Fox River Bed and Breakfast, Ottawa Illinois IL - near Starved Rock State Park, Canoe Rental and more

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Have Your coffee to a beautiful Country Sunrise

Welcome to Fox River Bed and Breakfast.and thank you for visiting us. Please relax and enjoy yourself..

Have Breakfast with us and watch our Country Sunrise!

Enjoy your breakfast with us and see some of the most spectacular sunrises! An exciting and tranquilizing experience..

We're here for your Romantic Getaway! Your Adventure! Your Private Parties and More!!

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Photo by Rich Gretencord
"Fox River"

Fox River B & B is a historic Bed and Breakfast 90 miles S.W. of Chicago, and just a few miles away from Ottawa, Illinois. We are surrounded by more things to do than you could ever imagine, rich in history around here, and your hosts are world-class caterers who ensure your every need is met while you stay with us.

Guests from all over the world come to see these beautiful sandstone cliffs that stretch for miles along the Fox River. Rent your canoe or bring your own, and then just float for hours or even days, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Beautiful!

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his historic Victorian Farmhouse B&B was once a stay over for the famous Charles Lindbergh. Built in (1901). Our historical home is located just above the beautiful Fox River and is nestled in 17 wooded acres. Relax in one of five unique guest rooms, enjoy a warm fire in our large living room as you look through antique leaded glass windows, or spend time wandering the ancient paths of the Stations of the Cross and then see the historical Sulfur Lick Springs (Al Capone's and William Hale (Big Bill) Thompson's wishing well and hangout) by the Beautiful Fox River. All of these things can be found right here on the grounds of Fox River Bed and Breakfast! Scrapbookers click here!

Enjoy your breakfast or gourmet dinner here. Beautiful sunrises can be seen from this area.

Our large living room offers comfortable leather couches with built in recliners , a great view through our large living room windows and an antique fireplace to enjoy on the cold nights with a loved one or friends and family. We have hot cocoa, tea and coffee available.

First Time at a Bed and Breakfast?

"When I first came to Fox River B&B, I didn’t really know what a bed and breakfast was. All I knew ..."

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Visit Ottawa for a unique weekend getaway. Inn packages include, romantic weekend, dinner/theater, small weddings, family reunions, social gatherings and our all-inclusive packages.

Your hosts, Bobby Joe and Charlotte Beach serve as your entertainers and cater to a variety of travelers who meet at the Fox River Bed & Breakfast in Ottawa, Illinois, for business, pleasure, or to visit Starved Rock . International visitors have stayed and many come for their first skydive ever at the best skydiving in the world ..... Skydive Chicago.

Our inn caters to weekend getaway couples, plus parents and alumni of IVCC, along with canoers traveling the Fox River using the best canoe services available in the Midwest.

Business travelers, who are tired of hotels and motels in LaSalle County, enjoy the hospitality and home-like atmosphere offered by Fox River Bed and Breakfast.

We serve a full, hot, made-to-order breakfast 7 days a week. Our beds have comfortable mattresses. Fox River Bed and Breakfast is fully air conditioned and is the only B&B within seconds of the Fox River and canoe rental. We can easily arrange for your visit to be totally fun filled and action packed. Maybe you would like to just bring all your friends and camp in our woods in tents. We have parking and space for 250 fun-seekers. $20 tent camping!

17 Wooded Acres for you to relax in
5 comfortable rooms
King, Queen and Full Size Beds
Antique Cast Iron Bathtub
1800's Wood burning Fireplace
Satellite TV
Clock Radio
100% Air Conditioned
A wide variety of restaurants within 7 miles
Free Hot Country Style Breakfast
Free Local Calls
Free Parking

You'll see these little guys during your stay here!

About 21 or more beautiful Gold Finches, several Red Cardinals, Blue Jays, Humming Birds, Wood Peckers, Wax Winged Orioles, Blue Birds, Mourning Doves, Starlings, Butterflies and more Creatures of the Wind enjoying our Flower Gardens!

There is so much natural beauty and wildlife to see, you will have no choice but to relax and just take it all in. You have the chance to watch Bald Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Red Fox, Squirrel, Rabbit, Deer, Butterflies, A wide variety of beautifully colored birds and so much more along the Fox River. A canoe trip down the Fox will make you feel good!

The Breathtaking views from these sandstone cliffs along the Beautiful Fox River make most folks act kinda like this! Everybody has fun on the Fox River!

Nearby Starved Rock offers year round natural beauty. Come see the Eagles and frozen waterfalls this winter!

Get a Breath of Fresh Air on Your Next Vacation!

Our B & B is the perfect place for Private Parties, Reunions, Receptions, Private Quick Getaways, Business Meetings and Retreats

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Fox River Bed and Breakfast in Ottawa, Illinois 61350 IL. Fox River Bed and Breakfast in Ottawa, Illinois offers a unique bed and breakfast unlike any other in or near Ottawa, Illinois. Try the Ottawa Fun Bus for exciting Things to Do and then see other unique Places to stay in Ottawa, Illinois

Fox River Bed and Breakfast Inn
3367 E 2072nd Rd.
Ottawa, IL. 61350
Phone 1 (815) 431-9257
E-mail: Charlotte@foxriverbnb.com

Revised April 21st, 2008

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