🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Chicago, IL
Canyons, Vines & Riverside Solace
Escape into canyon-carved landscapes and rolling vineyards, savoring fine wines and lodge cuisine in perfect harmony.
Day 1 — Starved Rock State ParkDay 2 — Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
Day 1 — Starved Rock State Park
Day 1 — Starved Rock State Park
🚗 2 hr 32 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Chicago, IL → Starved Rock State Park
2 hr 24 min8:00 AM → 10:24 AM
Starved Rock State Park
A stunning canyon landscape with 18 waterfalls, dramatic red sandstone cliffs, and scenic hiking trails just an hour away, perfect for a quick nature escape.
10:24 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Starved Rock State Park → August Hill Winery Tasting Room
5 min12:00 PM → 12:05 PM
August Hill Winery Tasting Room
12:05 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
August Hill Winery Tasting Room → Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant
3 min5:00 PM → 5:03 PM
Starved Rock Lodge Restaurant
★ 4.35:03 PM📍 See location
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Find lodging near Starved Rock State Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Starved Rock State Park area.
Day 2 — Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
Day 2 — Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
🚗 2 hr 28 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Starved Rock State Park → Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
1 hr 42 min8:00 AM → 9:42 AM
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
This 86-acre vineyard produces 20+ wines & offers tours, tastings & summer concerts.
9:42 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Mackinaw Valley Vineyard → Tres Rojas Winery
24 min12:00 PM → 12:24 PM
Tres Rojas Winery
12:24 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Tres Rojas Winery → Eddy's Kitchen Family Restaurant LLC
22 min5:00 PM → 5:22 PM
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Consider staying overnight
The drive back to Chicago, IL is 3h 53m — consider booking a night near Mackinaw Valley Vineyard and heading home in the morning.
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