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    Chestnut Mountain Resort

    3.4 (141 reviews)

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    Queen beds
    Nancy M.

    They need to remodel the entire building. It's like going into a time capsule. Very expensive for the quality of the place. We paid extra to get a view of the river and the windows were filthy and full of spiders and bugs. If you're going to charge extra for the view why not cleaning the windows so we can actually see it. The Tv was a tiny thing and hair dryer didn't work.

    Wings. $15 Appetizer
    William Q.

    The Wings were huge. And they call this a starter? Victor was very nice. Wife had Reuben which was a good size also. She's picky but loved this one.

    Irene Kitty L.

    We didn't stay at the Chestnut Mountain Resort but we wanted to do something fun while we were at Galena and after doing some research online, we've decided to stop by for a while and ended up playing for hours! Weather was perfect for some miniature golf for $5 a person and we spent about a couple hours laughing and enjoying the nice day. Then we walked around the resort and took some pictures. At last we did the Alpine Slide for $15 a person and took the little ski lift back enjoying the view. It was a great experience and we all had a fantastic day!

    Jenni R.

    This is our 2nd visit. Both times we have visited in the summer months. We've only spent a couple hours each time walking around, shopping and riding the alpine slide. This time the young lady in the ticket booth was clueless on the pricing & explaining it. I feel like the gift shop is expensive - this place is in a remote location and they really aren't that busy. We actually heard about it from a friend who reminded us again when we mentioned we were going to Galena. The Alpine Slide is fun. It takes about 2 minutes down the hill. You then hop on a chair lift to get back to the top which can take about 10 minutes depending on how many times it stops. The view is beautiful! Suggestion: Lower your prices for your branded merchandise - it's free advertising! We would have remembered this place if we had a t shirt from it.

    Foggy day at Chestnut Mountain Christmas 2024

    The fresh man made snow combined with the little bit of real snow we got during our visit was perfect. Everyone was very friendly and helpful with us being Novice skiers. Wonderful experience for all!!

    Ski trails.
    Siobhan D.

    This property is a winter ski resort, that also offers some summertime activities like mini-golf, Alpine slide, trail walks, Segway tours, and an indoor pool. Great views. But the property shows it's age and is both musty and worn-down, with very small/crowded rooms. Tiny bathroom, too. The beds were comfortable. The carpeted halls and stairwells smell so musty, I brought my M9 odor spray with me when leaving my room. I never got used to the smell. There is no elevator!! So if you have a mobility impairment and have difficulty with stairs, this is not the property for you. I was able to manage, but it was not ideal, especially lugging baggage up the stairs. The pool was nice though and not musty. I was the only person there on a Saturday morning. We also liked walking the trails. We wore masks indoors, but no one else aside from the bus-staff in the restaurant were masked. The check-in staff had masks, but we're not wearing them all the time. No guests were masked indoors. No covid precautions enforced, to our dismay. The property is a 20-minute drive from downtown Galena, so keep that in mind if you plan to eat or shop in town. There is a restaurant on the property, and we ate two breakfast meals there, but I would have preferred a café in town.

    Bianca R.

    The perfect getaway during winter for this city girl!! My gym has put together a ski trip for years now! It's an event I look forward to every year! The drive from Chicago isn't too bad. The ski lesson is very thorough. I did end up getting hurt. But it was my fault haha. Ski patrol was phenomenal, very helpful & kind! They were there to assist minutes after my fall!! Excited to be back next year!! Have to redeem myself haha

    Simon G.

    Wonderful ski resort for the family, especially good for learners as there is a rookies hill which has a lift. It is longer and higher than the magic carpet but not so intimidating so that the beginners can learn comfortably there. Helped my seven years ago to gain confidence in two days to go down a proper downhill! The resort accommodation is clean and spacious. Nothing to complain about, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Located on top of the skifield is a bonus, instead of the bottom, so that the lodge provides a better view ,especially for those that did not ski in the group. The swimming pool was another highlight. Not cold at all so don't worry! So good to be able to chill and enjoy a warm swim after a long day of ski!

    Water lillies on the Mississippi.
    Janie S.

    Went here mid July to the Alpine slide and zip line. What I loved was the lift chair ride down. The Mississippi was covered in gorgeous water lillies at the base of the chair lift. Next visit would take the boat ride offered from the dock.

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    Fun activities for a summer afternoon--we did the alpine slide, zip line and mini golf. A bit pricey but fun.

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    Great runs with lots of snow. Lifts are fast and view is beautiful. Love coming here with friends for a quick day or 2 of boarding.

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    Ok resort. Needs some updating. Certain areas were a little "dingy" smelling, but not bad overall.

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    Is there a ski/snowboard shop? If yes, do they sell snowboarding boots?

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    Review Highlights - Chestnut Mountain Resort

    At last we did the Alpine Slide for $15 a person and took the little ski lift back enjoying the view.

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