Take in the natural splendor of our vistas, ridges, and bluffs as you enjoy your favorite outdoor experiences. Near Galena and Jo Daviess County, you will find many ways to enjoy the outdoors. Bike along the river or hike through any of the area state parks with breathtaking cliffs and canyons. Go fishing, canoeing, river rafting, or kayaking down the Mississippi River. Take in the scenery with horseback riding, birding, or hot air balloon rides. Explore our local wineries, gift shops, and dining experiences. Take in carriage rides, home and garden tours, state historic sites, museums, or ghost tours. If golf is your passion, you're sure to have a good time exploring local golf courses ranging from a world-class championship course to challenging 9-hole layouts. Enjoy the crisp winter air and hit the downhill slopes, cross-country skiing, or horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Popular Picks
Goldmoor Gardens 800-255-3925,9001 Sandhill Road,Galena, Il 61036
Beautifully designed annual and perennial gardens complete the Goldmoor estate. Self guided tours 10:00am-2pm. daily. Suggested donation $5. Open May- October
Galena On The Fly, Inc. 800-690-1287 , P.O. Box 6543, Galena, IL 61036
Hot air balloon rides sunrise and sunset daily. Reservations required. Call for pricing and information.
Dubuque River Rides 563-583-8093 , 400 E. 3rd St., Ice Harbor, Dubuque, IA 52001
Mississippi River ecological-historical sightseeing, lunch, dinner, aboard SPIRIT of Dubuque paddlewheeler or Miss Dubuque yacht.
Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour 815-777-0336 , 1004 Park Ave., Galena, IL 61036
Join us for the original ghost tour of Galena's sites, cemeteries, and famous ghostly tales. Costumed guide. Reservations recommended.
Jack's Galena Carriage Co. 815-275-9470 , 404 S. Dodge St., Galena, IL 61036
Historic carriage rides. Friday and Saturday evenings, May through Nov. Reservations recommended.
Fever River Outfitters 815-776-9425 , 525 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
Fever River rents canoes, kayaks, bicycles, scooters, snowshoes, ice skates. Fever River also sells quality boats, sports gear, and apparel.
Galena Trolley Tours & Depot Theater 877-GALENA1 , 314 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
City tours of Galena and to major attractions. Group services and charters. Live performances in a 135-seat theater.
Fried Green Tomatoes 815-777-3938 , 213 N. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
Procento's Pizzeria 815-777-1640 , 105 Franklin St., Galena, IL 61036
Log Cabin 815-777-0393 , 201 N. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
Fritz and Frites 815-777-2004 , 317 N. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
French and German classics bring flavor and flair to the palate in a European-style bistro.
Perry Street Brasserie 815-777-3773 , 124 N. Commerce St., Galena, IL 61036
Iowa Wine Tours Inc. Dubuque, Iowa
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