Jared’s Galena Country Guidebook

Jared
Jared’s Galena Country Guidebook

Food scene

One of our favorite breakfast places with lots of interesting but delicious dishes (and drinks). Go early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends.
37 locals recommend
Otto's Place
100 Bouthillier St
37 locals recommend
One of our favorite breakfast places with lots of interesting but delicious dishes (and drinks). Go early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends.
Solid food option without leaving the Territory - grab a table near the windows (or outside on the deck on a nice day) and enjoy the beautiful long-range view. In summer months, there will be live music several nights a week.
Highlands Restaurant
Solid food option without leaving the Territory - grab a table near the windows (or outside on the deck on a nice day) and enjoy the beautiful long-range view. In summer months, there will be live music several nights a week.
Good sushi, bento box, and other Japanese dishes.
19 locals recommend
Little Tokyo Restaurant
300 N Main St
19 locals recommend
Good sushi, bento box, and other Japanese dishes.
Another one of our favorite breakfast places, especially if you want more traditional American options with great coffee.
10 locals recommend
Big Bill's Sandwich Shop and Coffee Bar
301 N Main St
10 locals recommend
Another one of our favorite breakfast places, especially if you want more traditional American options with great coffee.
Love love love - an absolute must-try for their delicious food and European desserts (and great service when they are not overcrowded lol)
Bread and Vine Galena
Love love love - an absolute must-try for their delicious food and European desserts (and great service when they are not overcrowded lol)
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, period! You really can't go wrong with anything there. That said, our hearts tend to always go to Pasta Ala Vinny, Nana Lu's Meat Lasgna, Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu, and of course the Tiramisu
20 locals recommend
Vinny Vanucchi's
201 S Main St
20 locals recommend
One of our favorite Italian restaurants, period! You really can't go wrong with anything there. That said, our hearts tend to always go to Pasta Ala Vinny, Nana Lu's Meat Lasgna, Auntie Gracie's Sausage Ragu, and of course the Tiramisu
Another must visit when you go to Galena - absolutely yummy pastries, especially their empanada's freshly made daily!
12 locals recommend
Galena Bakehouse
421 S Main St
12 locals recommend
Another must visit when you go to Galena - absolutely yummy pastries, especially their empanada's freshly made daily!
Very nice steakhouse - also great ambience!
34 locals recommend
Log Cabin
201 N Main St
34 locals recommend
Very nice steakhouse - also great ambience!
Best for late night hangout over drinks and live music.
17 locals recommend
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St
17 locals recommend
Best for late night hangout over drinks and live music.
Galena's local "fine dining" at an affordable price. :)
49 locals recommend
Fried Green Tomatoes
213 N Main St
49 locals recommend
Galena's local "fine dining" at an affordable price. :)
A 4.9 rated restaurant we (sadly) have yet to try - including this here as we have heard so many great things and it's next on our list!
Savory Kitchen
A 4.9 rated restaurant we (sadly) have yet to try - including this here as we have heard so many great things and it's next on our list!
Ok food but with a great view of the magnificent Mississippi River at the Chestnut Mountain resort.
Sunset Grille
8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd
Ok food but with a great view of the magnificent Mississippi River at the Chestnut Mountain resort.
Enjoy a meal at the hotel that used to serve as President Grant's campaign HQ!
7 locals recommend
DeSoto House Hotel
230 S Main St
7 locals recommend
Enjoy a meal at the hotel that used to serve as President Grant's campaign HQ!

Sightseeing

A small, cute fall on the side of Lake Galena. There is a parking lot to the side where you can park and then walk over to the fall.
13 locals recommend
Thunder Bay Falls
233 Thunder Bay Rd
13 locals recommend
A small, cute fall on the side of Lake Galena. There is a parking lot to the side where you can park and then walk over to the fall.
A must-visit for those who are visiting Galena for the first time.
29 locals recommend
US Grant Home Historic Site
500 Bouthillier St
29 locals recommend
A must-visit for those who are visiting Galena for the first time.

Drink scene

A brewery converted from a church - super cool spot to check out in Elizabeth, a short drive from Galena.
Highway 20 Brewing Company
113 S Main St
A brewery converted from a church - super cool spot to check out in Elizabeth, a short drive from Galena.
A nice, small vineyard not far from downtown - worth a visit.
23 locals recommend
Galena Cellars Vineyard
4746 N Ford Rd
23 locals recommend
A nice, small vineyard not far from downtown - worth a visit.
Charming vineyard with a beautiful view - a scenic drive to get there.
9 locals recommend
Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery
4595 W Speer Rd
9 locals recommend
Charming vineyard with a beautiful view - a scenic drive to get there.
Another must-visit for adult beverage lovers.
28 locals recommend
Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
9380 US Hwy 20 W
28 locals recommend
Another must-visit for adult beverage lovers.
A must visit if you love coffee.
20 locals recommend
Trolley Depot Coffee & Tea Co
315 S Commerce St
20 locals recommend
A must visit if you love coffee.

Outdoor activity

A beautiful 16 mile long trail for walking and biking.
Galena River Trail
A beautiful 16 mile long trail for walking and biking.
One of the best ski experience in the Midwest. In the summer, come here to enjoy the trails, alpine slide, lift, and the beautiful Mississippi River.
63 locals recommend
Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 West Chestnut Mountain Road
63 locals recommend
One of the best ski experience in the Midwest. In the summer, come here to enjoy the trails, alpine slide, lift, and the beautiful Mississippi River.
Beautiful state park for hiking and viewing the Mississippi River.
17 locals recommend
Mississippi Palisades State Park
16327A Illinois 84
17 locals recommend
Beautiful state park for hiking and viewing the Mississippi River.
Don't forget about all that the Territory has to offer - miles of paved trails, 4 top rated golf courses, Lake Galena with boat/kayak rentals, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, indoor/outdoor pools, gym, game room, Shenandoah Riding Center, etc.
The Galena Territory
Don't forget about all that the Territory has to offer - miles of paved trails, 4 top rated golf courses, Lake Galena with boat/kayak rentals, tennis/pickleball/basketball courts, indoor/outdoor pools, gym, game room, Shenandoah Riding Center, etc.
A wonderful option for kids and adults alike.
20 locals recommend
Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N Brodrecht Rd
20 locals recommend
A wonderful option for kids and adults alike.
Seasonal hot air balloon rides over the beautiful Galena Country.
12 locals recommend
Galena On The Fly
444 Eagle Ridge Dr
12 locals recommend
Seasonal hot air balloon rides over the beautiful Galena Country.

Family fun

You will be surprised how much one can enjoy doing Yoga with cute goats lol.
17 locals recommend
Galena Goat Yoga
7306 US-20
17 locals recommend
You will be surprised how much one can enjoy doing Yoga with cute goats lol.
Why not!
25 locals recommend
Hoof It - Goat Treks
616 S Devils Ladder Rd
25 locals recommend
Why not!
One of the top attractions in Galena - super cool!
13 locals recommend
P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre
204 Hill St
13 locals recommend
One of the top attractions in Galena - super cool!
A great rainy day option - how does a day at the spa sound? :)
17 locals recommend
Eagle Ridge Resort
444 Eagle Ridge Dr
17 locals recommend
A great rainy day option - how does a day at the spa sound? :)

Shopping

You will for sure be guided here by the roadside signs. :)
10 locals recommend
Poopsie's
402 S Main St
10 locals recommend
You will for sure be guided here by the roadside signs. :)