Small Town Weekend
A Charming & Hospitable Escape
What if you could spend your weekend in one lovely local town and enjoy every minute of it? A relaxing getaway to Mt. Carroll, IL, delivers plenty of opportunities to shop, play, and kick back amid some of the most beautiful environs in Northwest Illinois. Check out this helpful three-day itinerary and plan your escape to Carroll County!
DAY 1
Arrive Friday afternoon or evening and check in at one of the historic lodging properties in Mt. Carroll. Grab dinner Molly’s Kitchen & Bar [LINK TO: Molly’s Kitchen & Bar directory page], featuring a delicious menu of entrees like their half-pound burger, grilled pork tenderloin, and grilled teriyaki hanger steak. Afterward, head back to your hotel and rest up for the day ahead.
DAY 2
Begin your Saturday with coffee and a hearty breakfast at Mt. Carroll Café. Then, walk the brick streets and antique your heart out at Heritage Market.
Ready for some shopping? Then head over to Now & Zen Gallery for a one-of-a-kind experience best described as an urban funk, fine art, records, and vintage resale shop. You’ve probably worked up an appetite by now, so grab a little lunch at The Copper Cow.
Savor a meal paired with a tasty, handcrafted cocktail back at Molly’s, then head to Timber Lake Playhouse for an amazing, live show.
DAY 3
On Sunday, enjoy some quiet walks, historic sites, and the 25 beautiful acres of Point Rock Park. Work off a picnic lunch with some disc golf, then head home with memories of small-town charm, great food, great entertainment, and a new home away from home!