Fried Green Tomatoes Gift Certificates

In 1854, Jesse R. Grant (General Grant’s Father) owned the Leather and Finding Store located in this building.  Grant dealt in all kinds of leather, coach trimmings, saddlery hardware, shoemaker's kits, and findings. Ulysses S. Grant, a West Point graduate and experienced military officer, moved to Galena in 1860 to help his father and brothers with the leather business.

In 1900, Frank Owen, who was a mayor of Galena, ran a saloon in the upper part of the building. For nearly three-quarters of the 20th century, the Dowling Building was a monument shop. Most recently, the building housed a drug store, a sports outfitter, and an antique store.

Restaurant owner, Fred Bonnet, wanted a building with history and vintage character to support the distinctive dining. “I left the brickwork exposed. I left the patterns on the wall and reproduced them elsewhere in the restaurant. The history of the building Mr. Dowling built is part of the experience for our guests,” explains Bonnet.

Redeemable Sunday-Friday only.  Gift Certificates expire 7/22/2018.  To view our menu, please visit us at http://www.friedgreen.com

Chestnut Mountain Resort Ski 'n Z Package

Only in the Midwest will you find such an unexpected diamond in the rough. High above the Mississippi, tucked nicely in the hills near historic Galena, Chestnut Mountain is a premier Illinois resort that offers nineteen trails & a 7 acre terrain park "The Farside" featuring over 25 rails & features. Chestnut span over 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 and The Summit Food & Spirits offers the area's finest contemporary cuisine with a modern flair. The Summit serves an array of handcrafted beers & wines and is a great place to catch any game on one of it's 12 TVs. If you are just looking for a quick bite to eat. Stop by our Mountain Top Cafe which is conveniently located just off the bunny slope.

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 Galena Mississippi Explorer. 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.

Just the Facts

• Consistently rated as one of the top ten ski resorts in
  the Midwest by Ski Magazine


• Beginner: 26%, Intermediate: 47%, Advanced: 21%, Freestyle: 6%


• Lift Capacity: over 10,000 skiers per hour


• Average Base Depth: 25-62 inches


• Longest Descent: 3,500 feet


• The 7-acre Farside Terrain Park features half-pipes, quarter pipes, table tops and over 25 rails.

Advance reservations are necessary, and must present certificate upon check-in.  If you do not have the certificate upon check-in, you will be responsible for all charges.  Not valid for weekends or holidays.  Valid only thru March 15, 2016.  For more information, please visit us at http://www.chestnutmtn.com.