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Saturdays: November 22nd & 29th, December 6th, 13th & 20th
11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. & 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. |
FREE Trolley Rides!
Just for our valued guests! Board a Starved Rock Trolley and travel to Cattails for an extraordinary shopping experience. The Trolley will also stop for shopping in downtown Utica. You will be sure to find that unique and special gift for the holidays. Trolley departs from the Great Hall Entrance at 11am & 1pm.
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December 04-2008
12:30p.m.-4:00p.m. & 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m. |
Snow Angels, A Holiday Musical Celebration
Get into the holiday spirit with this spectacular show! The show is a "cabaret style" musical review encompassing traditional and modern holiday-themed music. This musical review is sure to bring you some Christmas Cheer. Both shows includes a buffet meal. Matinee performance $38.00. Evening performance $40.00. To book your tickets please call 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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Sunday December 7th & 14th
5:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. |
Holiday Progressive Dinners
Relax and let us chauffer you around as you are presented with the best of the Illinois Valley. We will ride a Starved Rock Trolley to area restaurants for drinks, appetizers, soup & salad, entrée and dessert. It's a great way to get together with friends and family during the holidays. Price per person is $64.00.
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Friday December 12th
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m. |
"Christmas Joy" Presented by the Prairie Singers
The Prairie Singers are a chamber ensemble that will perform literature from a broad range of historical periods, along with a wide variety of show tunes, popular, and classical favorites. We will start the evening with a few seasonal songs before enjoying a delicious dinner served in the historic Great Hall of Starved Rock Lodge. After dinner the Prairie Singers will deliver a musical delight to warm the heart. Tickets are $37.00 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets call 815-220-7386.
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December 15th
6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. |
Flutes by the Fire
Christmas carols will be presented in the Great Hall by students of Sue Gillio from the Opus 111 Music Studio. Great event to get you in the mood for a joyous Christmas. Following the performance, there will be an African Djembe drum circle. Spectators are encouraged to participate, and experience is not necessary. No charge, no reservations needed. Open to the public.
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Saturday December 20th
8:30a.m-11:30a.m. |
Breakfast with Santa
Join the joliest man, himself, as well as the Mrs. for a breakfast buffet right here at Starved Rock Lodge. following breakfast, you'll be treated to Christmas stories told by Trish Kelly. Mrs. Claus will also be here and share the Christmas classic "Twas the Night Before Christmas". Children may take turns sitting on Santa's lap to tell him their Christmas wishes and receive a chocolate treat. Adults $11.95, and children under 10 $8.95. Early reservations a must. Call 800-868-7625 ext. 386 for tickets.
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December 31, 2008
6:00pm - 2:00am |
New Year's Eve Party Only Package
Join us for our "Mexican Fiesta" New Year's Eve Party.
$179.00 per couple
Package includes: Mexican Fiesta party favors including hats and tiaras. 6:00p.m. Hors D'oeuvres, Cash Bar, Two drink tickets per person, photos by the fireplace (additional cost). 8:00 p.m. Buffet dinner with pasta, seafood, carved meats, salad, potato, vegetable, and dessert. Live entertainment in the Great Hall from 6:00p.m.-1:00a.m. Champagne toast at midnight, pastries and juice at 1:00a.m. For reservations call 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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January and February Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Call for available times |
Discover the Eagle Trolley Tour
Be mesmerized by the beautiful bald eagles at Starved Rock. Ride a Starved Rock Trolley to the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center for eagle viewing and an educational presentation. Includes lunch in the main dining room. Dress warmly, bring binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras and join us for this exciting opportunity. Seating is limited. Reservations required. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Adults $24.00, children 10 and under $19.00. Sunday Adults $29.00, children 10 and under$24.00 holidays excluded. For more information and tickets call 800-868-7625 ext. 386
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January 11, 2009
Noon, 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. |
Sled Dog Demo & Awareness
Free Spirit Siberian Rescue is a non-profit organization that will be hosting this exciting event. You will learn about the fascinating characteristics of the Siberian Huskies and their relatives. They have keen intelligence and unrelenting stamina. You will also learn their adaptability to the elements that made the Siberian an irreplaceable team member of early settlers of the Alaskan territories. There will be educational talks with video presentations throughout the day as well as outdoor presentations at 12:00, 2:00, and 3:00. Open to the public no charge. Call 800-868-7625 ext. 386 with any questions or for a complete listing of presentations.
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Fridays in March & April
1:00p.m.- 3:30p.m. |
Wine & Shopping Tour
Board a Starved Rock Trolley and travel to the wine tasting room at Cattails and receive a glass to sample wine of your choosing. Cattails will also offer you an extraordinary shopping experience. The Trolley will also stop downtown Utica with another wine tasting stop at August Hill Winery. You will be free to shop downtown Utica or just relax in the wine tasting room at August Hill. $17.00 per person
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Sundays: March 29th & April 26th
11:00a.m. - 2:30p.m. |
Kids 'n the Canyons
Attention parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles! Bring your favorite youngster for a trolley ride and a guided tour to see Ottawa Canyon and Council Overhang. The tour includes an easy-on-the-feet beginners hike and brunch in the Starved Rock Lodge Main Dining Room. Adults $33.00, Child 10 and under $22.00 Call 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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Mondays & Saturdays in April and May
9:00am-1:00pm or 11:00am-3:00pm *call for availability* |
Waterfall & Canyon Tour
Experience the fun of outdoor adventure at Starved Rock State park with a guided walk to 3 spectacular waterfalls and canyons. We will visit French, and St. Louis Canyons as well as Lake Falls at Matthiessen State Park. The tour will also include your selection from our Special lunch menu and a relaxing historical trolley ride. For reservations, please call 1-800-868-7625 ext. 386. $29.00 Adults, $24.00 Children
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FRIDAYS - April 17th through November 13th
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour LaSalle County has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup & Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. After lunch, one of our trolleys will take you to our State Park's Visitor Center. Next, your trolley will take you to board a relaxing ride on the New Canal Boat located at Lock 14 in LaSalle. Step back in time with period-dressed interpreters on this 1-hour canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir. 32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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FRIDAYS: April 17th through November 13th
11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Parks Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir.
