Marnie’s guidebook
Drinks & Entertainment
Be sure to check out the Summer Fundays outdoor live music concerts and their delicious stone fire pizzas. Closed Oct-March.
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Big Horse Vineyards
11603 Co Rd 9Be sure to check out the Summer Fundays outdoor live music concerts and their delicious stone fire pizzas. Closed Oct-March.
Native Trails Winery
11700 Co Rd 9Great wine and atmosphere. Closed Nov-March.
Nature/Wildlife Activities
Offers opportunities for bird watching, wildlife photography, and fishing. You must obtain a lake access permit and liability waiver to fish on refuge waters.
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Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
Offers opportunities for bird watching, wildlife photography, and fishing. You must obtain a lake access permit and liability waiver to fish on refuge waters.
Beautiful nature preserve for bird watching and nature photography with walking paths and observation decks.
Emiquon Nature Preserve
11304 N State Rte 97Beautiful nature preserve for bird watching and nature photography with walking paths and observation decks.
Open dates vary. Please check website for availability. Reservations required.
Snowman's Reindeer Farm in Canton, IL
25599 E Middle Lake RdOpen dates vary. Please check website for availability. Reservations required.
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
19031 E County Road 2110NGroceries/Baked Goods
Only a few miles down the road, this Amish bulk foods store offers baked goods and pantry and essential items.
Heartland Bulk Foods
20157 Depler Springs RoadOnly a few miles down the road, this Amish bulk foods store offers baked goods and pantry and essential items.
County Market
518 S Main StHy-Vee
4125 N Sheridan RdALDI
Experience delicious fresh local honey located less than a mile down the road from Big Oak. They also offer a variety of other merchandise including hats, t-shirts, tumblers, etc. for purchase.
Hilltop Honey Co.
Experience delicious fresh local honey located less than a mile down the road from Big Oak. They also offer a variety of other merchandise including hats, t-shirts, tumblers, etc. for purchase.
Food scene
Bernadotte Cafe
6500 E Tarters Ferry LnBistro 101
101 E Elm StMonical's Pizza
Hometown Cafe
Babe's
118 N Plum StArchie's
Sightseeing/Things to do
The Paddlewheel Bowl
15907 IL-97Explore the history of Illinois River Valley American Indians including archeological sites, interpretive exhibits, seasonal activities, events, and a series of walking trails.
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Dickson Mounds State Museum
10956 N Dickson Mounds RdExplore the history of Illinois River Valley American Indians including archeological sites, interpretive exhibits, seasonal activities, events, and a series of walking trails.
Hodgson Produce & Greenhouses
Local Shopping
Now & Again Boutique
200 N Main StBlack Crow Candle Co
31 W Elm StBlessings Primitives
74 North Main StreetFree~Byrd
30 West Elm StreetBoutique specializing in unique woman's clothing, shoes, home decor, and candles.
Gisela's Haus
217 W Main StA beautiful shop providing popular trending products.