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Brothers Inn Family RestaurantCasual dining offering full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Homemade pies and soups. Open 7 days a week, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bright and inviting atmosphere.
Lake Carroll CampgroundLake Carroll Campground is a private campground available to its members. It features 135 sites situated on 113 acres in the beautiful backdrop of Carroll County. The campground has full-service electrical and water hook-up options, a newly renovated playground, a spacious shower house, camper storage, a pavilion for group events, and a waste station. Seasonal, daily/weekly, and overflow sites are available to members, with an abundant overflow area perfect for tent campers. Camper storage is also available for a fee. The campground is conveniently located near the Plumtree Lodge, the Aquatic Complex, and tennis courts.
- Lanark City ParkLanark City Park is a community park situated in Lanark, IL, offering a range of outdoor recreational activities and amenities for visitors of all ages. The park provides a peaceful, scenic environment for individuals and families to enjoy nature, relax, and engage in a range of leisure activities within the local community.
Lanark Farmers MarketTuesdays 3–6pm, May–Oct at Broad & Locust St, Lanark. Local produce, specialty items, family-friendly activities. Follow on social media for updates.
Lanark Old Settlers Days🎉 Join us for Old Settlers Days – Fun for the Whole Family! 🎉 Step into a celebration packed with excitement for all ages! Enjoy free inflatables for the kids, explore exotic animals, and test your skills with laser tag or ax throwing. Treat your taste buds with a variety of food vendors, shop unique treasures from our craft vendors, and sip your favorite drinks at the beer garden. There’s never a dull moment with family-oriented games, face painting, a petting zoo, and kiddie water fights to cool off. Start your morning strong with our 5K run, marvel at balloon animals, enjoy the parade, and soak in the rhythm of live music. Brave souls can even take a turn at the dunk tank! Whether you’re young or young at heart, Old Settlers Days has something for everyone—come make memories that will last a lifetime!
Rack and WingRack & Wing is a year-round hunt club on an 850-acre preserve with pheasant, chukar, and quail hunting. Over half the preserve is seeded with native grasses and food plots, making excellent bird habitat. Go to website for details.
Rolling Hills Progress Center OrchardsOver 400 apple trees. All proceeds support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Vocational opportunities in orchard management. Open seasonally, Mon–Fri 8–4.
- Silver Moon WineryLaid-back, friendly wine tasting. Fireplace, unique wines, and winemaker on site. Open April–Dec: Sat Noon–5pm, Sun Noon–3pm. Special events, check website for details.
Straddle Creek GardensAt Straddle Creek Gardens they strive to provide the best fresh produce, garlic, and vegetable starter plants to your family and friends in surrounding communities. Their goal is to promote farm to table and interact as well as educate. If you are a first-time customer or a returning customer from last year, they thoroughly hope you enjoy the quality-fresh products they have worked so hard to bring to your table. Sunflower Maze too! Check out our mid-July Sunflower Maze! It’s a fun adventure for the entire family! Follow their Facebook page for days and hours of operation.
The Crooked RoofLanark’s newest restaurant: pizzas, specialty burgers, sandwiches, live music every weekend. See Facebook for updates.
The Special TouchFull-service Lanark florist and gift shop creating arrangements for everyday occasions, weddings, and sympathy needs, with pottery, candles, and other distinctive gifts.
Trailside Enterprises Inc.Trailside Enterprises is a full-service destination in the scenic Lake Carroll area, featuring the Trailside Inn - a comfortable 12-room motel with modern amenities. Our property includes a well-stocked General Store and Gift Loft, a fun 18-hole Mini Golf course, a convenient Gas Station, an on-site Restaurant, and a Wine & Spirit shop. All guest rooms are equipped with TV, A/C, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryers, and complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, and cappuccino. Select rooms feature Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces. Guests can enjoy beautiful panoramic country views, a picnic area with grills, and a screened deck. High-speed internet is available throughout the property. Located just two miles west of the intersection of Route 72 and Route 73 on Zier Road, we offer a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and countryside charm.
