Get uniquely charming travel ideas. Join our newsletter Galena & U.S Grant Museum Galena Country is known for its well-preserved, 19th-century architecture and Ulysses S. Grant history, but there's even more to discover in this historically amazing destination! From the origins of Kraft Cheese to…
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Image: Galena Trolley Tours & Grant Home Gather your group and get to Galena Country to explore all things historic! From its bustling mining days to its pivotal role in shaping the nation's destiny, Galena Country is the ideal destination for group tours with a passion for history. Check out this…
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Get uniquely charming travel ideas. Join our newsletter Fun for the whole family! While there is much to do in Galena Country, you may plan your family adventures a little differently than your besties getaway. Check out these family friendly activities and things to do with kids in Galena…
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It's pretty amazing here, with endless opportunities to explore - we've compiled a list of six unique experiences that you don't want to miss! Take your vacation to new heights Peacefully float above the rolling landscapes of Galena Country on a hot air balloon ride from Galena on The Fly. This…
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Galena Country is an area with a rich and storied past, and just like the area it represents, it is full of great stories and colorful characters. While it's many years in the making, our story only gets better with time! We have a history of seeing things others don't. And when you're here, you'll…
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The workcation—a getaway from home that mixes livelihood, rest and fun—is a hot vacation trend with prospects for personal and professional rejuvenation. That’s especially true in Galena Country, whose beautiful location inspires and invigorates. Myriad diversions nurture the mind, body, soul and…
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Photo Credit: Internet Movie Cars Database It’s been more than 30 years since Field of Dreams first charmed viewers with its endearing narrative of how baseball helps an Iowa farmer reconnect with figures from the past, including his own father. In the film, downtown Galena pinch-hits for Chisholm…
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With over 87% of its buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Galena's prominent past remains a permanent fixture. The architectural achievements of the men who discovered wealth in the region's rich lead deposits and profitable river commerce are best viewed while walking on…
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Discover what lies beyond the expected with an escape to Galena Country, where only the best for your vacation is good enough. Have high expectations; they will be met! Luxury Stays Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa: Set on 6,800 acres of pristine woodlands and gorgeous open countryside Elle & Becks:…
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Tired of the highway? Hop off Highway 20 and take the Historic Stagecoach Trail Road through Galena Country instead! This gently curving and hilly two-lane road, originally established in the mid-1830s, flows across the scenic country landscape and is steeped in history. What's the story behind it…
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