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Illinois' Largest Wine Fest Arrives In Starved Rock Country

Over 25 of the state's best wineries and meadiers will converge on the picturesque Mathiessen State Park, this Saturday and Sunday, for the annual Vintage Illinois Wine Fest. Here's everything you need to know before making the trip out to Starved Rock Country.Now in it's 16th ye…

Bike-a-Rita combines group ride and cool cocktails

Red Dog Grill's Bike-a-Rita, back for a third time, gives visitors a chance to sample the scenery of Starved Rock Country, as well as some delcious drinks.Head to Heritage Harbor’s Red Dog Grill this Saturday for a group bike ride to Buffalo Rock State Park! This 15-mile round tr…

Starved Rock Country Golf Guide

Here's your offical SRC guide to some of the best golf courses near Starved Rock State Park! Scroll down to see a full list:Course List:Anderson Fields Golf Course: Chapel Hill Golf Course: Dayton Ridge Golf Course: Dwight Country Club: Earlville Golf Club: The Eastwood Golf Cour…

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Where are the best burgers in Starved Rock Country?

More than 600 people cast their votes for which bars, breweries and restaurants in Starved Rock Country grilled up the best burger! Here are five great places where our readers think you should visit:Lodi Tap House The Lone Buffalo Court Street Pub Red Dog Grill Broadway Pub

Big city meets small town at B.A.S.H.

Downtown Ottawa's Burger and Sushi House opened several years ago to meet a demand for sushi in Starved Rock Country.The business has alread…

Local Food Restaurant Week: B.A.S.H.

Ottawa’s inaugural restaurant week is underway, with four of the city's best restaurants serving special dishes made with ingredients from around Starved Rock Country. B.A.S.H, C230, Lone Buffalo and Pine Hills will be serving special farm to table dishes using ingredients from f…

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Luxury cabins near Starved Rock

Perched above the beautiful Vermilion River, just 7 miles from the gates of Starved Rock State Park, Kishauwau's Starved Rock Area Cabins bring guests closer to nature, while providing all the amenities of home.Kishauwau's Starved Rock Area Cabins pride themselves on being able t…

10 Labor Day activities near Starved Rock State Park

Have you explored the trails and checked out all the canyons? Are the Starved Rock parking lots full? Here are ten must-see alternative activities within a short drive of Starved Rock State Park!Mule-pulled Canal Boat Ride and Lock 16 Visitors Center Zip Chicago Cedar Creek Ranch…

Enter for a chance to win a two-night stay at Kishauawau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins

Weekday Getaway Contest: This ‘Weekday Getaway’ package includes a certificate to Kishauawau’s Starved Rock Area Cabins, valued at $321.…

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