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Giant City Lodge

460 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

Cabins & Lodges

The Lodge also features a lounge and historic Clem & Arlies bar, gift shop, and guest cabins for a quiet getaway.

The 34 cabins offered at Giant City State Park include 12 one-room cabins and duplex cabins nestled in the bluffs near the lodge, featuring a living room and deck overlooking the woods below. An outdoor swimming pool is on site. Giant City Lodge's full-service restaurant features a popular all-you-can eat chicken dinner. Closed Dec. and Jan. every year.

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Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park •  Dec 01 – Jan 31

Visiting the Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park combines the beauty of nature with a touch of whimsy by hiking among mesmerizing forests and finding…

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Maple Syrup Festival

Mar 22 – Mar 23 @ 9AM

Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.

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