Oglesby is a quiet river town in the Illinois Valley located at the confluence of the Illinois and Vermillion rivers.

There are two nearby parks, including the heavily forested Matthiessen State Park and Starved Rock State Park, which is the most visited park in Illinois.

Oglesby is an outdoor enthusiast’s mecca. Visitors looking for a laidback day trip will appreciate the recreational opportunities like golfing, fishing, horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, rafting, kayaking, camping, and exploring vast wooded areas.

The town hosts a Harvest Fest in mid-October with family-fun activities, and a Santa’s Holiday Open House in mid-December, featuring carriage rides and other holiday activities.

Milwaukee (1 hour 35 minutes) Holland, Michigan (2 hours 30 minutes) Kettle Moraine State Forest (2 hours 40 minutes) Lake Geneva (1 hour 40 minutes) Naperville (40 minutes) Village of Oak Park (15 minutes) Six Flags Great America (1 hour) North Utica (1 hour 45 minutes) Chicago Botanic Garden (35 minutes) Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (1 hour) Old State Capitol State Historic Site (3 hours) Apple River Canyon State Park (2 hours 30 minutes) Starved Rock State Park (1 hour 35 min) Brookfield Zoo (25 minutes) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (3 hours) Anderson Japanese Gardens (1 hour 40 minutes) The Morton Arboretum (35 minutes) Cantigny Park (40 minutes) Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio (20 minutes) Huron-Manistee National Forests (4 hours) Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (2 hours) Oglesby (1 hour 40 minutes) White River State Park (3 hours) Peoria (2 hours 40 minutes)

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