RiverBank Lodge

06/03/2026

Though we have our own lounge, we love to support are friends.

We send all of our hunters who come in the fall and stay with us long-term to Westwoods!

The owner is a great guy, the food is awesome, and the service is top notch.

Our favorite is the Tacklebox and the Pinecones!!

Springfield, IL 📍

06/03/2026

🚗✨ **Taking the Mother Road? Make RiverBank Lodge Your Route 66 Detour!** ✨🚗

We recently had the pleasure of hosting travelers cruising historic Route 66 the way it was meant to be experienced—behind the wheel of a beautiful classic car, chasing adventure one mile at a time.

While we're just a little off the beaten path, sometimes the best road-trip memories happen when you take the scenic route. Whether you're exploring the Mother Road, visiting historic New Salem, or simply looking for a comfortable place to rest after a day on the highway, RiverBank Lodge is ready to welcome you.

🏨 Comfortable rooms
🍕 Great local dining nearby
🌳 Small-town charm and historic attractions
🚗 Plenty of parking for your classic, motorcycle, or road-trip ride

So next time your Route 66 journey brings you through Central Illinois, take a short detour and discover why travelers keep finding their way to RiverBank Lodge.

📍 Just minutes from historic New Salem State Historic Site



*Photo credit: one of our Route 66 guests traveling in true classic style!* 🚙💙

05/22/2026

What a view from one of our favorite rooms! Coming for the holiday weekend? We are full Saturday night but still have availability tonight and Sunday. Perfect weekend for a trip to Visit Menard County and check out Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site and all the stores on the Square.

05/21/2026

Thursday was filled with activity at Riverbank Lodge. We partnered with RiverBank Annex to host PORTA School District #202's Tailgate Lunch for students and teachers and separately hosted the local DAR chapter in our lower level conference room for their luncheon. We are committed to providing excellent service and facilities. Our hotel prides itself on great food, dedicated staff, and outstanding patrons. Your support means a lot to us. To learn more about the DAR, please follow this link: https://ildar.org/chapters/pierremenard/.

To join with others who cherish our priceless heritage so that we can more effectively protect our American way of life, defend our form of government and promote the ideals of patriotism and love of country.

05/04/2026

Don't forget to come see us this weekend at the Athens Glory Days Parade.

One of our own will also be on hand afterwards, sharing information on our new Menard County Tourism Council initiatives and sharing more reasons to Visit Menard County.

We’re still accepting entries for the Athens Glory Days Parade happening on Saturday, May 9th!

Whether you’re a business, organization, club, or just want to join the fun — we’d love to have you be part of one of the best traditions of the weekend!

📍 Line-Up: 9:00 AM at Athens High School
🎉 Parade Start Time: 10:00 AM

Get creative with your float, decorate your vehicle, or walk with your group — let’s make this year’s parade one to remember!

📧 Register today by emailing:
[email protected]

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Athens Glory Days 2026!

04/17/2026

☀️ **It’s a Beautiful Day at RiverBank Lodge!** 🌿🍹

The sun is shining, the breeze is just right, and there’s no better place to be than **outside at the lodge** enjoying lunch and drinks!

Take in those **peaceful views of the Sangamon River** while you relax with your favorite bites and a cold drink—doesn’t get much better than that. 🌊🍻

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch or staying awhile, today is *perfect* for it.

📍 Grab a seat outside and enjoy the view!

04/17/2026

Discover the delightful WWildflower & Rose Bookstore nestled within the enchanting CCafé Amulet Located in the heart of Petersburg's historic square, it’s just a few short blocks away from us. Stop by and lose yourself in a world of books and yummy goodies!

Hey pals! Here’s your reminder that there’s still time to snag your little ones some free reads! I highly recommend letting them browse and choose for themselves but you can choose for them too! 🤍

I also highly recommend looking into and supporting the Menard County Family Collaborative! We are grateful they are in our community! 💟

04/15/2026

If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of staying in Springfield while visiting the sites, we can help! Our location in Petersburg is just 3 miles from Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site, which was surveyed by Lincoln himself. Visit Menard County and discover even more fascinating facts about our great President. This county is also home to the Long Nine Museum in Athens, Illinois, where Lincoln and nine other legislators met and chartered the decision to make Springfield the state capital.