Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
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Oglesby
"Stop in and enjoy the massive fireplace after a cold winter hike!"(2 Tips)
"tree with a bear"(2 Tips)
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Kelly HarmantasJuly 30, 2012Best place to get married, & come back for your anniversary! Amazing staff made the whole process so easy! (Jill was incredible!) Couldn't have asked for a better day one year ago on 7-29-11
Kristin CullinanOctober 8, 2012Be sure to visit the park during the Fall, preferably during the week! (less crowded)
- Dave KaufmanOctober 9, 2012Hidden around the grounds are carvings, find the tree with a bear and a pelican and you will find a surprise third friend there too. Happy Hunting.
Saturday nights have a 2 night minimum. However there is definitely 2 days worth of hiking to do.
Jessamyn WeldJune 1, 2014There's a cute little boutique/gift shop if the ones at the visitor center don't suit you.
WillJanuary 6, 2013"If you're in the hot tub and pool area, find Nemo." - Dottie (like this tip if you find him)
- Dave KaufmanOctober 9, 2012Make sure to relax in the Lodge's Great Room. Hope there is a roaring fire.
Bring earplugs. The walls are really thin in the older part of the hotel. Lovely staff.
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Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
2668 East 873rd Road
Oglesby, IL 61373
United States
Oglesby, IL 61373
United States
Starved Rock Lodge and Cabins were built from 1933 to 1939 by the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps and then were listed the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1985. By the National Register’s criteria, the Lodge and Cabins are considered significant in the area of archi...
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- 24 Hours
(815) 667-4211
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- 7.9
"Great food. Good vegetarian options. Good beer. Beautiful view. Definitely go on a nice day and sit on the patio."
Jenna Kowalczyk - 6.7
"The food here is very good and it’s less expensive than eating at the Back Door Lounge"
Shannon Jeropke 
"The hot tub and pool are open till 10pm on weeknights and 11pm on weekends."
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