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Ottawa
is located on the Illinois River in north-central Illinois. It serves as the county seat for LaSalle County and has a population of approximately 18,000. Ottawa is known as the scenic gateway to Starved Rock State Park, which is one the most popular state parks in the state of Illinois. The Fox River, a tributary of the Illinois River, empties into the Illinois in downtown Ottawa. Ottawa is also home to one of the largest skydiving operations in the United States. Attractions in the city include the historic Heritage Tour and the LaSalle County Genealogy Guild, which has a membership of 1,000 worldwide. The Illinois & Michigan Canal is a multi-purpose trail the offers scenic hiking and biking paths. You can also walk or bike the tow path, where horses pulled passenger boats from 1848 until 1852 and mules pulled the heavy freight required to build Chicago and northern Illinois. Other things to see in the city of Ottawa include the beautiful murals in the Old Town District, Washington Square Park, the Ottawa Scouting Museum and the historic Reddick Mansion. Nearby Starved Rock State Park is 2,630 acres that includes 13 miles of hiking trails, several waterfalls that become ice falls in the wintertime, and sandstone canyons. Starved Rock was named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1960.
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Ottawa Vacation Rentals
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Ottawa Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Comfort Inn Ottawa | 510 E Etna Rd | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 433-9600 | | Hampton Inn Ottawa Il | 4115 Holiday Ln | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 434-6040 | | Holiday Inn Express Ottawa | 120 W Stevenson Rd | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 433-0029 | | Ottawa Inn Motel | 3000 Columbus St | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 434-3400 | | Sands Motel | 1215 Ln Salle St | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 434-6440 | | Super 8 | 500 E Etna Rd | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 434-2888 | | Surrey Motel | 1215 Lasalle St | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 433-1263 | | Surrey Motel | 2750 Columbus St | Ottawa, IL | | (815) 433-1263 | | Annie Tique's Hotel | 378 Main St | Marseilles, IL | 7.0 mi. | (815) 795-5848 | | Starved Rock State Park Lodge | Rt 71 & Rt 178 | Utica, IL | 8.8 mi. | (815) 667-4238 | | Days Inn Oglesby/peru | 120 N Lewis Ave | Oglesby, IL | 13.0 mi. | (815) 883-9600 | | Holiday Inn Express | 900 Holiday St | Oglesby, IL | 13.0 mi. | (815) 883-3535 | | Sandman Motel | 3190 N Us Hwy #251 | La Salle, IL | 13.1 mi. | (815) 223-8400 | | Tiki Inn | 206 Ln Salle Rd | La Salle, IL | 13.1 mi. | (815) 224-1109 | | Daniel's Motel | 1921 N Saint Vincents Ave | La Salle, IL | 13.3 mi. | (815) 223-3829 | | Town & Country Inn | 2110 N Bloomington St | Streator, IL | 14.1 mi. | (815) 672-3183 | | Super 8 Motel | 1705 N Bloomington St | Streator, IL | 14.5 mi. | (815) 672-0080 | | Comfort Inn Peru | 5240 Trompeter Rd | Peru, IL | 15.0 mi. | (815) 223-8585 | | Days Inn Peru | I-80 & 251 | Peru, IL | 15.1 mi. | (815) 224-1060 | | Fairfield Inn By Marriott Peru | 4385 Venture Dr | Peru, IL | 15.1 mi. | (815) 223-7458 | | Ramada Ltd-peru | 4389 Venture Dr | Peru, IL | 15.1 mi. | (815) 224-9000 | | Econolodge-peru | 1840 May Rd | Peru, IL | 15.5 mi. | (815) 224-2500 | | Motel 6 Peru | 1900 May Rd | Peru, IL | 15.5 mi. | (815) 224-2785 | | Super 8 Motel | 1851 May Rd | Peru, IL | 15.6 mi. | (815) 223-1848 | | Pine Towers Motel | Rt 23 N | Streator, IL | 15.8 mi. | (815) 672-3168 | | Cedar Motel | | Cedar Point, IL | 16.0 mi. | (815) 446-4761 | | Comfort Inn | 1307 Kailash Dr | Mendota, IL | 18.5 mi. | (815) 538-3355 | | Riviera Motel | | Ladd, IL | 19.8 mi. | (815) 894-2225 | | Super 8 Motel Mendota | 508 Hwy 34e | Mendota, IL | 19.9 mi. | (815) 539-7429 | | Days Inn At Morris | 80 Hampton St | Morris, IL | 21.6 mi. | (815) 942-9000 | | Morris Holiday Inn | 200 Gore Rd | Morris, IL | 21.6 mi. | (815) 942-6600 | | Holiday Inn Morris | I-80 & Il 47 | Morris, IL | 21.7 mi. | (815) 942-6600 | | Morris Comfort Inn | 70 Gore Rd W | Morris, IL | 21.7 mi. | (815) 942-1433 | | Super 8 Motel Morris | 70 Green Acres Dr | Morris, IL | 21.7 mi. | (815) 942-3200 | | Morris Motel | 1801 N Division St | Morris, IL | 21.8 mi. | (815) 942-4991 | | Park Motel | 1923 N Division St | Morris, IL | 21.8 mi. | (815) 942-1321 | | Super 8 Motel Wenona | 5 Cavalry Dr | Wenona, IL | 23.2 mi. | (815) 853-4371 | | Harvester Motel | 821 W Rt 34 | Plano, IL | 26.8 mi. | (630) 552-8018 | | Classic Inn Of Dwight | 15 E Northbrook Dr | Dwight, IL | 27.5 mi. | (815) 584-1200 | | Super 8 Motel Dwight | 14 E Northbrook Dr | Dwight, IL | 27.5 mi. | (815) 584-1888 |
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Ottawa Weather & Climate
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North central Illinois has four clearly defined seasons with very warm summers and cold winters. July is usually the hottest month and January is the coldest. In winter, cold air masses from Canada bring bitterly cold temperatures to the region. The area is prone to snowstorms and blizzards are frequent winter occurrences. The area averages 36 inches of snowfall in a normal winter, but greater amounts are possible. Northern Illinois also experiences violent thunderstorms during the months of March, April, May and June. Other severe weather events, such as hail and strong winds are common in these storms. Flooding in the region can also be a problem. Autumn is often the best time of year in northern Illinois with sunny, mild days and cool nights that are perfect for fall color tours and other activities.
