We write about all the great things to do in Galena, Illinois.

Working blacksmith shops have become increasingly rare, which is exactly why the Old Blacksmith Shop is one of the Galena attractions we recommend to our guests. Housed inside an original 1897 blacksmith shop, this living museum gives visitors the chance to watch traditional forging techniques performed by experienced volunteer...

Galena golf courses have helped earn this historic town a reputation as one of the Midwest’s top golf destinations, and it’s easy to see why. Set among the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County, this corner of northwest Illinois is home to some of the region’s most scenic and...