Galena

If you're planning on getting out of town for a Thanksgiving, you could do way worse than check this place out.

One of the oldest operating hotels in Illinois has seen presidents, celebrities, war, and financial trouble but is still in operation today and beautiful to stay at.

It's a town right here in the Quad Cities.

Galena Shines Bright as the Best Holiday Tourist Town. Galena glows and overflows with families, couples, and visitors from far and wide, enjoying the holiday spirit, Luminaria, and small-town festivities.

Galena Knows How to Throw A Christmas Holiday Party. If you want to get into the holiday spirit, head to Galena this Saturday for the annual Night of Luminaria and Living Windows.

Travel & Leisure Magazine lists Dubuque & Galena ski hills among the Midwest's Top 10 Best Ski Resorts.

Thousands Bask in the Glow of Galena's Annual Halloween Parade. Saturday evening was another picture-perfect Halloween parade on Main St. in historic Galena, Illinois.

Galena Stars in Illinois Tourism Campaign. Emmy Award-winning comedy actress Jane Lynch was in Galena to produce commercials on behalf of the Illinois tourism campaign.

Hit The Road: Colorful Autumn Adventures Abound in the Tri-States. Fall leaf color season has progressed quite nicely throughout the Tri-States, and peak viewing is the week between Saturday, October 8 to Saturday, October 15.

Galena Center for the Arts October Lineup is Chock-Full of Talent. The Center for the Arts is settling into its new location at 971 Gear Street in historic Galena, Illinois. There's much to look forward to in October 2022.