The Area

Long Hollow Canopy Tours is the perfect destination for groups looking for adventure, excitement and a unique experience like no other! Their adventures offer the perfect combination of nature, adrenaline and fun, making them the ideal activities for groups of all kinds.

The goat trek in Galena, IL is an experience you’ll cherish and remember. If you’re looking for things to do in Galena they’d love to share their land and goats with you. The trek explores the wooded property and prairies that have been in their family for four generations. The goats follow along the way and enjoy hand-fed treats.

Stop by our founders favorite winery in all of Galena! Offering up to 70 different wines at any time, there’s something for everyone. Visit their downtown location for tastings or wine themed cocktails. You can also visit their vineyard for the occasional food truck and live music.

All while you visit bars you will hear of the ghosts that may dwell next to you and how they came to reside in Galena. You'll be introduced to some of Galena's rarely heard history and the documented ghost stories and tragedies of the most famous ghost of Galena. 

We love this winery! The views are some of the best in the area and the wine is pretty good, too. Right outside of Galena, this is a short drive from downtown and is worth every sip.

Visit Galena’s only distillery and see why the locals love them so much. Join a tour or stop by just to enjoy one of their famous Old Fashioned. Their downtown location, Public House is pretty awesome, too!

Their the Midwest’s Premier Year-Round Resort. Offering action-packed activities and family-friendly amenities, Chestnut Mountain Resort is your adventure travel destination. Choose from skiing or snowboarding trails in the winter. Or visit in the summer and ride their alpine slide or play the disc golf course.

The Scent Workshop is the go to place for creating your scents, candles, incense and more! Join a workshop and see what fun scents you can make!

Illinois longest continually operating hotel. Stay in 1850’s themed rooms, enjoy one of their three restaurants or shop at one of their many store fronts. Plus it is right on our main street.

Unwind with the warmth and hospitality of the Emerald Isle at The Irish Cottage Inn & Suites. Nestled just minutes from historic downtown Galena, this boutique hotel offers easy access to Main Street via their convenient hotel shuttle. Set against the scenic rolling hills of Jo Daviess County—evocative of the Irish countryside—their inn offers a truly unique escape. Plus, you can now book your Cocktail Adventure and a room all at the same time!

This beautiful bed and breakfast is just minutes from downtown offering luxurious suites. Excellent service and pampering amenities.

Hotel Galena takes pride in offering affordable luxury with clean and contemporary decor (no antique furniture or wallpaper here!) while still paying homage to the 1850s historic buildings that house our hotel.