32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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May 2, 2009
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BesPhoto Workshop
Interested in Photography? Do you want to learn more about how to operate your specific camera? We will cover camera operation, photographic theory, and composition while hiking the trails of Starved Rock. We will spend one-on-one time with you working with your specific camera. We welcome all types of cameras and photographers. Cost is $100. For more information see www.BesPhoto.com or to sign up contact Mike Bessler at 630-667-5174 or email Mike@BesPhoto.com
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Sunday, May 3
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Blessing of the Bikes
12:00p.m. & 1:30p.m. Stop by Starved Rock Lodges East parking lot and have your motorcycle blessed by local clergy in one of two ceremonies. The blessings remind us that life is a journey and we need to ask for Gods protection. A great kick-off for biking season! Open to the public. 800-868-7625 ext. 386
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June: Mondays & Saturdays
Times vary by date |
Land and Water Cruise
Tour includes a historical trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $32.00 per person. For tickets and information call: 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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JUNE - MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
5:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. |
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the Belle of the Rock, an authentic Paddle Wheel BoaT for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy dinner served with cheesecake for dessert. $34.95 per person. Please call 800-868-7625 ext.386 for reservations.
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FRIDAYS: April 17th through November 13th
11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. |
Canal Boat & Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Parks Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir. 32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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JULY: MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. |
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the Belle of the Rock an authentic paddle wheel boat, for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge, where you will enjoy dinner served with cheesecake for dessert. $34.95 per person. Please call 800-868-7625 ext.386 for reservations.
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FRIDAYS: April 17th through November 13th
11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Parks Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir.
32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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July: Mondays and Saturdays
Times vary by date |
Land and Water Cruise
Tour includes a historical trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $32.00 per person. For tickets and information call: 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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August 1, 2009
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BesPhoto Workshop
Interested in Photography? Do you want to learn more about how to operate your specific camera? We will cover camera operation, photographic theory, and composition while hiking the trails of Starved Rock. We will spend one-on-one time with you working with your specific camera. We welcome all types of cameras and photographers. Cost is $100. For more information see www.BesPhoto.com or to sign up contact Mike Bessler at 630-667-5174 or email Mike@BesPhoto.com
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August: Mondays and Saturdays
Times vary by date |
Land and Water Cruise
Tour includes a historical trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $32.00 per person. For tickets and information call: 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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AUGUST: MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
5:30p.m.-8:00p.m. |
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat, for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy dinner, served with cheesecake for dessert. $34.95 per person. Please call 800-868-7625 ext.386 for reservations.
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FRIDAYS: April 17th through November 13th
11:00a.m - 3:00p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Parks Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir. 32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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SEPTEMBER: MONDAYS & THURSDAYS
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Casual Dinner and Evening Cruise
Board a Starved Rock Lodge Trolley and travel to the Belle of the Rock an authentic Paddle Wheel Boat for a leisurely cruise on the picturesque Illinois River. After the cruise, the trolley will bring you back to the Lodge where you will enjoy dinner served with cheesecake for dessert. $34.95 per person. Please call 800-868-7625 ext.386 for reservations.
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September: Mondays and Saturdays
Times vary by date |
Land and Water Cruise
Tour includes a historical trolley ride, soup and salad bar lunch at Starved Rock Lodge, and a leisurely 1 hour river cruise on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle wheel boat. Tickets are $32.00 per person. For tickets and information call: 800-868-7625 ext. 386.
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September 26, 2009
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BesPhoto Workshop
Interested in Photography? Do you want to learn more about how to operate your specific camera? We will cover camera operation, photographic theory, and composition while hiking the trails of Starved Rock. We will spend one-on-one time with you working with your specific camera. We welcome all types of cameras and photographers. Cost is $100. For more information see www.BesPhoto.com or to sign up contact Mike Bessler at 630-667-5174 or email Mike@BesPhoto.com
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FRIDAYS: April 17th through November 13th
11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Parks Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir.
32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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FRIDAYS: April 17th through November 13th
11:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. |
Canal Boat and Trolley Tour
Join us for the newest history tour that Starved Rock Lodge has to offer. Start off with a delicious Soup and Salad Bar Lunch in the rustic dining room at Starved Rock Lodge. Next, board one of our trolleys for a ride to our State Parks Visitor Center. Your trolley will also take you on a relaxing ride to the New Canal Boat located in LaSalle. Step back in time with period dressed interpreters on this 1-hour horse-pulled canal boat ride. Finish the tour with a final stop at the Lock 16 Visitor Center. Each passenger will receive a commemorative souvenir. 32.00 Adult 27.00 children 10 and under
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