📍 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻 - 𝗠𝘁. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹, 𝗜𝗟
Experience the charm of 1886 at the beautifully restored Bridgewater Inn, located on the historic town square in Mount Carroll.

🏨 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲?

Original pine floors, artisan doors, and antique furnishings.
Oversized windows overlooking downtown's small-town charm.
A peaceful escape with vintage elegance.
Step back in time and recharge in this historic gem. Plan your stay: 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺

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To all of our friends, visitors, and communities, we wish you all a wonderful, safe, and happy 2025. We hope to see you as you travel our highways and back roads. 

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Big fella looking back on 2024. Thanks to #CharlesLarry for another great photo of the wildlife at Friends of Nachusa Grasslands! 

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𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿, & 𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵!
 🦅✨ Eagle watching + a castle = a magical winter tradition! Join us at Stronghold Castle on January 11 for a brunch buffet, a bald eagle presentation, and incredible views to spot these majestic birds. 🏰

🎟️ Register by 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟰 
👉 $33 Residents /$39 Non-residents | Includes brunch, program, castle tour & eagle spotting. Call 815-732-3101 to register.
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🌟 𝗡𝗪 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 🌟 NEW FEATURE!
Say hello to 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁, a nature and bird photographer with an eye for capturing the beauty of NW Illinois! 🐦📸
Paul’s breathtaking photos remind us why our corner of Illinois is so special. Discover his journey and see his stunning work that highlights the wonders of our natural world!

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@Visitnorthwestillinois hopes every one of you wakes up to a day filled with new memories and old traditions. 

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Pizza. Fresh, seasonal ingredients on top of a crispy crust make us smile. Be festive and merry at @marketstreetpizzamc in #MtCarrollIL. Check out their seasonal cocktails, too. Fa la la la la!

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