Activities Department
815-220-7386
November 2019
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.
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.
December 2019
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.
Broadway & Christmas
Lunch Matinee Show Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at Starved Rock Lodge while listening to the songs of Broadway and Christmas from Phil & Amy. Phil and Amy are a husband and wife team that are known most notably as featured vocalists with Franz Benteler Royal Strings Orchestra. This Chicagoland duo will get you into the Christmas spirit with their unique duets and solos. Both are accomplished vocalists, musicians and recording artists with a special love for the…
Broadway & Christmas
Lunch Matinee Show Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at Starved Rock Lodge while listening to the songs of Broadway and Christmas from Phil & Amy. Phil and Amy are a husband and wife team that are known most notably as featured vocalists with Franz Benteler Royal Strings Orchestra. This Chicagoland duo will get you into the Christmas spirit with their unique duets and solos. Both are accomplished vocalists, musicians and recording artists with a special love for the…
Broadway & Christmas
Lunch Matinee Show Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at Starved Rock Lodge while listening to the songs of Broadway and Christmas from Phil & Amy. Phil and Amy are a husband and wife team that are known most notably as featured vocalists with Franz Benteler Royal Strings Orchestra. This Chicagoland duo will get you into the Christmas spirit with their unique duets and solos. Both are accomplished vocalists, musicians and recording artists with a special love for the…
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.
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.
Kenny & Dolly Christmas Tribute – Evening Show
Dinner Show Back for a repeat performance is Dave Karl (Kenny Rogers) & Wendy Engler (Dolly Parton) for all of the top songs, mannerisms and humor of the real Kenny and Dolly. This tribute has it all, the best of Kenny, Dolly and of course many of their famous duets. There will be the perfect mix of Christmas music sprinkled in to celebrate the holiday. Our special buffet will be featuring Split Cornish hens, Roast Beef, and figgy pudding along…
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
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.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
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.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
Breakfast with Santa
Join the jolliest man, himself, as well as Mrs. Claus for a breakfast buffet right here at Starved Rock Lodge. Following breakfast, you’ll be treated to “Magic by Cory.” Also attending will be “Grace” a white tailed deer from Furry Friends. Children can take turns sitting on Santa’s lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat. Please note: There is only one seating time at 8:30am.
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.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
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.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
Christmas Lights Trolley Tours
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, our guide will have holiday trivia, jokes and riddles along with listening to Christmas music. Our trolleys are heated, but you may want to bring along an extra blanket. There are no restroom stops on this tour.
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.
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.
New Year’s Eve Party
Theme: 70's New Year’s Eve Overnight Party Package: $525 (for two)Includes: Overnight accommodations for two guests, open bar, party favors, photos by the fireplace (additional cost), hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, live entertainment in the Great Hall, champagne toast at midnight, late check-out, New Year’s Day Brunch. Plus, a chance to win a $1,000 travel voucher. Party Only Package: $285 (for two)Does not include overnight stay, brunch or chance to win the $1,000 travel voucher. Please note: For a full refund, cancellations must be made…
January 2020
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Sled Dog Demos
Free Spirit Siberian Rescue will return for two sled dog demos on January 12 and February 16, 2020. Seminars take place in the LaSalle Room at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Outdoor sled dog demos will take place in the northwest corner of the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9:30am, 12pm and 3pm.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Euchre Tournament
Join us and bring your friends in the Back Door Lounge for this progressive, individual play Euchre Tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place - $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd - $50. Grand Prize overall winner wins a travel voucher – amount determined by weekly sign-up. Entry fee: $15
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Euchre Tournament
Join us and bring your friends in the Back Door Lounge for this progressive, individual play Euchre Tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place - $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd - $50. Grand Prize overall winner wins a travel voucher – amount determined by weekly sign-up. Entry fee: $15
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.
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.
Sewing Rocks Retreat (sold out)
Please note: Both retreats are currently sold out. To be put on the waiting list, please call (815) 220-7386. Day 1:9am: Check-in to sewing room4pm: Check-in for overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge 5pm: Dinner (included) Followed by an instructional class (optional, TBD)After dinner on nights one and two, you can stay up all night sewing, relax in the Great Hall, go for a swim or turn in early! Day 2:8am: Breakfast (included) followed by free time. 11am: Depart on…
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Euchre Tournament
Join us and bring your friends in the Back Door Lounge for this progressive, individual play Euchre Tournament. Must be 18 years of age or older. Weekly winners: 1st place - $200, 2nd place - $100, 3rd - $50. Grand Prize overall winner wins a travel voucher – amount determined by weekly sign-up. Entry fee: $15
February 2020
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Dueling Pianos
Lunch Matinee Show An experience like no other! Don’t miss this wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. Our interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing so hard you’ll be doubled over. Matinee Performance: $44 – includes lunch buffet & showOvernight Stay with Matinee Performance: $188 – includes lunch buffet, show & overnight stay for two Click here to book your overnight stay
Dueling Pianos
Lunch Matinee Show An experience like no other! Don’t miss this wildly entertaining music and comedy dueling piano show. Our interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing so hard you’ll be doubled over. Matinee Performance: $44 – includes lunch buffet & showOvernight Stay with Matinee Performance: $188 – includes lunch buffet, show & overnight stay for two Click here to book your overnight stay
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Sewing Rocks Retreat (sold out)
Please note: Both retreats are currently sold out. To be put on the waiting list, please call (815) 220-7386. Day 1:9am: Check-in to sewing room4pm: Check-in for overnight stay at Starved Rock Lodge 5pm: Dinner (included) Followed by an instructional class (optional, TBD)After dinner on nights one and two, you can stay up all night sewing, relax in the Great Hall, go for a swim or turn in early! Day 2:8am: Breakfast (included) followed by free time. 11am: Depart on…
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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. …
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Sled Dog Demos
Free Spirit Siberian Rescue will return for two sled dog demos on January 12 and February 16, 2020. Seminars take place in the LaSalle Room at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Outdoor sled dog demos will take place in the northwest corner of the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9:30am, 12pm and 3pm.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 10:30am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
Eagle Trolley Tours
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
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.
Eagle Trolley Tours 11am
Enjoy a short trolley ride to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing from their observation deck and an educational presentation all about eagles. This tour includes lunch in our restaurant from a special menu during the week and brunch on Sunday. Dress warmly.
March 2020
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.
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Lunch Matinee Show Get rowdy, snap those fingers and clap your hands for this unique show that will get you rockin’ and ready to dance! Take a seat and hold on, as this exciting young man takes you on a roller coaster ride of great music and a high-energy stage show. This rock and roll show will include your favorites from Bobby Darin, John Mellencamp, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, the 50’s and 60’s and more. Matinee Performance: $38– includes lunch buffet…
Shake, Rattle & Roll
Lunch Matinee Show Get rowdy, snap those fingers and clap your hands for this unique show that will get you rockin’ and ready to dance! Take a seat and hold on, as this exciting young man takes you on a roller coaster ride of great music and a high-energy stage show. This rock and roll show will include your favorites from Bobby Darin, John Mellencamp, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, the 50’s and 60’s and more. Matinee Performance: $38– includes lunch buffet…
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