What is there to do when visiting Heartland lodge and West Central Illinois? We are located in the country but in the middle of everything! If you are looking for things to do in Illinois or Missouri, Heartland Lodge is in the perfect location! Located in Pike County, Illinois, the lodge is a full-service resort with fun things to do for everyone in the family! Scroll down to see all your options!
- Lay Under the Stars – Our location is perfect for laying on a blanket and looking at the stars
- Movie & Popcorn – Curl up and watch a movie with popcorn
- Take a Hike – Enjoy the miles of scenic trails and enjoy all the nature that surrounds the resort.
- Relax – Sit on the deck with your favorite beverage and experience all your stress disappear
- Read a Book – Escape into that book you have been wanting to read
There isn’t a better way to enjoy our beautiful rolling countryside than taking an equally relaxing and exciting ride on our Polaris rentals!
There are four fishing ponds located at the Heartland OHV Park and we’re only 17 miles away from the 200-acre Pittsfield Lake! Rent one of our Polaris Side by Sides and fish all the ponds on the OHV Park.
Heartland’s sporting clays course is one of the finest shooting courses in the Midwest.
Our ATV park and lodges are quickly becoming a “vacation hot spot” for individuals, families and groups that are looking for a nice place to get away and have miles of trails to ride their four wheelers, UTVs and dirt bikes. Our ATV park is the largest in the state at 700 acres and over 50 miles of trails!
We are excited to announce a new addition to our lodge and cabin amenities – cornhole boards! Now you can enjoy a fun round of cornhole during your stay with us. Each lodge and cabin option has its own set of boards, providing a fun entertainment option for you and your guests, no matter the age!
Our one hour long scenic hayride along the Mississippi River bluffs is a favorite with our guests.
Bonfire with Smores
Relax around the bonfire and enjoy some Smores!
Pistol Range
All guests staying overnight can enjoy our outdoor pistol range for Free!
There are SOOO many great things to see and do within a day’s drive of the resort. You will want to plan an week to explore all the sightseeing attractions. Such as Hannibal, Missouri, home of Mark Twain, to Springfield, Illinois, home of Abe Lincoln, you will find great shopping, dining, entertainment, wineries/breweries along with great sightseeing attractions.
Winery & Brewery Tours – Girls’ Getaway Weekends – Special ATV Weekends – Romantic Month – Couple’s Weekend – Wild Berry Picking Weekend – Fourth of July Celebration – Morel Mushroom Picking Weekend
Within a short distance of Heartland Lodge you can enjoy several different private or public golf courses.
Enjoy the miles of bike routes and trails that surround Heartland Lodge, located between the Mississippi and Illinois River in scenic Pike and Calhoun County, Illinois.
The Rolling Hills of Pike & Calhoun Counties in Illinois are the perfect location for your next getaway, vacation or retreat.
Whitetail Deer Shed Antler Hunting (FREE When You Stay Overnight)
During the months of February and March, many guests enjoy hunting for shed deer Antlers. Yes, you get to keep any you find!
Morel Mushroom Hunting (FREE When You Stay Overnight!)
In West-Central Illinois, where Heartland Lodge is located, morel mushrooms are certainly the mushrooms of choice. They are often found on the properties here during April and May. Fresh morels are the ultimate spring delicacy!
Wild Berry Picking (FREE When You Stay Overnight!)
Around June through August is the time of year for picking wild Blackberries and Raspberries in Illinois! The Heartland Lodge properties are loaded with these tasty berries.
If you enjoy watching monster bucks in the summertime, June through September is the perfect time to observe some of the biggest whitetails in the country! The backroads around the lodge properties are filled with whitetails!
Enjoy a round of disc golf at Pittsfield Lake, only a short drive away from the main lodge. This course offers 18 holes now and is currently working on expanding. This disc golf course is known to be one of the nicest, most challenging courses in Illinois! You’ll also be able to enjoy beautiful views of the 200-acre lake!