HOTELS/ MOTELS
Comfort Inn
70 W. Gore Rd, Morris
815-942-1433
National Reservations: 1-800-221-2222
Indoor pool, Jacuzzi, continental breakfast. MC, V, D, DC, Enroute,
JCB, Weekend Rates.
Holiday Inn
I-80 & Rte. 47, Morris
815-942-6600
Outdoor pool, restaurant, cocktail lounge, free local calls. All
major credit cards accepted.
Morris Motel
1801 N. Division, Morris
815-942-4991
Kitchenette, weekly rates, truck rates, HBO, color tv, air conditioning.
All major credit cards accepted. Two blocks South of I-80.
Park Motel
1923 N. Division St, Morris
815-942-1321
HBO, Cable, TV, A/C. Accepts MC, V, AE, D.
Super 8 Motel
70 Green Acres Dr, Morris
815-942-3200
Whirlpool theme suites, HBO, free local calls, refrigerators &
microwaves available for in room use. Accepts all major credit
cards.
KEY: MC = Mastercard V = Visa AE = American Express
D = Discover DC = Diners Club CB = Carte Blanche
JBC = Japanese Bank Card
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CAMPING
Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail
Gebhard Woods Access
401 Ottawa St. Morris
815-942-0796
Primative tent camping only, gear must be walked in (1/3 mile),
no vehicles allowed in camping area. Water fountain and pit toliets
on site, access to I&M Canal State Trail, three fishing ponds
in addition to canal bank fishing and canoe access to canal. (Camping
fee)
Primitive camping is also available in selected areas along the
61 mile Illinois & Michigan Canal State Trail. These sites
provide a small cleared area along side the trail with a fire
ring, no water or toliets area available. Gear must be backpacked
to site. (Camping fees)
Waupecan Valley Park
2057 W. Southmor, Morris
815-942-1209
Located 3.5 miles southwest of Morris this camping area provides
complete hook-ups or primitivie sites, toliets, showers, water
& electricity. Wooded and open areas. (Camping fee, reservations
recommended)
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DINING
* within five blocks of the Illinois & Michigan Canal State
Trail
Brenner's Weits Cafe *
213 Liberty St, Morris
815-942-0686
Weits Cafe is a friendly family restaurant located in downtown
Morris since 1923, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner featuring
homemade specials & pastries. Mon-Sat, 7:30am-*pm. Closed Sunday.
The Cabaret *
112 E. Washington, Morris
815-942-9777
Fine Food, entertainment and spirits. Mon - Fri 10:30am -10:30pm, Sat 10:30am - 11pm, Closed Sunday.
Fine Food, entertainment and spirits.
Canton Restaurant *
312 Liberty, Morris
815-941-2602
Cantonese and American food. Lunches served from 11am daily. Ask
about their daily specials. Open Tues-Sun serving lunch and dinner.
Corleones Itilian Restaraunt *
110 Liberty, Morris
815-942-6965
Pizza, spaghetti, tortellini, ravioli and gondolas. Open daily
11am - 9pm.
Ebby George's Bar & Grill *
402 N. Liberty, Morris
815-942-5892
Sports bar and grill. Open daily.
Maria's Restorante
1591 Division, Morris
815-942-3351
Fine Italian and American cuisine, pasta dishes, steaks, veal,
seafood, chicken, pizza and cocktails. Daily lunch and dinner
specials. Sun-Thurs 11am - 11pm, Fri-Sat 11am - 12am.
Morris Dinner & Pancake House
1920 N. Division, Morris
815-942-6887
Serving a general variety menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open seven days a week 6am-11pm.
Petey's Cantina *
208 Liberty, Morris
815-941-4245
Authentic Mexican - American Cafe - Pizzeria. Serving lunch and
dinner, tacos/burritos, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, Dine in, carry
out and delivery.Mon-Thur 10:30am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm. Fri-Sat
10:30am - 10pm. Sun 11a.m. - 8pm.
R-Place Family Restaurant
I-80 & Rte. 47, Morris
815-942-3690
American cuisine in an antique setting. Serving breakfast, lumch
and dinner 24hrs.
Rockwell Inn
3 miles West of Morris on Rte. 6
815-942-6224
Continental gourmet food in a beautiful wooded surroundings. Stop
by for a look at our 1893 World's Fair Brunswick Bar. Open 7 days:
Lunch 11am - 3pm; Dinner 3pm-close; Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm.
Sherwood Oaks
1571 N. Division, Morris
815-941-0427
Breakfast, lunch & dinner, daily specials, full menu including
steak, fish, chicken, homemade soup and desserts. Open Daily 5:30am - 11pm.
The Bigger Bite *
721 Liberty St, Morris
815-942-4014
Quick serve restaurant. Specialities - submarine sandwiches, Philly
steak & cheese, beef nachos, and home of King Kone-Soft serve
ice cream sensations. Sun-Wed 10am-Midnight, Thurs-Sat 10am-1am.
Toli's Spotted Cow Cafe *
104 W. Washington, Morris
815-941-2240
Hand dipped ice cream, sundaes, sandwiches and homemade soups.
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THINGS TO DO
Chief Shabbona's Grave
Evergreen Cemetery, Cemetery Rd., Morris
The tale of Chief Shabbona and his "Path of Peace,"
is very extensive and is well documented in area museums.
Echo Bowling Lanes
222 E. Bedford Rd, Morris
815-942-2640
JB Duffers Family Fun Center
E Rte 6, Morris
815-941-4019
Golf Driving Range, mini Golf, viedo games and snack bar.
Morris Speedway - Grundy Co Fairgrounds
IL Rte. 47, 2 miles north of I-80, Morris
815-942-5043
Stock car racing weekends. Seasonal, call for schedule.
Nettle Creek Country Club
5355 N. Saratoga Rd, Morris
815-941-4300
18 hole golf course and driving range, lessons available. Restaraunt
& Bar on proerty.
New Orpheum Cinema
515 Gore Rd, Morris
815-941-1641
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SHOPS
Apple Butter
310 N. Liberty, Morris
815-941-4658
A "Beary" special gift shop. Mon - Sat.
Samantha Lynn's
117 W. Washington, Morris
815-941-0366
Antiques, collectibles, speciality foods and gifts. Open Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm.
The Thoughtful Spot
114 E. Washington, Morris
815-941-0429
A gift shop specializing in unique gifts. Mon - Fri 9:30am - 5:30pm.
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SERVICES
Morris Police Dept
215 W. Jefferson, Morris
815-942-2131
Morris Hospital
150 W. High St., Morris
815-942-2932
Grundy Co. Chamber of Commerce
112 E. Washington, Morris
815-942-0113
Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm. Sat 9am - 5pm. Sun closed.
Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau
112 E. Washington, Morris
815-942-6172
Located inside the Grundy Co. Chamber of Commerce.
Grand Schwinn Cyclery
711 Liberty, Morris
815-942-1510
Sales, Service, parts and accessories. Repairs on all makes.
JR's Bait Shop & Pet Feed
107 W. Illinois, Morris
815-942-2248
Bait shop open daily 6am - 6:30 pm in the summer and 9am - 4pm in the winter. Pet shop open Mon - Sat 9am - 6:30pm, Sun 9am - 2pm.
Liberty Health Mart
309 N. Liberty, Morris
815-942-5217
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