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Discover the natural wonders of Starved Rock State Park with one of our many water cruises on the Illinois River. The Eagle I river boat runs from June through October, weather permitting. These popular tours include lunch or dinner in our historic restaurant. For more information, please call the Activities Department at (815) 220-7386 or click a specific date below to register online.
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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. Reservations Required.
Experience something new and fun aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation included. Board the boat in Ottawa at 8:30 am, boat departs at 9am and arrives at Starved Rock at 12 noon for lunch. Transportation back to Ottawa at 3 pm. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 12:00pm – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:15pm –...
Experience something new and fun aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock. Lunch and transportation included. Begin with lunch at 11 am at the Lodge, transportation to the boat at 12 pm. Boat departs at 12:30 pm and arrives in Ottawa at 3:30pm. Shuttle back to Starved Rock at 3:30pm. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs...
Enjoy a cruise down the beautiful Illinois River aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat. You will board the trolley at the Lodge. The trolley will depart at 5pm sharp! Guests will then head over to beautiful Ottawa, IL for your cruise. After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge. Reservations required.
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. Reservations Required.
Sorry, no tour on this date.
Sorry, no tour on this date.
Sorry, no tour on this date.
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. Reservations required.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to Lone Point Shelter to enjoy an hour long boat ride on The Eagle I where you will get to spy the Waterfowls of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations required.
Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall of the Lodge. The Trolley takes you to Lone Point Shelter to enjoy an hour long boat ride on The Eagle I where you will get to spy the Waterfowls of the Illinois River. The trolley will return you to the Lodge. Reservations required.
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. For more information and to book your reservation call (815) 220-7386. Reservations...
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. For more information and to book your reservation call (815) 220-7386. Reservations...
Experience something new and fun aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock. Lunch in the Main Dining Room of historic Starved Rock Lodge and transportation included. Board the boat in Ottawa at 8:30 am, boat departs at 9am and arrives at Starved Rock at 12 noon for lunch. Transportation back to Ottawa at 3 pm. From Ottawa to Starved Rock: 9:00am – Boat departs Ottawa 12:00pm – Boat docks at Starved Rock 12:15pm –...
Experience something new and fun aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat as it passes through the Starved Rock Lock. Lunch and transportation included. Begin with lunch at 11 am at the Lodge, transportation to the boat at 12 pm. Boat departs at 12:30 pm and arrives in Ottawa at 3:30pm. Shuttle back to Starved Rock at 3:30pm. From Starved Rock to Ottawa: 11:00am – Lunch in the Main Dining Room 12:00pm – Trolley down to boat ramp 12:30pm – Boat departs...
Enjoy a cruise down the beautiful Illinois River aboard the Sainte Genevieve Riverboat. You will board the trolley at the Lodge and head over to beautiful Ottawa, IL for your cruise. After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge for dinner in our dining room. Reservations required.
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. For more information and to book your reservation call (815) 220-7386. Reservations...
Sorry, no tour on this date. (Burgoo Festival)
Sorry, no tour on this date. (Burgoo Festival)
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