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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!

 

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Spoon Carving Workshop

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

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Antique Tractor Driving

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

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Hoof It + Sip It

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

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