Tour begins with lunch at 11am, Tour ends at 2:30 pm Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride our trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational program. Ticket price includes your selection from our trolley lunch menu and the tour. Dress warmly and bring your binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras. For reservations call 815-220-7386.
This tour begins with a hot lunch off a special menu in our restaurant and a short trolley transportation to three trail entrances within scenic Starved Rock State Park. From there, experience outdoor adventure with three 45-minute guided hikes to French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons.
This tour begins with a hot lunch off a special menu in our restaurant and a short trolley transportation to three trail entrances within scenic Starved Rock State Park. From there, experience outdoor adventure with three 45-minute guided hikes to French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons.
Tour begins with lunch in our restaurant followed by a narrated trolley tour. Learn about Starved Rock’s history and legends of the area. The trolley takes passengers to the Eagle 1 to see the east end of Starved Rock State Park by water. Restrooms are available throughout the tour and minimal walking is involved. Both the trolley and boat are wheelchair accessible. Please inform us when booking if special accommodations are needed.
Experience the spectacular display of fall colors with a 45 minute, guided hike to scenic Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Relax on a Starved Rock trolley ride and enjoy lunch off a special menu in the restaurant.
Experience the spectacular display of fall colors with a 45 minute, guided hike to scenic Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Relax on a Starved Rock trolley ride and enjoy lunch off a special menu in the restaurant.
Board a trolley with a guide and head to the entrance of one of Starved Rock’s most scenic canyons. The walk is less than a mile and takes about 45 minutes. Following the hike, relax with a boat ride on the picturesque Illinois River. A snack, bottle of water and souvenir drawstring backpack are included. Canyon chosen may vary, depending on weather, river and trail conditions. This tour runs June-September.
Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the Illinois River aboard the Eagle I. Take in the beautiful scenery as you learn history, hear the legends and more! Our trolley provides transportation to and from the boat.
Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise on the Illinois River aboard the Eagle I. Take in the beautiful scenery as you learn history, hear the legends and more! Our trolley provides transportation to and from the boat.
A fright night filled with ghost stories and eerie tales of hauntings and sightings that will give you a spooky adventure like no other! Ghost Tours at Starved Rock Lodge are every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning October 15th! There are two departures, 6 or 8 pm. Board the trolley and you'll be escorted by a costumed guide to some local destinations known for their occult aura. The tour will last about 1 1/2 hours. This tour was created by...
A fright night filled with ghost stories and eerie tales of hauntings and sightings that will give you a spooky adventure like no other! Ghost Tours at Starved Rock Lodge are every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday beginning October 15th! There are two departures, 6 or 8 pm. Board the trolley and you'll be escorted by a costumed guide to some local destinations known for their occult aura. The tour will last about 1 1/2 hours. This tour was created by...
Tour begins with lunch at 11am in the historic dining room at the Lodge, followed by a narrated trolley tour with history and legends of the area. The trolley will then take you to the new river boat, “The Eagle I” where you will see the beautiful fall foliage of the Starved Rock State Park area by water. There are restrooms available throughout the tour and minimal walking is involved.
Discover Starved Rock’s canyons, bluffs and seasonal waterfalls on this 3-mile (round trip) 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, snacks and bottled water. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Hike will vary upon group skill and trail conditions. *Boxed lunch and souvenir drawstring backpack included.
Relax before the holidays on this illuminated tour just days before Christmas. Let our staff do the driving so you can enjoy some of the area's most stunning holiday displays. While aboard the trolley, your guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles while Christmas music plays in the background. While our trolleys are heated, you may want to bring along an extra blanket to snuggle under and enjoy the festivities.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center, Illinois Waterway Visitor Center and travel through downtown Utica. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center, Illinois Waterway Visitor Center and travel through downtown Utica. While aboard, the driver will narrate the history and legends of the area.
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. Dress appropriately for the weather, including proper footwear such as Yaktrax. Included is a snack, bottled water, Starved Rock backpack and voucher for a small hot chocolate or coffee in the Cafe upon your return.
Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison. Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors Center observation deck to see if we can spot an Eagle or two. We will also travel to some other areas that are known for Bald Eagle sightings. The trolley will be narrated...
Join us for a narrated trolley ride to see our winter wildlife in their natural habitat! Tour will depart from the Lodge and take you on a tour through Buffalo Rock State Park to visit our resident Bison. Then we will travel to the IL Waterway Visitors Center observation deck to see if we can spot an Eagle or two. We will also travel to some other areas that are known for Bald Eagle sightings. The trolley will be narrated...
Saturday at 9am, tour is first followed by lunch in the Main Dining Room at noon. Experience the fun outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State Park with a guided walk to three spectacular waterfalls and canyons. See spring come to life in French, St. Louis and Ottawa Canyons. This tour includes a hot lunch (special menu) in our restaurant and a relaxing trolley ride. Waterfalls cannot be guaranteed on this tour. Route may change due to trail conditions.
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