This Victorian home was built in 1876 and is situated on 35 acres of woods and fields at the northwestern edge of historic Mt. Carroll.Country and Victorian rooms are available where guests are treated to warm hospitality and a full country breakfast of homemade breads and other specialties. Make this your home away from home.Things to DoShopping & AntiquesHistorical Society MuseumTimber Lake Playhouse summer theaterCity swimming poolHikingFishing12 golf courses from 10-45 minutesLake Carroll - Skiing, Golfing & SwimmingSkiing & SnowmobilingRiverboat Casinos Mt. Carroll, Illinois 5 State Parks within 45 minutesMississippi River only 15 minutes awayMississippi Palisades State ParkWalking ToursF.A.S.T. bike trail45 minutes from GalenaPrairie Path Guest House has been featured in:Dallas Morning NewsWisconsin State JournalIndianapolis TimesChicago TribuneEnjoy the natural country beauty and pleasant relaxation!You might spend your time enjoying the deer, wild birds, turkey, blue heron and the occasional howl of a coyote, all from the porch swing on the upstairs veranda...or capture quiet moments reading in your own room. (Click here for a printable discount) - Monday thru Thursday Mid-Week SPECIAL!Wake up refreshed to a complimentary hearty country breakfast, served with homemade bread, an assortment of rolls, and our own jellies and jams.Shop The Prairie Path Sampler next door with its antique windows, stenciled floor and country decor - filled with antiques, quilts, wallhangings, dried flower arrangements and old fashioned ambiance.Would you like to enjoy the atmosphere of our century-old country home?Let Prairie Path Guest House become your home away from home.We look forward to having you as our guests!