Awesome Ottawa Tours

Awesome Ottawa Tours Traveling this winter to explore stories, historic places, and the landscapes that shaped them.

Every moment on the road is inspiration for a stronger, deeper, better Awesome Ottawa Tours experience coming in 2026. Tom Aussem's dynamic background, including a career as a professional skydiver and a plethora of other experiences, reflects his Type A personality and his unwavering dedication to sharing knowledge. With a lifelong love for the history of Starved Rock Country, Tom launched Awesom

e Ottawa Tours in 2018, starting with the popular Ottawa Obscura Bike Tour and expanding annually to offer 11 unique tours today.

September is International Underground Railroad Month. Commemorate this month by experiencing our “Ottawa’s Underground ...
09/06/2026

September is International Underground Railroad Month.

Commemorate this month by experiencing our “Ottawa’s Underground Railroad” guided driving tour.

Join us today, Sunday at 10 AM or choose a date/time that fits your schedule.

www.awesomeottawatours.com

The accepted history has always been that Abraham Lincoln "stayed" at Mayor Glovers home on Columbus Street the night of...
09/05/2026

The accepted history has always been that Abraham Lincoln "stayed" at Mayor Glovers home on Columbus Street the night of the first Lincoln Douglas debate. His procession from the train station led him there, FACT. He did go directly to the Glover home after the debate, FACT. Where was he when he wrote this historic letter?

But, did he sleep the night there?

New information has recently emerged that could put him at another prominent home that night.

Hear the emerging history on our Lincoln's Ottawa: Stories from Valley View Tour.

More info and booking at www.awesomeottawatours.com or call/text preferred 815-343-4940.

09/04/2026

We have RARE weekend openings for tours! Tours are available by appointment 7 days/week from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Go online at www.awesomeottawatours.com and choose a tour/date/time that fits your schedule and we'll see you soon!

09/03/2026

It’s Time to be AMAZED!

Today, Thursday please, join us for Ottawa’s Underground Railroad Tour at 2 PM or Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Valley View at 4 PM.

Online booking available until one hour before tour time at: www.awesomeottawatours.com

09/02/2026

You’ve driven by it. You’ve marveled at it. But, you’ve never really seen it!

Awesome Ottawa Tours brings you the Ottawa, Illinois history you’ve been missing for years.

Check us out online! www.awesomeottawatours.com

09/01/2026

It's time for another Tuned in with ME, Tuesday! Check it out.

09/01/2026

Expertly guided tours offered 7 days a week from 10 AM to 6 PM by appointment.

Explore all we offer at www.awesomeottawatours.com

08/31/2026

Join us today, Monday at 12 NOON for the Secrets of Washington Square walking tour.

Book online before 11 AM to join us today: www.awesomeottawatours.com

08/30/2026

Rain can’t stop Awesome Ottawa Tours. Actually, we are an amazing rainy day option as most of our tours are conducted from our comfy tour van. BOOM! Www.awesomeottawatours.com

08/29/2026

WOW, Ottawa, Illinois!

Today, Saturday August 29: 10 AM Radium Girls Tour
12 PM: Starved Rock Safari Tour

Tomorrow, Sunday, openings just waiting for you to book!

Check it out at www.awesomeottawatours.com

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