Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena
About the Hotel
Chestnut Mountain Resort - A year-round adventure destination with ski slopes, scenic river cruises, and Segway tours
Chestnut Mountain Resort, nestled in the unglaciated hills of northwest Illinois, features 220 rolling acres with a 145 m vertical drop and 19 ski trails, including The Farside, a 3 hectare terrain park with over 25 rails. Guests can stay in one of over 100 rooms equipped with cable TV, mini-fridges, microwaves, and private bathrooms. The Summit Food & Spirits offers American cuisine with panoramic views of the Mississippi River, while The Mountain Top Café provides quick meals during ski season. Activities include 1.5-hour Mississippi River cruises, Segway tours across 81 hectares, and downhill mountain biking at Farside Bike Park. Chestnut Mountain Resort is located 55 km from Dubuque Regional Airport and 13 km from historic Galena.
Pros
The resort offers year-round activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and summer adventures like the Alpine Slide and Soaring Eagle Zipline.
The Summit Food & Spirits provides scenic dining with views of the Mississippi River.
Over 100 rooms include amenities like mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi.
Farside Bike Park and Terrain Park cater to mountain bikers and freestyle skiers with varied features.
Segway tours and river cruises provide unique ways to explore the area.
Cons
Some activities, like Segway tours, may sell out quickly.
The resort's remote location requires a car for easy access.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Locker room
- Ski to door
- Ski storage
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Ski school
- Hiking
- Mini golf
Services
- Ski equipment hire
- Laundry
- Ski pass vendor
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor