RECREATION

State Parks

• Apple River Canyon State Park
  8763 East Canyon Road • Galena, IL 61001
  Apple River
  815-745-3302
  This state park, located in the hilly northern part of Illinois, offers five hiking trails, fishing, and 47 camping sites, as well as drinking water, bathrooms, a playground, picnic tables, and a concession stand. It is the only place in the Midwest where you can find the rare Birds-eye Primrose. more...

Recreation Areas

• Buehler Preserve
  Galena River levee, 1 mile north of Meeker Street
  815-858-9100
  See the prairie being restored, on this 18-acre property north of the city of Galena. The preserve is open for hiking, walking dogs, fishing, and birdwatching.  more...  map

• Schurmeier Forest
  Reusch and Tower Roads • Elizabeth, IL 61028
  Located in Elizabeth
  815-858-9100
  A teaching forest has been created on 11 acres, of this 56 acre, rugged hillside preserve. There are two miles of hiking trails, including a 1/3-mile trail with educational signs and guidebook, which teach about trees and forestry practices. A one-mile perimeter trail has also been cleared for hiking and horseback riding. A picnic pavilion and restroom are on-site. more...  map

Equine

• Shenandoah Riding Center
  200 North Brodrecht Road • Galena, IL 61036
  815-777-2373
  This stable offers one hour guided trail rides, along with English and Western riding lessons, horse boarding, summer camps, and clinics. Both indoor and outdoor riding areas are provided. more...  map

• Stage Coach Trails Livery
  5656 Stagecoach Trail • Galena, IL 61001
  Located in Apple River
  815-594-2423
  Enjoy authentic stagecoach rides pulled by draft horses. Wagon train trips, hay rides and sleigh rides are also offered. A bunkhouse warming room is on-site.  map

Golf

• Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
  East Apple Canyon Road • Galena, IL 61001
  Apple River
  815-492-2238
  This challenging nine hole golf course has been carved, into the rolling hills, of Jo Daviess County. A restaurant is located nearby, overlooking the beautiful Apple Canyon Lake. more...  map

• Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, East Course
  100 East Point Drive • Galena, IL 61036
  Part of the Eagle Ridge Resort, this 9-hole par 34 golf course, is an excellent test of accuracy, shotmaking and putting touch. more...  map

• Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, North Course
  400 Eagle Ridge Drive • Galena, IL 61036
  815-777-2500
  Ranked #6 in Illinois, by Golf Digest, this golf course features elevated tees, rolling fairways, large greens, and gorgeous views of the countryside. more...  map

• Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, South Course
  10 Clubhouse Drive • Galena, IL 61036
  815-777-2280
  Cut through a heavily wooded valley, with natural rock outcroppings, and spectacular views, a stream that runs through this course, challenges golfers. more...  map

• Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, The General Course
  109 Eagle Ridge Drive • Galena, IL 61036
  815-777-4525
  Eagle Ridge Resort considers this award-winning golf course their crowning achievement. It features spectacular holes framed by natural limestone cliffs and dense oak forests. more...  map

• Galena Golf Club
  11557 US Highway 20 West • Galena, IL 61036
  815-777-3599
  This 6,623 yard, well manicured, and scenic public golf course, offers eighteen-holes of golfing pleasure. Tee times are accepted up to seven days in advance.  map

• Lacoma Golf Course
  8080 Timmerman Drive • Galena, IL 61025
  East Dubuque
  815-747-3874
  This golf course, which overlooks the Mississippi, offers 36 regulation holes. It is a nine hole par-three course. Cart and equipment rentals are available. more...

• Stockton Community Golf Club
  3501 South Golf Road • Galena, IL 61085
  Located in Stockton
  815/947-3011
  This golf course features 18-holes in the rolling countryside south of Stockton. It offers cart and equipment rentals, as well as an on-site restaurant.

• Storybrook Country Club
  2124 West Storybrook Road • Galena, IL 61041
  Hanover
  815-591-2210
  This 18-hole course, in the rolling hills south of Hanover, is complete with a driving range, and cart and equipment rentals.

• Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
  3500 East Center Road • Galena, IL 61085
  Located in Woodbine
  815-858-3939
  For a challenge, as well as a great time, no matter what their skill level, golfers will love this immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course. more...  map

Outfitters & Guides

• Fever River Outfitters
  525 South Main Street • Galena, IL 61036
  815-776-9425
  Rental canoes, kayaks, bicycles, snowshoes and ice skates are available at Fever River. Quality boats, sports gear and apparel are also offered for sale.  more...  map

Snow Sports

• Chestnut Mountain Resort Downhill Skiing
  8700 West Chestnut Road • Galena, IL 61036
  815-777-1320
  This seven acre terrain park is one of the Midwest's top rated ski resorts for skiing and snowboarding . It offers 19 trails, a 475-foot vertical drop, half-mile runs, and nine lifts. The resort also features a 120-room lodge, Pro Shop with the latest ski and snowboard gear, rental services, fabulous restaurants, an indoor pool, sauna, and wireless Internet access.  more...  map