Sometimes, you just need a getaway. With Galena Country only being a few hours' drive from midwest metropolitan areas, it's the perfect destination to recharge those batteries. We've made planning easy with this 24-hour itinerary. Hit the road... Make your way to Galena Country with an early…
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West Street Sculpture Park, Galena Tucked away on two acres of woods and paths, you will find more than a dozen large, welded steel sculptures created by award-winning local artist John Martinson. Sculptures include two 40-foot towers, contemplative artworks, a giant Tinker Toy, unique signs and…
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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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Credit: @nholland_images “Are we there yet?" The greatest part of a family road trip isn’t arriving at your destination, it’s the little memories made along the way! Gather the gang, get behind the wheel and get to Galena Country! U.S. Highway 20 is an east-west highway that stretches from The…
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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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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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