Art in the Park is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. We just added a NEW, 12′ totem of manufactured steel by sculptor Michael Jones. Click HERE to see more about that! The new steel totem is located in front of the Hotel entrance. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the “Art in the Park” collection, is available at the Hotel Front Desk, in the Great Hall and at Trailheads Concessions in the Visitor Center.The first piece of “public art” in the collection at Starved Rock Lodge is also the largest. Chief Walks with the Wind stands 12 feet tall and…Read more

OUTDOOR WOMAN’S WORKSHOP 2013 Starved Rock Lodge’s Outdoor Woman Workshop May 17, 18 & 19 (2013) $255.00 per person (includes all 3 days) CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS Trade in your to-do list for a weekend for yourself and your friends.  Ever wanted to pull back a bow and shoot an arrow?  How about the proper way to saddle a horse?  This is a 3-day fun-filled weekend where women from all over will gather and learn non-traditional skills in a nonthreatening environment.  Below is a list of workshops that will be offered: archery, basic fishing wildflower floral arranging, backpacking, garden mosaics, geological walk of Starved Rock State Park, basic horsemanship, native tools & plants, photography, outdoor cooking, principles of fire…Read more

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 recommended for individual with limited mobility. Click on a link below to book your Waterfall & Canyon tour. Saturday, May 11, 2013 (9am) Saturday, May 18, 2013 (9am) Saturday, May 25, 2013  

 Guided hikes with lunch are offered by Starved Rock Lodge on Saturdays and Sundays from April through November. Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. In our opinion, this is the BEST way to see Starved Rock State Park! Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a souvenir  “Starved Rock” backpack. Our friendly guides from Starved Rock Lodge will share their knowledge of Starved Rock State Park (named a National Historic Landmark in 1960) and Starved Rock Lodge (named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985). Hikers will stop for lunch once they reach LaSalle Canyon.  After lunch, the hike continues to Eagle Cliff and Lover’s Leap.  The…Read more

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 recommended for individual with limited mobility. Click on a link below to book your Waterfall & Canyon Tour Saturday, May 11, 2013 – 11am Saturday, May 18, 2013 – 11am Saturday, May 25, 2013 – 11am

Join us for a wine tasting in the Cafe every Saturday from 4-5 pm so you can ”try it” before you buy it.  Sample a variety of Starved Rock Wines, made locally and imported from California.  Don’t miss our newest toasting beverage – Starved Rock Bubbly!

Art in the Park is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. We just added a NEW, 12′ totem of manufactured steel by sculptor Michael Jones. Click HERE to see more about that! The new steel totem is located in front of the Hotel entrance. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the “Art in the Park” collection, is available at the Hotel Front Desk, in the Great Hall and at Trailheads Concessions in the Visitor Center.The first piece of “public art” in the collection at Starved Rock Lodge is also the largest. Chief Walks with the Wind stands 12 feet tall and…Read more

OUTDOOR WOMAN’S WORKSHOP 2013 Starved Rock Lodge’s Outdoor Woman Workshop May 17, 18 & 19 (2013) $255.00 per person (includes all 3 days) CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE DETAILS Trade in your to-do list for a weekend for yourself and your friends.  Ever wanted to pull back a bow and shoot an arrow?  How about the proper way to saddle a horse?  This is a 3-day fun-filled weekend where women from all over will gather and learn non-traditional skills in a nonthreatening environment.  Below is a list of workshops that will be offered: archery, basic fishing wildflower floral arranging, backpacking, garden mosaics, geological walk of Starved Rock State Park, basic horsemanship, native tools & plants, photography, outdoor cooking, principles of fire…Read more

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. You will also travel to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center where you will see Starved Rock from across the river and watch as the river traffic lock through the locks. You will also travel through the village of Utica and hear about the Illinois and…Read more

Sunday Brunch at Starved Rock Lodge is a fan favorite!  Reservations are required. $15.95 per person. Half price for children 10 and under. Children under age 3 are free. Call our Hostess at (815) 220-7321 for reservations.