Adrienne's Guidebook
Sightseeing & Things to do
Popular hiking destination throughout the Midwest, it’s known for its stunning cliffs, and canyons & waterfalls, which create a unique hiking experience.
Hike the day away, and refuel at the lodge at starved rock which has a pub for casual seating as well as a dining room.
Downtown Utica is also a great spot to get some food and drinks, with many cute restaurants & watering holes.
It is about a 40 minute drive from the camper.
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Parque Estatal Starved Rock
2678 E 875th RdPopular hiking destination throughout the Midwest, it’s known for its stunning cliffs, and canyons & waterfalls, which create a unique hiking experience.
Hike the day away, and refuel at the lodge at starved rock which has a pub for casual seating as well as a dining room.
Downtown Utica is also a great spot to get some food and drinks, with many cute restaurants & watering holes.
It is about a 40 minute drive from the camper.
Great trail for a walk, bike ride, or to do some fishing.
It spans over 50 miles. If you are a serious bicyclist you’ll love this trail.
There are historic markers throughout the trail, most notable nearby is the Locktenders house about 5 miles away towards Channahon. Also there is an old grain elevator along the trail 13 miles away in Seneca.
This trail will take you into Joliet in one direction, where you can connect to other trails, and out to Starved Rock in Utica in the other direction.
It passes through Channahon, downtown Morris, Seneca, Marseilles and Ottawa. Each town has good places to stop along the way.
There are fishing piers along the canal. The closest one is at the Cemetery road access, about a half a mile away. There is also one in the downtown area about 1.5 miles away.
Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
401 Ottawa StreetGreat trail for a walk, bike ride, or to do some fishing.
It spans over 50 miles. If you are a serious bicyclist you’ll love this trail.
There are historic markers throughout the trail, most notable nearby is the Locktenders house about 5 miles away towards Channahon. Also there is an old grain elevator along the trail 13 miles away in Seneca.
This trail will take you into Joliet in one direction, where you can connect to other trails, and out to Starved Rock in Utica in the other direction.
It passes through Channahon, downtown Morris, Seneca, Marseilles and Ottawa. Each town has good places to stop along the way.
There are fishing piers along the canal. The closest one is at the Cemetery road access, about a half a mile away. There is also one in the downtown area about 1.5 miles away.
Kayak Morris is in the Stratton State Park about 1.5 miles from the camper.
Here you can rent a single or double kayak for half a day or a full day and go out exploring the Illinois river. There are a few inlets and sandbars you can get out and explore as well.
They are located just off the I&M canal trail, so you can walk or ride your bike here, as well as plenty of parking if you drive.
Kayak Morris Campground
801 Kayak Morris RoadKayak Morris is in the Stratton State Park about 1.5 miles from the camper.
Here you can rent a single or double kayak for half a day or a full day and go out exploring the Illinois river. There are a few inlets and sandbars you can get out and explore as well.
They are located just off the I&M canal trail, so you can walk or ride your bike here, as well as plenty of parking if you drive.
Great spot for a pic nic just outside of downtown Morris.
There are several pic nic tables and benches, as well as charcoal grills.
It’s right on the Illinois river, and the I & M canal & trail run right behind this park. You can walk, bike or drive here.
There is a boat launch and jet ski launch.
Fish along the shore of the river or in the canal.
William G. Stratton State Park
Griggs DriveGreat spot for a pic nic just outside of downtown Morris.
There are several pic nic tables and benches, as well as charcoal grills.
It’s right on the Illinois river, and the I & M canal & trail run right behind this park. You can walk, bike or drive here.
There is a boat launch and jet ski launch.
Fish along the shore of the river or in the canal.
Nice small town craft fair and farmers market that happens the second Saturday of the month. Located north of town near I-80.
Also, note that all the shops in downtown Morris have a sidewalk sale the same day as the market. Check out both!
3 French Hens French Country Market
402 Liberty StreetNice small town craft fair and farmers market that happens the second Saturday of the month. Located north of town near I-80.
Also, note that all the shops in downtown Morris have a sidewalk sale the same day as the market. Check out both!
Cute local meadery about 30 minutes away in Dwight. Mead is fermented with honey, water and yeast. The mead maker here experiments with various fruit as well.
Grab a glass there, or take a bottle to go! This mead is a multi-medal winner!
Unpossible Mead
111 E Chippewa StCute local meadery about 30 minutes away in Dwight. Mead is fermented with honey, water and yeast. The mead maker here experiments with various fruit as well.
Grab a glass there, or take a bottle to go! This mead is a multi-medal winner!
Goold Park
Morris Cruise Night
The Grundy County corn fest is the event of the year for Morris!
Carnival rides, carnival food, car show, craft fair, tons of live music!
Grundy County Corn Festival
The Grundy County corn fest is the event of the year for Morris!
Carnival rides, carnival food, car show, craft fair, tons of live music!
Food scene
Family owned and operated! It’s exactly what you’d imagine a small town bakery to be!
Stop in for a coffee and donut, or get a roll of cinnamon bread, coffee cake, cookies and more!
Morris Bakery
315 Liberty StreetFamily owned and operated! It’s exactly what you’d imagine a small town bakery to be!
Stop in for a coffee and donut, or get a roll of cinnamon bread, coffee cake, cookies and more!
Small family run Italian restaurant in downtown Morris.
They’re known for their house made bread, sandwiches and pasta sauce.
Dine in or to go, affordable and casual.
Corleone's Italian Restaurant
110 Liberty StreetSmall family run Italian restaurant in downtown Morris.
They’re known for their house made bread, sandwiches and pasta sauce.
Dine in or to go, affordable and casual.
The Hideout is the restaurant that serves inside the American Legion.
They have a good burger and are known for their Friday night fish & shrimp fry. The shrimp is better than the fish in my opinion.
Drinks are super affordable.
American Legion Morris Post 294
212 West Washington StreetThe Hideout is the restaurant that serves inside the American Legion.
They have a good burger and are known for their Friday night fish & shrimp fry. The shrimp is better than the fish in my opinion.
Drinks are super affordable.
Small place with a nice beer garden, Strum’s BBQ operates out of the back area which is a new local favorite. They have a rotating menu, and different specials. They tend to sell out early! Live music on the weekends.
Clayton’s Rail and The Alley at Clayton's Rail
721 Liberty StreetSmall place with a nice beer garden, Strum’s BBQ operates out of the back area which is a new local favorite. They have a rotating menu, and different specials. They tend to sell out early! Live music on the weekends.
Cute little place with a cozy beer garden. Live music and cookouts on the weekends. They’re one of the only places to get late night food in town. Serving til midnight. Their menu is mostly pub grub items. Friendly staff!
Griffin's Pint
119 West Washington StreetCute little place with a cozy beer garden. Live music and cookouts on the weekends. They’re one of the only places to get late night food in town. Serving til midnight. Their menu is mostly pub grub items. Friendly staff!
Carson Tap House
Montage Wine Bar & Spirits