Welcome to Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center

Starved Rock Lodge

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Welcome to Starved Rock Lodge!Whether you are here for business, a wedding, or leisure travel, we are delighted you chose to stay with us. To better acquaint you with our amenities, attractions, and activities, we prepared this Guest Directory.

Our Front Desk is staffed 24 hours a day for your convenience. We are happy to assist you or answer any questions. Please dial “0” if you need to speak with our Front Desk staff.

We trust you will enjoy your time and hope you will visit us again soon. Please fill out a Guest Comment Card available at the Front Desk, and let us know how we are doing. Our goal is to make your visit a complete success and a great experience.

Thank you for your business,

The Management & Team of Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center

Starved Rock Lodge & Conference CenterGPS: One Lodge Lane · Oglesby, IL 61348

Mailing: P.O. Box 570 · Utica, IL 61373(800) 868-7625

Check-in Time:4:00 pm

Check-out Time:11:00 am

Front Desk:Dial 0

Game List4 the Birds (2-6 Players)4 the Birds (2-6 Players)

80s Game (2-5 Players)80s Game (2-5 Players)

Apples to Apples (4-8 Players)Apples to Apples (4-8 Players)

Backgammon (2 Players)Backgammon (2 Players)

Balderdash (2+ Players)Balderdash (2+ Players)

Battle of the Sexes (2+ Players)Battle of the Sexes (2+ Players)

Beat the Parents (2+ Players)Beat the Parents (2+ Players)

Candy Land (2-4 Players)Candy Land (2-4 Players)

Cards (2+ Players)Cards (2+ Players)

Card Shuffler (2+ Players)Card Shuffler (2+ Players)

Cheese Touch (3-6 Players)Cheese Touch (3-6 Players)

Chess (2 Players)Chess (2 Players)

Chutes and Ladders (2-3 Players)Chutes and Ladders (2-3 Players)

Go Fish (2-4 Players)Go Fish (2-4 Players)

Jenga (1+ Players)Jenga (1+ Players)

Monopoly (2-6 Players)Monopoly (2-6 Players)

Pictionary (3+ Players)Pictionary (3+ Players)

Puzzle (Picture of House- 500 pieces)Puzzle (Picture of House- 500 pieces)

Puzzle Round the Porch- 500 pieces)Puzzle Round the Porch- 500 pieces)

Scruples (3+ Players)Scruples (3+ Players)

Skip-Bo (2-6 Players)Skip-Bo (2-6 Players)

Taboo (4+ Players)Taboo (4+ Players)

Tenzi (2-4 Players)Tenzi (2-4 Players)

Trivial Pursuit (2-6 Players)Trivial Pursuit (2-6 Players)

Uno (2-10 Players)Uno (2-10 Players)

Word Yahtzee (1+ Playerrs)Word Yahtzee (1+ Playerrs)

Yahtzee (2+ Players)Yahtzee (2+ Players)

List subject to change. There is no fee. Limit one game per guest room at a time. You may exchange your selection at any time.

CHANNEL GUIDE7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

ABC CBS NBC FOX WTTW PBS The CW Univision News Showtime Showtime2 Showcase ESPN ESPN2Fox Sports 1NBC Sports A&E AMC Cartoon Network Comedy Central Disney CNN Fox News MSNBC Discovery Food Network FX History HGTV Lifetime MTV MTV Live

38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Nickelodeon National Geographic SYFY Travel TruTV TBS TNT USA The Weather Channel

HOW TO USE THE DVD PLAYER

Turn DVD Player ON.

Press the INPUT button on the REMOTE CONTROL.

Use the ARROW KEYS to move the cursor

to highlight VIDEO 1. Press ENTER.

(TV Remote Control does NOT control DVD Player).

To return to normal TV mode, press the INPUT button on the

REMOTE CONTROL.Use the ARROW KEYS to move

the cursor ANDand PRESS ENTER.

If the remote isnot working,check to make sure that

MODE SELECT SWITCH is on TV.

If you experience any difficulties viewing TV or watching a DVD,

please call the Front Deskby dialing “0”.

17 Again (PG-13)300 (R)After Earth (PG-13)Air Bud World Pup (G)Amazing Spiderman 2 (PG-13)American Wedding (R)Argo (R)Beauty & the Beast (1991) (G)Beauty & the Beast (2017) (G)Book of Eli (R)Bourne Identity (PG-13)Bourne Ultimatum (PG-13)The Break Up (PG-13)Bride Wars (PG)Bridget Jone’s Diary (R)Bringing Down/ House (PG-13)The Bucket List (PG-13)Charlie St. Cloud (PG-13)Cheaper by the Dozen (PG)Chicken Little (G)Christmas with the Kranks (PG)Chronicles of Narnia (PG)Click (PG-13)Crocodile Dundee (PG-13)Daddy Daycare (PG)Daddy’s Home (PG-13)The Dark Knight (PG-13)The Dark Night Rises (PG-13)The Darkest Minds (PG-13)Deadpool (R)Deadpool 2 (R)Despicable Me (PG)Devil Wears Prada (PG-13)Dinosaur (PG)Dolphin Tale (PG)Dr. Dolittle (PG-13)Drive Me Crazy (PG-13)

