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Pop-Up Drive-In Showing Back To The Future, Breakfast Club and ET!

Classic films like The Breakfast Club, Back To The Future, ET and The Bourne Ultimatum will screen at Streator's Eagle Six Theater, starting Wednesday, June 3rd. Here's everything you need to know before you head out to this new pop-up drive-in theater!The first week's lineup wil…

What Else Is Open In Starved Rock Country?

Starved Rock State Park is about to open it's doors to public for the first time in more than two months! If you're planning on exploring the canyons this weekend, there's a chance Starved Rock's limited parking spaces may fill up! We've put together a list of 10 more social dist…

Ghost Stories on the I and M Canal

As dusk falls, come out and hear about the ghostly tales of the I&M Canal on the haunted boat tour this weekend from October 25-27. This Halloween adventure is filled with legends, mystery and horror. Let their talented tour guides divulge the many secrets, spirits, and scandals …

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10 Al Fresco Restaurants Near Starved Rock!

Some of our favorite Starved Rock Country restaurants are open this week for al fresco dining! These businesses will be practicing proper social distancing and serving up some delicious food on their outdoor patios! Here are ten restaurants to check out before your next trip to t…

Homegrown Wines

August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. in Downtown Utica is Starved Rock Country’s award winning winery. August Hill Winery has been making wine since 2002. The Winery includes caves for aging wine, a tasting room, a sparkling wine program, and a staff that is family. Enjoy …

Starved Rock Country Open Air Dining Guide

We’re pleased to announce that some of our favorite Starved Rock Country restaurants will re-opening for al fresco dining as soon as Friday, May 29th! Here's an inside look at some of the delicious restaurants that will be open for business and practicing proper social distancing…

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Starved Rock Lodge Set To Reopen Friday!

For more than 80 years the Starved Rock Lodge has been one of Illinois' premiere hotel destinations nestled in nature, but for the last several months they've had to close their doors to the public, in accordance with state mandates. Now, as Starved Rock State Park begins to re-o…

Camping Returns To Starved Rock Country!

Friday May 29th marks the reopening of some of Starved Rock Country's best ammenties, including Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park, outdoor dining, boutique shopping and some of the best camping destinations Illinois has to offer! Today we'll be exploring some of your option…

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