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What better way to experience the beautiful countryside than on the back of a pure white horse at Smooth Gait Ranch. The owners take great pride in their specially bred and trained horses. |
| Only minutes away is the spectacular Mississippi Palisades Park. It is on the bluffs overlooking the mighty Mississippi River with a panoramic view of the river as it flows south. There are many hiking trails. |  |
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Just down the road from us is the Timber Lake Playhouse - the oldest summer stock company in Illinois. Dramas, Comedies, Musicals are all performed by the talented group of actors and actresses. Phone: (815) 244-2035 |
| There is a paved bike path that follows the course of the mighty Mississippi River. The path goes along the rivers backwater areas, flood plain, woods and even a cactus patch. A great ride!!! |  |
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A section of Mt. Carroll is in the National Historic District Register. There are many handsome 19th. century homes, antique and specialty shops, a museum, a splendid Civil War monument and courthouse all along the brick streets. |
| There are three golf courses nearby, one nine hole and two eighteen holes. They are all challenging and are placed in attractive settings. The eighteen hole courses have golf pros if a lesson is in order. "Lynnwood Lynks & Lodge" |
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For a different kind of activity try the Mississippi Belle II Riverboat Casino with its daytime cruises in Clinton, Iowa or the entertaining year-round haunted house that's been written up in countless articles, It's right in Mt. Carroll !!! |
| Our quaint towns may be small but the restaurants are plentiful and varied. They range from a golf course setting, to a riverboat buffet, to a family tavern to a bit of Italy. Good food - Good Prices "Ralph G's" Phone: (815) 273-7753 |
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