There are many winter activities from snowmobiling, to cross country skiing, ice fishing, bird watching, scenic ice caverns and more all within minutes of Sandman Motel.

Bird Watching
Watch all wildlife throughout the area, and in late winter-early spring its "Flock to the Rock". Come and watch eagles soar over the Illinois River at Starved Rock.
www.flocktotherock.com

Snowmobile Riding
Trail along the I&M Canal or other areas designated for snowmobile enthusiasts.
Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs, Inc.
2904 E. 24th Road
Marseilles, IL 61341-0265
(815)-795-2021 
http://www.ilsnowmobile.com/

Cross Country Skiing/Rental
Matthiessen Dells Nature Preserve
2904 E. 24th Road
Marseilles, IL 61341-0265
(815) 664-2484

Ice Caverns
Explore the beautiful ice caverns at the nearby, Starved Rock State Park, during the winter.