After my haircut appointment this morning I decided to take the long way home. While it's not the easiest proposal in the northwest suburbs of Chicagoland, I managed to find some back roads in a westerly direction and ended up in the picturesque little town of Woodstock, IL. If you're even passingly familiar with the 1993 movie, Groundhog Day, you'll remember the quaint town square portrayed in the movie as Punxsutawney, PA — but it was actually Woodstock, IL.
The little square hasn't changed much in the 25 years since filming there, and these days the town uses the provenance to market itself as a shopping destination. Today, the farmer's market was in full swing but I managed to find a cup of coffee and a park bench a few feet from the bandstand. Lots of people watching and a pleasant diversion before heading home.
Near downtown I came across this well-kept former gas station. I thought it would make an awesome little vintage bike shop...but then I think that about a lot of old gas stations.
The little square hasn't changed much in the 25 years since filming there, and these days the town uses the provenance to market itself as a shopping destination. Today, the farmer's market was in full swing but I managed to find a cup of coffee and a park bench a few feet from the bandstand. Lots of people watching and a pleasant diversion before heading home.
Near downtown I came across this well-kept former gas station. I thought it would make an awesome little vintage bike shop...but then I think that about a lot of old gas stations.
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