With the gap between the wedding & reception, take time to venture out to nearby State Parks, or downtown area shopping/lunch spots. Reception will start with happy hour at 4:30p.m., dinner at 5p.m.
Starved Rock State Park
2678 East 875th Road, Oglesby, IL 61348, (815) 667-4726
Matthiessen State Park
2500 Illinois 178, Oglesby, IL 61348, (815) 667-4868
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
106 Mill Street, North Utica, IL 61373, (815) 667-5211
Clarks Run Antiques, Gifts & Wine
215 North Division Street, North Utica, IL 61373, (815) 667-7190
Jack's Place Restaurant & Bar
2643 Illinois 178, North Utica, IL 61373, (815) 667-7281
Burgoo Festival
101 East Canal Street, North Utica, IL 61373, (815) 667-4861
This huge event will be held Oct. 9 & 10th in downtown Utica. It is an annual shopping, car show, vendors and famous Burgoo stew, served Sunday only.