{"id":3344,"date":"2021-03-19T00:31:06","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T00:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/216.117.7.217\/unicdn\/?p=3344"},"modified":"2021-06-13T21:16:15","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T21:16:15","slug":"chestnut-mountain-resort-galena-il","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/driftlessareamag.com\/unicdn\/2021\/03\/19\/chestnut-mountain-resort-galena-il\/","title":{"rendered":"Chestnut Mountain Resort – Galena IL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About Chestnut Mountain Resort<\/span>

Boasting an impressive array of amenities, accommodations, comforts and activities, Chestnut Mountain is the \"\"choice Illinois travel destination. Conveniently located near historic Galena, nestled neatly amongst the hills overlooking the Mississippi, it\u2019s the perfect place to escape the everyday. Chestnut\u2019s over 220 rolling acres and 475-foot vertical drop are home to 19 ski trails and a 7-acre terrain park, The Farside, featuring over 25 rails and structures. With two quad lifts, four triple chair lifts, two conveyor lifts and one surface lift, you won\u2019t be waiting in line to get back to the peak.

Chestnut Mountain is more than a place to ski. It\u2019s a place to stay. With over 100 slopeside rooms with an indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi right by, you\u2019ll love the way you lodge at Chestnut Mountain. We\u2019ve got incredible restaurants too. Appease your appetite at The Sunset Grille with some fine dining favorites and a breathtaking view from the outside dining deck. Relax and enjoy the contemporary cuisine and cocktails at The Summit. With 14 TVs and an extensive array of craft beer and wine, The Summit is the perfect place to catch a game and catch up with friends. Located just off the bunny slope, The Mountain Top Caf\u00e9 is a quick and convenient stop for those on the go to get some quality cuisine before getting back to the excitement of the resort.

Make no mistake; Chestnut Mountain isn\u2019t just a winter wonderland. It\u2019s full of summertime excitement. There\u2019s no shortage of awesome activities in the warmer months on the mountain. Take a thrill ride down the Alpine Slide, cruise the mighty Mississippi River, get your adrenaline going on the Soaring Eagle zip line or ride a Segway through the scenic Chestnut hills. Take a bike ride on the resort\u2019s trails and see the area\u2019s unique natural beauty up close. Put your putter to the test on our 18-hole mini golf course, or let the Frisbees fly on our 9-hole disc golf course. Whatever your interests and abilities, you\u2019re going to find something you love at Chestnut this summer. There\u2019s just so much to do and so much fun to be had!

Chestnut Mountain has all the amenities you\u2019ve come to expect in a premier resort destination, and its Midwestern roots and small town charm makes folks feel welcome and keeps them coming back for more.

    Consistently rated as one of the top ten ski resorts in
    the Midwest by Ski Magazine
    Beginner: 26%, Intermediate: 47%, Advanced: 21%, Freestyle: 6%
    Lift Capacity: over 10,000 skiers per hour
    Average Base Depth: 25-62 inches
    Longest Descent: 3,500 feet
    The 7-acre Farside Terrain Park has over 25 rails and features

CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RESORT: YOUR SECOND HOME

For the perfect out-of-town trip, we welcome you to Chestnut Mountain Resort, the choice ski lodge near Chicago and Galena\u2019s Premier Skiing & Snowboarding Resort. From its elegant view of the Mississippi River Valley to its range of amenities, facilities, and services, Chestnut offers a convenient haven year-round. You will enjoy all our scenic sights and exhilarating activities.

WINTER AT CHESTNUT: A MEMORY TO CHERISH

Plowing through Chestnut\u2019s 19 ski slopes and snowboard trails, being one with the wind, has never been this fulfilling. Imagine carving through a blanket of white terrain with your friends or family, relishing the warmth of excitement under the crisp sun. Isn\u2019t that a beautiful picture and a memory to cherish forever?

It is the reason winters at Chestnut are popular. From Thanksgiving through St. Patrick\u2019s Day, guests can get their fill of the mountain\u2019s 475-foot vertical drop and 3,500-ft slopes. Adults and teens can laze around without a worry in seven acres of Far Side Terrain Park, the largest of its kind in the Midwest.

Chestnut offers comfort and convenience with our complete line of ski and snowboard rentals, as well as different lifts, from triple chair to squad chair, conveyor, and surface lifts. Go back to the top with ease!



8700 W. Chestnut Mountain Rd
Galena, IL 61036
800.397.1320

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