Amazing museum. Norway Illinois had the first settlers from Norway in all of the United States. I…read morehad no idea that was a fact. Free Parking and friendly staff who are volunteers of the museum. There's so much to learn and they have a beautiful timeline of Norwegian history. Many people dresses and uniforms and art from Norway to see here.

This Museum is an exciting living cultural museum of the past, in the area of the first Norwegian…read moreImmigrants to America. It is run by enthusiastic energetic people interested in preserving and sharing the history of the area. Lynn Sove Maxson

Quality/Quantity - Good visitor center. Also staffed with…read morefriendly volunteers, thank you. Lots of information at the visitor center, and the volunteers go out of their way to set up your hike for success. They recommended to go counterclockwise when looking at the map to avoid going up the 150+ stairs. We did the Wildcat Canyon Trail. Very easy and shaded. The canyons are so beautiful. Atmosphere - 2630 acres. Open 7 days a week, see pictures, Yelp, or their website for specific hours. Small cafe, ice cream station. Events, see picture or website. Clean bathrooms at the visitor center, plenty of outhouses in the parking lot. Many picnic spots, BBQ grills, some shaded, some open, etc. Plenty of free parking. No water, streams, etc... No falls today. We only saw one orange water stream, polluted, do NOT drink or get into the water! The volunteers at the visitor center said the water is toxic. Campgrounds, lodges, etc. Service - 6 stars, especially from the volunteers. Price - Free, parking free also. Owner Comment - Thank you Illinois for such a beautiful free park.

Starved rock is a beautiful destination for hiking. Lots of pretty trails and depending on the…read morerain and time of year they have waterfalls. The lodge and visitors center and clean and welcoming.

I learned so much today! The mansion history was very interesting and the history about Ottawa was…read morefascinating too. The tour was ten dollars and was well worth it. I was told Christmas is a really great time to visit. I didn't even know about this mansion until a few days ago. I searched for other things around Starved Rock and foind the mansion. It was the best part of the day.

Beautiful turn of the century home. The docent was very knowledgeable (maybe a bit too…read moreknowledgeable). She shared the history of the home, it's pervious uses and work being done to restore it to the time of the Reddick family's occupancy. We stopped as an activity during a road trip but had to leave a before the end of the tour to get back on the road. The home had beautiful plaster detail, original wood work, windows, doors, and fireplaces. Definitely worth visiting to appreciate the architecture of days gone by.

It's quirky, creative, a bit creepy, and oddly moving. Worth a detour through scenic backroads…read more A visit to nearby Norway, Illinois is also worth your while. Never seem to get there in-season to see the museum, but the general store does sell some lovely Scandahoovian kitsch, and about the widest selection of locally sourced preserves as I've seen.

The Agricultural Crash Monument is a hysterical historical site!…read more You'll find it along Route 71 a few miles south of the village of Norway, IL. It's a local monument that dramatically illustrates the fatal crash of American agriculture in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Be prepared! When you're zipping along Rte 71 and come upon the monument, your first thought will be, "QUICK! CALL 9-1-1!"

You can look at your family line, certificates, history of the community, where you have cemetery…read morerecords, census records, church records, city, directors, computer access to ancestry, libraries, correspondence, files, county, history, county records, for marriages, birth deaths, probates, guardianship, and conservatorships. You also have digital surname index, family histories, funeral home, records, Illinois and Michigan Canal, land, micro records, Military, Buster rules, naturalization records, or obituary files, Pastfimder issues, books, and maps and Books Township records.

Today was my 2nd time in working with this guild. This time entailed much more in depth work. My…read moremother and I spent approx 1.5 hours looking into family history with the assistance of a member and volunteer (sorry, I forgot her name). She was fabulous and helped us a great deal. Another member assisted us with finding marriage documentation. This place is a genealogists dream. Detailed records of numerous topics. We purchased a family membership and plan to return for further research. Prices are affordable, they have wifi, allow you to use computers, make copies, and much more. The volunteers were friendly, personable and knowledgable. They were also patient as we went on and on about family issues in relation to genealogy. It was a great visit and I am thankful for their help. Their hours are limited but you can email them any time for assistance. I definitely reccomend this guild.

Located at the Starved Rock Lock & Dam,the Visitors Center is operated by the US Army Corps of…read moreEngineers. The small museum explains how Illinois Waterways are part of our National water system. From the visitors center you can go upstairs to the outdoor viewing area and watch the operation of the lock and dam. Unfortunately the day we visited there were no boats passing thru. You might get lucky tho and see an eagle or merganser flying overhead. Open 7 days a week from 9-5. Plenty of parking is available. Free admission.

Interesting museum with exhibits about the locks and maps of Illinois rivers as well as Illinois…read morewildlife taxidermy. There is an outdoor deck with telescopes where you can watch the locks in operation if you are lucky enough to have a barge going through.

Here for Kris Kringle Market. Vendors are spread apart, social distance and mask being enforced…read more Luckily for us it was a beautiful day to be outside.

This American Legion has a group of friendly and caring individuals who volunteer for various…read moreevents for our veterans. Whether it is Friday night bingo (a fundraising event), a dinner and music event, or visiting our veterans at the LaSalle County Veteran's Nursing Home, they always make time to serve the public and raise money or hold events in support of the USA military. This is a family friendly venue. Their building is somewhat outdated; however, they have been rehabbing for the past few years and have made pleasant updates. Their rental fees are reasonable and their prices on food, baked goods, alcohol, and dinner and dance tickets are reasonable as well. If you need to rent a place for a meeting, birthday party, family reunion, funeral dinner and the like, this Legion is perfect. I do not believe a large wedding party would benefit from the smaller building and since it is somewhat dated, you may not like the decor. The decor includes paneling from approximately the 1960s and numerous military photographs, prints, plaques, etc... I like the military history at the Legion and enjoy looking at the soldiers' uniforms, certificates and such. It has a small bar area with tables and chairs off of the kitchen and front room. There is a disability ramp outside as well as stairs and small deck. The large full kitchen would do well with the caterer of your choice. The American Legion has been an important member of the Marseilles community for numerous years due to dedicated volunteers from generations of local families. I highly reccomend their events!