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Starved Rock State Park, Utica

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#1 of 10 in Things to do in Utica

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An ancient home of the Kaskaskia tribes, Starved Rock State Park is now famous for canyons and waterfalls and welcomes over 2 million guests annually. Nestled along the banks of Illinois River, the park offers cruises and water activities, 21 km (13 mi) of hiking trails, and organized activities throughout the year. Start at the visitor center, which has educational displays and maps. Take a trolley tour of the area, or participate in a guided tour of the 1874 Victorian mansion. Ask about tasting locally produced wines. Check out the gift shop's offerings of nature-related merchandise, such as birdhouses, nature games, binoculars, and books on wildlife. Plan trip to Utica with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

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Starved Rock State Park Reviews

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• By O6378WFannag

  Park is crowded with hiking families on weekends and holidays but still you can enjoy solitude moments. Park is best to enjoyed when it is not dry ( otherwise there is no waterfalls in canyons...  more »

• By kfsvc78

  Me and my husband took 3 active boys during thanksgiving break nice beautiful park to hike enjoy nature in Illinois.  more »

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• By Christian Whiting

  Great place to visit and hike. Get there early if you want to avoid the crowds and get decent parking. If having a picnic tables and grills are available but again will require you to get there early. Admission and parking are free, park is dog friendly. Be prepared for lots of stairs, steeper steps by canyons. 5 miles here is like 10 miles on flatter ground.

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• By Chetan Srinivas

  Was a great experience for my girls. Perfect weather to hike but unfortunately no water to be seen on Day 1. Next day at the St Louis Canyon, we got lucky with a small stream of water falls and my 8 year old had fun in the water. Directions placed very well all along the trails and the ice creams were yummy at the store located near the Visitor Center!!!!

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