STAY, SHOP & Dine with our local partners
Here you can find eclectic places to stay, unique shops, and sumptuous bars & Restaurants. we have an ongoing relationship with these shops & they’ve proven to exemplify the best of Starved Rock COuntry.
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Brightwood inn & farm
Conveniently located 4 minutes directly South of Starved Rock State Park on Route 178, the Brightwood Inn is nestled on 14 acres within the confines of Matthiessen State Park. Our Starved Rock bed and breakfast will provide you with a romantic, peaceful and luxurious stay amid the beauty of nature.
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rock, paper, scissors
Rock Paper Scissors specializes in educational, interactive and developmental toys, books, coloring books, puzzles and board games.
We offer the largest children’s book store in the area. We thoroughly research all of our products, and offer a unique variety of toys, games, books, puzzles, and more that you won't find in the big box stores. Think big, shop small!
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The lone buffalo by tangled roots brewery
Nestled in the historic small city of Ottawa, deep in the heart of beautiful Starved Rock Country, you’ll find one of Illinois’ most remarkable brewpubs, The Lone Buffalo. Ottawa is famous for its many historic murals and our restaurant derived its name from the one on our building, which shows the buffalo that once roamed the area, and which can still be found in nearby Starved Rock Park. But Ottawa is not only known for its beautiful outdoors. It is also a place where small town values meet progressive thinking. The Lone Buffalo restaurant is a great example of that.