August Hill Winery and Illinois Sparkling Co.
106 Mill St, North Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-5211
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Enjoy wines crafted by hand in the heart of LaSalle County! Every glass or bottle you purchase in their downtown Utica tasting room is made by hand at their vineyard and production facility in LaSalle. Located just minutes from Starved Rock State Park, this is the perfect place to find a wine to suit your palate. Whether it’s an August Hill wine, offering many delicious seasonal varieties or an ISC sparkling wine made in a time-tested traditional method, there’s something for everyone at the August Hill Tasting Room.
CatsEye Wine Bar
724 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 481-1389
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This eclectic wine bar exudes urban-vintage charm and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. They offer a robust selection of wines and craft beers, all rotated seasonally. Consider trying one of their handcrafted cocktails and spirits, or a wine flight to sample several of their complementary seasonal wines.
Clarks Run Antiques and Wine Bar
215 N Division St, North Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-7190
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Utica’s newest and largest antique store features a highly curated selection of finds from over 70 vendors! You’ll find rusty, old, recycled, weathered, refinished, shabby-chic, vintage, antique, chippy, trendy, or just plain cool items! The recent addition of an on-site wine bar and outdoor patio makes Clarks Run a must-stop on your next trip through Utica!
Clarks Run Creek Gifts and Wine
143 Mill St, North Utica, IL 61373
(815) 691-8047
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Clark’s Run Creek Gifts and Wine, located just a short drive from Starved Rock State Park, is the perfect place to enjoy a wine tasting, do some gift shopping, or just relax with friends! They offer a wide variety of wines to buy and taste, and there’s even an upstairs lounge where you can relax with your purchases.
Clarks Run Antiques
215 N Division St, North Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-7190
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Utica’s newest and largest antique store features a highly curated selection of finds from over 70 vendors! You’ll find rusty, old, recycled, weathered, refinished, shabby-chic, vintage, antique, chippy, trendy, or just plain cool items! The recent addition of an on-site wine bar and outdoor patio makes Clarks Run a must-stop on your next trip through Utica!
Illinois River Winery
723 S. Clark, North Utica, IL
(815) 667-4012
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Located just outside of Starved Rock State Park, the Illinois River Winery is an old-world casual tasting room, complete with an amply sized 30’ bar, and a line-up of world-class wines, from sweet to dry. You’ll find more than 30 varieties of hand-crafted wines available every day. Relax at one of their bistro tables inside or take your beverage out onto their wine garden patio, where they feature live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, in May-October.
Star Union Spirits
300 5th St Suite 135, Peru, IL 61354
(815) 205-1234
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Star Union Spirits is a craft distillery, located in Peru’s historic Westclox building, that manufactures small-batch spirits from locally sourced fruits and grains. The distillery has a public tasting room where guests are able to view the entrancing copper still and the wonders of the spirit distillation and production. Curious visitors are able to sample Star Union Spirits’ delicious hand-crafted spirits along with artisanal cocktails. They also offer facility tours that illuminate the art of fruit-to-bottle processes, and the history of the Star Union Brand.
Tangled Roots Brewing Co.
4419 Progress Blvd, Peru, IL 61354
(815) 324-9549
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Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a craft-made establishment located in historic downtown Ottawa, offering a locally grown farm-to-foam experience and a roster of delicious craft beers that compliment your trip to LaSalle County and Starved Rock State Park. At the TR Tap Room, you’ll find one-off experimental beers, limited-run collaborations with other Illinois brewers, as well as live concerts and events.