The Duff (PG--13)Evan Almighty (PG)Fantastic Beasts:-Where to Find Them (PG-13)-Crimes of Grindlewald (PG-13)The Fifth Element (PG-13)Finding Nemo (G)Flicka (PG)Footloose (2001) (PG-13)Forrest Gump (PG-13)Friday Night Lights (PG-13)Ghosts of Girfriends Past(PG-13)Gone in 60 Seconds (PG-13)Gone with the Wind (PG-13)Goonies (PG)The Great Debaters (PG-13)Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)Hairspray (PG)Harry Potter:-Chamber of Secrets (PG)-Prisoner of Azkaban (PG)-Goblet of Fire (PG-13)-Deathly Hallows Pt 1 (PG-13)-Deathly Hallows Pt 2 (PG-13)Herbie: Fully Loaded (G)Hidden Figures (PG)The Hobbit (2012) (PG-13)Home (PG)Horton Hears a Who! (G)Hot Tub Time Machine (R)The Hulk (PG-13)The Hunger Games-All 4 movies (PG-13)I Am Legend (PG-13)I Am Sam (PG-13)Ice Princess (G)In Time (PG-13)

Independence Day (PG-13)Iron Man (PG-13)Indiana Jones:-Lost Ark (PG)-Temple of Doom (PG)The Karate Kid (1984) (PG)Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (R)Kong: Skull Island (PG-13)The Lego Movie (PG)The Little Mermaid (G)Little Miss Sunshine (R)Little Raschals (PG)Lord of the Rings:-The Two Towers (PG-13)Madea Goes to Jail (PG-13)Madea’s Family Reunion (PG-13)Maleficent (PG)Marley and Me (PG)Mary Poppins (G)Mary Poppins: Returns (G)Man of the Year (PG-13)Maze Runner Trilogy (PG-13)The Meg (PG-13)Meet the Fockers (PG-13)Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG)Monster House (PG)Napoleon Dynamite (PG)Nim’s Island (PG)Now You See Me (PG-13)Now You See Me 2 (PG-13)Ocean’s Twelve (PG-13)Oculus (R)Open Season (PG)The Other Guys (PG-13)P.S. I Love You (PG-13)The Passion of the Christ (R)Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

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Starved Rock Lodge DVD Rental List

Pearl Harbor (PG-13)Percy Jackson:-The Lightning Thief (PG)-Sea of Monsters (PG)Phineas & Ferb- Star Wars (G)Pirates of the Caribbean:-On Stranger Tides (PG-13)-Dead Man’s Chest (PG-13)Pitch Perfect (PG-13)Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG)Prancer (G)Prancer Returns (G)Pretty Woman (R)Pride & Prejudice (PG-13)The Princess Diaries (G)Prisoners (R)The Pursuit of Hapiness (PG-13)Radio (PG-13)Rambo (R)The Reader (R)Ready Player One (PG-13)Remember Me (PG-13)Resident Evil: Afterlife (R)Resident Evil: Retribution (R)Rush Hour Trilogy (PG-13)Shawshank Redemption (R)She’s the Man (PG-13)

Shrek 2 (PG)Simpson’s Movie (PG-13)Source Code (PG-13)Spiderman (PG-13)Spiderman: Far from Home (PG-13)Spiderman: Homecoming (PG-13)Star Trek: Into the Darkness (PG-13)Star Wars: Phantom Menace (PG-13)Steel Magnolias (PG)Stitch: The Movie (G)Stuart Little (PG)Suicide Squad (PG-13)Sweet Home Alabama (PG-13)Swiss Family Robinson (G)Tag (R)Thor: Dark World (PG-13)Top Gun (PG)Turbo (PG)Uptown Girls (PG-13)Planet of the Apes (PG-13)Wedding Crashers (R)While You Were Sleeping (PG)Wonder Woman (PG-13)Wreck It Ralph (PG)X2: X-Men United (PG-13)Zombieland (R)

$1.00 + Tax, Per Rental , Per NightReplacement Fees Applied if Rentals Are Not Returned

List Subject to Change

Starved Rock Lodge DVD Rental List Continued

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Cozy Rooms & CabinsCozy Rooms & CabinsMusic Tribute ShowsMusic Tribute Shows

River Cruises, River Cruises, Trolley Tours, Trolley Tours,

& more!& more!

Dining:Dining:· · Main Dining RoomMain Dining Room· · Back Door LoungeBack Door Lounge· · VerandaVeranda

Gift ShopGift Shop Trailheads ConcessionsTrailheads Concessions

CafeCafe

Indoor Pool, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, 2 Saunas, Jacuzzi, 2 Saunas, & Kid’s Pool& Kid’s Pool

MeetingsMeetings

WeddingsWeddings

So Much to Love!So Much to Love!

SAFETY POLICYIN CASE OF A FIRE

UPON CHECK-IN:

• Review the map behind your door. Take note of the exits nearest to your location.• Review your room layout and be sure you are accustomed to opening your door in the

dark.• Have your room key readily accessible in case of emergency-- you will need to get back

into your room if there is no safe exit.

