Chestnut Mountain Resort

Chestnut Mountain Resort Only in the Midwest will you find such an unexpected diamond in the rough. High above the Mississippi, great skiing & boarding.
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High above the Mississippi, tucked nicely in the hills near historic Galena, Chestnut Mountain is a premier Illinois resort that offers nineteen trails 7 acre terrain "The Farside" featuring over 30 rails & features, which span 220 rolling acres with a total vertical drop of 475 feet. Midwesterners love their elbow room and Chestnut Mountain is no exception. Thanks to two quads, four triple chair

lifts, and three surface lifts, lines are virtually non-existent. When darkness falls, great skiing and awesome views continue outside. But that's also just about the time things get exciting inside. Chestnut Mountain has 100 slopeside rooms in close proximity to an indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi. The Sunset Grille restaurant serves up fine dining favorites or come experience one of our handcrafted beers or wines in The Summit Food & Spirits and dine on the area's finest contemporary cuisine with a modern flair. During summertime there is no shortage of activities for the young or young at heart. Ride the Alpine Slide or cruise the river on a Mississippi Explorer Cruise. Bike or hike trails showcasing our area's unique geologic beauty. Or test your short game on our 18-hole mini golf course. Whatever it is you want to do on a mountain, chances are you can do it here. Chestnut Mountain has all the amenities you've come to expect in a resort destination, yet it's midwestern roots and small town charm always keeps folks coming back for more.

Weather is perfect to join us on the Summit outdoor deck and enjoy our weekly specials!
08/25/2026

Weather is perfect to join us on the Summit outdoor deck and enjoy our weekly specials!

Bonus Alpine Slide Day Wednesday, August 26th (10am to 4pm)!
08/24/2026

Bonus Alpine Slide Day Wednesday, August 26th (10am to 4pm)!

08/21/2026

GALENA, Ill. — It’s tempting to ride as fast as you can down the hillside on the Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort near Galena, particularly if you’re racing with

Go ahead, take that Mississippi River cruise you’ve always wanted to. Our 1.5 hour Mississippi River Cruises take you fo...
08/21/2026

Go ahead, take that Mississippi River cruise you’ve always wanted to. Our 1.5 hour Mississippi River Cruises take you for a scenic voyage down the mighty river where you’ll view wildlife, learn a bit of the area’s history, see geographical curiosities and glimpse the breathtaking riverscapes on one of the area’s most compelling adventures.

Join us every Thursday In Summit for $5 glasses of wine!
08/20/2026

Join us every Thursday In Summit for $5 glasses of wine!

New Summit Weekly Specials! Every Tuesday! Buy One Appetizer & Get Second Half Off!
08/18/2026

New Summit Weekly Specials! Every Tuesday! Buy One Appetizer & Get Second Half Off!

Perfect Afternoon to enjoy our new Monday weekly special! Enjoy one of our 12 draft beers on tap for just $4!
08/17/2026

Perfect Afternoon to enjoy our new Monday weekly special! Enjoy one of our 12 draft beers on tap for just $4!

Make Sure You Try Our New Weekly Specials! Dine In Only.
08/14/2026

Make Sure You Try Our New Weekly Specials! Dine In Only.

Address

8700 W Chestnut Mountain Road
Galena, IL
61036

Telephone

+18003971320

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