The City of Galena and the Surrounding Area

The city of Galena and the surrounding area has loads of activities for everyone. It remains a quaint, small town while offering a wide range of attractions. Every year it wins over a dozen awards from “One of America’s best small towns” to “Most romantic getaways from Chicago” to “Best lakes in Illinois”.

What to do in and around Galena

Indoors

Shopping – over 150 stores

Restaurants – over 100

Museums – 7

Spas & Massages – over 10

Antiques – over 20 stores

Wineries – 6

Breweries – 5

Art galleries – over 10

Performing Arts – varies

Outdoors

Golfing – 10 courses

Fishing

Ziplining

Skiing

Historical sites – over 100

Kayaking / Canoeing

Hiking – dozens of trails

Mini golf

Disc golf

Tours

Food and Drink

Walking

Trolley

Riverboat

Tractor and Farm

ATV

Haunted Pubs

Mansions and Gardens

Bee Keeping

Unique

President Grant’s Home

Hike with goats

Escape room

Alpine summer sledding track

Railway museum

Toy & Learning center

Day at the farm

Magic theater

Blacksmith shop

Links to activities in Galena