Resorts near starved rock in illinois

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Known as one of the "Seven Wonders of Illinois," Starved Rock State Park received over two million visitors in 2009. Starved Rock is easily accessible from the Illinois town of Utica and is only two hours south of the state capital, Chicago. Highlights include 18 canyons formed by glacial meltwater, waterfalls, rock formations and views over the Illinois River.

1. Starved Rock Lodge

   • The only resort inside the state park, the Starved Rock Lodge is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Guests can stay in one of the hotel's 70 guest rooms and suites or rent one of its13 pioneer cabins. On-site amenities include wireless Internet, pool, nature art exhibit, cafe, restaurant, parking and gift shop. The Lodge is steps away from 13 miles of hiking trails and offers trolley tours of the Starved Rock area every Sunday or canal boat tours every Friday. Don't miss the wide array of nearby flora and fauna, including beavers, foxes, white-tailed deers and bald eagles. Rates start at $95 per night for a room or cabin, as of October 2010.

   Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort

   • Only 88 minutes from Chicago and next to Starved Rock State Park, Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort is a family-friendly lodge with 92 guest rooms and suites, 2-story villas and 3-story cabins. All are equipped with wireless Internet and cable television, and can accommodate a minimum of four people. The villas and cabins include full kitchens with dinnerware and utensils and DVD library. Amenities at Grizzly Jack's include a pizzeria, sports bar, cafe, sweet shop, convenience store and fitness facility. To make your stay even more enjoyable, there's a 24,000 square foot indoor water park and the Enchanted Forest, a 36,000 square foot indoor play house. Tickets are included in the accommodation costs. Rates start at $119.95 per night for a family suite or $49.95 for a luxury cabin, as of October 2010.

   Kishauwau on the Vermillion

   • Formerly a boy scout camp, Kishauwau on the Vermillion is a year-round country resort offering cottages to rent. These pet-friendly cabins come with fully-equipped kitchens and linen, and there is local shopping and dining nearby in Utica and La Salle. Horse-riding, canoeing, golfing and swimming facilities are within a short distance of the retreat. Visitors are not just close to Starved Rock State Parks and its choice of outdoor activities, but to several other state parks as well, including Buffalo Rock and Mathiessen. Nearby attractions include the Bureau County Historical Museum, built in 1900, the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center and the Wild Bill Hicock State Memorial. Rates start at $100 per night in a small family cottage (two adults, two children) during the weeknight or $250 for a two night weekend stay, as of October 2010.

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