Location was great. Room looked amazing. Great breakfast at Big Bills next door. Staff are…read moreamazing. Highly recommend this place if you visit Galena!!!

Nice place to stay for our 2 day getaway to Galena!…read more Comfortable bed, jetted tub. Definitely would recommend.

We stopped here to check out the views of the Mississippi River on our way back to Chicagoland from…read moreGalena. There's lots of parking and a boat launch. We didn't camp here, but drove through through the campground. There are many shady spots with electric hookups and nearby water pumps and even better, river views. There's also a nice playground for campers with kids. The bathrooms are really clean and well-lit. Each includes a shower with a bench and is handicap-accessible.

I enjoyed camping at Blanding Landing over the Labor Day weekend. It was easy to make and pay for…read moreour reservation online; however, contacting them was more challenging. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to check in before they closed and nobody answered the phone or returned my message. In the end, I decided to wing it and arrive late anyway. After all, I knew which campsite was assigned to me and I paid for it. Turns out that I did the right thing. In fact, even if you don't have a reservation, they have a procedure for accommodating you if you arrive late. There's a phone number to call to find out which sites are available and then you check in properly in the morning. There's an attendant who lives at the camp grounds as well as sheriffs and other security folks who make regular rounds. This made me feel extra safe. There are outhouse-like bathrooms as well as a proper bathhouse with showers. All of the toilets have toilet paper. Each camp site has electricity, a pump nearby for water and a fire-pit with grill. The grounds were well maintained with mowed lawns and healthy tree cover for shade. The sites were good for RVs and tent camping. Not all of the sites were good for hammock camping where the hammock is suspended between trees. I heard that there's a beach along the Mississippi River but I didn't see it myself. Instead, I saw a boat-launch area with a ramp into the water and a dock. There were also paved roads nearby that were nice for cycling. I saw a large playground for kids. The campgrounds are located about 10 miles from any town but getting there is gorgeous. The land is very hilly - so hilly that you wouldn't believe that it's Illinois. One day we drove 10 miles to Galena for breakfast and it was a very enjoyable excursion. We also drove to a vineyard and winery (Fer Ged Aboud It) which was also a great field trip. One of the only problems (and there's nothing the campsite can do about it) is that there are regular freight trains that zoom right by the campgrounds on a regular basis. They are very loud. So loud that you can't have conversation.

Apple River Canyon (ARC) is my favorite campground in Illinois. No question. I'll start with a…read moreexcerpt from the Illinois DNR website: "Apple River Canyon State Park is in the hilly northwest corner of Illinois in Jo Daviess County near the Wisconsin border. Limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and wildlife characterize this area. Once a part of a vast sea bottom that stretched from the Alleghenies to the Rockies, the scenic canyon area was formed by the action of the winding waters of the Apple River." My husband and I have been coming here since the late 90's. We love it here. Pros: + Only 2 1/2 hours from Chicago. + Did you read that paragraph above that I took from the website? It's BEAUTIFUL here. + 5 awesome hiking trails; some of them easier than others. + Hike (or drive) down to the river from your campsite. There's some good fishing. And our dogs love to swim in it. (Swimming for you is prohibited, however.) + 2 big loops in the campground. Most of them are nicely sized and thoughtfully spaced apart. + Only 15 minutes to Stockton (the closest town) for groceries and firewood. + Eight bucks per night for a non-electrical site. Cons: - I am not there right now. I am at my desk, rotting under flourescent lighting. This is the kind of place that, as soon as we arrive, I'm already saying, "I don't want to go home!" But I want to be completely honest - there are no showers here, and only pit toilets. There are, of course, 2 or 3 water stations in each loop (pump). So, if maintaining hygiene is the number one most important thing for you during a camping weekend, you may not find ARC as perfect as I do. Me? I try my best to make do. You're camping for God's sake! Shower when you go home! See you at Apple River Canyon!

My review may be a bit different than other people but during my time here I absolutely enjoy the…read moreviews but what I did not enjoy here were the amenities featured. The bathrooms here were absolutely in shambles and the maintenance at the park is pretty bad. Please be cautious that your GPS will not work in this area either. Poorly labeled trails as well where you can get lost.

This place is magic! My family members really enjoyed interacting with all the critters, and Roger…read moreand Sabina were wonderful hosts, setting everything from horse rides to campfires and even capturing the perfect family photos for us. I'd say it's best to visit as part of a group. The experience is especially great for kids. The decor is homey, cozy and involves lots of rugs, so if you have allergies, I recommend bringing your allergy meds. The place is really interactive - little dogs in sweaters greeting you as you drive in, pigs available for pets, chickens you can feed, and of course the horses and goats you can visit. The beds were comfy enough, and each room has a different theme (horses, under the sea, etc). It's a quick drive into town, but also great for outdoor activities. We did a bit of bike riding but it was a bit too cold for us to venture onto the water.

