After you are done hiking for the day, you have to stop at the local eateries. The closest restaurant, Giant City Lodge, boasts an impressive assortment of American cuisine. If you are in the mood for a different kind of food, you can take a short drive to the city of Carbondale. It may be a smaller city, but many local eateries have set up shop there. You should be able to find something even if you are traveling with the pickiest of eaters.