Reddick Mansion Tours

While this spot is named for George Washington, it is actually more famous as a historic site related to another great president, Abraham Lincoln.

Adorning the fields and riverbed are five enormous artistic mounds portraying regional animals. Enjoy views of the Illinois River at this undulating park.

The lodge provides a luxurious base from which to explore trails leading to bluffs and canyons of this riverside park. Try ice climbing and eagle spotting in winter.

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at August Hill Winery Tasting Room during your travels to Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails in this family-friendly area.

Look down the chute of Cascade Falls from a rickety bridge and admire the brilliant hues decorating the canyon’s sandstone walls in this eclectic park.

Appellate Court is just one of the places to see in Ottawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.