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Old May 27, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Was thinking of running up the Mississippi towards Wis. and maybe spend the night in the Galena area. Anyone know of any good lodging in that area?
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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That depends what you’re willing to spend, this one is on the strip and a parking garage http://www.desotohouse.com/index.html

Or take your pick http://www.galenachamber.com/lodging.cfm

You have a ton of choices but if I just wanted to get a hotel I would try here http://www.quiethouse.com/reservatio...servations.cfm

bigdog, where are you going to start the run upriver at and what day? Hope you have a fun and safe ride.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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Don't know if you're looking for company or not, but we usually go to Galena/Savannah once or twice a year. We always stay here Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort LLC
8700 W. Chestnut | Galena, IL 61036-6328
815/ 777-1320 X 578 | 815/ 777-1068 (fax) | e-mail website

Overlooks Mississippi, full service resort

It's an older resort, but very nice people that don't look down on bikers and it's priced moderately. The drive there from Galena is a great one in itself.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 11:57 AM
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The Stoney Creek Inn is pretty good. Wife and I stayed there a couple of years ago and got a discount cause we were on a bike. Its north of the main strip in Galena.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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Yep I heard that place was a good pick DV, sounded like a nice place.Leaving tomorrow around 8am and probably heading west on 34 then to 84 and straight north. No real plans, very seldon does the wife do an over night on the bike. Usually I'd be riding with Black3 then I don't have to do squat, he's like a dam map quest, I just follow a long.....makes for a nice trip. Most of the time some how I'm leading and I hate that.
 

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Old May 29, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Hell I can't even see hwy 34 on my map, all I had to do today was put the new patio set together for mama.

Hes got an awesome day for the ride though.
 
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I'd second the Desoto house. Stayed there, nice to have indoor parking for the scoots; and it's right on the main drag.
 
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Well it was a great day to ride, just got home about an hour ago. The only bad thing it was hot!Soney Creek was awesome! Great hospitality and the suite was awesome!
Took a ride to Iowa to visit the casino and had a great diner at the Majestic, resturant cal Chrystals.
 
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