Past Events
Join
our newsletter
Starved Rock
Illinois Vacations: Visit Fox River Bed and Breakfast for your perfect Illinois vacation near Starved Rock and the Fox River
EVENTS CALENDAR Click Here
I decided to go on an adventure of Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks with Emily, who was one of our guests, and you can see our personal photos of the tours by clicking here
Lots of fun close to Fox River Bed and Breakfast
Matthiessen
State Park
Canyons, streams, prairie and forest, 1,938 pristine acres combine to delight visitors at Matthiessen State Park. Located in central LaSalle County, approximately four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby, Matthiessen is a paradise for those interested in geology as well as recreation. Visitors can expect to see beautiful rock formations in addition to unusual and abundant vegetation and wildlife. All of this, along with park and picnic facilities, make Matthiessen State Park a popular choice for a special outing. Only 30 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Silver
Springs State Park
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name " Silver Springs " Visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic Oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors... Picnicking, fishing, and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover.
Starved Rock Adventures
Starved Rock Adventures is just 80 miles west of Chicago in the Illinois River Valley and minutes from Starved Rock State Park and Starved Rock Lodge. We offer houseboat rental and vacation as well as lodging with our harbor side villas and suites. In addition to our overnight accommodations, we offer a variety of watercraft including pontoon boats, speed boats and fishing boats. Whatever your inclination, contact our vacation planners at (815) 434-9200 or via the internet to schedule your vacation get-away today!
C and M Canoe Rental
Come have a blast canoeing on the Fox River with C & M Canoe Rental. The Fox River is very scenic and fun to canoe.You, your family and friends can enjoy canoeing, fishing and swimming. For reservations or more information, contact C & M Canoe Rental at:
(815) 434-6690
Fax (815) 434-6714
Open Spring through Fall - 7 days a week
Day Trips
7 Mile Trip - $45.00
12 Mile Trip - $45.00
2 Day Trips
21 Mile Trip - $80.00
25 Mile Trip - $85.00
ATM now at C & M for your convenience
River Adventures
Located along the Fox River Dells at "Skydive Chicago", north of Ottawa, Illinois - in Dayton.
Experience the natural beauty and tranquility of the Fox River...follow the path taken centuries ago by pioneers and Native Americans
by canoe.
Discover and explore the beauty and wonders in your own backyard.
The friendly and experienced staff at River Adventures offers you:
- Canoe rentals
- Kayak rentals
- Full livery service
For our customer, our location features:
- Onsite campgrounds
with advance reservations - Sand volleyball
- Swimming pond with beach
- Cafe & Tiki Hut
- Sport of Skydiving - just watch or join in!
.
Vermillion White-Water Rafting
Known for offering you the challenge of Class II and Class III waters! Much more to mention. Only 30 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Skydive
for the First Time!
Skydive Chicago offers the best in first time tandem skydives. Tandem jumps are unsurpassed for someone wanting to experience it all in one jump. During this experience you will be harnessed to the front of a fully licensed tandem instructor. Their twin engine turbine aircraft will take you up 13,000 feet (above the ground), where you and your tandem master will exit. After falling for one minute at 120 MPH you will pull the cord and your parachute will open. After that you will enjoy 5-7 minutes of breathtaking views of the earth as you descend safely to the ground.http://www.skydivechicago.com/ 1 (815) 433-0000
Watch Bobby Joe and Charlotte's skydiving videos!!!
Fox
Valley Off-Road
The Ultimate Off-Road Experience!!
Enjoy
Trails by Horse-Back
Offering one to three hour rides for beginners and advanced riders. Everything from group walks along beautiful timberline to trots, canters and lopes. Also offers hayrides led by two giant Belgian Draft horses! Only 25 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Intense-Karting
Welcome to JET Karting. Located on-site at Concept Haulers Motor Speedway, in Norway IL, JET Karting is your full service kart shop. Whether you're just getting started or a seasoned race veteran, we can take care of you.
Don't own a kart? Our Rental Racing, Group Outings, and Driver Academies make you a racer without the investment! Call to schedule a custom program to suit your needs.
Monday - Friday 10am-dark
Saturday Raceday!
