The October calendar at Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, in Oglesby, is filled with adventures. From Fall Colors Trolley Tours, Autumn on the River Boat Rides and Sunset Cruises on the Sainte Genevieve sternwheel riverboat to Oktoberfest Dinners and Ghost Tours, the calendar is full of excitement.
Tribute to the Stars shows present dynamic vocalists like Quentin Flagg’s “Shake, Rattle n’ Roll,” World War II radio show “Let Freedom Ring” and “Rosie & the Rivets.” A hot lunch buffet is included with every ticket.
There’s still time to reserve a spot at the Lodge’s Annual Leinenkugel Dinner on Nov. 8.
Everything on the menu (including dessert) is made with Leinenkugel beer. This year’s guest speaker is Katie Leinenkugel, part of the sixth generation of Jacob Leinenkugel’s Brewery, based in Chippewa Falls, Wis. Call (815) 220-7386 for reservations.
And speaking of food at Starved Rock, the Lodge’s main dining room was recently named Best Hotel and Best Brunch in the “Best of the Illinois Valley.” The contest began in March 2024 and received an impressive 25,000 nominations and a staggering 108,297 votes. The Lodge’s award-winning brunch serves a wide variety of options from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Sunday.
Join the Lodge’s Guided Hikes any weekend for a great look at Starved Rock State Park. If you’ve ever wanted to hike with your pet but didn’t know your way around Starved Rock, there’s a new way to hike called “Tails on the Trails.” Every month, bring your furry, feathered or scaly friend for a fun activity. Go on pet-friendly guided hikes and enjoy “yappy hour” on the Veranda.
The kickoff event is a Guided Hike on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. It’s $15 per human and reservations are required.
To reserve your spot at these occasions, call (815) 667-4211 or book online at StarvedRockLodge.com.