Things To Do
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Chestnut Mountain Resort has a wide variety of activities that you can explore on your stay. Including: River Cruises, Mountain Biking, Soaring Eagle Zip-lining, Mini Golf, and More!
U.S Grant House
Take a tour of U.S. Grants Home then stop by Grant Park to take a stroll.
Log Cabin Steakhouse
Looking for an upscale dining experience without having to dress up. Log Cabin is located right out Main Street and is the best place to get a good steak or maybe some lamb chops!
Jamie's Wine Studio of Galena
Stop in and meet Jamie! She and her team make the best Martini's.
Durty Gurt's
Some of the best Burgers around. This is one of our favorite places to eat.
Main Street Galena
Shop and Eat your way down Main Street Galena all while enjoying the historical architecture. Some of our favorite places are Rootbeer Revelry, Pasta Perfetta, Galena Canning Company, The Old Blacksmiths Shop, and Honest John's.
Spring Street Trail
One of Galena’s most impactful recent developments is a 1.5-mile multi-use path that connects its historic downtown with essential destinations, including Grocery stores, schools, medical offices, restaurants, lodging and shopping centers. This connector enables residents and visitors alike to ditch their cars and explore Galena by bike.
Dittmar Farms and Orchard
Located in the scenic countryside of Galena Country, Dittmar Farms & Orchard is a family-friendly destination known for its seasonal activities, fresh-picked apples, and authentic farm experiences.
Galena Dog Park
Need a pet friendly activity for your stay, let your dogs run it out at the Galena dog park!
Galena Cellars Vineyard
Weather you want the full vineyard view or a relaxing wine tasting on Main Street, you can't go wrong with Galena Cellars.
Galena Goat Yoga
Want to experience a fun new way to work out, check out Goat Yoga!
Long Hollow Canopy Tours
Long Hollow Canopy Tours offers thrilling zipline tours and aerial adventure park experiences in the beautiful, wooded hills of Galena Country. The outdoor adventures are designed to be accessible for nearly all levels of fitness and experience, so whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a first-time zipliner, we’ve got you covered.
Horseshoe Mound Preserve
The nearly 200-acre Horseshoe Mound offers the opportunity to enjoy one of the most scenic properties in all of northern Illinois. I
Chicago Great Western Railroad Musium
Step into railroading’s golden age at the Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum, housed in the charming 1877–78 Stick-style depot and caboose in Elizabeth, Illinois. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the venue welcomes visitors on weekends from May to October. Inside, explore thousands of artifacts, working model-railroad layouts in N, HO, and G scales, a full-size Milwaukee Road caboose, and a film that highlights northwestern Illinois’ rail history.