Photography
Friends of Nachusa Grasslands
8772 S Lowden RdA national treasure! Thousands of acres of restored prairie.
Sightseeing
Located just a mile from the Inn, this state park and natural area is a hidden treasure.
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Franklin Creek State Natural Area
1872 Twist RdLocated just a mile from the Inn, this state park and natural area is a hidden treasure.
Oregon: Great local family owned outfitter to help you explore the gorgeous Rock River.
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White Pelican Canoe & Kayak Rental -- Oregon, IL
201 N 2nd StOregon: Great local family owned outfitter to help you explore the gorgeous Rock River.
Oregon: Home of the Eternal Indian statue by Lorado Taft and gorgeous cliff views of the Rock River.
Lorado Taft Field Campus
1414 N River RdOregon: Home of the Eternal Indian statue by Lorado Taft and gorgeous cliff views of the Rock River.
Rt. 2 Between Dixon & Oregon: Breathtaking views from clifftops of the Rock River Valley. Great spot for seeing bald eagles.
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Castle Rock State Park
1365 W Castle RdRt. 2 Between Dixon & Oregon: Breathtaking views from clifftops of the Rock River Valley. Great spot for seeing bald eagles.
Malta: 28 miles east of the Inn, a great stop on way to or from for fall fun. Pumpkins, apple cider donuts, apples and more.
Jonamac Orchard
19412 Shabbona RdMalta: 28 miles east of the Inn, a great stop on way to or from for fall fun. Pumpkins, apple cider donuts, apples and more.
Food scene
Rooney's
119 North Elm StreetFranklin Grove: Grab a beverage and a bite after a day of exploring
Rochelle: A great place to earn your wings! Flightdeck is a great restaurant too located right on site.
Ċentru Skydiving Chicagoland
1207 E Gurler RdRochelle: A great place to earn your wings! Flightdeck is a great restaurant too located right on site.
Oregon: Great food and beverage, located right downtown Oregon.
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Ogle County Brewery
400 West Washington StreetOregon: Great food and beverage, located right downtown Oregon.
Byron: Super fun place, great food and beverage, right on the Rock River north of Oregon.
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Hairy Cow Brewing Company
450 E Blackhawk DrByron: Super fun place, great food and beverage, right on the Rock River north of Oregon.
Lincoln Way Cafe
137 North Elm StreetFranklin Grove: Great spot for lunch and also does dinner on Friday nights.
Dixon: Great locally owned Thai restaurant. Also has drive up window in alley of the building!
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Somkit (Touch of Thai)
214 W 1st StDixon: Great locally owned Thai restaurant. Also has drive up window in alley of the building!
Dixon: Grab a seasonal mixologist created cocktail, glass or vino or a bottle to BYOB.
The Crystal Cork Wine Shoppe
219 W 1st StDixon: Grab a seasonal mixologist created cocktail, glass or vino or a bottle to BYOB.
Dixon: delicious food, in historic brownstone at the end of the main street, 1st street, just off of the Rock River.
Basil Tree Ristorante
123 E 1st StDixon: delicious food, in historic brownstone at the end of the main street, 1st street, just off of the Rock River.
Dixon: Just off of the Rock River and 1st street in Downtown Dixon, a perfect spot to sit a bit, have a cup o' joe and a bite to eat.
Coffee Crush
122 N Peoria AveDixon: Just off of the Rock River and 1st street in Downtown Dixon, a perfect spot to sit a bit, have a cup o' joe and a bite to eat.
Galena SteakHouse
1101 N Galena AveDixon: great locally owned steak house that has that Wisconsin supper club feel.
Oregon: fantastic locally owned and chef prepared menu and always has specials. Also great seasonal cocktails! Open Wed.- Sat. call ahead for reservations recommended.
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La Vigna
2190 Daysville RdOregon: fantastic locally owned and chef prepared menu and always has specials. Also great seasonal cocktails! Open Wed.- Sat. call ahead for reservations recommended.
Oregon: Visit the talented, creative, maker, baker, Barb in Conover Square. Pick up some delicious cupcakes, macaroons and more!
The Noble Cakery
201 N 3rd StOregon: Visit the talented, creative, maker, baker, Barb in Conover Square. Pick up some delicious cupcakes, macaroons and more!
Favorite Shops
Rochelle: Indoor boutique, outdoor markets on Saturdays, coffee counter, and uniquely curated shop; a fav!!
The Cypress House
718 10th AveRochelle: Indoor boutique, outdoor markets on Saturdays, coffee counter, and uniquely curated shop; a fav!!
Rt. 64 east of Oregon: Monica and her team are the best at helping with any plant, shrub or tree questions, needs, wants, wishes or planning. Lots of native varieties too that are hard to find. Classes, outdoor markets and more!
Hidden Timber Gardens
462 S Chana RdRt. 64 east of Oregon: Monica and her team are the best at helping with any plant, shrub or tree questions, needs, wants, wishes or planning. Lots of native varieties too that are hard to find. Classes, outdoor markets and more!
Kings, west of Rochelle, north of Chana: Renovated church now a super fun shop and coffee counter!
Sweet Revival
12554 IL-64Kings, west of Rochelle, north of Chana: Renovated church now a super fun shop and coffee counter!
Dixon (across from Olivers): Great shop for those decorating details that are hard to find.
Rustic Roots
725 N Brinton AveDixon (across from Olivers): Great shop for those decorating details that are hard to find.
Dixon: Flowers, decor and more that are unique and just what you are looking for!
Weeds Florals, Designs & Decor
732 N Galena AveDixon: Flowers, decor and more that are unique and just what you are looking for!
Books On First
202 W 1st StDixon: Our fantastic local independent bookstore with coffee counter too!
VICARIOUSTYLE
217 W Washington StOregon: Great local shop for gift giving and you
Simply Home
300 W Washington StOregon: great locally owned shop with lovely and unique items for decor and gifting.
Groceries
Between Ashton & Rochelle, Reynolds Road: Local family owned market with their own meats and other locally sourced great food items; cheese, fruits, milk, baked goods and more.
Pfeiffer Farms Fresh Market
2511 Reynolds RdBetween Ashton & Rochelle, Reynolds Road: Local family owned market with their own meats and other locally sourced great food items; cheese, fruits, milk, baked goods and more.
Great little grocery store for all your needs, right here in town. Open 3-7 p.m. most days.
Franklin Grove Fresh Market
121 N Elm StGreat little grocery store for all your needs, right here in town. Open 3-7 p.m. most days.
Mimini’s General Store
602 Brown AveAshton: Great little grocery store just to the east.
Oliver's Corner Market
748 N Brinton AveDixon (Across from Rustic Roots): Great, local family owned grocery store.
Pamper
Dixon: Great massages to rejuvenate after a day of hiking, biking, canoeing, cross country skiing or just because.
Sauk Valley Massage Therapy
122 E Everett StDixon: Great massages to rejuvenate after a day of hiking, biking, canoeing, cross country skiing or just because.
Kate and Dana will pamper you with facial and all natural mani-pedi's!
Kate's Skin Care Studio/Plum Nail Boutique
92 S Hennepin AveKate and Dana will pamper you with facial and all natural mani-pedi's!
w@sh
303 W Washington StOregon: treat yourself to a wash and a trim
Dixon: Treat yourself to some pampering. Just across from the Rock River and Curate where you can grab lunch too.
Meraki Spa Salon
106 W River StDixon: Treat yourself to some pampering. Just across from the Rock River and Curate where you can grab lunch too.
Yoga
Flight of the Phoenix
312 W Washington StOregon: give arial yoga a try!
Rhuomai Studio
116 E 1st StDixon: yoga and barre studio