Winter in Galena
Holidays in Galena
Treat yourself to a winter of luxury by spending it in Galena and Jo Daviess County. Enjoy holiday festivities such as Christmas in Elizabeth and the Mistletoe Ball. Spending the holidays in Galena and Jo Daviess County wouldn’t be complete without a New Years Eve party and dinner at one of Galena’s favorite restaurants/inns.
Winter Vacation Packages
Aldrich Guest House - From $89 per night!

Winter Retreat - Cozy up to the fireplace, enjoy gourmet breakfasts, walk to Main Street with
picturesqueviews of Galena. It’s the perfect place to relax and reconnect. Reserve two nights midweek & receive a spa gift card. Includes:
- Enjoy a variety of spa services
- Indulge yourself for free
- Value of $50
Restrictions: Midweek stays are Monday – Thursday. Advance reservations required and mention promo code Winter Retreat. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Winter Retreat deal here. Promo Code: Winter Retreat
Chestnut Mountain Resort – From $345 per night!
Weekend Ski Package - Enjoy two night’s lodging, two breakfasts, two lunches, one dinner, two all-day lifttickets and group ski/snowboard lessons for $345 per person, based on double occupancy. Includes:
- Two-night stay required
- Each additional person in room, over age 6, pays $195
Restrictions: Not valid 12/21/12 – 1/3/13. Offer valid: 1/4/2013 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Weekend Ski Package deal here.
Eagle Ridge Realty Vacation Home Rentals – From $149 per night!
Galena Territory Winter Discount - Take 30% off a 3-night stay in
any of our rental homes, or 25% to 50% off a 2- or 3-night stay in select 3-bedroom homes. Includes:
- Get a 3rd night free in all of our homes
- 25%-50% off your stay in select 3-bedroom homes
- $100-$200 nightly discount premium homes
Restrictions: Two-night minimum stay. Subject to availability. Not available New Years Weekend. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Galena Territory Winter Discount deal here.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa – From $199 per night!
Country Escape- The Country Escape Package, which gives you a break from everyday life and fast-paced urban living, includes breakfast and dinner at the resort’s acclaimed Woodlands Restaurant. Includes:
- Accommodations for 2 nights
- Two Breakfasts in Woodlands Restaurant
- One dinner in Woodlands Restaurant
- 10% discount at Stonedrift Spa
Restrictions: Tax and resort amenity fee additional
. Package rates are per person and based on two people per room. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Country Escape deal here.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa – From $269 per night!
Eagle Ridge Getaway - Experience the resort’s signature getaway package, and the perfect escape for couples needing time away together. Includes:
- Accommodations for two nights
- $25 Eagle Ridge Dollars
- Large pizza or bottle of wine
Restrictions: Tax and resort amenity fee additional. Package rates are per unit and based on two people per room. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Eagle Ridge Getaway deal here.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa – From $409 per night!
Family Time Package - Enjoy accommodations for three nights and four days and receive $70 Eagle Ridge
Dollars to be used anywhere at the resort. Includes:
- Accommodations for 3 nights and 4 days
- $70 Eagle Ridge Dollars
- 10% discount at Stonedrift Spa
Restrictions: Tax and resort amenity fee additional. Package rates are per unit. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Family Time Package deal here.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa – From $289 per night!
Romantic Getaway - When you want to a get away for a special occasion, or for no reason at all, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is your Galena, Illinois destination for love and romance. Includes:
- Accommodations for 1 night and 2 days
- Chocolates and roses upon arrival
- Champagne and glasses upon arrival
Restrictions: *Two-night minimum stay required for Friday and Saturday. Tax and resort amenity fee additional. Package rates are per unit and based on two people per room. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Romantic Getaway deal here.
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa – From $69 per night!
Simple Pleasures - When cabin fever strikes, get away from it all and enjoy the extraordinary beauty of theresort during the week. Includes:
- Accommodations for one night
- One breakfast in Woodlands Restaurant
- 10% discount at Stonedrift Spa
Restrictions: Tax and resort amenity fee additional. Package rates are per person and based on two people per room. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Simple Pleasures deal here.
Farmers Guest House – From $96 per night!
Tuesday is Free! Stay three consecutive nights that include a Tuesday at the elegant Farmers Guest House B&B, and Tuesday is free. Take advantage of full breakfast, WineTime, luxury amenities and a convenient downtown location close to everything. Includes:
- Regularly $144/night now $96/night!
- All guest amenities included
- Full, hot breakfast served to you
- WineTime each afternoon
- A short walk to Main Street
Restrictions: Not valid with any other promotion, 3rd-party gift card, or donation certificate. Not valid on holidays. Offer valid: 11/14/2012 – 2/20/2013.
Book the Tuesday is Free deal here.
Annual Holiday Events in Galena
Here’s just a small sample of the exciting annual winter events in Galena:
- The Galena Territory Holiday House Walk
- Annual Christmas Cheer Weekend
- Mistletoe Ball
- Taste of Christmas Progressive Dinner
- Snowshoe Hike & Wine Tasting
- Night of the Luminaria
- Stockton Christmas Tree Lighting and Christmas Walk
- Victorian Candlelight Christmas Tour
- Christmas Bazaar
- Christmas in Elizabeth
- Holiday Studio Tour
- Christmas at the Fort
- ARC Holiday Cookie Walk
- Pub Crawl & Ugly Sweater Contest
- Luminaria Progressive Dinner
- New Years Eve at the Goldmoor
- Special Olympics Winter Game
- Twilight Snowshoe Hike
- Ice Golf Classic
- Valentines Progressive Dinner
- Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
Skiing in Galena
Relax at one of the many bed-and-breakfasts in Galena for the perfect winter getaway. Even on a grey winter day, Downtown Galena offers many places to eat and things to do for a charming and exciting vacation experience. For a true winter getaway, stay at one of Galena’s world-renowned ski resorts. Stay at the Chestnut Mountain Resort and experience its 19 trails that span 220 acres.
















