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Traveler Reviews

“Excellent Chicken”

Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
daverrco
Northbrook, Illinois
Jun 30, 2009

Great food served family-style. The Giant City Lodge has long been a favorite of mine, from when I was going to SIU 25 years ago to today! It's homey, with wonderful views of the forest. The...more

“Vegetarians Beware!”

Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant

1 of 5 stars
Melia_9
Canada
Apr 16, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The Giant City State Park near Makanda, Illinois has a beautiful lodge that contains a lovely restaurant On Easter Sunday, 2009, my husband and I went to this restaurant, which apparently serves...more

“Wonderful stay-with a National Geographic endorsement”

Giant City Lodge

5 of 5 stars
dakota06
Missouri
Mar 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Great stay. We lodged in the basic cabins and they were fine for the price, and being in a state park and all. Just 5 TV stations, decent bathrooms look updated with extra heat vent and night light....more

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