Group Attractions

Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-1320
fx: 815-777-1068
groups@chestnutmtn.com
More information at: http://www.chestnutmtn.com

Control the speed of your descent as a toboggan-like track carries your wheeled sled 2,500 feet from a bluff down to the Mississippi River.

Attendee Capacity: Unlimited	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: Varies
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour
1004 Park Ave.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-0336
annie@anniewiggins.com
More information at: http://www.anniewiggins.com

Join us for the original ghost tour of Galena's sites, cemeteries and famous ghostly tales. Costumed guide. Reservations recommended.

Attendee Capacity: 100	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Apple River Fort State Historic Site
311 E. Myrtle St.
Elizabeth, IL 61028
ph: 815-858-2028
fx: 815-858-2268
director@appleriverfort.org
More information at: http://www.appleriverfort.org

Enjoy the fort’s cozy 1830s atmosphere with candlelight, blazes in the hearth and personalized tours.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Open all year
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

The Belvedere
1008 Park Ave.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-0747
More information at: http://www.belvederemansionandgardens.com

Galena's largest mansion furnished with antiques, including the famous "Gone With the Wind" green velvet draperies.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Chestnut Mountain Resort Downhill Skiing/Snowboard
8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-1320
fx: 815-777-1068
groups@chestnutmtn.com
More information at: http://www.chestnutmtn.com

Nineteen trails ranging from bunny to black diamond. Home of the most diverse snowboard terrain parks in the Midwest. A skiing and snowboarding paradise.

Attendee Capacity: Unlimited	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: Varies
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum
East Myrtle St.
Elizabeth, IL 61028
ph: 815-858-2343
More information at: http://www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.com

Full-size caboose, both G-scale and HO-scale operating model railroads, artifacts of northwestern Illinois railroads; open weekends, May-October, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Attendee Capacity: 45	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: No	Handicap Accessibility: No

Dowling House
220 Diagonal St.
Galena, IL 53803
ph: 815-777-1250

Galena's oldest house, built of native limestone in 1826 as a trading post and residence. Furnished with primitives and a collection of Galena pottery.

Attendee Capacity: 30	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: No	Handicap Accessibility: No

Dubuque River Rides
500 E. 3rd St., Ice Harbor
Dubuque, IA 52001
ph: 563-583-8093
fx: 563-585-0634
boats@dubuqueriverrides.com
More information at: http://www.dubuqueriverrides.com

“True Mississippi River Experience” aboard SPIRIT of Dubuque, authentic paddlewheeler, or Miss Dubuque yacht! Cruising May-October: Sightseeing, lunches, dinners and murder mysteries.

Attendee Capacity: 377	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: Varies
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Elihu B. Washburne House State Historic Site
908 Third St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3310
fx: 815-777-3310
granthome@granthome.com
More information at: http://www.granthome.com

Washburne was a popular congressman and friend of Lincoln and Grant. Grant’s election night news was received in the library via telegraph.

Attendee Capacity: 44	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 25 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Elizabeth History Museum
231 N. Main St.
Elizabeth, IL 61028
ph: 815-858-2343
More information at: http://www.elizabethhistoricalsociety.com

Local history exhibits on lead mining; the Apple River Fort; Elizabeth businesses, schools, veterans; weekends, May-October, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free.

Attendee Capacity: 45	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: No	Handicap Accessibility: No

Fever River Outfitters
525 S. Main St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-776-9425
feverriver@sbcglobal.net
More information at: http://www.feverriveroutfitters.com

Customized guided and unguided canoe and kayak trips on the Galena River and backwaters of the Mississippi. Other group rentals include bicycles, scooters, snowshoes and cross-country skis.

Attendee Capacity: 100	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 2-8 hours
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Galena & U.S. Grant Museum
211 S. Bench St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-9129
fx: 815-777-9131
info@galenahistorymuseum.org
More information at: http://www.galenahistorymuseum.org

Housed in an 1858 mansion featuring exhibits on lead mining, steamboating, U.S. Grant and the Civil War, dolls, toys, clothing, Galena business and geology.

Attendee Capacity: 90	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 60 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
4746 N. Ford Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3330
fx: 815-777-3335
rob@galenacellars.com
More information at: http://www.galenacellars.com

Wine tasting program at downtown Galena store or at the vineyard.

