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.

06/07/2026

Join us on our top rated Lincoln’s Ottawa: Stories from Vally View tour. Abraham Lincoln spent a considerable amount of time in Ottawa including at this beautiful mansion. Hear the stories, see the home, BOOK NOW!

06/06/2026

All tours are sold out this weekend but, you can take yourself on your own safari and visit Coco & Hope at Buffalo Rock. They’d love to see you!

This painted postcard of Washington Square shows what downtown looked like in the early 1900s—quiet streets, classic sto...
06/05/2026

This painted postcard of Washington Square shows what downtown looked like in the early 1900s—quiet streets, classic storefronts, and a whole different pace of life. Side by side with today’s photo, you can see just how much has changed… and how much is still right where it’s always been.

At Awesome Ottawa Tours, we don’t just drive through town—we bring its stories to life. From the days of horse-drawn carriages to the role Ottawa played in American history, there’s more here than meets the eye.

See the past and present come together in the heart of Starved Rock Country.
Ride with us and experience Ottawa, Illinois like never before. Link in comments.

🌦️Beautiful Ottawa, Illinois is expecting some rain this weekend, but that just means it’s the perfect time to explore f...
06/04/2026

🌦️Beautiful Ottawa, Illinois is expecting some rain this weekend, but that just means it’s the perfect time to explore from the comfort of our guided tours. ☔️

Skip the hiking and still enjoy the stories, sights, and history with our driving and minimal-walking tours:
• Graveyard Stories — minimal-walking driving tour
• Radium Girls — no-walking driving tour
• Our Underground Railroad — no-walking driving tour
• Starved Rock Safari — minimal-walking driving tour

Rain may change the weather, but it doesn’t have to change the fun. Book your tour and experience Ottawa in a whole new way.

Website link in the comments!! BOOK NOW!

06/04/2026

You never know what you’ll see on our Starved Rock Safari: Bison, Birds & Historic Waterways Tour, even DEER! Check us out online.

06/03/2026

We live up to our name! Check us out online.

Join our Radium Girls of Ottawa, Illinois tour today, Tuesday June 2 at NOON. It's a beautiful day to honor these courag...
06/02/2026

Join our Radium Girls of Ottawa, Illinois tour today, Tuesday June 2 at NOON.

It's a beautiful day to honor these courageous women and the contributions they made to the world in science and safety.

You can book online www.awesomeottawatours.com until 11 AM or call 815-343-4940.

06/02/2026

It’s the stories behind the “structure” that contain the fascination. Let AWESOME OTTAWA TOURS fascinate you! We live up to our name.

There's so much more to the story than any book, play or movie could ever encompass.Join us tomorrow Tuesday June, 2 at ...
06/02/2026

There's so much more to the story than any book, play or movie could ever encompass.

Join us tomorrow Tuesday June, 2 at NOON for our top rated Radium Girls of Ottawa, Illinois driving tour.

You must book online by 11 AM tomorrow. Follow this link for booking: https://awesomeottawa.as.me/?appointmentType=12786768

06/01/2026

🌈 June is Pride Month — a time to celebrate courage, resilience, and the power of community. As we share Ottawa’s Underground Railroad stories, we’re reminded that the fight for freedom has always depended on people creating safe places, standing up for others, and refusing to stay silent. ✊🏽

Explore all our tours in the comments below!

🕊️This month, honor the past by exploring the hidden history right here in Ottawa — where bravery, hope, and human dignity were never just ideas, but actions. 🏛️

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