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100 miles due west of Chicago lie the rolling hills, old growth forests and the pristine rivers of the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois. With its quaint cabins and darling bed & breakfasts, it's the perfect weekend getaway in Illinois. Every mile is steeped in history, surrounded by outdoor beauty and dotted with charming villages. The Blackhawk Waterways is what your vacation getaway looks like...
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Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

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  • Shop & Gather | Savanna Marketplace & Ecology Inn

    August 21, 2019
    The Savanna Marketplace opened it’s doors in October of 2013. A historic building right in the heart of Historic Downtown Savanna that has previously boasted an original 1930s soda fountain and pharmacy. The space still holds the original soda fountain, which is in great shape – but the space is…
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