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Chestnut Mountain Resort
Chestnut Mountain Resort is a Galena Illinois resort that has become a premier Midwest ski destination with its nineteen trails that span 220 rolling acres with a total vertical drop of 475 feet. The Sunset Grille is a refreshing fine dining experience, where the view is almost as spectacular as the food. Perched high on […]
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American Lady
Located on the waterfront of Catfish Charlie’s Restaurant. Sightseeing, lunch, happy hour cruises, dinner cruises, wedding events, group parties, theme cruises and private charters available through early November, weather permitting.
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Crystal Lake Cave
In 1868 lead miners drilled 40 feet into the ground to find traces of a rich lead vein. In this process they found very little lead, but instead discovered a natural geological wonder of matchless beauty. In 1932, the late Bernard Markus, (one of the original lead miners), opened the cave to the public, naming […]
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Dubuque County Conservation
The Dubuque County Conservation Board consists of five County residents who are appointed by the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors and given, by terms of the State Code of Iowa, the responsibility “…to acquire, develop, maintain, and make available to the inhabitants of the County [and its visitors] public parks, preserves, parkways, playgrounds, recreation centers, […]
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Dubuque River Rides
The SPIRIT is a replica of a century-old Mississippi River steamboat with decorative smokestacks, a scalloped canopy over its open-air deck, Victorian red and gold decor throughout the enclosed dining salon. The gangway and dining area are handicapped accessible for standard wheelchairs. Climb aboard The SPIRIT, a replica of a century-old Mississippi River steamboat with […]
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Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Explore Everything Eagle Ridge Has to Offer In 2014, Midwest Living rated Eagle Ridge one of the “45 Midwest Resorts We Love.” Set in one of Northern Illinois’ most beautiful and secluded locales, the 6,800-acre Galena Territory, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a truly one-of-a-kind getaway that blends country manor-style luxury and sophistication with […]
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Galena, Illinois - VisitGalena.org
It doesn’t take long to figure out why Galena is the second most visited city in Illinois. Chicago takes the No. 1 spot but Galena is a lost-in-time hamlet that lures visitors with its more than 100 mom ‘n’ pop shops on Main Street, hillside homes and buildings, 75 percent of which are listed on […]
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Gramercy Park
Situated on the blufftop heights overlooking the Mississippi, Gramercy Park features the Dunleith Native American burial mound group, walking trails, interpretive signs, panoramic views and blufftop picnic sites. A great stopover when traveling between states.
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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal played an important role in the history of commerce and industry in the United States, as a result the entire canal is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rock Falls is the starting point of the Hennepin Feeder Canal which supplies water to the greater Hennepin Canal. Today the […]