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November 2019
Walkers Club
Free guided hike!
Meet us on Thursdays at 9am in the Lodge lobby for pre-planned group hikes. These hikes take a few hours and usually end around noon. The hiking schedule changes each week and repeats itself each quarter so you get to see each part of the park in every season of the year! Hike 12 times and earn a free lunch in the Main Dining Room! No pre-registration is required. Please wear appropriate clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle! Click here to…
Take a Hike & a Lunch
Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock got its name along with other legends of the area. Break for lunch at the halfway point. Hike is about 3 miles roundtrip. Lunch includes: your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, bag of chips, granola bar, piece of fruit and a bottle of water.
Historic Trolley Tour – 12pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
Historic Trolley Tour – 1:30pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Join us on Sundays for our award-winning Sunday Brunch! Choose from breakfast and lunch items, a carving station, an omelette and waffle station and an array of assorted desserts.
Take a Hike & a Lunch
Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock got its name along with other legends of the area. Break for lunch at the halfway point. Hike is about 3 miles roundtrip. Lunch includes: your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, bag of chips, granola bar, piece of fruit and a bottle of water.
Historic Trolley Tour – 12pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
Historic Trolley Tour – 1:30pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
Walkers Club
Free guided hike!
Meet us on Thursdays at 9am in the Lodge lobby for pre-planned group hikes. These hikes take a few hours and usually end around noon. The hiking schedule changes each week and repeats itself each quarter so you get to see each part of the park in every season of the year! Hike 12 times and earn a free lunch in the Main Dining Room! No pre-registration is required. Please wear appropriate clothing, shoes and bring a water bottle! Click here to…
Thanksgiving Buffet
Join us for our Thanksgiving Buffet at Starved Rock Lodge! Available 10:30am – 6pm. Reservations are required. Price per person includes buffet, a non-alcoholic beverage, tax and gratuity. Payment is required at time of reservation. For questions, please call (815) 220-7386. 8am-9:30am: We will only be serving a breakfast buffet (regular breakfast menu not available) with Omelet and Waffle Station for $9.95 per person. Click here to see this year's Thanksgiving Menu
Take a Hike & a Lunch
Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock got its name along with other legends of the area. Break for lunch at the halfway point. Hike is about 3 miles roundtrip. Lunch includes: your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, bag of chips, granola bar, piece of fruit and a bottle of water.
Take a Hike & a Lunch
Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this guided hike. Listen as the guide tells stories of how Starved Rock got its name along with other legends of the area. Break for lunch at the halfway point. Hike is about 3 miles roundtrip. Lunch includes: your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, bag of chips, granola bar, piece of fruit and a bottle of water.
Historic Trolley Tour – 12pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
Historic Trolley Tour – 1:30pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center. Reservations are recommended. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
December 2019
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Join us on Sundays for our award-winning Sunday Brunch! Choose from breakfast and lunch items, a carving station, an omelette and waffle station and an array of assorted desserts.
Guided Winter Hikes
Explore the winter beauty of mother nature
Discover the winter beauty at Starved Rock State Park on a guided hike. There’s a chance of spotting bald eagles soaring high in the sky or experiencing majestic, frozen waterfalls. Hike is approximately 3 miles roundtrip. Dress appropriately for the weather, including proper footwear such as Yaktrax. Included is a granola bar, bottled water, Starved Rock backpack and voucher for a small hot chocolate or coffee in the Cafe upon your return.
Historic Trolley Tour – 12pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
Historic Trolley Tour – 1:30pm
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. Learn about the rich history and legends of Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and the Starved Rock Visitor Center.
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