

Get away with the girls, savor time with your spouse, pack up Fido and hit the road. Ottawa offers all you need to make lasting memories on a vacation that is virtually stress-free.
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Get away with the girls, savor time with your spouse, pack up Fido and hit the road. Ottawa offers all you need to make lasting memories on a vacation that is virtually stress-free.


Nestled in the heart of Illinois, Ottawa thrives as a vibrant hub of artistic expression, showcasing a rich tapestry woven from murals, mosaics, and blown glass. Complementing this creative landscape is its own art gallery and studio, adding depth and diversity to the city's flourishing arts scene.


Dig in to diverse and ever-changing dishes found in restaurants of all kinds, from your casual small town coffee shop to made-from-scratch fine dining to cultural cuisine.


Take a deep breath, this soothing natural setting surrounds you.


Stand in the spot where President Lincoln gave the first of seven debate speeches, wander the home of the famed and unfortunate Radium Girls, and relive Ottawa's history through murals.


Settle down and snuggle up in one of Ottawa's established hotels, motels, unique properties or private rentals.







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Ottawa is a vibrant tourist destination located 80 miles outside of downtown Chicago. It is often considered to be “In the Middle of Everywhere.” You are within a stone’s throw of many diverse activities–from lush and natural outdoor areas to renowned cultural and historic attractions.
Surrounded by open spaces, rivers, and trails, Ottawa is a natural setting that allows for people to get outdoors and enjoy some relaxation. We serve as a hub to 4 state parks (Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, Illini State Park) and a nature preserve all within 20 minutes of our downtown.

Our series of bite-sized interviews for Ottawa’s Restaurant Weeks continues! For more information on this exciting new event, check out the event description here. This time, we got the chance to speak with John Mathias, the chef and owner of the Beach House. To start things off, John explained the concepts behind the restaurant. “Our restaurant is going on five years this September. The Beach House’s theme is to bring coastal cuisine, globally inspired, from all over the world, to Ottawa. Patrons can experience like they were going to a vacation to their beach house,” John said. “It’s supposed to

Our series of bite-sized interviews for Ottawa’s Restaurant Weeks continues! For more information on this exciting new event, check out the event description here. This time, we got the chance to speak with John Mathias, the chef and owner of the Beach House. To start things off, John explained the concepts behind the restaurant. “Our restaurant is going on five years this September. The Beach House’s theme is to bring coastal cuisine, globally inspired, from all over the world, to Ottawa. Patrons can experience like they were going to a vacation to their beach house,” John said. “It’s supposed to
Our series of bite-sized interviews for Ottawa’s Restaurant Weeks continues! For more information on this exciting new event, check out the event description here. This time, we got the chance