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Historic Trolley Tour

Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center. Reservations required.

Take a Hike & a Lunch

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. Reservations required.

Visit a Canyon & a Boat Ride

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.

Historic Trolley Tour

Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.

Waterfowl Cruise

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.

Historic Trolley Tour

Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.

Waterfowl Cruise

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.

Autumn on the River

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...

Historic Trolley Tour

Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.

Fall Colors Trolley Tour

Tour includes a trolley ride with lunch in our restaurant (special menu) followed by a guided hike (about 45 minutes) to scenic Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Reservations required.

Autumn on the River

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...

Historic Trolley Tour

Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.

Lock and Lunch- Ottawa to Starved Rock

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 –...

Lock and Lunch- Starved Rock to Ottawa

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...

Sunset Cruise and Dinner

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. 

Autumn on the River

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...

Historic Trolley Tour

Learn about the National Historic Landmark known as Starved Rock State Park and Lodge. Travel to the Lock and Dam, through historic downtown Utica and to the Starved Rock Visitor center.

Fall Colors Trolley Tours

Tour includes a trolley ride with lunch in our restaurant (special menu) followed by a guided hike (about 45 minutes) to scenic Council Overhang and Ottawa Canyon. Reservations required.

Take a Hike & a Lunch

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. Reservations required.

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