Scales Mound, IL

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Taken from a second hot air balloon this shot shows a hot air balloon in the distance with a slight glow at sunrise. It is hard to stay calm when you are in a basket 4,000 feet up in the air.
Taken from a second hot air balloon this shot shows a hot air balloon in the distance with a slight glow at sunrise. It is hard to stay calm when you are in a basket 4,000 feet up in the air.
An old gravestone from the 1840s at a beautiful old cemetery with 20 head stones. They must have selected this little hill as a burial sight because of the great sunsets.
Taken from the highest point in Illinois this is a view just before sunset on a beautiful evening. This is a prime location for storm watching and lightning shots.
A picture of the eclipse at sunset from last year at Charles Mound which is the highest point in Illinois.

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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

3.5 out of 5
350 Bell St Dubuque IA
The price is SAR 334 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
SAR 334
SAR 428 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 March 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque

3.5 out of 5
200 Main Street Dubuque IA
The price is SAR 436 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 436
SAR 492 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,746 reviews)
Super friendly staff and a comfy bed!

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
9853 US-20 Galena IL
Stay at this hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,293 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff members, and beautiful decor throughout the building!

Reviewed on 4 March 2026

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Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory

Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory

Galena IL
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Galena. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and ...
Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory
Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees

Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees

Galena IL
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Galena. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)
We had an absolutely wonderful stay here! We were in town for skiing and a trip into Galena, both easily accessible. The house was perfectly maintained, clean, and well stocked. Tucked back off of a quiet road, it was a perfect weekend getaway. Howard had great communication up to and during our ...

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees
The Cozy Lake Stay You've been Craving - Fireplace, Comfy Beds & Quiet!

The Cozy Lake Stay You've been Craving - Fireplace, Comfy Beds & Quiet!

Galena IL
Stay at this condo in Galena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the comfy rooms and the property condition in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
Nice place to stay for our chestnut ski trip, and Galena was so much fun

Reviewed on 18 January 2026

The Cozy Lake Stay You've been Craving - Fireplace, Comfy Beds & Quiet!
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