"Overnight Trip to Starved Rock State Park"

05/16/05, All Day
Overnight Riverboat Cruises on the Illinois River!

 Sit back and relax while we gently paddle our way along the scenic Illinois River Valley. Enjoy the wonder of an uncommon travel experience filled with natural beauty, history, and the culture of a time gone by...

"...Nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kind of people."
-- Mark Twain

Our riverboat trip prices include:

  • All Taxes, gratuities and service charges
  • All meals, lodging and snacks featuring: - Signature entrees such as chef carved garlic prime rib - Gourmet cheeses accompanied with a glass of wine
  • Unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea and beer during entire cruise
  • Old-fashioned entertainment featuring: - Professional Storytelling - World-class ragtime piano - River history
  • Personal invitation from the Captain to tour the Pilot House
  • Baggage handling
  • All side tours
  • Friendliest crew on the river

Do you ever want to get away from today's fast-paced eclectic world?
Would you like to relax, but learn more about the majestic natural beauty of the Illinois River Valley?
Are you interested in meeting kind people like yourself and forming new friendships?
Are you interested in history, ecology or the aquatics of the Illinois River?
Do you enjoy old-fashioned riverboat music, professional storytelling, and homemade food?
Do you still get goose bumps when you see our nation's symbol, the Bald Eagle?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, I want to invite you to be my guest aboard our authentic paddlwheeled time-machine. Tell a friend, then contact us so you can be assured a trip aboard the best kept secret in the Midwest. Come witness life on the river!

Captain G. Alex Grieves
President, Spirit of Peoria

Trip Information:

  • Starved Rock State Park

    2 days, 1 night : $269 per person *

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    2 days, 2 nights : $309 per person *

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  • Pere Marquette State Park

    Peoria to Pere Marquette State Park
    (3 days, 3 nights) : $425 per person *

    (also available 3 days, 2 nights)

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    Hardin to Peoria
    (2 days, 1 night) : $305 per person *

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    Peoria to Pere Marquette State Park and Back
    (4 days, 4 nights) : $599 per person *

    (also available 4 days, 3 nights)

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    Driving in from out of town?
    Then plan to stay overnight the night before the cruise at the Mark Twain Hotel in Peoria. This is a great choice to insure you are rested up for an adventure of a lifetime. We offer an evening's stay at Mark Twain as part of our 2-day/2-night cruise to Starved Rock State Park as well as our 3-day/3-night cruise to Pere Marquette State Park and the 4-day/4-night roundtrip to Pere Marquette State Park.

    * Pricing includes tax and gratuity. Group discounts are available *

    Call 309-636-6166 or 800-676-8988 or Email Us for more information and reservations!

  • Location: Peoria River Front Association