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Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
30°F |
12°F |
1.45 in. |
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| February |
36°F |
17°F |
1.32 in. |
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| March |
48°F |
28°F |
2.60 in. |
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| April |
61°F |
38°F |
3.44 in. |
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| May |
73°F |
49°F |
4.00 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
59°F |
4.13 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
63°F |
3.64 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
61°F |
3.78 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
52°F |
3.50 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
40°F |
2.59 in. |
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| November |
49°F |
29°F |
2.95 in. |
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| December |
35°F |
18°F |
2.27 in. |
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Ottawa Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Greater Rockford airport (RFD) located about 59 miles north of Ottawa in Rockford, Illinois, the Central Illinois Regional airport (BMI) located approximately 60 miles south of Ottawa in Bloomington Normal, Illinois, the Chicago Ohare International airport (ORD) located roughly 64 miles northeast of Ottawa in Chicago, Illinois, and finally the Greater Peoria Regional airport (PIA) located around 64 miles southwest of Ottawa in Peoria, Illinois.
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Ottawa Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Enchanted Castle | Lombard | IL | 56.5 mi. | | | Safari Land | Villa Park | IL | 57.7 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Dundee | IL | 59.2 mi. | | | Dinorex | Addison | IL | 59.6 mi. | | | Haunted Trails | Burbank | IL | 61.0 mi. | | | Kiddieland | Melrose Park | IL | 63.5 mi. | | | Dinorex | Crystal Lake | IL | 67.3 mi. | | | Dinorex | Arlington Heights | IL | 67.6 mi. | | | Jeepers | Harwood Heights | IL | 68.3 mi. | | | House of Kicks | Chicago | IL | 70.6 mi. | | | Sauzer's Kiddieland | Schererville | IN | 72.3 mi. | | | Six Flags Great America | Gurnee | IL | 85.5 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Fairview Family Aquatic Center | Normal | IL | 58.2 mi. | | | Racing Rapids Action Park | East Dundee | IL | 59.5 mi. | | | Magic Waters | Cherry Valley | IL | 61.5 mi. | | | Wacky Waters | Davenport | IA | 90.8 mi. | | | Caribbean Water Adventure | Springfield | IL | 114.9 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Dayton Ridge Golf Club | Ottawa | IL | | | | Pine Hills Golf Club | Ottawa | IL | | | | Prairie Lake Lodge Golf Club | Marseilles | IL | 7.4 mi. | | | Senicas Oak Ridge Golf Club | La Salle | IL | 13.0 mi. | | | Anderson Fields Golf Course | Streator | IL | 14.0 mi. | | | South Bluff Country Club | Peru | IL | 14.9 mi. | | | Earlville Country Club | Earlville | IL | 16.5 mi. | | | Mendota Golf Course | Mendota | IL | 19.2 mi. | | | Twin Creeks | Manville | IL | 21.1 mi. | | | Nettle Creek Country Club | Morris | IL | 21.8 mi. | | | Edgebrook Country Club | Sandwich | IL | 23.1 mi. | | | Trestle Creek Golf & Country Club | Paw Paw | IL | 24.0 mi. | | | Dwight Country Club | Dwight | IL | 26.5 mi. | | | Cedardell Golf Club | Plano | IL | 26.8 mi. | | | Indian Oaks Country Club | Shabbona | IL | 28.2 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Snowstar | Taylor Ridge | IL | 94.8 mi. | | | Chestnut Mountain Resort | Galena | IL | 110.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Buffalo Rock State Park | | IL | 3.7 mi. | | | Starved Rock State Park | | IL | 6.8 mi. | | | Illini State Park | | IL | 7.0 mi. | | | Matthiessen State Park | | IL | 10.2 mi. | | | Gebhard Woods State Park | | IL | 21.3 mi. | | | Silver Springs State Park | | IL | 25.0 mi. | | | Goose Lake Prairie State Park | | IL | 28.0 mi. | | | Channahon Parkway State Park | | IL | 32.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Garfield Farm and Inn Museum | St. Charles | IL | 47.7 mi. | (History) | | Downers Grove Museum | Downers Grove | IL | 53.3 mi. | (History) | | Lakeview Museum of Arts & Sciences | Peoria | IL | 59.8 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Glen Oak Zoo | Peoria | IL | 59.8 mi. | | | Miller Park Zoo | Bloomington | IL | 60.3 mi. | | | Brookfield Zoo | Brookfield | IL | 60.7 mi. | | | Lincoln Park Zoological Gardens | Chicago | IL | 70.6 mi. | | | John G. Shedd Aquarium | Chicago | IL | 70.6 mi. | | | Racine Zoological Gardens | Racine | WI | 109.5 mi. | | | Henson Robinson Zoo | Springfield | IL | 114.9 mi. | |
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