Chestnut Mountain Resort Galena

General Information

Only in the Midwest will you find an unexpected diamond in the rough, up above the Mississippi River, in the mountains close to historic Galena, IL. The facilities comprise conference rooms, kids' activities, self-sufficient car parking, independent breakfast, independent high-speed Internet access, and Jacuzzi. Pets are allowed. This resort is perfect for family vacations, getaways, weddings, and business assemblies. Views here exist no matter which suite is chosen in this full-service, 100 suite slope side lodge. The lodge is also home to Mountainside Outfitters retail store and our wonderful dining Sunset Grille restaurant which has an open-air dining deck featuring a panoramic three country panorama, sunsets, bird watching, and superior food. Also featuring jovial nightlife due to live music, an electronic game apartment, and the Chalet Lounge. An inner pool, sauna, creek and independent Internet. The overall ambience of Chestnut Mountain is something everyone finds to be a firstrate retreat from the daily grind. During summertime, activities comprise an alpine slide down two, 050 ft. of tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi. The vivid elevator whisks you back to the upper where, on a serene day, the panorama is as much the attraction as the ride down. The slide opens Memorial Day Weekend. Spring and Fall hours are holidays only. Kids six and under must ride with an adult. Do not resist the temptation to take a 1. five hour boat cruise on the Mississippi Explorer up the Mississippi. Wildlife viewing, historical vignettes, geological curiosities, and delicate riverscapes produce this one of the area's most compelling side trips. Departure Times Saturday & Sunday at 11: 00 am, 1:30pm, & three: 30pm (Please arrive one hour before departure time. Tickets able to be purchased at Alpine Slide).