrical service. There is a dump station on site. Bathrooms and grills are available. Unlimited tent sites. Pets allowed, but must be leashed at all times.

CITY: Pontiac

9th Street Pub

Live entertainment. Serving lunch and dinner daily 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Home of the Cheeseburger In Paradise. 10 new burgers and smokehouse items available. Casual dining. Boasting 52 import beers with two major imports on tap. Find us on Facebook or our website: www.9thstpub.com

CITY: La Salle

Alberto's Restaurant

Italian food with friendly, fun service and an local, comfortable atmosphere. Starting with the roasted garlic served with fresh bread, followed by homemade dressings for the salads, great pastas and a huge portion of fish.

CITY: Ottawa

Amici Ristorante

Spectacular Italian cuisine surrounded with the magical feeling of Italy. Enjoy our Cafe lunch, relax in our cocktail lounge or have dinner under the stars.

CITY: Peru

Anne's Hideaway

Family style chicken, pasta, seafood & steaks. Fine food and dining.

CITY: Naplate

Apple Tree Acres Alpacas

Fabulous apparel, softest yarns and roving. Meet and buy our Alpacas. Call for hours.

CITY: Utica

Apple Tree Restaurant

Serving breakfast and lunch, Apple Tree offers a full menu of "down-home" cooking in a quaint and cozy atmosphere. Famous for their homemade pies.

CITY: Pontiac

Applebee's Bait Shop

Open 7 days, 5:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Junction of Routes 6 and 178, right off of I-80. fishing licenses, guide service available for Illinois River and LaSalle Lake. Live bait and tackle.

CITY: Utica

August Hill Winery

Visit the August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. tasting room and experience locally-made handcrafted wines. Wine tastings and flights, wine gifts & accessories, gallery of local art, outdoor patio, private events. Open Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM & Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

CITY: Utica

Ayers Landing Canoe Rental

Canoe trips on lower Fox River.

CITY: Wedron

Baily House Suite Bed & Breakfast

The Bayley House Suite was built in 1874 but provides the accommodations of a 21st century. This beautiful 850 sq. ft. suite includes a bedroom with queen sized bed, living room with dinning area and peaceful 3-season room.

CITY: Tonica

Bayley House Suite Bed and Breakfast

The Bayley House Suite was built in 1874, but provides the accommodations of a 21st century. This beautiful 850 sq. ft. suite includes a bedroom with queen sized bed, living room with dinning area and peaceful 3-season room.

CITY: Tonica

Bee Hive Restaurant

Downtown Ottawa, across from the courthouse. Family owned and operated for 25 years. Home cooking, serving breakfast all day. Groups up to 30 welcome!

CITY: Ottawa

Bell's Clothing

Menswear -- suits from Hart, Schaffner and Marx, Austin Reed, Palm Beach, Sportswear from Ralph Lauren Polo.

CITY: Ottawa

Belle of the Rock

The Belle of the Rock paddle boat tours are located at historic Starved Rock state park in Utica, Illinois (just 80 miles west of Chicago). In addition to the river tours, we provide canoes and kayaks. Call us today at 815-434-9200 to make your reservation.

CITY: Utica

Bernardi's II

One of the best Italian restaurants in Central Illinois. Famous for pasta, but also serves delicious fried chicken.

CITY: Pontiac

Berta's North

Sports bar and grill sandwiches, appetizers, known for its Berta's Burger.

CITY: Ottawa

Bill's Antiques and Upholstering

A large selection of antique Victorian and oak furniture. A large selection of old lunch boxes and wooden telephones.

CITY: Pontiac

Black Sock Training Stable

A variety of equestrian services for beginning to advanced riders. Personalized professional instruction and scheduled trail rides.

CITY: Ottawa

Blue Beaker

Handcrafted Soap, tea, chocolate and gourmet treats, fair trade clothing & goods, yarns, knitting & crochet supplies, fairy gardens, miniature plants, garden accents, home decor, lighting and more! Classes offered too!

