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April 30, 2022
Streator, Illinois

Maggie & Ben

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The Wedding Website of Maggie McConkey and Ben Pagel
We're so happy all of our friends and family are travelling to celebrate our special day! To entertain you in between our festivities, here are some cool things to do and fun places to eat while you're in town!
Starved Rock

Starved Rock

2668 E 875th Rd, Oglesby, IL 61348

This is a classic attraction around here! Maggie went hiking here all the time as a kid and still plans on taking Ben here one day! It also happens to be a place where a famous murder happened- another selling point for Maggie!! Otherwise, this is a beautiful place to spend some time hiking and enjoying the outdoors!

B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House

B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House

1012 La Salle Street, Ottawa, IL 61350
, (815) 434-2274

A place that sells delicious burgers AND sushi?! Ben and Maggie love this place! *Also SUPER accommodating to special diets and food allergies!*

The Highway

The Highway

210 West Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
, (815) 431-9431

Ben and Maggie have spent plenty of mornings laughing with Maggie's Grandpa and enjoying the food here at the Highway!

Buffalo State Park

Buffalo State Park

1300 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

Ben and Maggie have attended Maggie's family reunions here! There's beautiful trails that wind along the river, and buffalo! Real live buffalo!! It's the best!

Bianchi's Pizza

Bianchi's Pizza

607 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, IL 61350

THE BEST PIZZA AROUND!! Ben absolutely recommends ordering a side of their spicy marinara to dip your pizza in- he says it's life changing!

Anne's Hideaway

Anne's Hideaway

323 Railroad Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350

They have the best fried chicken in town- but anything you order is going to be delicious!

Shakers Sports Bar & Grill

Shakers Sports Bar & Grill

121 West Stevenson Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
, (815) 433-2110

You HAVE to try the Pork Tenderloins here, and they occasionally have live music on the weekends!

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

August Hill Winery Tasting Room

106 Mill Street, North Utica, IL 61373
, (815) 667-5211

A short drive away from Ottawa! Great selection of wines and apps!

Matthiessen State Park

Matthiessen State Park

2500 Illinois 178, Oglesby, IL 61348
, (815) 667-4868

Another great place to go hiking and enjoy nature! A place Maggie loved to go to when she was little!

Lone Buffalo

Lone Buffalo

812 La Salle St Suite 2, Ottawa, IL 61350
, (815) 324-9549

A very fun spot to get dinner or drinks! Awesome atmosphere and you can do a brewery tour if you want!

Weber House & Garden

Weber House & Garden

1503 Baker Street, Streator, IL 61364
, (815) 672-8327

Check out the storybook/Tudor architecture and English-style gardens, and get an intimate look at American history through the eyes of Ted Weber—a Chicago-area radio and TV personality for over 50 years. A nice chill activity to do in Streator!

Broadway Pub

Broadway Pub

501 Adams Street, Streator, IL 61364
, (815) 673-4818

Known for their burgers, this place doesn't just do lunch and dinner but breakfast too! It has a great hometown feel and reviews that can't be beat!

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