Grand Bear Resort & Waterpark
2643 IL-178, North Utica, IL 61373
Utica’s Grand Bear Resort, located just outside of Starved Rock State Park, features a variety of cozy suites, cabins, villas and over 11,000 square feet of event space. Grand Bear is also home to a massive 24,000 square foot indoor water park featuring play zones, slides, a wave pool, lazy river, and 15 person hot tub. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the Starved Rock Area, Grand Bear Resort is a great place to host your next family gathering, wedding, holiday party, meeting or family getaway. Come experience the oasis where relaxation meets adventure.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations Fox River Resort
2558 N 3650rd Rd, Sheridan, IL
Situated on an expansive property with a lake, this relaxed resort is conveniently located just minutes from Route 71, popular cultural exhibits like the Norsk Museum and the new Dayton Bluffs Nature Preserve in Ottawa. Guests are treated to casual studios with kitchens, living areas, pull-out couches and flat-screen TVs. The resort’s 1- to 2-bedroom villas add fireplaces, separate living rooms, and/or patios or balconies. On property, you’ll also find a laid-back grill eatery, a sandwich shop and a pizzeria. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a 9-hole golf course, and a stocked fishing lake with boat rentals, in addition to mini-golf, tennis courts, an arcade and a playground.
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
1 Lodge Lane, Oglesby, IL
Treat yourself to a relaxing vacation and getaway in the heart of Starved Rock State Park. Starved Rock Lodge is one of Illinois’ foremost lodging destinations for those looking to enjoy hiking, outdoor adventure, history and architectural landmarks. Within the Lodge, you’ll find historic ambiance in the main dining room where the atmosphere is friendly and casual. Relax and unwind in their indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna or stop by The Back Door Lounge to fuel up before a hike or cool off with a locally brewed craft beer. Choose a rustic hotel room in the lodge or from one of their log cabins in the woods. Either way, you’ll wake up refreshed from the natural beauty of the surroundings. Looking for a place to hold your meeting? Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center was voted the best lodge in the Midwest for a meeting. The Lodge and Conference Center is also a major wedding destination, particularly for those looking for an outdoor ceremony.