With over 30 pieces of public art, musical acts performing regularly, outdoor adventure and a friendly atmosphere, Streator is your new destination you didn’t know you needed

Just a short ride from Starved Rock State Park resides the community of Streator, Illinois. Conveniently located in the middle of I-39, I-80 and I-55, this quiet surprise on the prairie is filled with worldly and out-of-this-world history.

Streator is a perfect place to enjoy an outdoor adventure as it is located just 25 minutes from Starved Rock State Park, one of the most popular destinations in Illinois. Starved Rock features 13 miles of trails to explore and the Illinois River offers fishing, boating, extraordinary views and great places to relax.

The Streator area is home to an impressive array of parks, public art and open spaces. One historic figure has a trail named after him, The Hop-a-long Cassidy Greenway Trail, which is actually a set of trails alongside the beautiful Vermilion River, one of the few rivers to run north. There’s also a canoe and boat launch for even more fun. The original trail is about 0.5 miles while the latest portion of the trail starts at Twister Hill Park and continues 1.4 miles to its end. Twister Hill Park features playground equipment, exercise equipment and bathroom facilities.

Another outdoor odyssey is Spring Lake Nature Area. Filled with flora and fauna, this land is abundant with wildlife, is a popular hiking and picnicking location and hosts the area’s only public equestrian trail. Visitors can also spend the day on the Vermilion River with Canoe the Vermilion, who provides canoe equipment, instruction and transportation, allowing guests to enjoy the pristine water.