The Illinois Resort Where You Can Go Ice Skating, Make Homemade S'mores, And More This Winter
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If you’ve been searching for a resort in Illinois for winter activities galore, such as ice skating, sledding, and s’mores making, be sure to check out Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena. Once you check-in, you may just want to hibernate there for the whole winter. We believe it could arguably be the best winter getaway in Illinois.
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Eagle Ridge truly embraces winter – so much so that it hosts an annual winter carnival one weekend every February. For more details about the carnival and other winter events, as well as spa or resort reservations, check out Eagle Ridge Resort’s Facebook page.
Want to experience more winter in Illinois? Here’s a delightful YouTube video by Robert Lieberman featuring some pretty snowy scenes from Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, Illinois.
As reluctant as you may be to leave the resort, you won’t regret spending some time in town, as winters in Galena are truly spectacular. The town comes alive during the colder season in the best way!
Have you visited Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in the wintertime? Do you agree that it’s the best winter getaway in Illinois? What other Illinois resorts are wonderful winter destinations?
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What are some fun things to do near Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa?
If you’re searching for fun things to do near Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa, we’ve got you covered. Here are some attractions in Galena that you’ll love.
- Galena Cellars Vineyard
- U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site
- Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
- Dowling House
- Galena Trolley Tours
- Thunder Bay Falls
- Shenandoah Riding Center
- Horseshoe Mound Preserve
- The Galena Brewing Company
Read our article telling you more about some fun things to do near Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.
What are some more winter resorts in Illinois that are worth visiting?
If you’re searching for winter getaways in our state, here are some winter resorts in Illinois that we love the best.
- Great Wolf Lodge, Gurnee
- White Pines Lodge, Mount Morris
- Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena
- Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Chicago
- Harpole's Heartland Lodge, Nebo
- Big Sky Cabins, Alto Pass
- Nauvoo Log Cabins, Nauvoo
- Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins, Karbers Ridge
- Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock, North Utica
- Pere Marquette Lodge, Grafton
- Peace of Earth Lodge, Rushville
- Floating Cabin on Mississippi
Be sure to read our previous article about these winter resorts in Illinois that are great for you and your entire family.
What are some fun winter day trips in Illinois?
From ice skating to skiing to indoor waterparks, here are some fun winter day trips in Illinois.
- Enchanted Castle Family Entertainment Center, Lombard
- Cross-Country Skiing at Beverly Lake, Cook County
- Visit The Town Of Galena
- Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon, Chicago
- Snowstar Winter Park, Andalusa
- Primal Oceans Salt Cave, La Grange
- Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago
- Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens, Rockford
- Millennium Park, Chicago
- Snow Tubing At Villa Olivia, Bartlett
Visit our website to discover more fun winter day trips in Illinois.