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Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort is located in the natural and scenic environment of Illinois Northwoods, on the edge of Starved Rock State Park. Guests can relax or enjoy adventures such as the Grand Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark, a 24,000 square foot indoor water park with play zones, slides, wave pool, lazy river, and spa. Surrounded by the natural beauty and history, guests can choose outdoor activities such as rafting and boating on the Illinois River, golfing at Senica's Oak Ridge Club, and wineries. Nearby are hiking trails, deep canyons, and waterfalls.
Grand Bear Resort offers family-style comfortable suites, cabins, and villas. It provides free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and refrigerators in each room, while the villas and luxury cabins have kitchens, microwaves, refrigerators, living rooms, patios, and fireplaces.
Activities for a family include miniature golf, movie nights, arts and crafts, and story time. The bear-sized Cave Arcade features over 60 different games for children and adults.
For dining options an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is served in Jack's Place Restaurant in the morning, and offers American cuisine and drinks in a casual atmosphere in the evening. The Honey Pot offers lunch, treats, and snack options. The seasonal Bear Island Outdoor Bar & Grill has scenic views of the Cutis Canyon. The Wave Cave offers guests concession style food like soft-pretzels, hot dogs and nachos, which is located within the water park.
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort is a perfect place for a family vacation or reunion. With a conference center, grand ballroom, and outdoor pavilions, it is convenient for events, meetings, weddings, or retreats.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Guests who book an overnight stay at the Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock will receive free admission to the Grand Bear Falls indoor water park during their visit. Resort guests can enjoy access to the swimming area, wave pool, lazy river, whirlpool, slide tower, kiddie pool, and more for hours of fun. Non-resort guests can purchase admission to the water park if you’d like to invite your friends staying elsewhere to join in on the fun.
The Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is the perfect vacation destination for families with kids. Along with the large indoor water park, you’ll also find the Cave Arcade featuring over 60 thrilling games you can play for both fun and prizes. The 18-hole Canyon Creek mini golf course is available on-site for hotel guests to play at a discounted rate. Family movie night and arts and crafts activities are also offered on a regular basis for the whole family to enjoy. You’ll get a complete list of that week’s scheduled activities when you check-in.
The Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock features a fitness center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for guests to stay in shape during their visit. The fitness center is fully equipped with state-of-the-art exercise machines and free weights for you to keep track of your fitness journey. You’ll find treadmills, elliptical machines, and more. The fitness center also includes televisions that have several channels suited for different members of the family. You’ll also find plenty of hiking options at the nearby state park if you prefer to exercise outdoors.
The Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers an accessible suite designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility. It features a king-size bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The accessible private bathroom includes a roll-in shower, a shower seat, and a roll-under sink. The room also includes a coffeemaker, microwave, and refrigerator for convenience during your stay. Up to four guests can stay in this suite.
From business retreats to weddings, family reunions, and more, the Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock has the perfect space to accommodate any group event, meeting, or celebration. Featuring nine different indoor meeting space options ranging in size from 420 square feet to the 6000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, plus a 1000-square-foot outdoor pavilion, you’re sure to find the ideal space to meet your needs. The conference center features A/V equipment. The resort’s event planning team can help guide you with catering suggestions and other event options to help make your gathering a success.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is located at 2643 Il-178, 1.7 miles from the center of North Utica. Utica Bridge is the closest landmark to Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock.
Yes, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock offers free Wi-Fi.
Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is 57.6 miles from Greater Peoria. Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock is 57.7 miles from Bloomington-Normal.
Yes, Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock has a pool onsite.
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Distance to city center | 1.7 mi |
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