CITY: Ottawa

Boggio 's Orchard and Produce

Bakery opens at 6:00am and Market opens at 9:00 to 5:00pm, Monday- Saturday, and Sunday 6:00 to 4:00 pm. May is spring bedding plants, summer is fresh picked vegetables and fruits. After Labor Day, on weekends, pumpkins, pedal cars, pony and wagon rides, corn maze, animal barn, jumping pillow, food stands and the last weekend in Sept. a Craft Show with live music and over 100 crafters.

CITY: Granville

Boggio's Orchard and Produce

Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Freshly picked produce, u-pick apples bakery, a craft store, livestock farm and local craft shows. In the fall, u-pick pumpkins, petting zoo, corn mazes,go-karts, pony rides and more.

CITY: Granville

Book Mouse

Full service independently owned bookstore. Hardcover, paperbacks, magazines, cards, toys, games and local art. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00am - 6:30pm.

CITY: Ottawa

Bridal Elegance

Premier bridal salon in the Tri-county area. Full service from brides to flower girls.

CITY: Ottawa

Brightwood Inn

Fine dining in a Victorian style farmhouse. Full bar. Reservations required. No smoking.

CITY: Oglesby

Brightwood Inn

Country inn, luxurious rooms with Jacuzzis/fireplaces. Near state parks. Stress free quiet, romantic. Packages. Complimentary hot breakfast with room.

CITY: Oglesby

Budget Inn & Suites - Streator

Indoor heated pool, continental breakfast, hot tub suite, family suites with 3 queen beds. Children under 12 stay free. Free local calls. High Speed Internet.

CITY: Streator

Buffalo Rock State Park and Effigy Tumuli

On the bluffs of the Illinois River stand five earthen sculptures molded from Illinois clay. Called Effigy Tumuli, this unique "earth art" is a grand sculpture. Biking, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, picnicking, cross-country ski trails, and ball field.

CITY: Ottawa

C & M Canoe Rental

Visit our friendly pub, canoe scenic Fox River.

CITY: Ottawa

Cafe Fontana

The menu offers a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, paninis, Neapolitan pizzas and pasta. Entrees include baby back ribs, Marsala boneless pork chops, potato crusted Icelandic cod, filet mignon and New York strip steak. Homemade soup is also served each day. Be sure to save room for our fresh made gelatos.

CITY: Pontiac

Cajun Connection

Cajun cook creating authentic Louisiana dishes: alligator, gumbo, etouffe, etc. Experience the taste of roasted pecan pie! Thursday - Saturday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM & Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Call for summer hours.

CITY: Utica

Canal Port Bar & Grill

Kick back and relax in a casual atmosphere. Best fried chicken in town. We also specialize in steaks and seafood. Families welcome. Carry-outs available. Serving Lunch and Dinner Daily.

CITY: Utica

Captain's Cove

Food, fun, foo-foo drinks, casual or banquet dining, seven days a week during the season. And a fantastic view!

CITY: Ottawa

Casa Mia

Excellent dining in casual elegance. A culinary delight featuring steak, seafood, pasta and unique specials. Hours are Wed. - Sun. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

CITY: Naplate

Casino Bingo

Casino Bingo is the best charity bingo in the area. Thousands of dollars in prizes are awarded each night. You'll find great food, big progressives and electronic gaming equipment.

CITY: Peru

Catherine V. Yost Museum and Art Center

The Yost house was built in 1898 by Z.F. Yost. The museum portrays the life of an upper-middle class family during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

CITY: Pontiac

Cattails Gift Shop

Unique gifts including antiques, carvings, prints, candles, clothing, florals, jewelry, garden supplies and a year-round Christmas Room. Wine tastings.

CITY: Utica

Cedar Creek Ranch

Horseback Riding stables including public trail rides, boarding, birthday parties and holiday rides!! And more.

CITY: Cedar Point

Clark St. Studio & Village Pottery

Wheel-thrown pottery by resident potter.

