Illinois. Are You up for Amazing?Enjoy these nearby get-aways!

White Pines Inn, Oregon, ILwww.whitepinesinn.com | 815-946-3817

Leisure and serenity await you at White Pines Inn, located in

Illinois’ White Pines State Park. White Pines offers exquisite

scenery, the company of wildlife, and the sweet sounds of

nature. It’s no surprise that Midwest Living magazine named

White Pines one of the “15 Best Wilderness Getaways.”

White Pines offers 25 cozy one-room log cabins, each equipped

with a queen-size log bed, a primitive trundle bed for kids, a gas

fireplace, a private bath with shower, heat and air conditioning,

a mini-fridge, coffee makers, telephone, and TV.

You and your family can enjoy the mouthwatering Paul Bunyan

breakfast in the lodge restaurant, purchase memorabilia from

the gift shop, or be entertained by talented singers, actors, and

comedians at the dinner theatre. The park also encompasses 5

miles of hiking, where you just may spot a deer!

White Pines Inn is open the first Friday in March through the

Sunday before Christmas and the state park is open year round.

Located 7 miles west of Oregon, IL, and about 90 miles west of

Chicago, the White Pines Inn is a perfect place to enjoy some

R & R.

Source: www.dnr.illinois.gov and www.whitepinesinn.com

Starved Rock Lodge, Oglesby, ILwww.starvedrocklodge.com | 815-667-4211

Located along the Illinois River, the 2,700-acre Starved Rock

State Park is one of Illinois’ most frequented sites, featuring 18

canyons and over 13 miles of hiking trails. Year round trolley

tours are offered, and you can go it alone or on a guided hike

to discover the canyons and waterfalls. Other local activities

include boating, fishing, water cruises, musical tribute shows,

art and photography shows, paint and wine classes, and drum

circles. There is something for everyone!

The long-established lodge and cabins feature many amenities

to enjoy along with scenic views of pines and oak trees. Visitors

can enjoy the pool complex, saunas, and gated children’s pool;

relax in the comfy lounge with its massive stone fireplace,

browse the gift shop while sipping on coffee from the café, and

take in the beauty of nature while dining outdoors or in the

rustic dining room.

Starved Rock Lodge and State Park is 10 miles west of Ottawa.

Make your reservations early because this family trip will be

one worth remembering!

Source: www.dnr.illinois.gov and www.starvedrocklodge.com

Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby, IL815-667-4868

If you visit Starved Rock State Park, don’t miss Matthiessen

State Park, located only a few miles away. Tourists can spend

the day hiking into spectacular canyons while viewing grand

rock formations and the plethora of plant and animal life.

Relax in the Dells Area, complete with picnic tables, water

fountains, and playground equipment. For a unique experience,

you can also check out the field archery range or the radio

controlled model airplane field. Five miles of hiking trails and 9

miles of horseback riding trails also accommodate guests.

Matthiessen State Park is located in central LaSalle County,

about four miles south of Utica and three miles east of Oglesby.

Adventure awaits at this breathtaking state park!

Source: www.dnr.illinois.gov

Illinois Beach Resort, Zion, ILwww.ilresorts.com | 847-625-7300

If you’re looking for a weekend getaway with more of a city feel,

look no further than Illinois Beach Resort, located within Illinois

Beach State Park. Illinois Beach Resort houses the only hotel

in the state located directly on the shores of Lake Michigan.

The magnificent view of the sunrise and sunset each day alone

make this resort worth the trip.

Amenities include a restaurant and cocktail lounge overlooking

Lake Michigan, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a video game

room, and full service health club and sauna. Stroll or jog along

more than three miles of beach, or visit North Point Marina

nearby. This full service marina contains 1,500 slips and an 18-

hole golf course. If you’re feeling more adventurous, Six Flags

Great America theme park awaits nearby, as well as Gurnee

Mills outlet mall, and Tempel Farms, where you can enjoy

performances by the acclaimed Lipizzans horses. Twenty

miles away is the Jelly Belly Warehouse; hop on the Jelly Belly

Express train tour and experience the wonder of candy making!

Illinois Beach Resort is located on the shores of Lake Michigan

within Illinois Beach State Park, approximately 12.5 miles from

I-95 and 7 miles from Waukegan. Have some fun at this upbeat

resort and nearby attractions!

Source: www.dnr.illinois.gov and www.ilresorts.com