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You’ll discover a magnificent atmosphere found nowhere else in Southern Illinois at Giant City State Park Lodge. You can relax and enjoy Southern Illinois’ hospitality at its best. Many opportunities await you at Giant City Lodge. Our Bald Knob Dining Room is open daily, serving delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Let us serve your special event, party, or meeting in one of our private rooms. If you choose to spend more time with us, our guest cabins are available. Whatever brings you to the Lodge, we appreciate the chance to serve you. Our experienced staff will strive to make your visit pleasant and memorable. The Kelley family believes our business is large enough to serve you and small enough to know you. We hope to see you soon!
Once a lowland plain, this area slowly emerged from the sea which formed the northern edge of the present Gulf of Mexico. Native Americans probably inhabited the area as early as 400 B.C. Shelter bluffs, otherwise known as rock shelters, have revealed artifacts of early Native American life. Civil War era rock carvings suggest this was a popular haunt during the time period. The name "Giant City" is derived from an area in the park where giant rock formations create walls so perfect that they seem almost man-made. The sections appear to form "streets or alleys" resembling a "giant city".
Found at the highest point in the park, is a stone-and-timber lodge surrounded by 34 cabins. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930's, it is in perfect keeping with the spirit of the park. Multi-hued sandstone and white oak timber were two of the native building materials used during construction.
The lodge, which contains many of the original oak furnishings, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It features a great room lobby with a massive stone fireplace. The main floor or the balcony surrounding the lobby are both perfect locations for relaxing after a full day of park activities.
We invite you to enjoy a meal and Southern Illinois hospitality at its' best. The Bald Knob dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm Sunday and from 8:00 am until 8:30 pm Monday - Saturday. The dinner menu features our famous all-you-can eat fried chicken dinner, served family style or other specialities such as steaks, ribs, chops, fish, and seafood. On Sunday from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm the dining room only serves the family style fried chicken dinner. On weekends, reservations are recommended. Menu prices are moderate. Reservations for all other days are accepted for parties of 10 or more.
Address: Giant City Lodge
460 Giant City Lodge Road
Makanda, Illinois 62958
618-457-4921 For details information: Giant City State Park
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