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Grizzly Jacks Grand Bear Resort offers skin-drenching fun all year long right in the beautiful setting of Starved Rock State Park. Located just 1.5 hours from Chicago our 60 wooded acres offer all of natures wonders including Grand Bear Falls a 24000 sq. ft. indoor water park The Enchanted Forest our 36000 sq. ft. indoor amusement park beautiful lodge accommodations as well as our 1800 sq. ft. vacation villas and luxurious 2800 sq. ft. cabins. Enjoy casual family dining for breakfast lunch or dinner at Jacks Place restaurant or grab one of our 12 gourmet pizzas at Lumber Jacks Pizzeria and Sports Bar. During the summer months guests can enjoy an outdoor lunch or a cool refreshing drink at Bandits Bar and Grill which is located on Bear Island next to our very own Curtis Canyon. Next to Bear Island enjoy our Castle in the Woods playground area and test your skills at our 18 hole Canyon Creek Miniature Golf Course. All lodge rooms include a microwave mini-fridge coffee maker and hair dryer. Our vacation villas are a 2-story town home with a full appliance kitchen 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Our Log Cabins offer 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms a full appliance kitchen 3 fireplaces and a plasma TV in our oversized Great Room. Other resort amenities include the Cave Arcade with over 60 games the Wave Cafe Snack Shop the Honey Pot Sweet Shop the Grizzly Bean Gourmet Coffee Shop the Moose Crossing Convenience Store and the Northwoods Niche Gift Shop. Our Grand Bear Conference Center includes over 8000 sq. ft. of meeting space including 6000 sq. ft. of Grand Ballroom space to accommodate your larger functions such as weddings family reunions etc.

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Accessible King Suite - 1 king size bed and a sofa sleeper. Includes bathroom that with a roll-in shower shower seat and roll-under sink. Complimentary coffee in the main lobby each morning. Includes admission to indoor waterpark and amusement park.
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Deluxe Family Suite - 2 bedrooms. bathroom and living room. The Master Bedroom has a king size bed television and its own whirlpool tub.The second bedroom has 2 queen size beds and television.The living room has a sofa bed television.
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Family Suite - 4 to 6 guest max occupancy. Twenty dollars a night for additional guests. 2 queen size beds. Bathroom. Sofa sleeper. Complimentary coffee is provided in the main lobby each morning. Includes admission to indoor water/amusement park.
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Family Suite with Balcony - 2 queen size beds. Bathroom. Sofa sleeper. Complimentary coffee is provided in the main lobby each morning. Includes admission to indoor water/amusement park.
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King Suite - Our King Suite has a king size bed and a sofa sleeper .Room also includes a private bathroom table and 2 chairs cable TV microwave refrigerator hair dryer and free wi-fi internet. Includes admission to indoor waterpark and amusement park
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Kid Cabin Suite - a queen size bed. Sofa sleeper and a set of 2 twin size bunk beds. Bathroom. Complimentary coffee is provided in the main lobby each morning. Includes admission to indoor water and amusement park.
Deluxe: 
Luxury Cabin - Living room with fireplace. Grand Bear Lakes view. Kitchen. Laundry. Two queen beds. 3 bedrooms. 5 Baths. 2 whirlpool hot tubs. 2 sets of twin beds/queen bunk beds. Indoor water/amusement park. 24 hour store located in the resort lobby.
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Whirlpool Suite - One four post king size canopy bed. Bathroom and whirlpool. Hot tub and fireplace. Microwave and refrigerator. Complimentary coffee is provided in the main lobby each morning. Includes admission to indoor waterpark and amusement park.
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Vacation Villa - 2-story wooden townhomes. 2 fireplaces. Kitchen/Living/dining area. 2 bedrooms. 2 baths. Patio/2 balconies. Washer and dryer. 1 king bed. Whirlpool tub. 2 queen beds. Indoor water/amusement park. 24 hour store in resort lobby.

From Chicago Midway Airport in Chicago IL take S. Central Avenue or S. Cicero Avenue and go North to I-55. Take I-55 South and exit to I-80 West. Take I-80 West to IL. Rt.178 exit 81 South. From Chicago OHare Airport in Chicago IL take I-90 East to I-294 South. From I-294 South go to I-55 South to I-80 West. From I-80 West to IL. Rt.178 exit 81 South. Located just 1.5 hours from Chicago Chicago Midway Airport, (MDW), 86.00, NE, Mile; O`Hare Intl Airport, (ORD), 94.00, NE, Mile; Greater Peoria Regional Airport, (PIA), 50.00, S, Mile; Bloomington/Normal Airport, (BMI), 50.00, SE, Mile

Cancel before 3:00 PM of arrival day. Cancellation penalty is 1 nights including tax. Cancellation 72-hours prior to arrival or you will be charged the first nights room and tax.

Lumberjacks restuarant and sports bar  Lumberjacks restuarant and sports bar located in the amusement park Hours vary - contact resort for details. Riding the 9 thrilling amusement rides can certainly make one hungry. If you are in need of refreshm Honey pot sweet shop and grizzly bean cafe  Hours vary - contact resort for details. Breakfast hours vary - contact resort for details Sat. Breakfast buffet 8am-1045am Sun. Breakfast buffet 8am-1045am Do not forget to have your very own customized omelet cooked right before your eyes at

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