Ottawa Family Retreat Guidebook
Outdoor adventure
Whether you are an experienced skydiver or looking to make your first tandem jump, you can't beat Skydive Chicago for safety and great customer service. It's what first brought me to Ottawa 20 years ago.
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Skydive Chicago
3215 E 1969th RdWhether you are an experienced skydiver or looking to make your first tandem jump, you can't beat Skydive Chicago for safety and great customer service. It's what first brought me to Ottawa 20 years ago.
C & M Canoe Rental
3401 E 2062nd RdGreat way to enjoy the area and get out in nature!
Beautiful local hiking for all skills and abilities.
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Parque Estatal Starved Rock
2678 E 875th RdBeautiful local hiking for all skills and abilities.
Another area favorite for hiking.
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Parque Estatal Matthiessen
2500 IL-178Another area favorite for hiking.
Walsh Park
Wonderful park with lots of equipment for children.
Bring your bikes! There are lots of places to access this extensive bike and walk trail.
I&M Canal - Fox River Aqueduct/bridge access parking, Ottawa, IL
Bring your bikes! There are lots of places to access this extensive bike and walk trail.
River Run Dog Park
1930 N 2753rd RdA special place to let your furry family get some exercise.
Dayton Bluffs Preserve
2997 IL-71Great local hiking. Several loop hikes of varying difficulty levels.
Food scene
Deli style service at Skydive Chicago. Grab some lunch and watch skydivers land. Children of all ages can't get enough.
Eat Up
3215b E 1969th RdDeli style service at Skydive Chicago. Grab some lunch and watch skydivers land. Children of all ages can't get enough.
Great sushi, and heartier fare, with a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options. They do not take reservations and get quite busy on the weekends. Closed Sunday/Monday
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BASH
1012 La Salle StGreat sushi, and heartier fare, with a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options. They do not take reservations and get quite busy on the weekends. Closed Sunday/Monday
Amazing Brick oven style pizza! Traditional and fusion flavors abound. Great options for vegetarians! Yummy balanced craft cocktails also.
Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana
215 West Jefferson StreetAmazing Brick oven style pizza! Traditional and fusion flavors abound. Great options for vegetarians! Yummy balanced craft cocktails also.
Great place to grab dinner after a day of hiking, and breakfast to fuel up. They often have live music on the weekends outside in the summer.
Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant
One Lodge LnGreat place to grab dinner after a day of hiking, and breakfast to fuel up. They often have live music on the weekends outside in the summer.
Court Street Pub
620 Court StGood quality casual pub food.
Mariachi's
1911 Ottawa AveMy favorite Mexican food in town.
Jeremiah Joe Coffee
807 La Salle StLocal coffee shop
City/town information
Far enough to get away from Chicago, but close enough to do so often. Lots of great hiking and local events as well as outdoor adventure with Skydive Chicago.
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Ottawa
Far enough to get away from Chicago, but close enough to do so often. Lots of great hiking and local events as well as outdoor adventure with Skydive Chicago.
Another local small town with great events on the door steps of Starved Rock.
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North Utica
Another local small town with great events on the door steps of Starved Rock.
Necesities
CVS
110 E Norris DrWalgreens
545 E Norris DrKroger
2701 Columbus StNorth side Krogers
ALDI
2710 Columbus StGreat grocery store with a nice vegan and vegetarian selection.
Herman's Package Store
504 W Main StBest selection of wine, beer, and premium spirits
Health, wellness, and fitness
Energyoga
225 W Madison StWonderful yoga, with thoughtful teachers in a peaceful space.
Easy to get to locally owned gym with a variety of fitness equipment and group classes.
Ottawa Nautilus Fit24
815 La Salle StEasy to get to locally owned gym with a variety of fitness equipment and group classes.
Anytime Fitness
2733 Columbus StChain gym, with a variety of fitness equipment.
OSF OnCall Urgent Care
2911 Columbus StOSF OnCall Urgent Care
2911 Columbus StOSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center: Emergency Room
1100 Norris DrSightseeing
Ottawa Visitors Center
1028 La Salle StA nice little park in the center of town where many weekend events are centered.
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Washington Square Park
101 E Lafayette StA nice little park in the center of town where many weekend events are centered.
Consejos para la ciudad
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Saturday farmers market
Every Saturday morning Ottawa boasts a truly local farmers market. Next to Washington Park.
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Ottawa events calendar
Ottawa offers many local seasonal events to keep you coming back again and again. https://pickusottawail.com/calendar/