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    Alpine Valley Resort

    3.1 (153 reviews)

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    My little cousin snowboarding his second time ever (learning fast and loving it!)
    Joshua N.

    It's not the biggest place or the best maintained at times but it's a great place to go if you are in northern IL and especially if you are teaching people! I've taught my brother, my little cousin, my best friend and a couple other friends how to snowboard at alpine (7 people in total). My little cousin is now taking his brother there, the pricing isn't too steep and the runs aren't too short either. There isn't anything to really get into detail about here. Staff tends to be nice, food is fine, slopes are taken pretty good care of. For what it is, it's great! Go have some fun at alpine!

    Wendy L.

    I visited Alpine Valley Ski Resort over MLK weekend. It was my second time here (first time was a few years ago) and I echo the sentiments of some of the other reviewers that if you are at all concerned about catching/spreading COVID, then do not come here- stay home! I honestly wish I had checked Yelp before deciding to go, because I most definitely would have gone another year. NONE of the employees whom I encountered were wearing a mask while helping customers in crowded indoor spaces. I estimate that over 90% of guests did not wear masks. Since the pandemic started over two years ago, I have never been in more crowded, non-masked indoor spaces. Had I not just made an almost 2 hour drive from Chicago to go skiing and bought myself a new pair of ski pants the day before, I probably would've gone home to avoid being part of the problem. Even though I had an N95 mask on the whole time that I was indoors while waiting in line to pay, it was little comfort with people talking and coughing in close proximity to you. It is disappointing that the manager(s) of this ski resort could care less about a greater problem our country has been continuously battling. What Omicron variant? During any other non-pandemic time, this is an excellent place to come for a day ski/snowboarding trip. So after being packed indoors like sardines to rent ski equipment and pay for the lift (a total of $100 per person), I finally made my way to the slopes. The whole skiing experience was really fun. I am very novice when it comes to skiing, so I can't speak to what this place is like for the advanced pros, but I think it's a great place to start if you're a beginner like me. The green and blue slopes were doable after practicing on the bunny slopes. They also offer ski classes for both adults and children. I do see myself coming back here in the future, but definitely not again until this pandemic is over.

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    Victoria R.

    We are trying new things and I think this is a great place to start. Skiing, Snowboarding and a great winter way to experience the sun. Last night we checked in and went to our rooms. We had to get a double Queen when we made our reservations. All the suites apparently filled up pretty quickly. The beds are comfy, and the pillows mixed firm and or soft. The bathroom is reminiscent of grandma's but big enough. We had three in one room and four in another. No microwaves or fridges but a table and two chairs, coffee and a coffee pot and flat screen tv makes the room cozy enough to settle in for the night. In less than 24 hours I have learned the first lesson of winter activities at a ski lodge...this is no concept for a small budget. Dinner was well over $300 for a group of 7. $17 for 2 coffees and a ham roll (ham with lettuce on a flour tortilla.) Equipment rentals for four $500+. Upside, this is an activity for families. There are lots of little one walking around and yes they have on skis. Staff are visible and in motion. I was glad to see staff on foot, on skis and on motorized ski mobiles. As a worker wise work never ends, I was able to find a corner in the pub with sockets. So I was able to charge up and work while away. There is a room and space for all including a swimming pool/whirlpool, game room, diner, cafe and bar/pub. I'd definitely come again. BUT! I'd bring my own cooler of drinks and a case of snacks and fruits. We rated the food in the cafe as not good to average. Our group made a consensus that school lunches are better than the food here. The pub food is better than the cafe but portions are small and not equivalent to their prices, and the restaurant food...if your order real entrees are really tasty and portion sizes are not too bad in comparison to their pricing but stay away from the baked fish unless your on a low sodium diet and be sure to ask for extra lemon and butter it might be really dry. Otherwise, we are enjoying our time away from our four corners. Thanks Alpine Valley, we're glad we came to see you.

    Michael W.

    This place gets some bad reviews but out is a good resort. Only an hour from Chicago northern burbs, and maybe an hour from Milwaukee, it is a decent resort. They have some of the best snow making equipment in the area and they open in November, as a result. I had a blast. Some nice intermediate hills that are relaxing to ski and they have some decent length for the Midwest. For the afternoon I choose the Advanced hills. One was used earlier for races and it was open in the afternoon, this hill is steeper up top and narrower at the top. The hill next to it is a bit easier and you can get some speed even while controlled parallel skiing (I reached around 50 MPH during the day). They have a decent lodge to get food. One important item is that the outside grill is CASH ONLY; not sure about the inside.

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    Mi felt like the staff were rude to us paying customers. People in line standing made it hard to go down the hill.

