Galena, Illinois

Located right on the border of Iowa, Minneapolis, and Wisconsin you’ll find this small Midwest town that promises quintessential charm and all kinds of fun throughout the year.

Galena’s rolling hills, historic charm, and scenic roads make for the perfect getaway to recharge your batteries. When you take a stroll down historic Main Street, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time.

With its stunning architecture inspired by French Colonial and Greek Revival, over 85% of the town is a preserved national historic district.

Fun Fact: General Ulysses S. Grant called Galena home before leading his Union troops into battle during the Civil War.

A scenic town with a rich historical past, today’s visitors enjoy Galena’s many fine dining options, bed and breakfasts, and old-world allure.

In the wintertime, visitors can dabble in snowshoeing adventures, and come summer, you can take in a scenic hot air balloon race. And be sure to drop by the iconic 1826 Dowling House to witness impeccably preserved 19th-century buildings.