10 Delicious Tastings to Try in Downtown Galena
Downtown Galena, IL holds so many wonderful shops, businesses, and restaurants, and is certainly much more than meets the eye. At first glance, downtown Galena might appear to be a sleepy downtown cloaked in historic buildings. And, while that’s true, which quaint town is absolutely packed with character and ineffable charms sitting just behind the historic facades. We love walking up and down Main Street, exploring the many boutiques along the way. But what if we told you there was an even better way to enjoy downtown Galena?
Downtown Galena, IL is home to an incredible number of food purveyors, and is absolutely packed with flavor! Tasting your way down Main Street has become one of our favorite activities, and certainly one of our favorite things to recommend to guests who stay at our Galena Bed and Breakfast. This summer, Main Street has turned into a pedestrian-only zone to help allow for air circulation and social distancing, and to ensure the safety of all who visit us in Galena. Join us for some unique tastings along Main Street, and book your room at our #1 rated Galena Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading
This summer, vacations and relaxing getaways are looking quite a bit different in most places around the country. Even so, our Galena Bed and Breakfast is proving to be a wonderful place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the very best of this small town. But when it comes to travel this summer, do you find yourself wondering what to do in Galena IL? The town of Galena has been working hard to put various protections and protocols in place to ensure the safety of visitors who choose to come here, while at the same time making it the same fun and romantic destination you’ve come to know and love.
Romantic getaways are special. They offer you a time to slow down, reconnect, and focus on nothing but your relationship. If we’ve learned nothing else during this COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve learned that being surrounded by and connected to our loved ones is the single most important thing in our life, so much more so than material things.
There have been some big changes to downtown Galena IL this summer in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we think they’ve been pretty great changes for the most part. We recognize that travel feels a little different to all of us right now, but we hope you feel comforted knowing our entire town is working hard to create a safe and healthy environment for all who choose to visit! You can find what we’re doing, specifically, 
We know many of you are longing to get out of your house and put this global pandemic behind you, but you’re also probably unsure of just what your future travels are going to look like. We don’t have all of the answers, but we do have some ideas for things to do in Galena this summer that help us maintain social distancing as it’s needed. Tourism is one of the most important parts of Galena’s economy, and we’re anxious to open our doors and welcome guests back to Jail Hill Inn. It’s the same for all of the restaurants, shops, and small businesses that make up the fabric of everyday life here in Galena.
Travel probably isn’t at the forefront of your mind right now, with a global pandemic and all that is has brought with it impacting everyday life. However, we know that small businesses like ours and other local Galena Restaurants are going to need your support as we reopen. In fact, they will need your support like never before, and we think it’s important we talk about them and do whatever we can to support them.
Downtown Galena and our local restaurants and independently owned shops are no different than others around the country. They’ve been hit hard during the shutdown associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic. Just as much as we miss our guests at the Jail Hill Inn, we’re sure the shops and businesses that make Galena such a thriving tourist destination miss their customers!
Have you taken a Galena Winery Tour yet? This spring might just be the perfect opportunity! If you’ve never visited Galena before, it might come as a surprise to learn that the Galena area is actually home to some of the top award-winning wineries in the state of Illinois. There are a number of wineries in the area, each of which offers something unique and is worth visiting.