Galena Territory

The Galena Territory

Our house is located in the Galena Territory. It is a 6,800-acre recreational and residential lake community located six miles outside the historic city of Galena in Northwest Illinois. As our guest, you have access to all the amenities it has to offer! Scroll down to see.

Galena Territory Amenities

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Some activities require a proximity card. We supply 8 for your party. They are hanging in the front foyer of our house.

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There are four golf courses on the property.
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There are over 24 miles of walking and hiking trails throughout the Galena Territory. You can access the trails just minutes away from our home.
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You can rent pontoons, fishing boats and single and tandem kayaks. Reservations are suggested to ensure availability.

Any type of manually powered boat, including canoes, kayaks and rowboats, are allowed. There is a 10 hp limit on all motorized boats. Motorized boats are restricted to an 8-foot beam and 18 feet in length.
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Lake Galena boasts some of the best fishing in the area, with an abundance of smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, bluegills, crappie, channel catfish, perch, and hybrid (tiger) muskie.
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The Shenandoah Riding Center is a first-rate equine facility with a top-caliber staff. It offers:
– Trail Rides
– Lead Line Rides
– Riding Lessons
– Non-Riding Horse Activities
– Kids & Adult Camps
– Wagon Rides
– And Much More
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There are three swimming pools available:

  • Indoor: Open year round with lanes for lap swimming.
  • Outdoor: Open from mid-May to mid-September
  • Kiddie: Open from mid-May to mid-September

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The Owners Club has a large game room with activities such as:

  • Ping Pong
  • Billiards
  • Bumper Pool
  • Video Games

Right outside the game room is a snack bar.

The fitness center has all the standard equipment from treadmills to strength machines.

Take advantage of a variety of sports to play:

  • Pickle ball courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Tennis courts
  • Volleyball court
  • Horseshoe pit

Near the front entrance of the territory you will find a gas station. The prices are comparable to the rest of the area. There is a country store where you can find all the necessities that you might have forgotten and any food that you need. There is also a deli where you can have a sandwich made.
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Tour the Belden School (free). It is a one-room schoolhouse built in 1849 and used until 1943.
 

There is a Farmer’s Market held on Sunday’s (except during the winter) from 8:00am – Noon at the Owner’s Club parking lot.
Stop by on your way home if staying for the weekend.
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