Galena is a lovely place to visit for a weekend getaway. I love all the historical parts of the city and the beautiful art galleries.
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Places to Stay
This is the home of President Ulysses Grant, there's alot of rich history and fun things to do in Galena! Check it out and I hope you enjoy your stay
A lovely and charming bed and breakfast that has all the right touches. Check it out!
The Steamboat House - Galena
Get a VRBO and try something different
Galena Historic District Vacation Rentals
Hot tub and fire pit is my kind of place to stay.
The Nook: Downtown Galena Cottage w/ hot tub & fire pit!
This is your chance to stay in a really old home!
10 Min Walk to Main St., Updated 1840s Historic Home, Stocked Kitchen, W/D,
This looks like a place that would be on Mr. Beast's show, but not necessarily at his price range. What a fun place to stay!
Goldmoor Inn
What a lovely getaway with stunning views!
Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages
You can't go wrong staying at a resort
Chestnut Mountain
A classy elegant place to stay
Riverboat Suites
If you're staying in Galena, you want to pick a historical place to stay
Cloran Mansion
Things to do
There's alot of fun things to do in Galena, whether you're going with friends, family, or just on a solo trip. This would be a great place if you are a writer or you work from your laptop often, like I do!
I have found such beautiful art in Galena and gorgeous photography. Check it out!
Art Galleries & Studios in Galena, IL
Check out President Grant’s home. There is a presence in Galena, like taking a trip back in time. It’s not just in this home, but throughout Galena.
Ulysses S Grant Home
This is a fun tour if you want to get to know the city in a different way. You’ll also learn more about the history of the city.
Haunted Galena Tour Company: Ghost Tour | Galena, IL
How fun to see a glass museum! Extraordinary art awaits
Woodbine Glass Museum & Gift Shop in Stockton, IL | Galena Country
Check out sculpture art in this park! Great to get outside and walk the park.
West Street Sculpture Park
There’s something so grounding by working with clay in your hands.
Stone House Pottery & Gallery - Art Gallery, Galena Illinois, Galena ...
I first learned about wood spoon carving demonstrated at a Waldorf school. It was a project for the students to create wood spoons. Working with wood goes back thousands of years and you may enjoy giving it a try.
Galena Spoon Co.
She is a talented artist and when I look at her oil paintings, it’s almost like accessing a portal in my heart waiting to be discovered.
Sandra Principe
There’s a piece in here waiting to be discovered by you. What will it bring you?
Outside the Lines Art Gallery (Galena)
Can’t say I’ve done it but if they started eating my hair I couldn’t keep my pose
Galena Goat Yoga
Well it’s pretty so it must be good lol
Stonedrift Spa
Just go for the curiosities. It is little day trips to places like this that bring a thought or idea to your mind’s eye
A Darkness Lovely, Retail Store of The Haunted Galena Tour Company
You don’t have to believe going in…but you might after coming out…
All About a Ghost Tour - Galena
Art and a dinner theater sounds to me like an amazing experience!
Amelia's Under the Lamplight Dinner Theater
Well this is a walk back in time. Love it!
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
Kids love atv rides so this is a great way to get them out of the house and off the ipad
ATV Farm Tours in Elizabeth, IL | Galena Country
Restaurants
Galena has alot of great restaurants whether you like plain jane or are a foodie. I'm a mixed bag-- sometimes I'm adventurous and sometimes I find a restaurant where I only like and try one thing on the menu
What a fun treat after a day perusing the art galleries.
American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor | Galena Country
If you’re a foodie, go here. Beautiful place and hotel!
Generals' Restaurant
Steak frites, you can’t go wrong with hangar steak!
Fritz & Frites Bistro
Lovely place to start off your weekend getaway.
Bread and Vine Galena
Who doesn't love Italian restaurants? This one has the classic table clothes, it reminds me of Lady and the Tramp, the music is playing in my mind. I want spaghetti now!
Vinny Vanucchi's
Great place for a ribeye
Log Cabin Steakhouse
this is my personal fave…if it were me, I would just go here the whole weekend, lol…any place with salmon and eggs has my name on it….and the sweet potato hash and the smash burger…
Otto's Place
Ok I like Italian restaurants….give me some bread when we sit down and a salad….then maybe a meal….
Cucina Bella
This is my kind of place and I love the name by the way. I could go down some rabbit holes in my laptop while sipping away…