IF YOUR ROOM DOOR IS NOT HOT AND THERE IS NO SMOKE IN THE HALLWAY:

• Check the hallway, ensuring it is clearr of smoke. If the hallway is clear, take your room key, exit your room, and securely close your door behind you. Head to the nearest lit exit, leaving the Lodge and heading to the Main Parking Lot. Avoid using the elevators.

• If at all possible, alert the operator to the fire and its location by dialing “0”. But, always make your own safety a priority.

IF YOUR ROOM DOOR IS HOT AND/OR THERE IS SMOKE IN THE HALLWAY:• Remain calm and stay in your room, keeping the door shut.• Turn off the air conditioner.• Fill the bathtub with water so you have a water supply.• Place wet towels along the bottom of the door and over any vents.• Dial “0” to let the operator know your locationn and stay below any smoke in the room.• If you are staying on the first floor, escape through the window if possible.• If you are staying on the second or third floor, lean out the window with a towel to alert

rescuers to your location

SAFETY POLICYIN CASE OF A TORNADO

AFTER THE SIRENS SOUNDS:

• Immediately proceed to the first floor, bringing your room key with you after shutting the door

• Stay clear of all windows and the pool area.• Kneel on the floor with your hands covering your head, facing a wall.• If you are located in the Dining Room, Back Door Lounge, Gift Shop, Or Great Hall, you will

be directed to a basement location through the kitchen.• If you are staying in a cabin, immediately come to the first floor of the Lodge.• If you are outside and cannot find shelter, crouch on the ground with your arms covering

your head.

GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW IN THE PARK:

• For your safety, never hike alone.• If possible, carry a cell phone with you at all times.• Follow all warning and caution signs and remain on marked trails.• Alcohol is prohibited in the Park from January 1st - May 31st, and always prohhibited on

trails.• Absolutely NO swimming or wading is allowed in the river or the State Park due to the

intense undertow.• Please hold children’s hands when walking near the water or above canyons.• Remember that by following the WHITE DOTS throughout the Park, you will be heading

towards the Lodge or Visitor’s Center.• In the event of an accident, dial 911 or call the Park Office at: (815) 667-4726.

LODGE RULESNO SMOKING POLICY

In accordance with the Illinois Smoke-Free Act, smoking is is prohibited in all sleeping rooms and indoor public areas. Smoking is allowed outside; you must be at least 15 feet away from any entrance. Please use the provided receptacles for disposal of smoking materials. DO NOT throw butts on the ground, remember you are in the woods. Violations of this policy in the sleeping rooms will result in a $250.00 fee added to your final bill.

PET POLICYPets are prohibited in all sleeping rooms, meeting rooms, and indoor public areas. Dogs (weighing 50 lbs or less, or a combined weight of 50 lbs) are allowed in our pet-friendly Pioneer Cabins with a required pre-registration and service fees apply. Please check with the Front Desk for more information on these cabins. Up-to-date immunization records must be presented to our Front Desk prior to check-in. Certified service animals are permitted. We do ask that overnight guests inform the Front Desk if a service animal is staying in the room. Pets are allowed on hiking trails and the Veranda, but must be kept on a leash less than 10’ in length. Owners are expected to clean up after their pets. Cats and other domestic animals are not allowed. Violations of this policy in the sleeping rooms will result in a $250.00 fee addded to your final bill.

QUIET HOURSGuests must respect quiet hours from 11 pm to 9 am. Please, no loud voices or running in the hallways, and keep TVs at a lower volume during these hours. If you become aware of a disruptive guest, please contact the Front Desk immediately by phone or in person. Management reserves the right to remove any guest who is causing damage to the hotel or being disruptive to the hotel environment. No refund for the length of stay will be given under these circumstances.

ABOUT OUR PHONESWithin the Lodge, simply dial the extension:

Front Desk/OperatorDining RoomLoungeGift ShopSales & Catering (Weddings & Meetings)Trolley, Tours & ActivitiesRoom-to-Room

Dial 0Dial 321Dial 322Dial 320Dial 333

Dial 386Dial Room Number

Local & Long Distance CallsDial 9 + 1 + Area Code + Number

In Case of Emergency Dial 911Then please dial “0” to notify the Front Desk to prepare for

Emergency personel arrival.

For wake-up calls, Dial 0Voicemail: a flashing light indicates a voice message is waiting.To retrieve the message, dial 7 and follow the voice prompt.

Lodge (815) 667-4211

GUEST INFORMATIONInformation is listed alphabetically

AREA ACTIVITIESPlease see the end of this guest book for area activities.

ACTIVITIES AT STARVED ROCK LODGE Extension 386Starved Rock Lodge offers a variety of activities, from guided hikes, to musical tribute shows, and trolley tours. Please stop in our Activities Department (located to the West of the Great Hall restrooms), call Extension 386, or visit www.StarvedRockLodge.com for more information.

ATMATMs are located inside the Great Hall and outside Trailheads at the Visitor’s Center, near the riverfront.

