• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Seniors, Trolley Tours, Water Cruises

Our popular Canal Boat & Trolley Tour begins with a delicious hot lunch at Starved Rock Lodge.  Next, you’ll board one of our trolleys for a ride through historic downtown Utica and stop at Cattails (where you can shop for unique treasures, wine, gifts and more).  Your trolley will then take you on a relaxing ride to LaSalle, where you will board the canal boat.  Step back in time, with period-dressed interpreters, on this 1-hour, mule-pulled Read More

• Categories: Trolley Tours, Water Cruises

Enjoy our most popular tour and see Starved Rock from the water! You can really see how big the ROCK is when you see it from this perspective. Plus, you’ll see the wildlife living on Plum Island (egrets, cranes, migratory birds such as pelicans and more). Tour includes a hot lunch in our rustic Dining Room, a historic trolley ride and a leisurely 50-minute Illinois River cruise on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddlewheel boat.  There Read More

• Categories: Trolley Tours

Price: $12.00 per adult/$10.00 senior/$8.00 children under 10 There are two tours: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm & 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. (Due to the Burgoo Festival in Utica, there will be NO Historic Trolley Tours on Sunday, October 13, 2013). Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. Read More

• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Price: $29.00 per person Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year. Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, hot lunch in our rustic main dining room and a guided scenic walk to Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Please be sure to wear appropriate shoes as the trails are not paved. There is some hiking involved with this tour. Tour is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Reservations are required for this Read More

• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Offered: in April & May (Monday & Saturday) Ticket Price: $32 for adults, $27 children (10 and under). Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will hike to French and St. Louis Canyons as well as Ottawa Canyon. The tour will also include your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU and a relaxing, historic trolley ride. This is a walking tour and is not Read More

• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Offered: in April & May (Monday & Saturday) Ticket Price: $32 for adults, $27 children (10 and under). Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will hike to French and St. Louis Canyons as well as Ottawa Canyon. The tour will also include your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU and a relaxing, historic trolley ride. This is a walking tour and is not Read More

• Categories: Trolley Tours

Just added for Saturday, Nov. 3: Historic Starved Rock Trolley Tour. Choose from two departure times: 12:00-1:30 p.m. OR 1:30-3:00 p.m. $12 Adults/ $10 Seniors/ $8 Child 10 and under Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge.  Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area.  You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Read More

• Venue: Great Hall (departs from)
• Categories: Outdoor Activity, Trolley Tours

Offered: April & May (Monday & Saturday) Ticket Price: $32 for adults, $27 children (10 and under). Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will hike to French and St. Louis Canyons as well as Ottawa Canyon. The tour will also include your selection from our SPECIAL LUNCH MENU and a relaxing, historic trolley ride. This is a walking tour and is not recommended Read More

• Venue: Great Hall (departs from)
• Categories: Trolley Tours, Water Cruises

This tour includes a historical trolley ride, hot lunch at Starved Rock Lodge and a leisurely 1-hour Illinois River cruise on the “Belle of the Rock” and authentic paddle wheel boat. See “the Rock” from the river — it’s the best way to see this National Historic Landmark! Plus, you’ll get to see the wildlife living along the Mississippi Flyway. Inhabitants of Plum Island include egrets, cranes, migratory birds, beavers, squirrels, fox and more. Tickets Read More

• Venue: Great Hall (departs from)
• Categories: Trolley Tours

Price: $29.00 per person Enjoy Starved Rock during the most beautiful time of the year. Tour includes a relaxing trolley ride, hot lunch in our rustic main dining room and a guided scenic walk to Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Please be sure to wear appropriate shoes as the trails are not paved. There is some hiking involved with this tour. Tour is not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Reservations are required for this Read More