Faye’s guidebook
Restaurants & Activities
I've taken the liberty of listing some places to eat and things to do outside the cabin - enjoy !
Casa Mia is a small fine dining restaurant located about 7-10 miles from the cabin . It is located inside of a small house . The food is excellent and the prices are quite reasonable . They have a full bar and the ambiance is wonderful . You kind of feel like you've gone back in time . Recommend you call for reservations - they are very busy !
Casa-Mia Lounge & Restaurant
219 18th AveCasa Mia is a small fine dining restaurant located about 7-10 miles from the cabin . It is located inside of a small house . The food is excellent and the prices are quite reasonable . They have a full bar and the ambiance is wonderful . You kind of feel like you've gone back in time . Recommend you call for reservations - they are very busy !
Bash stands for burger and sushi house and it's very very good . They have a full bar and the sushi is prepared right in front of you . A must try while you are in the area . Also located in beautiful downtown Ottawa .
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BASH
1012 La Salle StBash stands for burger and sushi house and it's very very good . They have a full bar and the sushi is prepared right in front of you . A must try while you are in the area . Also located in beautiful downtown Ottawa .
Cajun Connection is a small Mom & Pop shop serving cajun cuisine . The food is very good and very reasonably priced . It is located just off the exit of Interstate 80 near the Utica exit .
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Cajun Connection
2958 IL-178Cajun Connection is a small Mom & Pop shop serving cajun cuisine . The food is very good and very reasonably priced . It is located just off the exit of Interstate 80 near the Utica exit .
If your looking for an adventure - this is the place ! I have personally skydived here and it was amazing !!! Extremely professional and had an experience I will never forget checked off my bucket list !
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Skydive Chicago
3215 E 1969th RdIf your looking for an adventure - this is the place ! I have personally skydived here and it was amazing !!! Extremely professional and had an experience I will never forget checked off my bucket list !
This is actually about 20 miles East of Utica and it is a place in the woods where you can Zip Line but they also have off road dirt tracks .
I have not actually been there myself so I would check reviews online .
Zip Chicago
2681 E Rte. 6This is actually about 20 miles East of Utica and it is a place in the woods where you can Zip Line but they also have off road dirt tracks .
I have not actually been there myself so I would check reviews online .
Ever wanted to learn to blow Glass ? well this is the place for you ! They offer private and group classes at very reasonable rates . They are located in downtown Ottawa . They also sell many of the items they make and have some really unique gorgeous pieces - stop in and see them !
Starved Rock Hot Glass
700 W Main StEver wanted to learn to blow Glass ? well this is the place for you ! They offer private and group classes at very reasonable rates . They are located in downtown Ottawa . They also sell many of the items they make and have some really unique gorgeous pieces - stop in and see them !
Great little shop as you come into Utica that has lots of cute and unique items . They also have a great wine bar and they sometimes have entertainment on weekends .
Clarks Run Creek Gifts &Wine
143 Mill StGreat little shop as you come into Utica that has lots of cute and unique items . They also have a great wine bar and they sometimes have entertainment on weekends .
Their tasting room is right on 170 just past the downtown area . They have the most amazing wine ! They have at least 4-8 wines to taste and they always have seasonal selections . This is a must while in the area :)
Illinois River Winery
Their tasting room is right on 170 just past the downtown area . They have the most amazing wine ! They have at least 4-8 wines to taste and they always have seasonal selections . This is a must while in the area :)
This is a cute little cafe in the heart of Utica - they have breakfast and lunch and some wonderful baked goods !
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Nonies Bakery & Cafe
522 S Clark StThis is a cute little cafe in the heart of Utica - they have breakfast and lunch and some wonderful baked goods !
Great bar on 170 in Utica - almost aleways has some kind of live entertainment going on . Have large deck for outdoor seating .
OutPost de Jamie
602 S Clark StGreat bar on 170 in Utica - almost aleways has some kind of live entertainment going on . Have large deck for outdoor seating .
Sightseeing
Starved Rock Marina
1130 N 27th RdPontoon Boat rentals - Starved Rock Adventures