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Located in White Pines Forest State Park, White Pines Lodge features cozy cabins, a rustic gift shop, and a well-loved restaurant. Learn more at visitwhitepines.com or call (815) 655-2400.

White Pines Lodge offers an outdoor escape surrounded by nature, a place to slow down, unplug, and truly relax.

Just under two hours west of Chicago, the lodge sits in a quiet forest clearing. Its iconic log lodge, built in the 1930s, is home to a well-known restaurant serving hearty, home-style meals in a welcoming setting. The lodge also hosts the Pines Dinner Theater, delivering live musical and comedy performances for over 30 years. Next door, a charming gift shop offers nostalgic treats and keepsakes.

Authentic log cabins provide overnight stays just steps from the lodge. Miles of scenic trails wind through streams, limestone bluffs, and towering pines. Perfect for romantic getaways, family trips, retreats, weddings, or weekend escapes, White Pines Lodge is a hidden gem where simple pleasures and lasting memories come naturally.

White Pines Lodge
White Pines Lodge