Whether you love history or just enjoy casual attractions, these 10 log-cabin themed attractions in Illinois will be just for you. From places to stay and play to places to dine, this list has it all.
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- Nauvoo Log Cabins
Facebook/Nauvoo Log Cabins LLC Featuring about half a dozen different cabins, this incredible Mississippi River oasis in the central part of the state will make you feel like a pioneer. They are equipped with kitchens, A/C and heat, satellite television, WiFi, and historical stories about each unit. Find them at 65 N Winchester St., Nauvoo, IL 62354, and make reservations on its website here.
- Ingram’s Pioneer Log Cabin Village
Facebook/Kinmundy Log Cabin Village Home to the Kinmundy Log Cabin, this attraction was created in 1977 and is a passion project by a local history buff who loves antiques and all things Lincoln. There are are eight cabins in total on this property, and you can find them at 6260 Gesell Rd., Kinmundy, IL 62854. Learn more on its Facebook page here.
- Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort
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Facebook/Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort Located near Starved Rock State Park, this lodge-style resort is one of the best log-cabin themed attractions in the state. It features a plethora of different ways to stay and has many fun things to do like mini golf, a water park, and an arcade. Find it at 2643 Il Rt 178 Grand Bear, North Utica, IL 61373, and learn more from previous coverage here.
- Westwoods Lodge
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Facebook/Westwoods Lodge Home to the biggest horseshoe sandwich in the state, this log-cabin style eatery is a rustic and casual joint that locals love to call home. It resembles a hunting lodge and serves some of the heartiest dishes around. Find it at 2406 W Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62702, and learn more from previous coverage here.
- Cabins on Indiana Creek
Facebook/Cabins on Indian Creek These luxury cabins are the perfect place to stay if you love the great outdoors. They are surrounded by 30 acres of wetlands in the Shawnee National Forest and feature spacious interiors with whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and porches. Find them at 133 Rushing Rd., Carbondale, IL 62902 and get more information here.
- Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
Facebook/Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site In operation since 1936, this amazing historic site was built in the 1840s by the parents of Abraham Lincoln. While he never actually lived in the home, he visited there often while his parents carried on their lives. Today, this site is an 86-acre area that includes a historical living farm. Find it at 402 S Lincoln Hwy., Lerna, IL 62440, and get more information on its official website here.
- Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
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Facebook/Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center Tucked away in the state park from which it gets its name, this is possibly the most inclusive of log-cabin themed attractions. This lodge has everything from restaurants to cabins and is a resort-style oasis that is a true vacation you’ll want to experience time and again if you love log cabin life. Check it out at 2688 E 873rd Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348 and learn more here.
- Hickory Hideaway Cabins
Facebook/Hickory Hideaway Cabins/more than just lodging Great for any occasion, the cabins here are studio-style or two-bedroom. They feature luxurious amenities like fireplaces, kitchenettes, king or queen beds, and whirlpool tubs. Fun things to do here and in the area include biking, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Find this place at 24366 Payne Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, and get more details from previous coverage here.
- Yonda Log Cabin
Google Maps This historic location has been around since the 1800s when it served as a family home. Though it has gone through several owners over the years, it currently belongs to the village of Glen Carbon and is part of a trail of museums. Find it at 148 S Main St., Glen Carbon, IL 62034.
- Historic Log Cabin Tavern
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Facebook/Historic Log Cabin Tavern A great place to go for drinks, this log cabin tavern is a local favorite dive that you must visit. It features comfortable seating, entertainment, and some of the best drinks in southern Indiana. Find it all at 1105 S Court St., Marion, IL 62959, and get more information on its Facebook page here.
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Facebook/Nauvoo Log Cabins LLC
Featuring about half a dozen different cabins, this incredible Mississippi River oasis in the central part of the state will make you feel like a pioneer. They are equipped with kitchens, A/C and heat, satellite television, WiFi, and historical stories about each unit. Find them at 65 N Winchester St., Nauvoo, IL 62354, and make reservations on its website here.
Facebook/Kinmundy Log Cabin Village
Home to the Kinmundy Log Cabin, this attraction was created in 1977 and is a passion project by a local history buff who loves antiques and all things Lincoln. There are are eight cabins in total on this property, and you can find them at 6260 Gesell Rd., Kinmundy, IL 62854. Learn more on its Facebook page here.
Facebook/Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort
Located near Starved Rock State Park, this lodge-style resort is one of the best log-cabin themed attractions in the state. It features a plethora of different ways to stay and has many fun things to do like mini golf, a water park, and an arcade. Find it at 2643 Il Rt 178 Grand Bear, North Utica, IL 61373, and learn more from previous coverage here.
Facebook/Westwoods Lodge
Home to the biggest horseshoe sandwich in the state, this log-cabin style eatery is a rustic and casual joint that locals love to call home. It resembles a hunting lodge and serves some of the heartiest dishes around. Find it at 2406 W Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62702, and learn more from previous coverage here.
Facebook/Cabins on Indian Creek
These luxury cabins are the perfect place to stay if you love the great outdoors. They are surrounded by 30 acres of wetlands in the Shawnee National Forest and feature spacious interiors with whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and porches. Find them at 133 Rushing Rd., Carbondale, IL 62902 and get more information here.
Facebook/Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site
In operation since 1936, this amazing historic site was built in the 1840s by the parents of Abraham Lincoln. While he never actually lived in the home, he visited there often while his parents carried on their lives. Today, this site is an 86-acre area that includes a historical living farm. Find it at 402 S Lincoln Hwy., Lerna, IL 62440, and get more information on its official website here.
Facebook/Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Tucked away in the state park from which it gets its name, this is possibly the most inclusive of log-cabin themed attractions. This lodge has everything from restaurants to cabins and is a resort-style oasis that is a true vacation you’ll want to experience time and again if you love log cabin life. Check it out at 2688 E 873rd Rd., Oglesby, IL 61348 and learn more here.
Facebook/Hickory Hideaway Cabins/more than just lodging
Great for any occasion, the cabins here are studio-style or two-bedroom. They feature luxurious amenities like fireplaces, kitchenettes, king or queen beds, and whirlpool tubs. Fun things to do here and in the area include biking, horseback riding, golfing, and more. Find this place at 24366 Payne Rd., Shannon, IL 61078, and get more details from previous coverage here.
Google Maps
This historic location has been around since the 1800s when it served as a family home. Though it has gone through several owners over the years, it currently belongs to the village of Glen Carbon and is part of a trail of museums. Find it at 148 S Main St., Glen Carbon, IL 62034.
Facebook/Historic Log Cabin Tavern
A great place to go for drinks, this log cabin tavern is a local favorite dive that you must visit. It features comfortable seating, entertainment, and some of the best drinks in southern Indiana. Find it all at 1105 S Court St., Marion, IL 62959, and get more information on its Facebook page here.
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