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Grand bear Resort at starved Rock minutes from home, miles from a ordinary Discover a magical family gateway.

Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock

Minutes From Home,
Miles From Ordinary
Discover a magical family getaway just beyond the glow of Chicago at Starved Rock’s own Grand Bear Resort. Nestled in this natural area of Illinois, we offer an oasis of relaxation and adventure – a destination where waterpark fun meets nature! A truly unforgettable place to unwind, play, meet, dine and explore with family and friends.

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The Best Horseback Riding Experience Serving Chicago

No Experience Needed!

Use Promo Code KAYAK for 10$ off a trail ride

At Millbrook Trail Rides, we provide people of all ages the opportunity to interact with horses. Established in 2010, Millbrook Trail Rides is a unique business specializing in providing people of all ages the opportunity to interact with horses and enjoy a customized horseback riding adventure. We provide a scenic and memorable trail riding journey through the countryside where the wildlife is plentiful. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery and make memories with your friends, family, or group on a One Hour Trail Ride!

We are located on a 300 hundred acre secluded ranch one hour Southwest of Chicago. Want to enjoy the great outdoors? Enjoy our picturesque trails that pass through the high country, scenic meadows and wooded areas of Kendall County. With an abundance of trails to choose from of varying skill levels, we ride over Buffalo Ridge; overlooking hundreds of acres of our beautiful farm. From there we can head down into the pastures through the grazing cattle and across the Hollenback creek. While riding these trails, you will find yourself totally immersed in untainted natural surroundings with an abundance of local plant and wildlife. You don’t want to forget your camera to capture the spectacular views.