Jim's Guidebook for Savanna, Illinois
Food Scene & Places to see
Main Street features places to eat including:
CIRCA 1888 a very nice Restaurant with unique dishes & an awesome deck for river viewing while dining,
MANNY’s PIZZA have great pizza, tacos, side dishes, etc
HAUG DAUG for great mushroom Swiss burgers with antiques next door,
POOPY's is a must visit for food, retail shopping with custom motorcycle theme,
NEW CHINA RESTAURANT cooks great Chinese food. Sunshine Restaurant at 502 Main St serves a great breakfast,
Go across the new bridge at the north end of Savanna and you're in Sabula, IA, with eagles typically in the south lake area near the camp ground. Sabula is the only city that's an island in Iowa.
Mississippi Palisades State Park a few miles north of Savanna is well known for hiking trails,
OLD MILL PARK at the west edge of Savanna is a great place for kids to play.
SPRING LAKE just south of Savanna on Rt 84 is also a great place to walk your dogs & get some exercise in.
HAVENCREST CASTLE in Savanna is a spectacular sight. They have open tours certain times of the year.
SUNSHINE RESTAURANT at 502 Main St serves a great breakfast & it's only 3 blocks from the Hillside.
Circa 1888
305 Main StThey have many fantastic, unique items to eat.
Manny's Pizza
211 Main StGreat pizza, tostados &tacos
New China Restaurant
112 Chicago AveGreat food!
Sightseeing
Lots of hiking trails & beautiful surroundings. This park has great hiking trails. Located in the park is "Look Out Point" where you can see a panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley.
Mississippi Palisades - National Natural Landmark
Lots of hiking trails & beautiful surroundings. This park has great hiking trails. Located in the park is "Look Out Point" where you can see a panoramic view of the Mississippi River Valley.
This offers a nice, serene walk right next to the Mississippi River. There's great fishing at the north end of the park near the large bridge.
Marquette Park
This offers a nice, serene walk right next to the Mississippi River. There's great fishing at the north end of the park near the large bridge.
Spring Lake is 3 miles south of Savanna on Rt 84. You can drive or you can walk on the bike path which starts by the "Ca-boos" on Main Street.
The bike path & the Spring Lake area are great places to walk dogs & get some exercise yourself.
Spring Lake
Spring Lake is 3 miles south of Savanna on Rt 84. You can drive or you can walk on the bike path which starts by the "Ca-boos" on Main Street.
The bike path & the Spring Lake area are great places to walk dogs & get some exercise yourself.
This is a great park to take children to play on the swings & merry-go-rounds. No dogs allowed.
It's also great for walking at a fast pace on flat cement.
It's less than 1 mile from The Outback Inn
Old Mill Park
9621 US-52This is a great park to take children to play on the swings & merry-go-rounds. No dogs allowed.
It's also great for walking at a fast pace on flat cement.
It's less than 1 mile from The Outback Inn
Maquoketa Caves State Park
9688 Caves RdAwesome place to see!
Savanna
A "must see" if tours are available during your stay at Hillside 702
Arts & Culture
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center
406 Main StHas an extensive civil war exhibit & much more
Essentials
They have a little bit of everything plus coffee, donuts, good pizza & lots more. All on the go....
Casey's
1104 RiverviewThey have a little bit of everything plus coffee, donuts, good pizza & lots more. All on the go....
They are now open 24/7 so you can find many fine groceries plus other items you may need while you're traveling.
6 habitants recommandent
Sullivan's Foods
217 Chicago AveThey are now open 24/7 so you can find many fine groceries plus other items you may need while you're traveling.