BACK DOOR LOUNGE Extension 322The Back Door Lounge is located at the Eastern end of the Lodge, next to the Main Dining Room and connects with the Veranda. Try a glass of Starved Rock Signature Ale or one of our Starved Rock wines. Music takes place in the Back Door Lounge during the winter months on Fridays from 8-11 pm. Outdoor dining and weekend entertainment take place on the Veranda during the summer months.

BOARD GAMES & PUZZLES Dial 0Board games and puzzles are available at the Front Desk. There is no charge to check out a game or puzzle. Limit one game per guest room at one time. You may exchange your selection at any time.

BUSINESS SERVICES Dial 0Copies are made at the Front Desk for a charge of 10 cents per page. Guests are welcome to use the computer located on the 2nd floor, to the left of the main staircase.

CAFE Extension 358The Cafe, located in the lobby near the Front Desk, offers a variety of coffee, tea, breakfast foods, snacks, lunch selections, travel items, greeting cards, wine, and gifts.

Cafe Hours: (Change seasonally)Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am - 5 pmFriday & Sunday: 6:30 am - 6 pmSaturday: 6:30 am - 8 pm

CAMPGROUNDThe Starved Rock Campground is located approximately 1.5 miles Southeast of the Lodge. The Lodge is not affiliated with the campground. Starved Rock Lodge does operate a camp store 24/7 for essentials, firewood, and vending. Please visit camp.exploremoreil.com or call (815) 667-4726 for camping information.

CHECK-IN & OUTCheck-in time is: 4:00 pmCheck-out time is: 11:00 am

CRIBS“Pack & Play” cribs are available for $5.00 plus tax per night.

DINING (For Main Dining Room reservations & carry-out orders, please call Extension 321)The Main Dining Room is located at the Eastern end of the Lodge off the Great Hall. Hours and menus vary by season. The Main Dining Room is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are recommended for Sunday brunch. Carry-outs are available during regular business hours. Reservations are required for Holiday Buffets.The Starved Rock Cafe is located in the lobby near the Front Desk. It offers a variety of coffee, tea, breakfast foods, snacks, lunch selections, travel items, greeting cards, wine, and gifts.The Back Door Lounge is located at the Eastern end of the Lodge, next to the Main Dining room. Try a glass of Starved Rock Signature Ale or one of our Starved Rock Wines.Veranda Dining is available just outside The Back Door Lounge during the summer months. A grill menu is available daily.

DVDsDVDs are available for rent for $1 at the Front Desk. A full list of our DVD collection is located in the front of this Guest Book.

EXPRESS CHECK-OUTExpress Check-Out is offered to our guests who wish to check-out using their credit card on file. To take advantage of our Express Check-Out, simply leave the key cards in your room, and contact the Front Desk at “0” to finalize Express Check-Out.

FIREWOODAdditional bundles of firewood are available for $8.00 plus tax by dialing the Front Desk at “0”.

GIFT CARDSGift card are available for purchase online at www.shopstarvedrock.com or at our Front Desk. Gift cards are used towards an overnight stay, activities, massages, food and shopping.

GIFT SHOP Extension 320The Gift Shop, located off the Great Hall next to the Main Dining Room, features T-shirts, ball caps, mugs, Starved Rock souvenirs, gifts, and much more.

ICE MACHINESIce machines are on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Lodge, near the staircases. Bags of ice are available for purchase at Trailheads Concessions (Riverfront).

INTERNETThe Lodge offers free wireless internet in all the rooms, public areas, and cabins for overnight and corporate guests. Please see the Front Desk for the current password.

LOST & FOUNDPlease contact the Front Desk at “0” for lost and found information.

LUGGAGE CARTSLuggage carts are located in the hallway of the lobby near the restrooms.

MAILOutgoing mail is available for drop-off at the Front Desk. Mail is picked up daily at 2 pm.

MAPSFree Starved Rock Trail Maps are available at the Front Desk, Great Hall, Activities Department, and Visitor’s Center. You may ask the Front Desk for a map of the Lodge and the grounds at any time.

MEETING & CONFERENCE ROOMS Extension 333Meeting and conference rooms are available at the Lodge. Let our professional sales staff help you plan your next meeting or corporate retreat. Please stop by our Sales Office, located on the first floor across from room 113.

POSTAGE STAMPSBoth general and postcard stamps are available for purchase at the Front Desk.

RESTAURANT Extension 321The Main Dining Room is located at the Eastern end of the Lodge. Hours and menus vary by sea-son. The Main Dining Room is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Carry-outs are available during regular business hours. Reservations are recommended. Reservations are required for Holiday Buffets which are offered on Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

ROLLAWAY BEDSRollaway beds are available for $10.00 plus tax per night. Rollaways only fit in certain rooms, so please contact the Front Desk about availability.

SOCIAL EVENTS AND WEDDINGS Extension 333We would be honored to help you plan an outdoor wedding overlooking historic Starved Rock, or an indoor dream wedding in the Great Hall! We’re also a great place for your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or family reunion. Our sales tesm specializes in successful special event planning. Stop by and visit one of our sales managers on the first floor across from room 113.

