There are several lovely bakeries, antique malls, restaurants, and shops in downtown Galesburg. We recommend Galesburg Antiques Mall, Inkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee, Baked, the Landmark, Calico Cat, and Cornucopia to name a few.
Lake Storey
1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg, IL 61401
Lake Storey is one of our favorite places to walk, bike, picnic, and enjoy nature.
Blackthorn Hill Nature Preserve
County Highway 4, Galesburg, IL 61401
If you're hoping to go off the beaten path and delve deeper into nature, Blackthorn Hill is the place for you!
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL 61536
Wildlife Prairie Park is more than just a lovely wedding venue. We recommend visiting the animal exhibits and hiking the trails that the park has to offer.
Bishop Hill
Bishop Hill, IL 61419
Bishop Hill is a historic Swedish village with several fun shops and museums.
Riverfront Museum
222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL 61602
We've never been here, but it looks like a lot of fun and is considered to be among the top 15 best things to do in Peoria.