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April 2020
Seafood Dinner Buffet
Join us for dinner every Friday through April 10 for a sustainably-sourced and chef-crafted seafood buffet. Items change weekly but will generally feature a fried fish, a baked fish, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, crab salad, shrimp cocktail and a risotto or pasta action section. Please note: our regular dinner menu is still available during this time. $21.95 for adults and $10.95 for children 10 & under. For reservations: (815) 220-7321
Waterfall & Canyon Tours 9am
This tour begins with a hot lunch off a special menu in our restaurant and a short trolley transportation ride to three trail entrances. From there, experience outdoor adventure with three 45 minute guided hikes to French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons.
Waterfall & Canyon Tours 11am
This tour begins with a hot lunch off a special menu in our restaurant and a short trolley transportation ride to three trail entrances. From there, experience outdoor adventure with three 45 minute guided hikes to French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons.
Take a Hike & 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. Lunch includes your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, bag of chips, granola bar, piece of fruit and bottled 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. Please note: Sunday Brunch is served until 2pm in the winter and 3pm in the spring, summer & fall. Sunday Brunch Menu
Take a Hike & 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. Lunch includes your choice of turkey, ham or veggie wrap, bag of chips, granola bar, piece of fruit and bottled 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.
Waterfall & Canyon Tours 11am
This tour begins with a hot lunch off a special menu in our restaurant and a short trolley transportation ride to three trail entrances. From there, experience outdoor adventure with three 45 minute guided hikes to French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons.
Craft Burger & Beer Monday
Join us for lunch or dinner in the restaurant or Back Door Lounge for Craft Burger and Beer Monday. Order a burger with your favorite craft beer for just $15. Each week is a different burger not available on our regular menu. Click here to see this year's Craft Burger & Beer Monday schedule
Ice Cream Tasting
What's Spring Break without a little something sweet? Join us in the Cafe for an ice cream tasting! Limit 15 kids. Free event.
Food Chain Craft
Construct your own food chain! Kids will be able to cut, color and glue their own food chain to illustrate how a food chain works in nature. $1 per child.
Adult Water Fitness
Join us in the Pool for some water fitness! Towels provided. Free class!
Kids Water Fitness
Let your children burn some energy off at our kids water fitness class! Towels provided. Limit 15 kids. Free class!
Tree Cookie Necklaces
Decorate your own tree cookie necklace to commemorate your trip to Starved Rock Lodge! $1 per child. Limit 15 kids.
Wildflower Wednesday Hike
Join us as we hike to see beautiful wildflowers popping up throughout Starved Rock State Park! Hike will be about 45 minutes. Limit 15 people. $5 per person. Meet in the Great Hall.
Trolley Trio Progressive Dinner
Progressive Dinner Join us for our series of Trolley Trio Progressive Dinners! Star Union Spirits, Cajun Connection and Starved Rock Lodge have teamed up to create a new unforgettable event filled with wine, spirits, beer and food tastings. Meet at Starved Rock Lodge at 4:45pm, where the Starved Rock Trolley will take you into Peru to Star Union Spirits Distillery in the Historic Westclox building for cocktails and appetizers. Next, the trolley will head to Utica for dinner and drinks at Cajun Connection. …
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