SOCIAL MEDIAWe keep guests up-to-date on current events and what is happening around the Starved Rock area. Find and like our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube pages by visiting our website: www.StarvedRockLodge.com, and scroll to the bottom of the Main Page.

SHOPPINGStop by the Starved Rock Cafe for travel necessities, greeting cards, wine and more. Purchase your Starved Rock souvenirs, jewelry, books, and various gifts in our Gift Shop or down at Trailheads (located in the Visitor’s Center). The Peru Mall is located approx. 8 miles West (Exit 75 off Route 80).

SWIMMING POOLThe Lodge offers its guests a swimming pool, hot tub, two saunas, and a gated children’s pool. The pool complex is located at the Western end of the Lodge. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult. Children under 16 are prohibited from using the hot tub and saunas. Locker rooms and pool towels are available in the pool area. The pool is open sunday through Thursday from 9 am to 10 pm; and until 11 pm on Friday and saturday. There is no lifeguard on duty.

TELEVISION STATIONSSee the TV Channel Guide and DVD instructions at the beginning of this Guest Book.

THEATRESMovie theatres are located in the Peru Mall and downtown Ottawa. Fordirections, please dial “0”.

TRAILHEADS CONCESSIONS & SOUVENIRSTrailheadsd Concessions is located at the bottom of the hill, inside the Starved Rock State Park Visitor’s Center. It offers a variety of food, gifts, souvenirs, books, and postcards.

TRAILSHiking trails at Starved Rock State Park are open from sunrise to sunset. Trail maps are found in the Great Hall, Activities Office, Visitor’s Center, and at the front Desk of the Lodge. Trails are free to the public. For questions regarding trails, please stop by the Front Desk, Activities Office or Visitor’s Center.

VENDING MACHINESVending machines are located on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Lodge, in the Great Hall, outside the Massage Cabin ( just off the East parking lot) and in the Visitor’s Center. Vending machines are also located on the Eastern Side of the Veranda.

VISITOR’S CENTERThe Visitor’s center is located on the lower level of the Park near the Illinois River. The Visitor’s Center is open daily from 9 am to 4 pm (winter hours are limited). The phone number is (815) 667-4726.

WAKE-UP CALLSDial “0” to have our Front Desk staff schedule your wake-up call.

WATER ACTIVITIESAlist of water activities in the area is available at the end of this Guest Book.

WEBSITESThe official website for starved Rock Lodge is: www.StarvedRockLodge.com

STARVED ROCK AREA ACTIVITIESLOCAL STATE PARKS

Buffalo Rock State Park (Ottawa) Matthiessen State Park (Oglesby)

(815) 433-2224 (815) 667-4868

MUSEUMS & VISITOR CENTERSIL Waterway Visitor’s Center (Ottawa) Starved Rock Visitor’s Center (Oglesby) LaSalle County Historical Museum (Utica) Hegeler Carus Mansion (LaSalle) Reddick Mansion Association (Ottawa) Boy Scout Museum (Ottawa) Weber House (Streator) Middle Eastern Conflict Wall (Marseilles)

(815) 667-4054 (815) 667-4726 (815) 667-4861 (815) 224-6543 (815) 433-6100 (815) 431-9353 (815) 672-8327 (815) 795-2133

THEATRESAMC Cinemas (Peru) Roxy Cinemas (Ottawa) Route 34 Drive-In (Earlville)

(815) 223-8194 (815) 433-8303 (815) 246-9700

WINERIES & BREWERIESAugust Hill Winery (Utica) Illinois River Winery (Utica) Tangled Roots Brewing Co. (Ottawa)

(815) 667-5211 (815) 667-4012 (815) 324-9549

MARINASStarved Rock Marina (Ottawa) Heritage Harbor (Ottawa)

(815) 433-4218 (815) 431-1338

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CANOE/BOAT RENTALAyer’s Landing (Ottawa) C&M Canoe (Ottawa) Starved Rock Lodge Eagle I Boat Rides Starved Rock Kyak

(815) 434-2233 (815) 434-6690 (815) 220-7386 (630) 561-4653

GOLF COURSESSenica’s Oak Ridge (LaSalle) Dayton Ridge Golf Club (Ottawa) Pine Hills Golf Club (Ottawa) South Bluff Country Club (Peru) Deer Park Golf Club (Oglesby)

(815) 223-7273 (815) 434-0145 (815) 434-3985 (815) 223-0603 (815) 667-4239

MISCELLANEOUSIV Super Bowl (Peru) Paramount roller Skating (Ottawa) Cross Country Ski Rentals (Oglesby) Sky Dive Chicago (Ottawa) Zip Chicago (Marseilles) Boggio’s Orchard (Granville)

(815) 223-5085 (815) 433-9463 (815) 664-2484 (815) 433-0000 (815) 795-5001 (815) 339-2245

OTHER FUN THINGSHorseback Riding (Cedar Point) Goat Yoga (Cedar Point) Petting Zoo (Utica) Gator Creek Cruises Starved Rock Fishing Guide Vermillion River Rafting (Oglesby) I&M Canal Boat Tours

(815) 481-3337 (888) 992-4628 (815) 481-3337 (815) 481-3337 (815) 830-9597 (815) 667-5242 (815) 223-1851

