Title: Visit Scales Mound: Best of Scales Mound Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Scales Mound](https://expedia.ca/Scales-Mound-Hotels.d3000435301.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Scales Mound](https://expedia.ca/Scales-Mound-Vacation-Rentals.d3000435301.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Scales Mound Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Scales-Mound.d3000435301.Car-Rental-Guide)[Scales Mound Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Scales-Mound.d3000435301.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Scales Mound ## Travel Guide ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435301/160a57aa-2e11-4a8c-a162-2ed35bc4c875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435301/160a57aa-2e11-4a8c-a162-2ed35bc4c875.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435301/cdbe86f8-62ce-435a-a590-ab76025fdc8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435301/0f2d1382-1181-41b7-b178-6db05424b0f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A picture of the eclipse at sunset from last year at Charles Mound which is the highest point in Illinois. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000435301/015bc040-7fa4-4d5f-9613-bfae64ce5ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Scales Mound ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000435301) - Scales Mound Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Scales Mound ![Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920389/7ebd3f9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark 350 Bell St Dubuque IA CA $123 CA $158 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 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! (1,011 reviews) Great view of Mississippi River from our room. Room was clean. Lots of towels in the pool area. Decent breakfast. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026&selected=920389&PinnedHotelID=920389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000435301) ![Hotel Julien Dubuque](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2239900/2239834/bbf66f82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main Street Dubuque IA CA $158 CA $179 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 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! (1,741 reviews) The room was lovely. It was very spacious and had all the amenities we needed. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=2239834&PinnedHotelID=2239834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000435301) ![Irish Cottage Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61520000/61517800/61517759/1d68f8be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Irish Cottage Inn & Suites 9853 US-20 Galena IL Book a stay at this spa hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,289 reviews) Room was very clean and well maintained. Irish pub,restaurant and live music was the best. Booked through Expedia and they did say free breakfast included. We were charged for breakfast and charged as an amenity??? 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Additional terms may apply. ![Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72120000/72112400/72112321/7f77f7bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews) We have stayed at several similar places in Eagle Ridge and this was the cleanest one we have ever seen. Wonderfully quiet, a perfect place to recharge the batteries and get away from it all. Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Galena-Hotels-Cozy-1-Bedroom.h72112321.Hotel-Information) ![Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78400000/78400000/78399942/999c6f45_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Galena-Hotels-Private-3BR2BA-Territory-Home-Nestled-In-The-Trees.h78399942.Hotel-Information) ![Enjoy the SUN & Beautiful Lake Galena Views - Walk 2 Spa, restaurants & Golf!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48290000/48285800/48285712/61f99a53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Enjoy the SUN & Beautiful Lake Galena Views - Walk 2 Spa, restaurants & Golf! 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 Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Galena-Hotels-Summer-Loving-Amazing-Lake-View2-Story-HomeWalkable-2-Spa-Resort.h48285712.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Scales Mound](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000435301&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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