Giant City Stables
722 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
Hiking & Trails
Giant City Stables offers guided horseback trail rides, as well as a variety of summer horse camps and horseback riding lessons for groups and individuals. For the younger horse lovers, they offer pony rides.
Enjoy the beauty of Giant City State Park on horseback. All trail rides are guided by experienced wranglers. Lessons & pony rides also available.
What's happening nearby...
Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park
Giant City State Park • Dec 01 – Jan 31
Visiting the Gnome Roam at Giant City State Park combines the beauty of nature with a touch of whimsy by hiking among mesmerizing forests and finding…
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Maple Syrup Festival
Mar 22 – Mar 23 @ 9AM
Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.
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Little Grassy Get Down Music Festival
Touch of Nature • Oct 10 – Oct 12
Get Down to Makanda, IL for 3 days of live music, campfire jams and art, environmental and music education. Barn dance, kids trick-or-treating and a full-service…
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