Sarah & Samuel
Things To Do
Coffee
ORANGE CUP SIDE HUSTLE. We love their flavor of the day, seasonal menus, and food items! Tip: Order something from the monthly themed menu, but get it sugar-free - it'll be a little less sweet and your tastebuds will be thrilled!
Bagels
BLACK MARKET BAGELS The owner hand-makes NY-style bagels every single day, and they are amazing! We recommend an asiago bagel with scallion shmear, a grinder, or any of their mac and cheese!
Other Food
Galesburg has a TON of eateries; a lot of them are small businesses and have some truly tasty treats. Visit this "Experience Galesburg" website to find a list of a bunch of food options throughout our city!
Discovery Depot
If you're traveling with kiddos, check out the Discovery Depot for an afternoon of fun and learning (at the same time!)
Community Arts Center
The Galesburg Community Arts Center is a small gallery and shop in the heart of our historic downtown district - see some of what the local Galesburg artist community has created!
Carl Sandburg House
Did you know that Carl Sandburg was born in Galesburg?! Check out the house where he was born.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site
LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE SITE The last standing Lincoln-Douglas debate site, which is in Galesburg at Knox College! Abraham Lincoln crawled out of an east window in the Old Main building, onto the scaffolding erected for the debate, and joked that he had now "been through college."
First Lutheran Church
This is our church home, and the site of our wedding ceremony! If you wish to attend on Sunday, Dec 29th, the communion service will be at 9:30am.
Lake Storey Pavilion
This is the site of our reception; if you are up for seeing a winter wonderland, the surrounding Lake Storey park is full of picturesque photo opportunities!