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ONE DAY GETAWAY ON THE BLACKHAWK CHOCOLATE TRAIL

Destination – Oregon & Dixon

Start the day off with a fun shopping experience in Oregon at the Conover Square Mall located at 201 N. 3rd St, Oregon

Conover Coffees & Chocolates Café – Chocoholics beware! Here, among the truffles and the meltaways, the nuts and the caramels, the Gourmet Bridge Mix and other familiar favorites, you’ll find one very rare and extraordinary ingredient – our 100% pure chocolate passion. We not only feature over 70 different kinds of chocolate indulgences but we also offer gourmet blends of coffees, teas & smoothies. Now you can join us in our Café for breakfast or lunch or just stop in for one of our tempting desserts. We’re here to satisfy your every chocolate fantasy! www.conovercoffees.com

A 15-minute drive on a scenic road will take you to your next stop along the Chocolate Trail. The White Pines Resort, located in the beautiful White Pines Forest State Park, offers a scrumptious lunch in their historic lodge restaurant where you can choose from homemade soups and hearty sandwiches served on home- baked breads to more substantial entrees. Their chicken Pot Pie and Sweet Tooth Sampler are always favorites. Save room for one of their many desserts which includes a chocolate cobbler with ice cream. While there be sure to check out the country gift shop that offers a variety of gifts plus assorted chocolates, truffles and myrtles.

Looking for a fun and entertaining afternoon? Consider taking in the White Pines Playhouse (advance reservations needed) located within the historic log lodge which runs from Noon – 3pm and offers live stage shows with talented singers, actors and comedians plus a delicious home cooked luncheon. Go to www.whitepinesinn.com for information and details.

Feel like taking a walk on the dark side? Kidding. The 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗲 at Jarrett Prairie Center in #ByronIL will be lit by the moon! Held 9/30 & 10/28. #free but registration is required. Get info at link in bio, under EVENTS.
Get ready to 🎸 Rock out at #TheHairBandNight concert at @TLPlayhouse Oct. 7! Relive the epic vibes & wild hairdos from the golden era of rock 🤘🔥 #HairBandConcert #RockNRollNostalgia 👉 This is a one-night only event. Get tix info at our bio link under EVENTS.
Be 👸 👑 king or queen for the day on October 🍁🍁🍁 weekends at @HavencrestCastle in #SavannaIL! First tour is Oct. 1! Go to link in bio under EVENTS for details.
@AutumnOnParade 🍁🍁🍁 in #OregonIL is almost here! This event started with just 7 vendor booths in 1970 and is now averaging 180! Oct. 7-8. 👉 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 at link in bio, under EVENTS.
Hey everyone! 🌶️ Get to the 𝗨𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗯 & 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳 in #DixonIL on Sept. 24. Delicious ribs, mouthwatering chili, & a whole lot of fun at the Beanblossom parking lot! See you there! 🎉
👻 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 😱 is ratcheting up for the #Halloween season. The 1st night is 9/22 thru most of Oct!! Load up the car & head to #RockFallsIL. For DETAILS go to link in bio, under EVENTS.
View distant wonders in the night skies at the The J. Weiskopf Observatory located within the @ByronForestPreserve. The 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 event happens every Sat. year round! 👉 Next one up is 9/16.
🎭 Experience the enchanting world of #BlitheSpirit 👻 at @DixonStageLeft. This delightful comedy is a rib-tickler! Bring a group of buddies. Get your tickets now! 👉  Sept. 22-Oct. 7 weekends. Info at bio link under EVENTS.

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