(815) 667-4054 (815) 667-4726 (815) 667-4861 (815) 224-6543 (815) 433-6100 (815) 431-9353 (815) 672-8327 (815) 795-2133

DINING & SHOPPING DINING & SHOPPING AT STARVED ROCK LODGEAT STARVED ROCK LODGE

The Main Dining RoomExtension 321Breakfast

Monday-Saturday8 am - 10:30 am

Sunday8 am - 10:30 am

LunchMonday-Saturday

11 am - 3 pm (Summer)11 am - 2 pm (Winter)

DinnerOpen Daily

5 pm - 9 pm (Summer)5 pm - 8 pm (Winter)

Back Door LoungeMonday-Thursday: 11 am - 11 pmFriday & Saturday: 11 am - 12 am

Outdoor Dining on the VerandaGrill opens daily at 11 am

(Seasonal)

Live Music on the VerandaSummer: Every Friday 8 - 11 pmMusic in the Back Door Lounge

Winter: Fridays 8 - 11 pm

CafeExtension 358

Monday-Thursday6:30 am - 5 pmFriday & Sunday6:30 am - 6 pm

Saturday6:30 am - 8 pm

Trailheads Concessions(Located in the Starved Rock Visitor’s Center)

Extension 360Monday-Friday Open Seasonally

Gift ShopExtension 320

Monday-Thursday9 am - 5 pm

Friday & Sunday9 am - 6 pmSaturday

9 am - 8 pm

Starved Rock Visitor’s Center(815) 667-4726Open Daily9 am - 4 pm

*Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

**Please Note: Hours Subject to Change

Not dining with us?

Here are some area restaurants:

Pizzeria Vitale (Utica) Sam’s Pizza (Oglesby) Bianchi’s Pizza (Ottawa) R. Grotto Ristorante (Ottawa) Alfano’s Little Sicily (Ottawa) Lou’s LaGrotto Pizza (Peru) Peru Pizza House (Peru)

(815) 691-5030 (815) 883-9413 (815) 434-6884 (815) 433-6800 (815) 324-9549 (815) 223-3083 (815) 223-7408

MEXICAN

Mr. Salsa’s (Oglesby) Mickey’s Massive Burrito (Lasalle) Mariachi’s (Ottawa) Fiesta MX (Ottawa) Jalapeno’s (Peru) Chipotle (Peru)

(815) 883-9299 (815) 220-1599 (815) 433-6800 (815) 324-9113 (815) 220-1638 (815) 220-7452

PIZZA

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Oriental Kitchen (Oglesby) House of Hunan (Peru) Master Buffet (Peru)

(815) 883-7000 (815) 223-0969 (815) 223-8883

SUSHI

Thyme (Peru)

(815) 780-8774

CHINESE

FARM-TO-TABLE

SOB Sushi or Burger (LaSalle) B.A.S.H. Burger or Sushi House (Ottawa)

(815) 220-8888 (815) 434-2274

SEAFOOD

Red Lobster (Peru)

(815) 223-8571

Cajun Connection (Utica)

(815) 667-9855

CAJUN

LASALLE COUNTY AMUSEMENT

TOP ATTRACTIONS• Starved Rock State Park

(13.4 miles of hiking)• Starved Rock Lodge

(Listed on Historic Register)• Hegeler Carus Mansion• Reddick Mansion• Washington Park - Lincoln/Douglas Debate• Weber House & Garden• IL Scenic Byway• LaSalle Canal Boat, Lock 16 and I&M Canal• Matthiessen State Park (Cascade Falls)• Pere Marquette, Site of 1st Christian Mission• Walldogs Mural (Streator)• Buffalo Rock

LASALLE COUNTY TOURS

• LaSalle Canal Boat• Hegeler Carus Mansion• Reddick Mansion• Historical Mural Silhouettes Tour• Girls’ Road Trip Tour• Heritage Tour & Ottawa Mural Phone Tour• Weber House & Garden• Riverview Cemetary• Apple Tree Acres Alpacas• Art in the Park at Starved Rock Lodge• Starved Rock Tours (Trolley Tours,

River Cruises, Guided Hikes, and more)

LASALLE COUNTY EVENTS

• Mendota Sweet Corn Festival• Utica Burgoo• Freedom Run (Marseilles)• Vintage IL Wine Festival • Migratory Bird Festival (Ottawa)• Cruise Nights (Earlville/Utica/Ottawa)• Jazz N the Streets (LaSalle)• Seneca Shipyard Days• Fishing Expo (LaSalle)• Railroad Crossing Days (Medota)• Summer Fun Fest (Oglesby)• LaSalle county 4H Fair• Tri-County Fair• Maud Powell Arts Celebration (Peru)• National Skydiving Championship

(every 4 years)• Scarecrow Festival (Ottawa)• Valley Carvers Woodcarving Expo (SRL)• It’s Our River Day• Water Safety Weekend• Fall Colors Weekend at Starved Rock• Streator Fall Fest• Roamer Car Show (Streator)• Canal Market May-Sept (Utica)

