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Drake Motel, Richmond, Illinois
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| | Why not spend some time golfing at a close by golf course like Twin Lakes Country Club; stopping by Chain O'Lakes State Park is a tremendous thing to do. The initial spark of the crack of dawn sun here at Drake Motel signals that you're just going to have another pleasant day in Richmond. Drake Motel is a good spot of common rain; during July this area sees the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest.
Nearby there is a perfect 2-mile-in-distance class I-II whitewater stretch, the Lake Geneva to Lyons segment of White River. The Lake |
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Geneva to Lyons segment of White River is appropriate for raft paddlers who haven't been whitewater rafting or kayaking for so long. Whitewater rapids are treacherous things, so you must check conditions prior to departure. For the duration of the summer here at Drake Motel, high
| temperatures frequently reach the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 60's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Drake Motel temperatures dip to the 10's. Whilst the weather is pleasant it's a wonderful idea to explore all the close at hand attractions near Drake Motel.
At Drake Motel you always meet someone from Richmond; one of the main highlights of the surroundings of Drake Motel is Hill Fifteen. You’ll beyond doubt like your stay in Richmond.
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enjoy all the exciting things at Drake Motel. A round of golf at nearby Nippersink Country Club & Lodge is a glorious way to kill some time. Skiers from all over like Wilmot mountain. 40% of the slopes at Wilmot mountain are difficult, and 60% are green and blue; there is a total
of 120 acres of skiable area. There are 11 great ski lifts at Wilmot mountain, a ski resort featuring a great 260-foot drop and 25 slopes. Wilmot mountain receives an average of 4 feet of beautiful snow every winter. The 5 good ski lifts carry skiers up the 211-foot elevation difference
at the close by ski mountain Grand Geneva. Grand Geneva gets an average of 2 feet of snow every season on its 16 ski slopes. Grand Geneva is loved by skiers; it has 75% blue and green ski slopes and 25% tough ski slopes. A total of 14 acres of skiing area in all. 60% of the 12
acres of skiable land at Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing) consist of advanced and expert runs. But there are tremendous runs for little ones and novices as well; 40% of the runs are blue and green. 3 good ski lifts bring skiers up the slope, so they
can take pleasure in the 5 runs of the nearby ski resort, Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing). Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing) has a height difference of 180 feet and obtains 3 feet of good snow every winter. The challenging
runs account for 20% of the much-loved runs at Alpine Valley, the ski resort every skier enjoys. There's 90 acres of skiing area to take pleasure in, 80% of which are intermediate or beginner runs. The 14 lifts at the close by ski resort Alpine Valley take skiers up to the tops
of the 20 runs at Alpine Valley. This close by ski resort has 7 feet of great snow yearly and has an altitude difference of 388 feet. A visit to Moraine Hills Park State Park when you're here at Drake Motel is a nice idea, and Wonder Center Beach is quite close by if you're in
a beach type of mood.
Drake Motel is convenient to Richmond, Illinois, a great holiday getaway. You toil hard for your holiday time; make every second count at Drake Motel. After a long day when the bright Illinois sun has stopped glittering and just the racoons are up, lay
your head on your nice soft pillow and go to sleep.
If you're a golfer then a wonderful nearby course is Pistakee Country Club, and a tour to Big Foot Beach State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. With all the comfort you need, Drake Motel is a great breather from the daily grind. Renowned for comfort, Drake Motel is popular with travelers of all ages.
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8613 US Highway 12
Richmond, Illinois 60071
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| These outdoors activities are available near Drake Motel. |
| | Ski Areas Near Drake Motel:
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Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin
, 8 miles away, 260 vertical feet |
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Grand Geneva, Wisconsin
, 10 miles away, 211 vertical feet |
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Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park (Snowboarding only - no skiing), Illinois
, 14 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Alpine Valley, Wisconsin
, 17 miles away, 388 vertical feet |
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Villa Olivia, Illinois
, 23 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin
, 35 miles away, 205 vertical feet |
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Four Lakes, Illinois
, 37 miles away, 100 vertical feet |
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Little Switzerland, Wisconsin
, 45 miles away, 200 vertical feet |
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Sunburst, Wisconsin
, 54 miles away, 214 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Wisconsin
, 94 miles away, 200 vertical feet |
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| | Trails Near Drake Motel:
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Leather Leaf Bog Trail, McHenry
, 8 miles away |
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Lake Defiance Nature Trail, McHenry
, 8 miles away |
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Fox River Trail, McHenry
, 9 miles away |
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Lake Defiance Trail, McHenry
, 9 miles away |
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Volo Bog Interpretive Trail, Lake
, 10 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Drake Motel:
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Nippersink Country Club & Lodge, Genoa City
, 4 miles away |
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Twin Lakes Country Club, Twin Lakes
, 7 miles away |
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Pistakee Country Club, Mchenry
, 8 miles away |
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| | Camp Grounds Near Drake Motel:
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Woodland Melody Park, Twin Lakes
, 4 miles away |
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Coachman's Terrace RV and Mobile Home Park, Pell Lake
, 6 miles away |
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Pistakee Fishing Club, Mchenry
, 8 miles away |
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Lake Geneva Mobile Home Park, Lake Geneva
, 11 miles away |
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Island On The Chain RV Park, Antioch
, 11 miles away |
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