What a terrific way to spend a day or just a couple of hours. Paths are well marked and the park’s staff in the visitor center is very helpful. There are amazing views of the Illinois River and the canal at Utica and…Read More

What a terrific way to spend a day or just a couple of hours. Paths are well marked and the park’s staff in the visitor center is very helpful. There are amazing views of the Illinois River and the canal at Utica and beautiful sedimentary rock formations. This was worth the short drive from the resort and is free. There is the requisite gift store and snack counter, or choose to just sit and watch the river. Some trails require stairs to ascend to the viewpoints, but the view is worth it.   Close

I can't describe the beauty in this park. The Lake Falls was worth the climb down to see them. You felt like you had stepped off into another peaceful world. Here are some more photos.…Read More

I can't describe the beauty in this park. The Lake Falls was worth the climb down to see them. You felt like you had stepped off into another peaceful world. Here are some more photos.   Close

We went to Chicago for four days and stayed at Amerisuites. The main idea was to do ballparks. Wrigley was nice but old, and the area around the park is great for adults. We loved where the White Sox call their new home - it's…Read More

We went to Chicago for four days and stayed at Amerisuites. The main idea was to do ballparks. Wrigley was nice but old, and the area around the park is great for adults. We loved where the White Sox call their new home - it's modern and fan friendly.

Chicago also had a lot to do - too much to do if you're only here four days. Navy Pier was nice, but expensive. Find a local restaurant for better pricing. The museums are a must.

The people in the surrounding area are extremely accommodating -- more so than those at the resort. They made our trip very worthwhile. I needed access to a computer with Internet capabilities, and a salesperson at a woman's shop in the town of Ottawa called…Read More

The people in the surrounding area are extremely accommodating -- more so than those at the resort. They made our trip very worthwhile. I needed access to a computer with Internet capabilities, and a salesperson at a woman's shop in the town of Ottawa called the local library for me and gave me directions to get there. Salespeople in the grocery stores and department stores were very friendly, as well. I would return to the area because of the locals.   Close

The activites are great for families. The five-hole golf course, miniature golf, swimming, and canoeing are all at no charge. The golf course was surprisingly pretty challenging, and the grouds were well-kept. There are other activities, such as horseback riding two or three times a…Read More

The activites are great for families. The five-hole golf course, miniature golf, swimming, and canoeing are all at no charge. The golf course was surprisingly pretty challenging, and the grouds were well-kept. There are other activities, such as horseback riding two or three times a week, and arcade games inside the activites center for a fee. The grounds are also nice to hike or just go for a nice walk.   Close

From the minute you walk in the door the atmosphere gets you. The staff are there to greet you with smiles. At your table is a pail of shelled peanuts for you to snack on. The service continues to be excellent as the staff are…Read More

From the minute you walk in the door the atmosphere gets you. The staff are there to greet you with smiles. At your table is a pail of shelled peanuts for you to snack on. The service continues to be excellent as the staff are very attentive to your needs. The meals were amazing and the servings plentiful. If you like a good texas atmosphere with servings the size of texas this is the place to go. You will enjoy it.

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