Places to Go Next Year Starved Rock Lodge
Starved Rock Lodge
vation Corps in the 1930s, the lodge is a
and performers take guests on a walk down
Oglesby, Illinois
unique, architectural masterpiece with a
memory lane with their renditions of famous
Starved Rock Lodge, located in Oglesby,
massive Great Hall anchored by the largest,
hits by Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Dean Martin
Illinois, is nestled in the middle of scenic
two-sided limestone fireplace in the Midwest.
and others. A hot buffet lunch is included in
Starved Rock State Park (a National Historic
Guests remark that the ambiance is much
the ticket price. The setting is the historic
Landmark) featuring stunning sandstone
like that of lodges in national parks.
Great Hall.
canyons and seasonal waterfalls. Starved
The most popular group tours activities
Trolleys play an important role in the
Rock Lodge is the only lodging facility located
are the lodge’s Tribute to the Stars series of
tours offered by Starved Rock Lodge, pro-
within the park. Built by the Civilian Conser-
musical performances. The talented singers
viding a comfortable way see the region.
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