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ADVENTURE-FILLED• Zip Chicago (Ziplining) • Skydive Chicago• Cedar Creek Ranch• Fox Valley Off Road• Ice climbing at Starved Rock• LaSalle Canal Boat• Starved Rock Guided Activities• IL Waterway Visitor’s Center• Punkin Acre Paints (Horseback Riding)• C&M Canoe Rental• Vermillion River Rafting• Kayak Starved Rock

PARKS & RECREATION• Starved Rock State Park (National Historc Landmark)• Matthiessen State Park• Buffalo Rock State Park• Illinni State Park• Catlin park• Spring Lake Nature Area• Shabbona County Park• Illinois & Michigan Canal (Historic Landmark)• Hopalong Cassidy River Trail & Canoe Launch• Mitchell Grove Nature Preserve• Sandy Ford Conservation Area

UNIQUE THINGS TO DO• Drive-in Movie Theater (Earlville)• Trio of Homes (Hegeler Carus Mansion, Weber House,

Reddick Mansion)• Stage 212 Communty Theater (LaSalle)

INDOOR FUN• Movie Theaters (Peru Mall & Ottawa)• Peru Mall• Roller Skating (Ottawa)• Bowling (Peru) + Comedy Club• Starved Rock State Park Visitor’s Center• IL Waterway Visitor Center

MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL SITES

• LaSalle County Historical Society• Shabbona County Park• Lock 16 Visitor Center• Hegeler Carus Mansion• Middle Eastern Conflict Wall Memorial• Hume-Carnegie Museum• Breaking the Prarie Farm Museum• Union Depot Railroad Museum• Norsk Scandinavian Museum• Oglesby Memorial Park• Ottawa Historical & Scouting Heritage

Museum• Reddick Masion• LaSalle County Genealogy Guild• Washington Square Park• MJ Hogan Grain Elevator• IL LST Memorial- Crotty Park• Streatorland Historical Society Museum• WWII Canteen Monument• Streator Carnegie Public Library• Wild Bill Hickok State Memorial• Father Pere Marquette Memorial• Grand Village of the Illinois Landmark• Starved Rock state Park Visitor’s Center

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSSTARVED ROCK STATE PARK & LODGE

ARE YOU OPEN YEAR-ROUND? Yes, the Lodge and Park are open 365 days a year.

DOES THE PARK CLOSE IF IT IS FLOODED?Even if the river level parking lots flood, the park does not close. Trail closures can occur with flooding. Trail closures are posted on the Starved Rock Lodge and State Park websites and Facebook pages.

WHERE CAN I PARK?Parking lots are available for day trippers by the Starved Rock Visitor’s Center and Overflow Parking lot, off the Route 71 entrance into the park. For overnight guests, we have a gated parking lot on the Western end of the Lodge. The Front Desk will give you a gate code upon check-in. For dining, activities, and shopping customers the main parking lot on the Eastern end of the building is available. We occasionall close our parking lot to the public and only allow hotel guests and customers to park here (holiday weekends).

CAN WE ACCESS THE TRAILS FROM THE LODGE?Yes, there are three access points from the Lodge that take you to the trails. The first access is the staircase on the Eastern end of the Veranda, the second being East of the cabins (near the eagle woodcarvings) and the third is West of the cabins (hiking across the bridge by the West shelter).

WHERE ARE THE WATERFALLSSeasonal waterfalls are in several of the 18 canyons in the spring or after heavy rain. The most scenic waterfalls at Starved Rock are in St. Louis, French, Wildcat, LaSalle, Hennepin, Ottawa, Kaskaskia, and Illinois canyons. At Matthiessen State Park. they are found at Matthiessen Lake Falls and Cascade Falls.

WHERE CAN WE SEE BALD EAGLES?Eagles can usually be seen from December through February fishing below the Starved Rock Lock and Dam and roosting on Leopold and Plum Islands. The higheset concentration of eagles is during the coldest time of year, usually January. When the river freezes, eagles have to find open water to search for fish, which they find in the turbulent water below the dam. The best place to view the bald eagles is from the top of Starved Rock. Binoculars are loaned out at the Starved Rock Visitor’s Center by leaving your driver’s license. The Visitor’s Center is open 9 am to 4 pm daily and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

WHERE ARE THE ICE FALLS?Ice falls are in 14 of the 18 canyons, weather permitting, during fall and winter. The most scenic ice falls at Starved Rock are in St. Louis, French, Wildcat, LaSalle, Hennepin, Ottawa, and Kaskaskia Canyons. At Matthiessen State Park, they are found at Matthiessen Lake Falls and Cascade Falls.

WHEN DO THE COLORS ON THE TREES CHANGE FOR FALL? Mother Nature is the only one that can tell us when the trees will start to change. Generally, the trees start to change by October 1st and peak around the middle of October; however, this can change from year-to-year depending upon the weather.

IS THERE ICE CLIMBING IN THE PARK?Ice climbing is allowed during winter if the conditions allow. In order tto ice climb, climbers must climb with others (2 or more), provide their own equipment, and sign in using the log-in book at the front doors of the Park’s Maintenance building accros from the Visitor’s Center. It is up to the ice climbers to check the ice falls themselves to see if they are suitable for climbing. The Park/DNR does not check the status of the ice falls. The following canyons are the only canyons where ice climbing is allowed: LaSalle, Ottawa, and Wildcat.

