Carroll County
Savanna
Savanna’s brick main street runs downhill toward the Mississippi, with Mississippi Palisades State Park’s limestone bluffs rising just north of town. The old Savanna Army Depot is now the Lost Mound Unit of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, and river-town antique shops and diners still anchor downtown.
Fuel the day
Eat & Drink
Circa 1888Urban farmhouse kitchen in downtown Savanna, overlooking the Mississippi River. Homemade food with a modern twist. Casual indoor/outdoor dining. Family-friendly, relaxing, beautiful views. FB/website for hours.
Hawg DogsHistoric downtown Savanna. Over-the-top food, cold drinks, live music. Bar open 10am–11pm daily.
Iron Horse Social ClubUnique biker-friendly bar with vintage racing/motorcycle museum, grill, wedding chapel, live music most weekends, gift shop, and clothing. Follow on Facebook for events.
Out and about
Things to Do
2 a.m. ParanormalParanormal tours on 3rd floor, 309½ Main St, Savanna. Fri/Sat: 1.5-hr tour (5–6:30pm), 3-hr tour (7–10pm). $15–25. Appointments on request. FB for booking.
Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial BridgeBridge connecting Savanna, IL & Sabula, IA. Honoring astronaut/veteran Dale Gardner & all veterans. Dedicated 2018. FB for images.
Fat Jack Memorial Skate ParkFat Jack Memorial Skate Park is a professional public skate park in Savanna open to skateboarders and other skaters. The outdoor facility is open daily from dawn to dusk, and helmets are mandatory.
- Betty’s Bell-HouseVacation rental in downtown Savanna, 1 block from Great River Bike Trail. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 12. Full kitchen, laundry, hardwood floors. Near parks and historic Galena.
Billy’s Den2BR apartment near downtown Savanna. Enclosed patio, fenced yard, firepit, grill, dog-friendly, sleeps 6. Full kitchen, laundry, parking, motorcycle nook. Airbnb link for booking.
Blackhawk MotelClose to the Mississippi River; ideal for hunting, boating, fishing, bird watching. Handicap accessible, queen/double beds, Direct TV. 4 miles north of Mississippi Palisades State Park.

