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GALENA COUNTRY, ILLINOIS

Annual trips to historic Galena Country are lovely, but the fun continues all year-round. Enjoy snowshoeing at Casper Bluff in the winter or watch the Great Galena Balloon Race in summer. This northwest Illinois playground offers endless adventure and charm! It really is that charming!

 

Check out our Know Before You Go Guide for parking, transportation details, maps and other helpful information.

This Week in Galena Country
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Original Experiences

Chef's Night OFF!

Chef's Night OFF! is a monthly pairing dinner where Frank O'Dowd's talented culinary team creates a…

Goats + Floats

Come along for a goat trek partnered with root beer, sponsored by Root Beer Revelry, at Hoof It in…

Hat & Honey Bar

Gather your friends and family for one-of-a-kind Hat & Honey Bar Forever Original Experience held at…

Antique Tractor Driving

Learn to drive an antique tractor from the International Harvester Letter Series. The Dittmar family…

ATV Farm Tour

Discover the beauty of Dittmar Farms and their neighboring family farm on a 90-minute ATV tour…

Hoof'n + Groove'n

Embrace the magic of Hoof'n + Groove'n with Hoof It Goat Treks. Enjoy a guided evening trek, a cozy…

Hoof It + Sip It

Join in on a goat trek paired with a wine tasting at Hoof It in Galena County.

Night at the Farm

Berning Acres proudly presents two unforgettable 21+ farm experiences: Cows, Beers, and Cheese…

Spoon Carving Workshop

In this 3-hr workshop, you’ll learn basic spoon-carving techniques, including selecting the best…

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