CAN WE CROSS-COUNTRY SKI IN THE PARK?No, cross-country skiing at Starved Rock State Park is prohibited. However, it is permitted at Matthiessen State Park. When snow permits, six miles of rolling, un-groomed trails are available at Matthiessen State Park (one mile South of Starved Rock). Ski trails are openn daily. Ski rentals are available at Matthiessen on weekends from December through March.

ARE THERE SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN THE PARK?No, snowmmobiling is not allowed at Starved Rock State Park. However, snow-mobiling is allowed on the Illinois and Michigan Canal, one mile North of Starved Rock, when snow conditions permit. The DNR link to I&M Canal is: dnr.state.il.us.

ARE PETS ALLOWED IN THE PARK?Yes, they are allowed in the Park, on the trails and in the campground. They must be kept on a leash and you must pick up after them. Pet litter bags are available at the Visitor Center. Pets are prohibited in buildings, with the exception of our pet-friendly cabins.

CAN WE ROCK CLIMB IN THE PARK?No, due to the fragile nature of the sandstone rock, rock climbinng and rappelling are strictly prohibited.

ARE THERE ADA ACCESSIBLE TRAILS IN THE PARK?No. The trails at Starved Rock and Matthiessen are in and out of canyons with many stairways; therefore, they are not accessible. However, there is a one-mile sidewalk surrounding Starved Rock Lodge with an observation deck behind the Lodge. There is a sidewalk along the river by the main parking lot which gives a good view of Starved Rock from its base. There is also a wheelchair friendly concrete trail near the Matthiessen Lake Falls parking lot that guests may visit as well.

ARE THERE BICYCLE TRAILS IN THE PARK?No. Bicycling is not allowed on the trails. It would be too dangerous and disruptive to the trails and others. The closest place to bicycle is on the Illinois & Michigan Canal, one mile North of the Park in Utica. This is a 62 mile trail.

CAN WE GRILL OUTSIDE OUR CABIN?No, grilling is not allowed on the Lodge grounds. If you want to bring a grill, you may grill in the picnic areas in the lower park near the Visitor’s Center.

ARE ANY OF THE ROOMS SMOKING ROOMS?No, Starved Rock Lodge is a smoke-free facility. Per Illinois State Law, you msy smoke outside as long as you are 15 feet from any entrance.

DO YOU OFFER WIRELESS INTERNET?Yes, the Lodge has free wireless internet in all the rooms, public areas, and cab-ins for overnight and corporate guests. Please see the Front Desk for the current password.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO RENT A ROOM OR CABIN?You must be 21 and present to rent a room or a cabin at Starved Rock Lodge.

ARE THERE ADJOINING ROOMS?Yes, some of the rooms in the Lodge and Sunset Cabins have adjoining rooms. However, availability is not always guaranteed. Please see or call the Front Desk for availability.

DO YOU HAVE ADA/HANDICAPPED ROOMS?Yes, we do have rooms that are wheelchair accessible. If you are in need of one of these rooms, please notify us so that we may accomodate you.

WHAT ARE CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES? CAN I CHECK-IN EARLY?Check-in is guaranteed at 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Early check-ins are usually not available. Check-out is at 11 am on the day of your departure.

WHEN ARE YOUR OVERNIGHT PACKAGES AVAILABLE?Overnight packages are generally available Sunday through Thursday nights throughout the year. Please make sure you check the specific information for the package you are interested in for date restrictions.

DO WE NEED RESERVATIONS FOR DINNER?Reservations are highly recommeded for all meals in the Main Dining Room. Reservations are required for Holiday Buffets. Simply dial extension 321 to make your reservation.

DO THE CABINS HAVE KITCHENS?No, the cabins at Starved Rock Lodge are basic hotel rooms in a cabin setting.

WHAT ARE THE POOL HOURS?The pool is open from 9 am to 10 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9 am to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.

CAN I PAY TO USE THE POOL FOR THEY DAY?No, our insurance does not allow anyone to use the pool unless they are a room or cabin guest of Starved Rock Lodge.

Starved Rock State Park, Starved Rock Visitor’s Center, and Starved Rock Visitor’s Center parking lots are free and open

to the public.

Hiking trails are open all year from sunrise to sunset.The Starved Rock Visitor’s Center parking lot is open from 6:30 am to 9 pm.

Hikers are urged to show extreme caution in all areas of the park.Stay on marked trails.

To protect the park and its visitors:

DO NOT hike after dark.DO NOT rappel or rock climb.DO NOT hike off marked trails.

DO NOT swim or wade in rivers or canyons.DO NOT pick or remove anything (including wildflowers).

DO NOT allow pets off leash (leash must be 10 ft or shorter).No alcohol in the park January 1 through May 31.

No alcohol is allowed on park trails or in campground.

NO bicycles are allowed on hiking trails.Camping is allowed ONLY at the campground.

PARK RULES