Attendee Capacity: 60	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Galena Culinary Institute
9001 Sand Hill Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3925
fx: 815-777-3993
coordinator@goldmoor.com
More information at: http://www.goldmoor.com

Imagine indulging in food, wine and fun while the Goldmoor's award-winning chef guides you through expanding your culinary talents.

Attendee Capacity: 40	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: Varies
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Galena On The Fly, Inc.
P.O. Box 6543
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-2747
fx: 815-777-0777
andy@buyaballoonride.com
More information at: http://www.buyaballoonride.com

Take your group outing to new heights! Balloon rides available daily at dawn and dusk. Special packages available and can be customized for group needs.

Attendee Capacity: 14	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 2 1/2 hours
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Galena Trolley Tours
314 S. Main St.
Galena, IL 53803
ph: 815-777-1248
fx: 815-777-1283
More information at: http://www.galenatrolleys.com

Travel through this historic area, viewing panoramas from the bluffs. Historic narrated trolley tours offered hourly or by group reservation.

Attendee Capacity: 135	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Goldmoor Gardens
9001 Sand Hill Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3925
fx: 815-777-3993
coordinator@goldmoor.com
More information at: http://www.goldmoor.com

Visit the beautifully designed annual and perennial gardens at the Goldmoor Estates. Self-guided tours may be taken daily from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., May - October.

Attendee Capacity: 40	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 30 - 45 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Gramercy Park
Beecher St.
East Dubuque, IL 61025
ph: 815-747-6090

The park encompasses 26 ancient Hopewell Indian Mounds dating back 2,000 years. Superlative view of the Mississippi from high on the bluff land.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Open all year
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Linmar Gardens
504 S. Prospect St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-1177
More information at: http://www.linmargardens.com

Guided tour of breathtaking 3.5-acre gardens with seven water features. Add a gourmet catered lunch for a unique serene picnic.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length: 40 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Massbach Ridge Winery
8837 S. Massbach Rd.
Elizabeth, IL 61028
ph: 815-291-6700
massbachridge@bhawk.net
More information at: http://www.massbachridge.com

Exercise your tastebuds with award-winning wine while enjoying the breathtaking views of our Jo Daviess County hills. Tours of both the vineyard and winery are available.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Mid-Town Marina
285 5th St.
East Dubuque, IL 61025
ph: 815-747-3310
fx: 815-747-3310
sandy@midtownmarina.com
More information at: http://www.midtownmarina.com

Mid-Town is a full-service marina, restaurant and lounge located on the Mississippi River in East Dubuque. Open March 1-October 30.

Attendee Capacity:	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length:
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Miniature Golf at Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-1320
fx: 815-777-1068
info@chestnutmtn.com
More information at: http://www.chestnutmtn.com

Miniature golf overlooking the Mississippi River, eight miles southeast of Galena. Adults $6; children 12 and under $5.

Attendee Capacity:	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length:
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Mississippi Explorer Cruises at Chestnut Mountain
8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-1320
fx: 815-777-1068
info@chestnutmtn.com
More information at: http://www.chestnutmtn.com

Jump aboard Mississippi Explorer's latest 1.5-hour cruise. Experience the magical splendor of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge.

Attendee Capacity: 49	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 1/2 hours
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

The Old Blacksmith Shop
245 Commerce St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-1893
fx: 815-777-9131
info@galenahistorymuseum.org
More information at: http://www.galenahistorymuseum.org

Authentic 1897 blacksmith shop, working forges. Original tools/equipment. On-site historian. Gift shop: Galena-forged items. May-October, Friday-Monday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Old Market House State Historic Site
123 N. Commerce St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3310
fx: 815-777-3310
granthome@granthome.com
More information at: http://www.granthome.com

This public building was a center of Galena’s community life during Galena’s “Golden Era.” The U.S. Grant Exhibition is now featured with several Grant artifacts.

