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Welcome to Downtown Morris, IL

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A little about Morris

Downtown Morris has been called a “Rockwellian” downtown by the Chicago Tribune and it’s less than 20 minutes from the crowds and look-alike shopping centers. Named among the 50 great day trips in Chicago Magazine, Morris is an original outdoor shopping destination with interesting stores, fun dining, and a variety of recreational activities. Located on the historic I&M Canal, Nostalgic Downtown Morris offers a rich history and continues to be the gathering place year after year for community festivals. Nestled along 1-80 just 60 minutes from downtown Chicago, Morris offers the best of both worlds… a quaint old fashioned appeal and a wealth of unique shops that rival the finest any big city has to offer.

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The history of Morris

In 1834, the very first log cabin was built in Morris at what is now Jefferson and Nettle Street. Eight years later, the Village of Morris was established. In 1839, villagers built the Shakey Bridge across Nettle Creek to influence stagecoach lines to travel through the village. By 1845, daily mail was being delivered by the United States Postal Service. With the opening of the I&M Canal in 1848, and the first steam train railroad in 1853, Morris continued to grow and prosper.

Contact Information

Address:

Morris, Illinois
60450

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Businesses in Morris, Illinois

Here is a collection of downtown Morris, Illinois businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

Chapin's Restaurant

Restaurants

We make dining interesting

 

Montage Wine Bar & Tasting Room

Restaurants

We specialize in small allocation wines

 

Paradise Cove

Restaurants

Fun, casual, great food and smoothies

 

Underground Hair and Nails

Services

We are a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon

 

Apple Butter /Shugie's

Shopping

A gift store with something for everyone

 

Blackbird's Bowl, Natural Pet Foods

Shopping

We provide better for your pets

 

Brianna Lynn's Boutique

Shopping

Women's boutique size 4 to 20

 

Grand Schwinn Cyclery

Shopping

Bike sales and service

 

Harrington's Fine Jewelry

Shopping

Fine jewelry, watches and repair

 

Me Tu Boutique

Shopping

Contemporary upscale boutique

 

Morris Antique Emporium

Shopping

Quality antiques and collectables

 

Morris Coin Shop

Shopping

We have quality coins and collectables

 

The Front Porch

Shopping

Gifts, gourmet food, wine and home decor

 

Vintage

Shopping

3200 sq. ft. of eclectic coolness