Starved Rock State Park offers dramatic views along the Illinois River all winter long. It’s also the sight of many adventures, including eagle nesting and sled dog demonstrations.

NWQ Getaway Guide: Winter Edition

The Old Northwest Territory is full of great resort and hotel getaways. Why not explore some of the best in your own backyard?

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Fly RFD to Cancun/Riviera Maya

Escape the winter chill this season by flying on
Apple Vacations to a Caribbean paradise in
Cancun/Riviera Maya.

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Hotel Julien Dubuque, Iowa

Plan for your wedding at this classic boutique
hotel, a ‘Martha Stewart Weddings’ top choice
that’s been creating wedding dreams since 1915.

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Starved Rock State Park, in Utica, Ill.

Escape to the frozen streams and waterfalls
and overlook the snow-covered Illinois River
Valley at this glorious state park. Plus, learn
more about the many events happening this winter.