We had the best stay ever! Stayed at Riverview Ranch to ski at Chestnut Mountain (7 minutes away)…read moreresort and was pleasantly surprised by everything. Apartment was spacious, kitchen had everything possible you need, same with shower. Windows had amazing views, and we got to enjoy beautiful sunset every night. The best thing about our stay was owners and their animals. The best hosts, accommodating, friendly, went beyond to make us feel comfortable. We enjoyed hanging out with them. And now, their animals! Animals are well taken care of, some of them were rescued. They have chickens, rooster, ducks, 2 pigs, dogs, goats, pony and horses. It was amazing and therapeutic at the same time. Children enjoyed horseback riding. This was truly one of the kind experience, and we can't wait to go back in summer. I highly recommend it!

Came here on a bike trip - great campsite, friendly host, very clean bathroom with good hot water…read more(which I always appreciate). Also, the signage off the nearest big-ish road was helpful and clear - especially not being a local, I really appreciate it when campgrounds have signs to guide me on the little windy back roads. There was no firepit at my site, which I didn't miss at all but if you really love building fires it might be kind of a bummer. Maybe some of the other sites have them; it might be good to call and check before you go.

My stay here is not recent! My friends and I were attending a concert in Pecatonica in 1998. We…read moredecided to make a weekend of it and went camping as well. We stayed at Emerald Acres. I was 18 years old at the time. My group of friends and I were probably loud and likely obnoxious. When we came in they were full but the owner let us set up shop in a little grassy area that backed to a corn field ( I believe...it's been awhile). At 34 years old I still consider that the most fun weekend of my life. So many of my favorite memories include Emerald Acres. We raised hell in Freeport too (sorry residents for the drive by honkings at 2am) oh and I would also like to apologize to the family that lived right by the campground that had that sweet huge trampoline. My friends dared me to go jump on it at about 3am. I did and got a case of the giggles that ended with me peeing my pants...on your trampoline. I am sorry. Thanks Emerald Acres for putting up with me and my friends, had to not let us stay I wouldn't have about 1000 memories that I hold dear to me. We didn't have phone cameras and facebook back then so all I have is memories. Although it would be pretty cool to see pictures and videos of that. lol I am planing on taking my little guy camping there soon. I remember we found the coolest park (I think Krape Park) out that way and I would love to go back.

Very nice bed and breakfast located walking distance to Main Street Galena. No problem parking…read more Clean rooms. Nice bed and linens. We enjoyed wine and cheese with the other guests and breakfast was plentiful.

Stayed here for a two-night getaway weekend to Galena. It proved to be a great choice. Jordana…read more(innkeeper) was welcoming and friendly. Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. Our bathroom featured a claw-foot freestanding tub, which was fine for us but could be a challenge for older or mobility-challenged guests. The happy hour at 5:00 each evening offered wine and a simple cheese plate, which Jordana prepared. Breakfast each morning was a full 3-4 courses, which was really delicious and served promptly at 8:30. We enjoyed chatting with other guests at breakfast and learning about their adventures in Galena. Communication with the Inn was frequent and easy. Note that the former "Potting Shed" is now a Sauna space. The Inn is within about a 15-minute walking distance of downtown, and a 10-minute walk to Grant's home. Great stay, highly recommended.

Cloran mansión My…read morehusband and I were celebrating our 10th anniversary and so we decided to stay at the Cloran Mansion for a few days. We booked the massage and dinner package as well as renewed our vows in front of the mansion. I cannot say enough about the amazing experience we had during our time here. Paul was an amazing host! He puts in a lot of details into making the experience one to remember. We have never stayed at a bed-and-breakfast so we were completely surprised by how wonderful and elegant the mansion was. On Thursday when we arrived, we had our scheduled massage, followed by our ceremony, and a private dinner in the dining room. Paul even took some pictures of us and gifted us with a beautiful framed picture of me and my husband. On Friday morning, we met some wonderful guest during our breakfast, and headed out to downtown Galena. Our breakfast was an excellent and tasty homemade breakfast, so much so, that we were so excited about breakfast the next day. Although Paul is basically the face of a mansion, his wife and employee work just as hard to make it an overall beautiful experience. We will definitely be back! We know that we have other options, but we cannot say enough about this place and want to continue to support Paul like he supports and tends to his customers. Paul and family, thank you so very much for making our 10th anniversary as memorable as you did.

The accommodations are both lovely and comfortable. The breakfast, exquisite. The host, Paul? On…read morethe Yelp scale of one to five, Paul was a solid ten. I said what I said. He was gracious beyond description, and flawlessly accommodated our atypical special requests. This experience was truly hospitality at its very best.

I loved staying here! I stayed her in August of 2020 when the whole US was anxious to stay in any…read moresort of lodging, and it still was amazing! I automatically felt safe before even checking in. The innkeepers Geoff and Alex are so sweet, accommodating, and welcoming. They are also amazing chefs! If you're looking for a getaway while also looking to support the economy and small businesses, look no farther! The Inn at Felt Manor is the place for you!!

We stayed at The Coach House for a staycation over Memorial Day weekend. The property is beautiful…read moreand Lisa is a wonderful host! We were 2 families with 2 little ones and the accommodations met our needs perfectly. The Coach House itself is completely renovated from the inside and we had a very comfortable stay there. Would highly recommend!