With activities ranging from leisurely bicycle rides through the countryside to a fresh air concert under the stars, the Galena Territory is a great place to invest in a little quality family time. To make a visit easy and affordable, Galena's Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is announcing its Family Time Package, good through August 30. The package includes:

• Accommodations for three nights (fourth night is free if booked before July 30).
• Twenty-five Eagle Ridge dollars to use anywhere on the resort (even for gas).
• One large pizza from Pasianos, eat-in or delivery anywhere on the resort.
• Movie Time Basket includes movie rental, popcorn and assorted candies.
• Discount (25%) on pontoon boat rental.

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a great base of operations with easy access to such local cultural and historic attractions as the Ulysses S. Grant home and Apple River Canyon. But there is also plenty do to right on the 6,800-acre property, such as:

• Create your own "family golf academy" in partnership with the resort's PGA-certified instructors.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch, packed by the resort's Executive Chef Randy Hoppman, from the deck of your personal pontoon boat while you explore the 228-acre Lake Galena.
• Wear the kids out with a nighttime game of Glow in the Dark Volleyball on the resort's outdoor courts.
• Explore the 20-plus miles of paved and wilderness trail surrounding the resort on bicycle, or join the weekly Country Bicycle Ride, led by territory residents (the resort offers complimentary use of bicycles or bring your own).
• Let the kids roam free while parents take in a little night music and barbecue on the recreation field on Saturday evening as part of the resort's Music on the Green concert series through Labor Day.

   
When you are ready to hit the local attractions, the resort staff will work with you to develop a schedule and provide transportation by shuttle bus.
   
The Family Time Package starts at $759 for a family of four in a two-bedroom villa with fully equipped kitchen, gas grills, fireplace, TVs, VCRs and/or DVD players with either a golf course or wooded view.   
   
Located on 6,800 acres amid the rolling scenery of northwestern Illinois, Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is a full-spectrum resort complex that has been named to "Best of ..." lists by Better Homes & Gardens and Midwest Living magazines. The resort provides a superior golf experience with 63 holes on four acclaimed courses. Other amenities include Stonedrift Spa, a state of the art fitness center with newly renovated indoor pool, miles of biking, hiking and horseback trails, tennis, boating and fishing on the 220-acre Lake Galena, and hot air balloon rides, along with three restaurants and a general store. For reservations or more information call 1-800-892-2269 or visit online at www.eagleridge.com.

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