With scenery this amazing, you’ll want to spend plenty of time outdoors. So pack up a gourmet picnic—punctuated with a few only-found-here mementos to take home—and savor your time out and about in Galena Country. Hillside delights 1. Freshly made beet salad: Piggly Wiggly 2. Sunny-yellow…
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Once-a-year trips to historic Galena Country are wonderful, but experienced visitors know the fun goes on all year ‘round. From snowshoeing at Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve in the glistening white winter to watching - or even catching a ride during - the Great Galena Balloon Race at the peak of…
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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 Resort…
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Explore Scenic Galena Country Road Trips Embark on a journey that rekindles the magic of the open road in Galena Country, where every turn reveals a new adventure. Nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, this charming region offers the perfect blend of scenic drives, historic landmarks…
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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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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. Elizabeth…
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You’ve experienced the shopping, wine-tasting, delicious dining, and historic trolley tours but have you ventured outdoors for a different perspective of Galena Country? You'll find us running, hiking or biking up hills, or paddling on the water, and we’ve got the equipment to do it! The following…
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As the weather invites us outside with its blue skies and fresh breeze, coupled with blossoming blooms and cheerful bird chirps, it’s hard to resist the urge to picnic! With social distancing in place, it’s an ideal way to dine safely with your family. Sit in the sun or the shade of a mossy tree…
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