Here's The Best Resort In Illinois For Your Next Family Vacation
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published July 30, 2017
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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If you’re the type of family that never quits, then you need a vacation that can keep up with you. There is an incredible resort along the Mississippi River in the northeastern corner of Illinois that offers plenty of things to do no matter the season.
Luxury and fun come together at this wonderful place to give your family a vacation they will never forget. Check out why Chestnut Mountain Resort is the best resort in the state.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Galena sits a premier resort that Illinoisans love for summer or winter vacation. Family time is made more special and memorable here.
There are 19 trails for hiking and biking that span a seven-acre area, taking you past forests, wetlands, and stunning countryside. This unique part of the state is breathtaking and will make you feel anywhere but the Midwest.
Rooms run about $100 or more depending on the type and size of suite you choose. Each is equipped with a microwave, mini fridge, flat screen television, and a coffee maker.
All ages love flying high above the entire resort on the Soaring Eagle Zipline. Seating two, you'll get a glimpse of an aerial view of the Mississippi River and across the way into Iowa.
Kids especially will want to spend the day on the Alpine Slide. Carefully wind your way to the bottom of this large hill and then take the lift back to the top to do it all again.
You can also learn about the river and the history of the surrounding area on a Mississippi river cruise. The captain fills you in with jokes and stories related to boating and Mark Twain.
You don't have to be serious about golf here to participate. Even if you're an expert, though, you can test your putting skills on this 18-hole mini golf green.
The fun doesn't stop in the cold months. Illinoisans flock here for some of the best slopes in the state. You can go skiing and snowboarding and even receive lessons.
With two quads, four triple chair lifts, and three surface lifts, there are hardly ever any lines.
When hunger starts to creep, you can catch an amazing meal at one of two on-site restaurants. The Sunset Grille is for upscale dining while The Summit is a bar and grill with all your modern favorites.
Live music offers entertainment some evenings, and oftentimes you will find a wedding taking place here. Conferences and other banquets can also be planned, giving you many reasons to always come back.
Chestnut Mountain Resort is located at 8700 W Chestnut Road in Galena, and you can get more information and make reservations on its website or Facebook page.
