Things to See and Do Near LOMC
So many great places to discover!
LOMC is a member of the Oregon area Chamber of Commerce.
Explore a list of guest and staff favorites in Oregon and the local Rock River Valley area.
Restaurants and Food
Grocery and Packaged Foods
Restaurants-Fast Food (Chain)
- Dairy Queen
- McDonald’s
- Subway
Restaurants-Casual/Take Out
- Bela’s Cafe
- Dine-in available
- 317 W Washington St. (Route 64), Oregon
- (815) 732-0991
- China King (Chinese)
- 509 W Washington St, Oregon
- (815) 732-0887
- Father & Son Pizzeria
- 137 S 4th St, Oregon, IL
- (815) 732-9700
- Hazel’s Cafe
- Dine-in available
- Coffee, sandwiches, salads, bakery
- 307 West Washington Street, Oregon
- (815) 732-7017
- Hector’s Cocina (Mexican)
- Dine-in available
- 201 N 3rd St, Oregon
- (815) 881-8338
- Jay’s Drive In
- Open Seasonally
- Dine-in available
- Local favorite for ice cream, burgers, etc.
- 107 W. Washington St. (Route 64), Oregon
- (815) 732-2396
- Northside BarbaQ
- Dine-in available
- 117 N 4th Street, Oregon
- (815) 881-8277
- Spring Valley Restaurant
- Contact about dine-in availability
- Pick-up window available.
- 300 Washington Street (Route 64), Oregon
- (815) 732- 4877
- Sunrise III
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 116 N 4th St. (Route 2), Oregon
- (815) 732-2022
- The Village Bakery
- Dine-in available
- Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bakery items
- 101 North 3rd Street, Oregon
- (815) 732-3830
Restaurants-Dine In
- Alfano’s (Italian)
- Take-out also available
- 801 S 4th St Oregon
- (815) 732-2774
- Blackhawk Steak Pit
- Reservations accepted
- Open for dinner
- 1429 IL-2, Oregon (north of Oregon)
- (815) 732-2500
- Dos Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant
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404 E Washington St. (Route 64), Oregon
- (815) 732-4444
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- Maxon’s Restaurant and Riverboat
- Located right on the Rock River
- 1469 Illinois Route 2, Oregon
- (800) 468-4222
- The Peppermill
- 10 E Hitt St. (Route 64), Mt. Morris
- (815) 734-4141
Shopping
Specialty Stores
- Conover Square
- “Oregon’s Mall”
- Unique shopping, food and treats in a historic old piano factory.
- 201 N 3rd St., Oregon
- (815) 732-3950
- Merlin’s Greenhouse and Flowers
- Fun gift store and greenhouse
- 300 Mix St., Oregon
- (815) 732-2969
- Oregon Soap Shoppe
- Experience the scents and gifts!
- A long-time favorite of guests and summer staff alike.
- 91c Daysville Road, Oregon
- (866) 411-6614
- Ukulele Station
- Unique stone cottage full of ukuleles! Fun to browse and buy!
- 1000 W Washington St., Oregon
- (815) 994-1246
General Needs
- Supervalu grocery store (Oregon, IL)
- Dollar General (Oregon, IL)
- WalMart (Dixon, IL)
Places To Visit
Tours
- The Oregon Sculpture Trail
- Go on a hunt to find all 14 historical sculptures in the area.
- Sculpture Trail information here…
Sports and Recreation
- Bike trails in Oregon
- Nash Recreation Center (indoor pool, workout room, park district owned)
- Rustic Ridge Axe Throwing
- The Rink at Pine Creek (roller skating)
- Silver Ridge golf course
- White Pelican float trips (canoe, kayak and tube floats)
- White Pines Ranch horseback riding
State Parks and Nature Areas
- White Pines State Park
- Hiking and picnic areas.
- Official state park info here…
- Enjoy concrete fords you can drive across the creek on.
- Beautiful park with cliffs and unique trails.
- Lowden State Park
- Official state park info here…
- Features the “Black Hawk Statue.”
- Once home to the Eagle’s Nest artist colony.
- Trails available to take down to the Rock River.
- Lowden-Miller State Park
- Official state park info here…
- “2,291-acre wooded area that is one of Ogle County’s most beautiful and historic sites.”
- Castle Rock State Park
- Official state park info here…
- Features river access for boats.
- Picnic areas and trails.
- Climb the stairs up to Castle Rock and witness an amazing panoramic view of the Rock River.
- Nachusa Grasslands
- Official info here…
- Visit the visitor center and spot the herd of bison!
