First time Visitors
Get to know Snowstar
If you’re new to snow sports, be sure to book your on-site ski and board lessons with one of our trained and certified instructors. No gear? No problem. Rent everything you’ll need for your experience in the tune shop.
Getting here
We're close enough to the bustle of the Quad Cities, but far enough away to enjoy rural recreation. We're located at 9500 126th St. W., Andalusia, IL 61232 - easily accessible from I-80, I-74, Highway 61 and I-280. An alternate route is also available during inclement weather using 115th Street West. Parking is free!
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Family Fun
Think you need to be a star athlete to have fun at Snowstar? Think again! Our facility is designed for young kids to older adults, and all skills and abilities in between.
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Rentals
No equipment? No problem. For just $30, you’re able to rent everything you need right here at Snowstar. You can even add an equipment rental package to you season pass! For $175, you'll get skis, boots and poles, or a snowboard and boots. Onsite rentals must be returned after each use and will be tuned for your next time out.
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Tickets and Pricing
We encourage guests to skip the line and purchase all tickets (including ski, snowboard and tubing tickets) through our online portal. During the winter season, we’re open Monday-Friday from 9am to 9 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 10pm. Cost varies based on your chosen activities and rentals.
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Lessons
Just getting started? Lessons are the easiest and safest way to learn, and we have some great instructors on our staff! Regular lessons are available without an appointment, but private lessons must be scheduled ahead of time. Expect your first session to last approximately one hour as you learn the basics.
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Terrain Park
The Terrain Park is a winter playground designed for everyone from beginners to advanced riders, and all abilities in between. Loaded with a selection of ride-on boxes, flat bars, round bars, corrugated tubes, wall rides and 40-foot jumps, freestylers have 40+ features to try when perfecting their techniques.
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Food and Drink
Refuel after a day on the slopes at one of four affordable food options: The Lodge, Peak’s Tavern, Fireside Lounge and Snack Shack. Appetizers, burgers, pizzas and more will fill you up and get you back on the lifts in no time.
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Retail Shop
All the Snowstar merchandise you can imagine is available for sale in our gift shop. Sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, tumblers … you name it, we’ve got it.
Looking for gift cards? We have those too! Snowstar gift cards are available in any amount.
Where to Stay
With so much to offer at Snowstar, make a night (or weekend) out of your visit! We don't offer on-site lodging, but there are several neighboring hotels that can offer you the perfect stay.
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We do not have lodging. However, there are several hotel options within 20 miles of Snowstar:
- Bally’s Quad Cities Casino
- Holiday Inn Rock Island
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Moline
- Best Western Airport Inn Moline
- Hampton Inn Muscatine
- AmericInn Lodge & Suites Muscatine
Outside food and beverages are not permitted at Snowstar.
We have a variety of delicious dining options to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Indoors, you can choose from The Lodge, Peak’s Tavern or Fireside Lounge (21+). We also have the Snack Shack located at the bottom of the Tube Hill.
We encourage guests to skip the line and purchase all tickets (including ski, snowboard and tubing tickets) through our online portal.
Snowstar is a destination for year-round family fun! In addition to our awesome winter activities like skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing, we also offer disc golf, ziplining and paintball through the spring, summer and fall months. Our pond is also fully stocked and available for season pass holders to come fish.
We’re proud to offer a family-friendly venue that accommodates guests of all ages and abilities. In addition to our winter weather activities, we also have warming huts and fire pits to stay comfortable while watching all the action!
9500 126th St. W., Andalusia, IL 61232
Our main route is by turning on 126th Street West and driving up the hill. If you need an alternate route, use 115th Street West.
During the winter season, we’re open Monday-Friday from 9am to 9 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 10pm. In the event of any closures due to extreme cold, the best way to find cancellations is through our Facebook page.
Lessons are the easiest and safest way to learn, and we have some great instructors on our staff! Lessons start at 10 a.m. daily, and regular lessons are available without an appointment. Private lessons must be scheduled ahead of time.
If this is your first time taking a lesson, expect your first session to last approximately one hour as your instructor shows you the basics. You’ll learn how to safety use your equipment and to safely ski/board the teaching hill. We recommend that you bring more clothing than you need (hat, gloves, coat, sunglasses, waterproof pants, etc.). You can always get comfortable by removing items, but it’s hard to add them if you left them at home!
It all depends on the local weather! Most of the time we’re open by mid-December. Be sure to check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date opening schedule for the season!
Even if there's no snow in your yard, we'll still have plenty of snow for winter activities! Our state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment can run 24/7 when needed to ensure enough fresh powder.