Sunday 12pm-5pm
Just 8 miles from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Pine
Hills Golf Club
Pine Hills Golf Club is located 1 1/2 miles South of Ottawa, Illinois...Just off Route 23. It is a challenging 9-hole course and one of the most scenic in North Central Illinois. This beautiful course gives meaning to the phrase.." Golf as it should be! " Designed by Thomas Bendelow (designer of the famed Medina and Olympia Fields, Illinois) and opened in 1924. It is well known for its natural scenic beauty! Only 8 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
The
Bourne
This truly is one of the best golf courses in Illinois! Marseilles, Illinois...(815) 496-2301
Old Town Commons Theatre and Comedy Club
http://www.oldtowncommons.com/
We are located in the heart of the Illinois Valley just minutes from Starved Rock, Grand Bear Lodge, Fox River Bed and Breakfast, or one of the many other local resorts. Stop by our intimate theater and enjoy a night on the town experiencing one of our theatre performances, a comedy act, or a musical concert by one of our local artists or one of the many artists visiting our area. We carry a full bar with many martini specials and desserts that will make your mouth water. The theatre features an exposed brick interior, beautiful plank floors--all furnished in a relaxing modern, comfortable, and trendy style. For Calender of Events go to: http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/OldTownCommons
616 Court Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-6618 box office (815) 433-6612 fax
oldtowncommons@yahoo.com
Common Grounds Book Café
"...for an extremely pleasant coffee break, stop at Common Grounds Book Café, 723 S. Clark St., on Illinois Highway 178, about four blocks south of downtown Utica. There is a small selection of unique books, and when we visited, a guy giving a guitar lesson at one table." -Barbara Brotman, The Chicago Tribune, Feb 16, 2006
Foothills Organics 
........
........
Enjoy some of our best local organics at Foothills Organics! They offer a variety of fresh grown and produced organics ranging from honey to cosmetics, coffee, cookies, even massages can be arranged. Music and art classes, Tai Chi and Yoga. Come and get your first-visit free organic cookie and enjoy an enlightening and friendly conversation with Gerard and friends.
| 131 Church Street |
| Utica, IL 61373 |
| Phone: 815-667-4700 |
Illinois River Winery
Come tour one of Illinois largest wineries. Learn how wine is made from start to finish. Free tours are available on Saturday afternoons at 1,2,3 and 4 pm. Meet at the Tasting room to start the 20 minute tour. Children welcome! Also get the chance to try the blush that won the gold in the U.S. and Silver in the world!! We are very proud of this accomplishment! 723 S. Clark, Utica, IL :: phone 815-667-4012
Washington
Square
Walk where Lincoln walked! Hear the echoes of a memorable speech that catapulted him to national prominence! The date was August 21, 1858, and tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington Park to hear Sen. Stephen Douglas and his upstart rival, Abraham Lincoln, in the first of seven debates! Only 8 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Weber
House
The Weber House is a storybook, Tudor cottage sitting in a beautiful English garden of meandering paths, Foxglove, Hollyhocks and old oaks. Located in Streator, IL just minutes from Starved Rock and downtown Ottawa! Only 25 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Reddick
Mansion
Constructed in 1858 by former LaSalle County Sheriff and Illinois State Senator William Reddick for $25,000, The Reddick Mansion is the oldest surviving building in Ottawa's historic Washington Square. Today, Reddick Mansion is open for tours, and houses the Ottawa Visitors Center, a stop which all LaSalle County visitors are encouraged to make. There, the staff will assist visitors with information on all of Ottawa's other historic sites! Only 8 minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Winter Activities
There are many winter activities from snowmobiling, to cross country skiing, ice fishing, bird watching, scenic ice caverns and more all within minutes of Fox River Bed and Breakfast!
Bird Watching
Watch all wildlife throughout the area, and
in late winter-early spring its "Flock to the Rock" Come
and watch eagles soar over the Illinois River at Starved Rock.
www.flocktotherock.com
Snowmobile Riding
Trail along the I&M Canal or other areas
designated for snowmobile enthusiasts.
Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission
201 W. Tenth Street, #1-SE
Lockport, IL 60441
(815)588-6040
Cross Country Skiing/Rental
Matthiessen State Park - Dells Area on weekends
when snow permits. December - March.
(815) 664-2484.
Ice Caverns
Explore the beautiful ice caverns throughout Starved Rock State Park during the winter.
In Ottawa, there are nearly 70 Local Restaurants, 11 Bars and Pubs and more Nightclubs to Choose From... all Just Minutes from Fox River Bed and Breakfast.
Or maybe you would rather bring your own and just relax . You grill or let Bobby Joe grill for you over an open fire, or taste his World Class BBQ!
| Rooms/Rates
| Packages and Specials |
Parties | Guest
Feedback | Scrapbookers
| Weddings |
| Things to do | Your
Hosts | Home | Virtual
Tour | Policies | Newsletter
| Hill Billy Directions
|
|
Fox River Bed and Breakfast Inn 3367 E 2072nd Rd. Ottawa, IL. 61350 Phone 1 (815) 431-9257 E-mail: Charlotte@foxriverbnb.com |
Copyright ©2005-2008 Fox River Bed and Breakfast
Revised April 21st, 2008
Website Content, Interior Photos, Guest Feedback Photos, Exterior Photos, Color Enhancements and the overall apeal of this website is done meticulously and on many sleepless nights over coffee and cookies that I sneak from Charlottes secret stash spots. Bobby Joe
Website Hosting, Code, Scripting, Excellent team assistance and a little bit more tweaking the untweakable is done by Sam at Compass Point Media
Please enjoy the peaceful face and the unseen behind the scenes we have created for you.