Best Weekend Getaways from Chicago, Illinois: Galena Log Cabin Getaway

By VI Staff on November 23, 2019

Galena Log Cabin Getaway and the Adventure Creek Alpaca & Goldendoodle Farm is set on 45 acres of rolling farmlands and forests and surrounded by high ridges to create a tranquil and secluded haven. Owned and operated by Ruth and Frank Netzel, Galena Log Cabin Getaway is located on a working rural farm just south of Galena, Illinois, and features 12 rustic and cozy log cabins. The historic cabins are spacious and comfortable with full bathrooms and modern conveniences, including refrigerators, microwaves, gas fireplaces and satellite televisions.

Galena Log Cabin Getaway is conveniently located near to Casper Bluff and the Mississippi River, making it an ideal base from to explore the area. Enjoy hiking and biking trails along Adventure Creek and the Mississippi River and venture out to Casper Bluff to see 2500-year old burial mounds and effigies that played a vital role in the history of Galena.

1.Guest Accommodations

Galena Log Cabin Getaway features 12 rustic log cabins that are spacious and comfortable with full bathrooms and modern conveniences, including refrigerators, microwaves, gas fireplaces and satellite televisions. Each cabin offers over 800 square feet of space with queen size and double beds, separate bathrooms with showers and whirlpool bathtubs and skylights to enjoy the stars. Modern amenities include central climate control with heating and cooling, microwaves and fridges for self-catering purposes, and televisions with satellite channels. Luxurious queen-size beds can be found on the ground floor, and double beds in the loft space and private bathrooms feature double whirlpool tubs.

2.Amenities

Galena Log Cabin Getaway and the Adventure Creek Alpaca & Goldendoodle Farm offer a variety of activities and adventures to enjoy in and around the farm. Surrounded by picturesque rolling hills, the resort is home to over 45 acres of natural landscapes that offer some wonderful outdoor experiences such as campfires under stars, bird and wildlife watching along the banks of Adventure Creek and the Mississippi River, and snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the winter.

3.Plan This Vacation

Meandering from one end of the farm to the other, Adventure Creek provides a wealth of recreation and fun from numerous hiking and biking trails, to fishing, swimming, and bird-watching. The Mississippi River and Casper Bluffs are just a mile away and also provide the same sorts of activities. Other fun things to do include kayaking, canoeing, stargazing, photography, horseback riding, fishing, and golf, as well as wine-tasting at one of three local wineries, antique shopping, visiting historical sites and riverboat cruising on the Mississippi River. Learn about Native American mound building and visit more than 51 burial mounds and the famous thunderbird effigy mound that are over 2500 years old.

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9401 W. Hart John Road, Galena, Illinois 61036, Phone: 815-777-4200