Guidebook for North Utica

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Guidebook for North Utica

Parks & Nature

13 miles of trails, waterfalls, overlooks of Illinois River. Picnic area by Illinois river just off of Rt. 178
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Parque Estatal Starved Rock
2678 E 875th Rd
90 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
13 miles of trails, waterfalls, overlooks of Illinois River. Picnic area by Illinois river just off of Rt. 178
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/mttindex.htm
Mathiessen Lake
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/mttindex.htm
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Buffalo Rock State Park
1300 N 27th Rd
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Easy 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 Street
Easy 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 St
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)

Shopping

Local pottery studio with nice selection of mugs, bowls, plates, vases
Clark Street Studio & Village
409 S Clark St
Local pottery studio with nice selection of mugs, bowls, plates, vases
Clarks Run Antiques
215 N Division St
Souvenirs, gift shop, women's clothing, garden and home decor, gourmet food
Cattails at The Starved Rock Marketplace
2949 IL-178
Souvenirs, gift shop, women's clothing, garden and home decor, gourmet food

Essentials

Probably the closest place to buy organic foods and higher end brands
Hy-Vee
1651 Midtown Rd
Probably the closest place to buy organic foods and higher end brands
Target
4370 Venture Dr
Essentials for cookouts, camping, beer, deli counter. 7am - 7pm, closes at 3pm on Sunday
Mill Street Market
130 Mill St
Essentials for cookouts, camping, beer, deli counter. 7am - 7pm, closes at 3pm on Sunday
St. Margaret's Health - Peru
925 West St

Food Scene

Well-known for its excellent Cajun food in the middle of Illinois (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cajun-connection-utica)
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Cajun Connection
2958 IL-178
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Well-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)
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Joy & Ed's Supper Club
113 Mill St
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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)
Nice place to get dinner or lunch - steak, pasta, salads (http://www.yelp.com/biz/canal-port-utica)
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Canal Port
148 Mill St
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Nice 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.
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Nonies Bakery & Cafe
522 S Clark St
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Good 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 Avenue
Old 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 Drive
Old-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)
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Uptown Grill
601 1st St
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Date 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 St
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)