Parks & Nature
13 miles of trails, waterfalls, overlooks of Illinois River. Picnic area by Illinois river just off of Rt. 178
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Starved Rock
2678 E 875th Rd 13 miles of trails, waterfalls, overlooks of Illinois River. Picnic area by Illinois river just off of Rt. 178
Mathiessen Lake
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/mttindex.htm
Buffalo Rock State Park
1300 N 27th RdEasy walking or biking along historic Illinois and Michigan Canal (http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/main.htm#Trail) In Utica the trail can be picked up just south of Canal Street (http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/EAST/images/I&M2.GIF)
I & M Canal National Heritage
7800 65th StreetEasy walking or biking along historic Illinois and Michigan Canal (http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/main.htm#Trail) In Utica the trail can be picked up just south of Canal Street (http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/EAST/images/I&M2.GIF)
Arts & Culture
19th and 20th century artifacts from the area in five facilities including a blacksmith shop and one-room schoolhouse (http://www.lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org/?page_id=6)
La Salle County Historical Museum
101 E Canal St19th and 20th century artifacts from the area in five facilities including a blacksmith shop and one-room schoolhouse (http://www.lasallecountyhistoricalsociety.org/?page_id=6)
Shopping
Clark Street Studio & Village
409 S Clark StLocal pottery studio with nice selection of mugs, bowls, plates, vases
Clarks Run Antiques
215 N Division StSouvenirs, gift shop, women's clothing, garden and home decor, gourmet food
Cattails at The Starved Rock Marketplace
2949 IL-178Souvenirs, gift shop, women's clothing, garden and home decor, gourmet food
Essentials
Hy-Vee
1651 Midtown RdProbably the closest place to buy organic foods and higher end brands
Target
4370 Venture DrEssentials for cookouts, camping, beer, deli counter. 7am - 7pm, closes at 3pm on Sunday
Mill Street Market
130 Mill StEssentials for cookouts, camping, beer, deli counter. 7am - 7pm, closes at 3pm on Sunday
St. Margaret's Health - Peru
925 West StFood Scene
Well-known for its excellent Cajun food in the middle of Illinois (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cajun-connection-utica)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cajun Connection
2958 IL-178Well-known for its excellent Cajun food in the middle of Illinois (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cajun-connection-utica)
Good place to get breakfast - opens at 6am, biscuits and gravy, down home Americana kind of vibe (http://www.yelp.com/biz/joy-and-eds-supper-club-utica)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joy & Ed's Supper Club
113 Mill StGood place to get breakfast - opens at 6am, biscuits and gravy, down home Americana kind of vibe (http://www.yelp.com/biz/joy-and-eds-supper-club-utica)
Nice place to get dinner or lunch - steak, pasta, salads (http://www.yelp.com/biz/canal-port-utica)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canal Port
148 Mill StNice place to get dinner or lunch - steak, pasta, salads (http://www.yelp.com/biz/canal-port-utica)
Good mix of sweet and savory, lattes, teas, home baked goods.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nonies Bakery & Cafe
522 S Clark StGood mix of sweet and savory, lattes, teas, home baked goods.
Old school Italian supper club - fried chicken, pasta dishes, cocktails. Closed Monday-Tuesday.
Garzanelli's Supper Club
750 North Columbia AvenueOld school Italian supper club - fried chicken, pasta dishes, cocktails. Closed Monday-Tuesday.
Old-fashioned pizza parlor. Cash only, opens at 4:30 pm. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bianchis-pizza-ottawa)
Bianchi's Pizza
217 East Norris DriveOld-fashioned pizza parlor. Cash only, opens at 4:30 pm. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/bianchis-pizza-ottawa)
Date night kind of casual dining (https://www.yelp.com/biz/uptown-grill-la-salle?page_src=related_bizes)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uptown Grill
601 1st StDate night kind of casual dining (https://www.yelp.com/biz/uptown-grill-la-salle?page_src=related_bizes)
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish pub located in historic building with lots of fun memorabilia as decor. Also a good place for lunch or dinner - burgers, corned beef, rueben sandwiches. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/duffys-tavern-utica)
Duffy's Tavern
101 Mill StIrish pub located in historic building with lots of fun memorabilia as decor. Also a good place for lunch or dinner - burgers, corned beef, rueben sandwiches. (http://www.yelp.com/biz/duffys-tavern-utica)