Our Blog We write about all the great things to do in Galena, Illinois. Is Galena One of the Most Haunted Places in Illinois? July 15, 2025 The spooky season is just around the corner, and questions about haunted places in Illinois – specifically whether our historic Jail is haunted – start to pop up more frequently. It’s a topic we like to have a little fun with each year, and while we can’t say our... Unique Galena Illinois Attractions to See This Summer July 1, 2025 There’s no shortage of historic towns or charming destinations worth visiting all across the Midwest, but if you’re looking for a getaway destination packed with rich history, walkable charm, and some of the country’s finest accommodations, look no further than Galena, Illinois. Whether you’re here to discover the many... The Exciting Transition: Neglected Old Jail to a Luxury Small Inn September 10, 2015 The Summer of Progress July 18, 2015 June: Four Months Away from Opening June 16, 2015 Coming to life in May May 15, 2015 April at Jail Hill Inn April 12, 2015 Welcome to Jail Hill Inn in historic Galena, Illinois March 20, 2015 ‹ Previous 1 … 7 8 9 Archives Archives Select Month January 2026 (4) December 2025 (3) November 2025 (2) October 2025 (1) September 2025 (3) August 2025 (3) July 2025 (4) June 2025 (1) May 2025 (2) April 2025 (3) March 2025 (3) February 2025 (2) January 2025 (4) December 2024 (2) November 2024 (2) October 2024 (2) September 2024 (1) July 2024 (3) June 2024 (1) May 2024 (2) April 2024 (1) March 2024 (2) February 2024 (1) January 2024 (2) December 2023 (1) November 2023 (1) September 2023 (1) August 2023 (2) July 2023 (2) June 2023 (2) May 2023 (1) April 2023 (2) January 2023 (1) December 2022 (1) November 2022 (1) October 2022 (1) September 2022 (1) June 2022 (1) May 2022 (1) April 2022 (2) March 2022 (2) February 2022 (1) January 2022 (1) December 2021 (1) October 2021 (2) September 2021 (2) July 2021 (2) June 2021 (1) May 2021 (1) March 2021 (2) January 2021 (1) December 2020 (1) November 2020 (1) September 2020 (1) August 2020 (2) July 2020 (1) March 2020 (1) February 2020 (1) November 2019 (1) September 2019 (1) July 2019 (1) May 2019 (1) April 2019 (1) January 2019 (2) December 2018 (1) November 2018 (1) June 2018 (1) May 2018 (1) February 2018 (1) December 2017 (1) November 2017 (1) July 2017 (1) June 2017 (1) April 2017 (1) November 2016 (1) September 2016 (1) August 2016 (1) June 2016 (1) April 2016 (1) March 2016 (1) September 2015 (1) July 2015 (1) June 2015 (1) May 2015 (1) April 2015 (1) March 2015 (1) Categories Downtown Galena Galena Activities Galena Arts & Culture Galena Attractions Galena Bed and Breakfast Galena Dining & Restaurants Galena Events Galena Food & Drink Galena Getaways Galena Outdoors Jail Hill Jail Hill Inn Blog Our Blog Romantic getaways Seasonal Acitivites: Summer Seasonal Acitivites: Winter Seasonal Activities: Fall Seasonal Activities: Spring Specials & Events Things to do in Galena TagsApple River Canyon State Park (10) bed and breakfast (5) Bed and Breakfast in Galena (35) Bed and Breakfast in Galena IL (5) Belvedere Mansion (4) Best Place to stay in Galena (5) Blaum Bros Distilling (4) Buehler Preserve (9) Chestnut Mountain Resort (12) Chicago to Galena (4) Couples getaway (5) Downtown Galena (29) downtown Galena IL (5) Fever River Outfitters (9) Galena (21) Galena Bed and Breakfast (66) galena Brewing Company (8) Galena Cellars (8) Galena Cellars Winery (4) Galena Events (5) Galena Getaway (4) Galena Il (15) Galena IL Bed and Breakfast (8) Galena Lodging (18) Galena Restaurants (8) Galena River (4) Galena River Trail (15) Galena Wineries (4) Great Galena Balloon Race (4) Great River Road (5) hiking (6) Horseshoe Mound Preserve (4) Illinois Bed and Breakfast (6) Jail Hill Inn (16) Massbach Ridge Winery (4) Mississippi Palisades State Park (7) Mississippi River (7) Places to stay in Galena (10) Romantic Getaway (4) Romantic Getaways in Illinois (6) romantic getaways near chicago (4) romantic things to do in galena (7) Things to do in Galena (49) Things to do in Galena IL (20) Winter in Galena (5)