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There’s More Holiday Spirit in My Town to Catch!
If you dread the holiday traffic, snowy roads, and frantic shoppers, take a step back and explore Mt. Morris. Yes, you can shop local. And our pubs, diners, and restaurants are eager to serve you.
Shop Local
Find more than over-the-counter and prescriptions at the Mt. Morris Pharmacy. They also have seasonal gifts and home décor. Shop the social media pages of Lena or Warren drug stores for even more items and ask to have them sent to Mt. Morris for easy pickup.
You’ll find everything from Santa gifts to stocking stuffers, along with essentials, at the Dollar General on the east side of town. And it’s a pickup/drop-off location for FedEx packages.
Exceptional culinary artists Jen’s Artisan Breads and Hough’s Maple Farm have an eye-popping selection of baked goods, maple products, and local farm-to-table ideas for your friends, parties, and family feasts. Order Jen’s online and pick up every Tuesday in Mt. Morris. Drive one mile north of the stoplight in Mt. Morris and turn left down Hough’s Maple Farm lane, seven days a week, 7a to 7p.
The White Pines Gift Shop has unique clothing, jewelry, nostalgic candy, and local foods, as well as toys, candles, and Native American artifacts. Immerse yourself in the surrounding winter wonderland. Then, take home a memory of your visit to White Pines State Park.
Have you heard? Second-hand shopping is in. Browse the racks and shelves at Angel Treasures Resale Shop for lightly used toys, clothing, movies, music, home goods, and more. Proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice & Home in Ogle County. Feel good about doing good.
Eat Local
Tired of wait times, noisy restaurants, and surly servers? Relax and enjoy the great pub grub, homestyle diner, restaurant, and supper club options in Mt. Morris. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’ll appreciate the non-existent wait times, exceptional service, and genuinely good food from the genuinely friendly staff (sometimes, the owners themselves). Explore here.
Before heading home, take in the lights on our historic, picturesque campus square, and down nearly every side street. Mt. Morris offers an authentic, welcoming, small-town holiday experience. Discover more on our site.