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GALENA COUNTRY MEDIA ACCOLADES

2023

15 Most Charming Towns in Illinois Trips to Discover 
8 Most Beautiful Lakes in Illinois World Atlas 
The 50 Most Beautiful Towns to Visit in Each US State Culture Trip 
Galena Lands on Ranking of Top ‘Alternative Romantic Destinations’ in Country   NBC Chicago 
Galena named ‘Best Small Town to Visit in Every State” for a Charming Weekend  Good Housekeeping 
The Most Charming Towns and Small Cities in the Midwest TravelMag
The Tiny Illinois Town That “Time Forgot” Country Living Magazine
Galena Ranked Among Best U.S. Towns with Fewer Than 10,000 Residents Far & Wide Magazine
The Best Small Towns to Visit in Illinois iHeart Radio
Galena Ranked among the Best Fall Foliage Towns in the U.S. Country Living Magazine
This Charming Midwest Town is the Antidote to City Life Thrillist 
10 Gorgeous Illinois Towns to Visit in 2023 World Atlas
Galena Named Best Small Town in the State of Illinois iHeart Radio 
10 Perfect Christmas Shopping Getaways Midwest Living Magazine   
Galena Ranked Among Top 10 Illinois Winter Destinations Traveling Lifestyle
   

2022

The Most Romantic Destination in Every State                                 Trips to Discover 
10 Most Romantic Getaways from Chicago Time Out
24 Top Getaways from Chicago US News Travel
The Best Small Towns in Each State       The Discoverer Blog
Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Small Towns in the USA Time Out
The Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Illinois Thrillist
Midwest Living's Best of the Midwest Winners 2022 - Holiday Town                      Midwest Living                      
12 Most Charming Small Towns in Illinois WorldAtlas.com
70 Best Places to Travel in the US: Described with Map American News Report
14 Charming Towns to Visit in 2022 Travel Awaits
Best Holiday River Town River Travel Magazine 
Best Road Trips from Chicago with Itineraries Dang Travelers
10 Most Beautiful Towns in America TheTravel.com
7 Most Charming Mississippi River Towns in Illinois WorldAtlas.com
The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Visit if You Love Old Houses Best Life
16 Top Romantic Getaways in Illinois US News Travel
Best Small Town Illinois Small Market Meetings
The Best Christmas Towns in the United States Pure Wow 
The Best of Fall in Galena, Illinois Midwest Living 
   

 

2021

25 Best Weekend Getaways in the U.S. VacationIdea.com             
The 23 Most Charming Towns in America 24/7 Wall St.
Best of the River 2021 River Travel Magazine
Best Summer Destination for Outdoor Fun in Every State                                    24/7 Wall St.
12 Best Trails in Illinois that Lead You to Unforgettable Places Only in Your State
12 Best Places to Visit in Illinois Trips to Discover
Best Weekend Getaways from Chicago Conde Nast Traveler
10 Towns in Illinois That Have the Most Beautiful Scenery Only in Your State
10 Farm Towns in Illinois Perfect for a Getaway Only in Your State
25 Coolest Towns in America to Visit in 2021 Matador Network
50 Best Places to Visit in 2021 Travel & Leisure
The Best Small Town in Every State Tripp Savvy
Best Places to See Fall Colors in and around Chicago Chicago Parent
Best River Road Stops from IL to WI Travel Awaits
11 Best Small Towns to Visit Travel Awaits
30 Best Small Towns in America LLWorldTour.com
40 American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit ASAP  Town and Country Magazine 
Cool Cities and Small Tows to Visit in the Midwest  The Haute Seeker 
Best of the Midwest  Midwest Living 

 

2020

Best Weekend Getaways near Chicago           Thrillist                                     
60 Charming Towns You Must Visit Oprah.com
U.S. Coolest Small Towns Far & Wide
Best U.S. Towns under 10,000 residents Far & Wide
Top pick for Meetings and Events Unique Venues
Most Beautiful Small Towns in U.S. House Beautiful
These Are The 15 Antiquing Capitals of America Bobvilla 
5 Fall Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for Chicago Families.                          Mommy Nearest 
5 Holiday Day Trips Near Chicago for Families  Mommy Nearest 
18 Small Towns Near Chicago You Need to Visit Right Now  Chicago Curbed 
Best Small Towns in the USA  Thrillist 
18 Illinois Road Trip Destinations  VacationistUSA