CITY: Utica

Clark's Run Antiques

Lets Go Antiquing! Come and visit Utica's newest and largest antique store. Located one block west of historic downtown. Also located inside is a premier art gallery featuring local artists and a unique gift station.

CITY: Utica

Classic Inn

28 rooms

CITY: Dwight

Comfort Inn - Pontiac

58 rooms; indoor pool and hot tub; some suites with hot tub; deluxe continental breakfast

CITY: Pontiac

Country at Heart Antiques and Collectibles.

Country and primitive furniture, Victorian, oak and walnut furniture. Linens, vintage clothing, jewelry, pottery and porcelain.

CITY: Marseilles

Country Cupboard Ice Cream Shoppe

Serving sandwiches, snacks, ice cream and espresso drinks. With an outdoor patio and deck dining.

CITY: Utica

Country Village Studio

Portrait studio and gallery conveniently located in downtown Utica. Providing photographic services to the area, including a gallery of local artists. Open Monday-Saturday.

CITY: North Utica

Cracker Barrel

Our menu features everything you love about country cooking, plus a few items that might just surprise you.

CITY: Ottawa

Curious Goods and Antiques

Gift & antique shop featuring seasonal and everyday gifts, we also have a rental & retail costume company. Costumes-makeup-wigs-accessories. Open year round!

CITY: Ottawa

Dargan Park Sculptures- "Seasons of Life"

25 feet tall, magnificent iron statues depicting the stages of man's life.

CITY: Pontiac

Dargon Park Sculptures

"Seasons of Life," created by sculptor and artist Barry Tinsley, stands 25 feet tall and is made up of three sculptures that symbolize the human "seasons" of growth during our lives.

CITY: Pontiac

Days Inn Oglesby/Starved Rock

100% smoke-free, award-winning property. Conveniently located off I-39 at exit #54, 5 miles from state parks. Heated indoor pool, Daybreak breakfast, hot waffles, free WiFi internet, pet-friendly and very clean rooms!

CITY: Oglesby

Déjà vu

Enter and enjoy a 3,500 sq ft. building full of unique gifts, florals, and home décor.

CITY: Ottawa

Delaney's Family Restaurant

Full Service Restaurant. Open 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM. 5 miles from Starved Rock. Sunday brunch 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Buffet served daily. Breakfast always. Winner of News Tribune Readers Choice Award. Catering services available.

CITY: Oglesby

Delong's Casual Dining & Spirits

Excellent food in a charming setting. Full menu, frozen custard, and alfresco dining available.

CITY: Pontiac

Duffy's Tavern

Duffy's Tavern is the best Irish style pub for a great full service bar and delicious Irish foods. We specialize in providing the best selection of import and domestic beer, liquor, and wine, as well as the best tasting steaks, seafood, and more! Our old fashioned restaurant has a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere and the old time Irish antiques and music give you the feeling of being in Ireland!

CITY: Utica

Dwight Country Club

This 18-hole, par 71 course features mature greens.

CITY: Dwight

Elliot's Corner Junction

Hot and cold sandwiches, fried chicken. Home of the famous "Bite-Me" burger.

CITY: Pontiac

Engle Lane Theatre

An astonishingly well-equipped theater in its 42nd season. Plays and musicals running May-August.

CITY: Streator

Fairfield Inn - Peru

Known for courteous and friendly service, enjoy our free continental breakfast, free high speed wireless internet or relax in our heated indoor pool and hot tub.

CITY: Peru

Famous Ladies

Clothing for all women -- casual, business and special occasions. Sizes 4 - 24 and petites.

CITY: Ottawa

Fiesta Motel

53- room motel in Pontiac Illinois.

CITY: Pontiac

Finnegan's Book Store

A book lover's bookstore, stocked with best sellers, local authors , delightful children's book's, and unique gift items.

CITY: North Utica

First National Bank of Dwight

Famed architecht Frank Lloyd Wright designed and engineered this bank in 1905, and it is the only one of his three designed banks still standing.

