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Starved Rock State 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.
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
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.
Matthiessen State Park
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.
Buffalo Rock State Park
Adorning the fields and riverbed are five enormous artistic mounds portraying regional animals. Enjoy views of the Illinois River at this undulating park.
Washington Square Park
While this spot is named for George Washington, it is actually more famous as a historic site related to another great president, Abraham Lincoln.
Mix's Trading Post
Enjoy an outing to Mix's Trading Post during your stay in Utica. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.
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