Chestnut Mountain Resort - Galena, Illinois

Diana

We were at Chestnut Mountain Resort for an afternoon to watch our son ski while we hung out in their restaurant. Our time there was great with fantastic views of the mountain to watch those skiing. While there we shared a large platter of the Steak Nachos which were crisp, fresh and the steak was a tasty touch.
Also had a spicy but not too hot Bloody Mary which was fantastic with a lager chaser. Perfect combination. We did not stay at the resort but looked like a great place to in future. We are not skiers ourselves but really enjoyed watching and had a perfect place to watch. Friendly service and comfortable restaurant. Looks like they offer more than skiing during the summer months. Definitely a place to check out if you’re in the Galena area.

Keith A. K.

Very nice stay. It is an older hotel, but with that in mind, the room was nice enough and very comfortable. The service was spectacular, and the property is magnificent. Fantastic views of the river and surrounding bluffs and a welcomed feeling of seclusion even though it's only a short drive to Galena. Lots to do right on the property year round and lots more within a short drive in any direction.

Shaggy M.

I spent a lovely afternoon and evening in the restaurant and bar while my partner skied. The bartender (Laurie) was so attentive, kind and welcoming! She always made sure I had everything I needed. The drinks and food were great, too! My partner also mentioned the staff on the slopes were amazing and super friendly. We can’t wait to go back!

Jeff G.

I didn't stay overnight but the skiing was great. There are varied runs, some nice steep runs that are longer. I had a great time. If you haven't been to chestnut and live within a couple hours , it's worth the trip.

Jane A.

We went there for Sunday special. They have some Sunday 1-10 pm $45 lift tickets. On my way there an hour out I called to book private lessons and they had availability. 2 instructors we got was good and we learned one new skill. Considering it’s an only hour long lesson I’d say that was pretty decent. You only get to go 2-3 times down the run. But Connor and William were thorough with their instructions and supportive. We booked Connor for semi private class for adult and teenager and William for our 7 years old. Over all it wasn’t too busy and at around 7 o’clock it got pretty much empty. Which is awesome for some people who wants to board without the crowd.

Jason M.

Awesome spot. Great slopes for all skill levels! The highlight of the whole trip: Danny in concessions. He made the most FIRE patty melt. It may be a bad thing. In comparison, other foods will no longer taste as good. Awesome value food for a resort also.
I was sad when I showed up- hypothetically choking under the weight of the stress of day-to-day life… Danny metaphorically saved my life. His custom patty heroically preformed mouth-to-mouth on my day. It may have saved my entire day. And possibly my life.
My crew had a great time!

pro C.

If you are new to snowboarding, I would highly recommend signing up for their lesson as soon as you get there. After our instructor, Josh showed us how to snowboard we were really able to enjoy it. We also had breakfast and lunch at the resort and the food was delicious.

Owl E.

I chose this spot to learn skiing, and I’m really glad I did. From a beginner’s perspective, it’s located in this charming little town called Galena, which is perfect for someone new to skiing. I bought a three-day pass, but I missed one day because they closed early due to crazy weather—it was freezing out at -15F! They were super nice and even extended my pass for an extra day, which really shows how hospitable they are.

Also, I grabbed a grilled chicken sandwich at their restaurant, and I’ve got to say, it hit the spot. I was smiling after that meal—it was really good!