Attendee Capacity: 44	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery, Inc.
2003 W. Hanover Rd.
Hanover, IL 61041
ph: 815-591-9706
More information at: http://www.rockywaters.net

Rocky Waters is a family-owned winery dedicated to the pursuit of delicious Marechal Foch, Leon Millot, St. Croix, along with white varietals of Lacrosse and St. Pepin. These varieties are best suited to the climate and soils of our beautiful 25 acre vineyard.

Attendee Capacity:	Open all year
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length:
Reservations Required: No	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Ryan Mansion Tours
11373 US Hwy 20 West
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-0336
annie@anniewiggins.com
More information at: http://www.ryanmansiontours.com

Time travel back to 1882 in this fun, interactive tour of Victorian life. Meet butler William, Mrs. Wright, the head housekeeper and Cook, the cook.

Attendee Capacity: 50	Open all year
Group Rate Available: No	Tour Length: 45 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N. Brodrecht Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-2373
fx: 815-777-0581
shenanddoahriding@yahoo.com
More information at: http://www.shenandoahridingcenter.com

Horseback riding: 1-hour guided trail ride. Canter Ridge 2-hour, Territory Trail day trip/5-hours plus picnic lunch. Please see updated website: shenandoahridingcenter.com.

Attendee Capacity: 20	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Sullivan Lavacek Enterprises
7211 W. Buckhill Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-0410
info@sullivanlavacek.com
More information at: http://www.sullivanlavacek.com

“Remembering Old Galena”, ideal entertainment for groups, introduces Galena’s colorful history with amusing anecdotes, intriguing nuggets of history, vivacious song & dance, performed in period costume.

Attendee Capacity:	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 55 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Sundown Mountain Resort
16991 Asbury Rd.
Dubuque, IA 52002
ph: 563-556-6676
fx: 563-556-6676
mdietz@sundownmtn.com
More information at: http://www.sundownmtn.com

Sundown Mountain, a family-oriented ski and snowboard area, offers 100 instructors, 20 trails, six chairlifts, 475-foot vertical, two terrain parks.

Attendee Capacity: 250+	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length:
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

The House on the Rock
5754 State Road 23
Spring Green, WI 53588
ph: 608-935-3639
fx: 608-935-9472
groupsales@thehouseontherock.com
More information at: http://www.thehouseontherock.com

An attraction with some of the world's most unique collections including the world's largest carousel, a 200-foot sea creature, automated music machines and much more.

Attendee Capacity: 3,000	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 3 1/2 hours
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Tri-State Trolley
4349 Industrial Park Dr.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 800-779-4869
fx: 815-777-8128
ahillard@tristatetravel.com
More information at: http://www.tristatetravel.com

Offering daily narrated tours May-October. Group packages/discounts available. Unique transportation for special events year-round, including weddings/private tours. Call for details.

Attendee Capacity: 120	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Two Tarot Ladies
411 Park Ave.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-275-0851
twotarotladies@hotmail.com
More information at: http://www.galenabodyandspirit.com

Tarot, an intriguing, intuitive, and ancient method of fortune-telling using a special deck of cards. Innovative entertainment for your group. Call for special group rates.

Attendee Capacity: 10+	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: Varies
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No

Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
500 Bouthillier St.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3310
fx: 815-777-3310
granthome@granthome.com
More information at: http://www.granthome.com

This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865 & opened to the public in 1904. Nearby, Julia Grant’s statue was dedicated in 2006.

Attendee Capacity: 44	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 30 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Woodbine Glass Museum and Gift Shop
3799 Woodbine St. (US Hwy 20)
Woodbine, IL 61085
ph: 815-947-3904
fx: 815-947-3904
jluning@yahoo.com

Museum displays 4,000 pieces of hand-blown glass, including contemporary and antique work from all countries. Glass blowing video. Gift shop.

Attendee Capacity: 20	Open all year
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: 45 minutes
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: Yes

Wooded Wonderland
610 S. Devil's Ladder Rd.
Galena, IL 61036
ph: 815-777-3426
More information at: http://www.woodedwonderland.com

Operating sawmill, logs to lumber, 6-ft tall blueberry bushes and nature at it's finest. Country Store offering hand crafted furniture, collectibles and more.

Attendee Capacity: 80	Seasonal
Group Rate Available: Yes	Tour Length: Approx. 1 hour
Reservations Required: Yes	Handicap Accessibility: No