Whether you want to explore your restaurant or dining options, need directions, or are looking for something fun to do during your visit to the Illinois Valley, the Ottawa Visitors Center staff can help! We also assist in the development of the hospitality industry and deliver professional tourism services to the business community.

The Visitors Center is conveniently located in the Caretaker’s Cottage on the grounds of the historic Reddick Mansion, 100 W. Lafayette St., adjacent to Ottawa’s Old Town shopping district. We carry an array of information about upcoming activities, local attractions and visitor guides from around the county and around the state, as well as souvenirs to commemorate your visit. Stop in and pick up a copy of our current Experience Ottawa Magazine or the new Heritage Tour, an illustrated guide to our historic buildings. Or learn about our Outdoor Mural tour, using your cell phone as your time-travel machine!