Corn, crops, and countryside, oh my! Have you ever toured a farm? Petted a cow? Enjoyed a hayride? Stomped grapes? Or watched a tractor harvest its crops? Well, get to Galena Country and experience all that and more. You know you’re in the Midwest when the cornfields are endless, and the pastures…
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No matter if you and your friends are the sporting types, revel in an active day of shopping and dining, or prefer more relaxing, good times, Galena Country has just what you need for a fun-filled getaway with your pals. Let’s go! Pedal the Galena River Trail to the base of Chestnut Mountain…
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Trick or treat... Galena Country's got something good for you to eat! Fill your baskets with a wide variety of handmade old-fashioned confections, gourmet popcorn, long-stemmed chocolate-dipped strawberries, imported European chocolates and more! Watch delicious treats being crafted on the spot…
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Follow roads less traveled through the captivating Driftless Area Enjoy the nuances and showstoppers during a leisurely drive where natural and man-made worlds meet. What you’ll encounter - mile after mile - is geologically and aesthetically spectacular. Welcome to the Driftless Region - 20,000…
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Galena Country’s rolling terrain along the Mississippi River creates a natural playground for outdoor relaxation, whether you want to go-go or go slow. Here are some fresh-air fun ideas: 1. Alpine Slide, Boat Cruise, Segway Tours and more Chestnut Mountain Resort is situated on a wooded palisade…
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Photo taken at Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery Growing perfect grapes in northwest Illinois takes years of practice. The Galena-area families who do it have spent generations experimenting and fine-tuning their crops and winemaking processes—and wine-loving visitors profit from the results…
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If you want to make the most of your time, go to a place that’s frozen in it! Gather a group of friends and experience fall in Galena Country! Day 1 First up is lunch with a view at the Sunset Grille located at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Feast your eyes on incredible panoramas of the Mighty…
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Beautiful year round, Galena Country offers breathtaking views, delicious food, one-of-a-kind boutique shops and priceless memories waiting to be made on a scenic road trip. Elizabeth Traveling west on Highway 20 towards Galena, you will drive through the charming village of Elizabeth. Stretch…
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The air is cool, with just a little chill to let us know a new season is at hand. The leaves are tinged with red, brown and gold as they slowly desert their branches to create an attractive mosaic of color below. What better way to watch this transformation of nature called fall, than to take a…
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It doesn’t get more fresh than straight from the farm! Patricia and I were literally chest deep in Red Delicious, Gala, Honey Crisp and Fujis, the sweet, sharp apple scent combining with cider, warm apple donuts and other products as we surveyed the overloaded tables at Orchard Landing Apple Farm…
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