CITY: Dwight

Fox River Bed And Breakfast

Fox River Bed and Breakfast is a historic Victorian farm house located 90 miles West of Chicago, and eight miles North of Ottawa, Illinois in the country on 17 lovely acres. We are surrounded by more things to do than you could ever imagine. The area is rich in history and the food is hot and delicious!

CITY: Ottawa

Garzanelli's Supper Club

Unwind while enjoying a drink and some good conversation with friends at Garzanelli's Supper Club. The Carretto family has been serving the area's best chicken family style (with ravs and spaghetti) for more than 35 years. Menu includes chicken, pasta, pizza, steak and fish. Full bar featuring a variety of martinis, imported beer, mixed drinks, and classic after-dinner drinks including Brandy Alexanders, Pink Squirrels, Grasshoppers, and Golden Cadillacs. Wednesday - Thursday 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., Friday - Saturday 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M., Sunday Noon - 8:30 P.M.

CITY: Oglesby

Gramma's Attic Antique Mall

3 floors - 7,500 square feet of antiques, gifts, linens, crafts, glassware, collectibles, furniture, cast iron skillets, farm toy collectibles, books, dolls and pottery. Come shop where the coffee is always on and cookies served.

CITY: Ottawa

Grand Village of the Illinois

In 1673, this was the site of the first Native American contact with Europeans when Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet passed up the Illinois River. Located in the middle of the site is the 1851 Sulphur Springs Hotel, a resort for travelers and visitors.

CITY: Utica

Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and Enchanted Forest

60 acres of Northwoods themed accommodations near Starved Rock. Lodge rooms, villas & cabin, indoor water and amusement parks, dining, banquet & conference center.

CITY: Utica

Hampton Inn- Ottawa

Interstate I 80 and 90. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Free hot breakfast. free local phone, in room movies and abusiness center.

CITY: Ottawa

Handy Foods

Your friendly everyday store, featuring groceries, produce, fresh meat, dairy, bakery, liquor, lotto and deli. Famous for a wide selection of hot and cold items. Open Everyday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

CITY: Ottawa

Hank's Farm Restaurant

Hank's Farm offers casual Italian-American dining in a warm and rustic atmosphere. Enjoy outdoor views and animals from our converted dairy barn in a country setting. Also, visit Curious Goods and shop our collection of gifts, Antiques and Costume Company. Open Monday - Saturday at 4:00 P.M. Sunday Brunch 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. & Dinner from 3:30 P.M.

CITY: Ottawa

Hegeler Carus Mansion

Tours: Wednesday - Sunday at noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Virtually unaltered since its completion more than a century ago, the 57 room Mansion, built in 1874, is an example of high artistic achievement in architecture and interior design, and the site of historic accomplishments in industry, philosophy, publishing and religion. National Historic Landmark. Visit us at www.hegelercarus.org for our special events.

CITY: LaSalle

Hegeler Carus Mansion

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 57-room, Victorian-era mansion features century-old chandeliers, ornate woodwork and other fine details. It was built in 1876 by Edward C. Hegeler and the mansion was designed by Chicago architect William W. Boyington.

CITY: LaSalle

Heritage Harbor - Ottawa

Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a premier Marina Resort Community located on the banks of the Illinois River. Visit our water front restaurant or rent a cottage.

CITY: Ottawa

Heritage Harbor Resort & Marina

Heritage Harbor Ottawa is the premier Marina Resort Community. Located in the heart of Starved Rock Country, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is home port for your next great adventure!

CITY: Ottawa

Hi-Way Restaurant

Easy-access, casual dinning offering a wide variety of foods, along with a selection of appetizers, salads, sides and desserts in a relaxing and casual atmosphere. Cocktails available. Open 7 days a week, 6am - 9pm.

CITY: Ottawa

Hickory Hollow Campground

Wi-Fi available at no charge. Meeting/banquet space available. 37acres with 89 water, sewer & electric sites and 45 tent sites, plus cabins. Store, laundry, showers, and swimming pool. Near Starved Rock.

