Only in Your Rochester (and surrounding area)

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Welcome! This site was created by students at Rochester High School as an assignment in their English 224 class. The goal was to highlight some of their favorite places in Rochester and the surrounding area as a resource to those new to or visiting the area. Each page was created by a student with guidance from local businesses and organizations. If the site is successful, students will continue to add more places each year. We hope you enjoy the website!

Dining/Restaurants

The Most Unique Orchard With the Best Tastes Around in Chatham

Try the World’s Best Pizza At This Hidden Gem In Springfield

This Hidden Gem is a Great Place to Get Food and Drink in Buckhart, Illinois

An Insightful Look at Rochester's Most Magnificent Dessert Shop

Get Fed at The Feed Store in Springfield

Enjoy Tasty Treats from JB’s Coffee House in Rochester

The Best Family Diner In Springfield: Krekel's

The Most Magnificent Mexican Food in the 217

The Best Breakfast, Beverages and Baked Goods at Mockingbird Bakery in Rochester, IL

Enjoy a Classic Route 66 Museum as You Get a Bite to Eat at Motorheads Bar and Grill in Springfield

Stop for a Quick Bite to Eat at this Local, Family-Owned Italian Restaurant in Rochester, IL

Hit the Road to Dine at One of Springfield’s Best Cafes

Come Shine At Sunrise Where The Food Is Made With Perfection!

Xochimilco: Coming Soon!

Entertainment

Improve Your Stroke Game at Rochester’s Own The Back 9

If You Are Looking for an Exciting Adventurous Splashdown Slippery Slides, Come Down to Knight's Action Park

Springfield’s Famous Skating Rink is an 80s Blast From the Past

Flyin' High At SkyZone in Springfield, Illinois

Visit the Past at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL

Nature

Get in Touch with Nature at Springfield’s Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Family friendly! Check Out Lake Springfield

Take A Walk Around Southwind Park With A Total of 1 Mile Of Beautiful Scenery And Structures

Washington Park Might Just Be Your Favorite Place Springfield, Illinois Has To Offer

Seasonal Events

I Dare You Not to Scream When at Mechanicsburg, Illinois’ Second Best Haunted House of 2022!

Come Celebrate Celtic Culture and Heritage at the Highland Games in New Berlin

The Most Exciting Place to be During Summer in Springfield: The State Fair

Shopping

Hilltop Convenience the Only Store Has Everything For Everyone

The One and Only Peace and Applique Quilt Shop in Rochester

A Trip to the 70s at Springfield’s Penny Lane

Springfield’s Best Antique Shop: Sangamon Antique Mall

A Visit To Scheels In Springfield Will Be Sure To Make Your Day

Personal Services/Community Resources

Take a Break at Inner Health Spa

This Stunning Church in Rochester is Your Second Home

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