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    The instructor for skiing was very patient. I completely recommend if it's your first time

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    Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

    3.1(515 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$$

    We went here for Xmas, I had not been in it for ''51 yrs"'.....it was the playboy club back then…read more The resort is just amazing, and you can't see it all in the winter. There are only two great dinner restaurants on the property and they ARE BOOKED weeks in advance. The food was out of this world and there is a separate room just for the salad bar which is not a bar at all but a feast with things you never see anywhere else. When you're finished you must walk inside and see the place.....especially at a holiday as the decorations are unforgettable. The staff are uncanning.

    We stayed for a couple nights at the beginning of December and had a blast. It was most definitely…read moregeared towards kiddos, our two yr old loved everything. The Christmas decorations were nothing short of amazing. Literally Christmas EVERYWHERE. and the kids could climb on anything. They do a cute little Santa letter pick up by the elves every day at 4pm and my daughter loved this. Our suite was nice. Comfy bed. Updated. Highly recommend upgrading to a suite if you can afford it. Room service was just OK, the first night we called it went to voicemail and they never called back. It was odd. The service was so-so. Front desk staff were great. The brunch spot in the lobby had terrible service... they didn't even think to ask we needed a high chair or chair in general for our little one. Just sat us with no seat for her. The bar in the lobby had one bartender. It took 40+ minutes to get drinks. Overall, I'd come back for the nostalgia of Christmas! But I will be going into town more often for services and food.

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    Enjoy our newly renovated Lobby Lounge with a cocktail from the Lobby Lounge Bar.

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    Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark

    Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark

    3.1(338 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    We stayed one night in a suite on our way from the Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee. It was spacious…read moreand well-kept, with dishes, silverware, a toaster, a blender, and a dishwasher. The patio was small, but it was private and comfortable for cocktails and morning coffee. The water park was great. Our four-year-old granddaughter loved it, and we enjoyed it as well.

    I enjoyed my stay here with my 3 and 5 year old. The Waterpark is a good size for younger children,…read morebut probably not big enough to keep older kids entertained. I love that the room had a stovetop and full fridge so that we didn't have to eat out every night, especially when my young kids barely ever finish a meal. The kitchen was stocked with 1 pan, 1 large pot, 4 large plates, 4 small plates, 4 bowls, and some glasses. It was enough for us to get by for a couple days but I did have to run the tiny dishwasher once during our stay. I brought my own dishwasher pods but I saw they had 1 pack of detergent available. I forgot about the lack of oven and bought frozen pizza, so don't be like me! The arcade is way too overpriced. I came to realize that you're paying $10 for each Virtual reality ride. Most of the games cost a couple bucks each. It would be better if you could get a card that worked unlimited for an hour. I think between my husband and I re-upping our cards, we spent $500 at the arcade & bowling alley over 3 days. My kids did love the mini bowling lanes, but again at $6/player/ game, it added up quickly. I didn't feel that the room was that outdated. I loved the big whirlpool tub, but one of the jet covers would fly off any time we turned it on. All in all, I'd return but mostly because I want to go to the nearby Safari when it's open for summer.

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    Rocktown Adventures - A beautiful snowshoe hike thru Klehm Arboretum

    Rocktown Adventures

    4.9(8 reviews)
    46.5 mi
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    Some friends and I were in the Rockford area looking to rent skiis. Unfortunately, we arrived too…read morelate in the day to rent. I appreciated that the staff was honest with us instead of taking the sale and having us be unhappy. It also helped that they had the most adorable dog in the world. Stop by!

    If you are in the Rockford area and looking to buy or rent some adventure gear, this is the best…read moreplace around! Some friends and I recently took a trip to stay at a cabin in the Rockford area. We had planned to go cross country skiing and found that Rocktown Adventures rents xc skis in the winter. What we had not planned on was how slow we would be at finally leaving the cabin to go pick up the skis. Since they unfortunately don't do reservations for the skis, we called ahead to make sure they had some before heading over. By the time we got there it was already around 3 pm and unbeknownst to us, they close at 5 pm on the weekends. We got started with the rental process only to realize we would have very little time to ski before sundown. After explaining a couple options we had for still getting out on the skis, the staff member ultimately told us it probably wouldn't be worth our money given our time constraints. Instead of staying quiet, taking our money, and letting us have a very short ski trip, the staff member suggested the option that was best for us! He then told us that if we were ever back in town to just give them a call and if they had skis available he'd have them ready for us when we arrived. Not only is the staff knowledgeable and caring but they have an incredible selection of gear. We didn't end up spending any money there, and that is exactly why this was a five star experience!

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