Winter Escape to Starved Rock Lodge, IL

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Starved Rock Lodge, IL is an amazing destination for anyone to visit during the winter.

Check out our favorite reasons why you will want to visit this winter and create a fun family itinerary that everyone will love.

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Winter Escape to Starved Rock Lodge, IL

Are you looking for a place to take your family this winter?

This is the perfect family destination. Located in central Illinois the lodge is part of the Starved Rock State Park system.

There is something for everyone to do at the park. Hiking, eagle viewing, trolley tours, entertainment & events.

Around the lodge, you will find local dining, activities of all sorts, and even places to stay including the main lodge or one of their 5 cabins that are out in the woods during your vacation.

Let’s explore the lodge a bit more, shall we?

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MUST TRY ACTIVITY

A must try activity to do around the lodge is the famous Trolley tours, where you can explore the area in one of two of their trolleys, the Ranger or the Bella.

You can take an everyday historic where you will get to experience and explore the area while learning all about the history of the area.

Alternatively, you can catch one of their winter tours which include the Discover the Eagle Tours with an eagle presentation at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

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