CITY: Utica

Historic Swinging Bridges

Three bridges which cross the Vermillion River. Built as early as 1898 and one of the most popular attractions in Pontiac. Bridge 1 connects Riverview Drive and Play Park. It was built in July 1898 by Joliet Bridge Company with an iron structure, 190 feet long and 4 feet wide and supported by cables swung from masonry piers. The current bridge is a wooden structure. Bridge 2 connects the Play Park and Chautauqua Park - Eden M. Johnson Memorial circa 1926. Bridge 3 connects the south side and Riverside-Humiston Park. It was built in connection with the adjoining park, circa 1978: Illinois Contractors, Inc.

CITY: Pontiac

Historical Society Museum/Alton Railroad Depot

The restored railroad depot, designed by Henry Ives Cobb, is now the home of the Dwight Historical Society and is still an operating Amtrak train station.

CITY: Dwight

Holiday Inn Express - Pontiac

54 rooms. Some rooms with jacuzzi available. Guest laundry. Handicap accessible.

CITY: Pontiac

Holiday Inn Express- Oglesby

Indoor pool and whirlpool, free breakfast buffet bar, in room movies. Whirlpool rooms available.

CITY: Oglesby

Holiday Inn Express- Ottawa

Indoor pool and whirlpool, free breakfast buffet bar. in room movies. Whirlpool room available.

CITY: Ottawa

Humiston Woods and Nature Center

A 335-acre wooded tract with 7 trails, 2 pavilions, 4 picnic areas, a fishing pond, a canoe dock, and includes 3 handicapped-accessible areas.

CITY: Pontiac

Illini State Park

Attraction

CITY: Marseilles

Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail at LaSalle

Explore the fabled canal route that connects Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River by way of the Illinois River. Once used by Native Americans and early explorers, today the trail meanders through four state parks with landscapes ranging from towering bluffs to rolling hills. Modern-day explorers can enjoy hiking, boating and even snowmobiling.

CITY: LaSalle

Illinois River Winery

Come tour the winery, visit the tasting room and outdoor wine garden, featuring award-winning wines made in the Illinois River Valley. Open everyday!

CITY: Utica

Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum

Free admission to the finest collection of memorabilia associated with the history of the Mother Road in Illinois. Featuring Route 66 Artist and Icon, Bob Waldmire's bus and van! Be sure to step around back where you will see the World's Largest Route 66 shield and other great murals.

CITY: Pontiac

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center

View Starved Rock Lock & Dam. Enjoy interacting with towboat Pilot House. Learn Illinois River's unique history and watch wildlife (bald eagles in winter).

CITY: Ottawa

International Walldog Mural and Sign Art Museum

Free admission to a museum featuring the history of outdoor sign and mural art. Videos, drawings, and artifacts tell the story of advertising art. Art work for sale. The International Walldog Mural & Sign Art Museum is dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of the outdoor wall advertising signs painted in the days before electronic mass media. The painters who created those early signs called themselves "Walldogs." The displays which are found at the museum tell the history of the early sign painters who created their art on the sides of brick buildings, barns, and other structures. Examples of those early signs can still be seen throughout the Midwest and, though faded, peeling, and sometimes barely readable, these "ghost signs" remain an important part of our collective cultural and commercial history.

CITY: Pontiac

JC Whitney

Everything automotive, world leader in automotive catalog and internet parts and accessories.

CITY: LaSalle

Jeremiah Joe's Coffee

We offer the finest in espresso based drinks and fresh roasted coffee, pastries and biscotti. We also have fresh roasted beans for your own kitchen!

CITY: Ottawa

JJ'S Pub on Main

JJ's Pub is a sports bar & grill featuring 10 TVs, 16 taps, food, an outdoor patio & easy access to public boat docks on the Illinois River.

CITY: Ottawa

Jobst Monuments & Gifts

Unique Gifts featuring Garden Deco! Visit our fairy garden corner. Open Monday - Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-3 and Sundays 12pm-4pm (Seasonally).

CITY: Ottawa