Local Activities at the Mississippi River Lodge

Your vacation can be either packed with activities around the Carroll County area, OR you can just plain relax on the deck and enjoy the view and tranquility of the Mississippi River.

Great River Bike Trail

The Great River Trail extends 62 miles from the Quad Cities to Savanna, Illinois. Potter's Marsh is only three mile South where you may see many migratory waterfowl. Access to The Great River Trail Bike Path is only one block away. -- Print Your Map Here>>>

Eagle Watching

You can watch Eagles relaxing on the deck.

Mississippi Palisades State Park

Located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers in northwestern Illinois, the 2,500-acre Mississippi Palisades State Park is rich in American Indian history. Just a short drive North of Savanna. -- Mississippi Palisades State Park

Thomson Causeway Recreation Area

The Thomson Causeway Recreation Area, located in Thomson, Illinois, is a unique recreation area in that it is built mainly on an island in the backwaters of the Mississippi River. Just three miles South on the Bike Path. --Thomson Causeway Park

Spring Lake Refuge Observation Tower

Also accessible from the bike path.

Antique Malls

Many in Savanna and a large indoor/outdoor flea market South of Thomson

Golfing

Many area golf courses available.
Palisades Golf Course

Timber Lake Playhouse

Each year, TLP casts an entire season of shows through auditions around the country. -- Timber Lake Playhouse Theatre

Savanna Tri-Township Airport

Just three miles North. Flying In? Call us & we will pick you up.