Special Label Wines from Galena Cellars Winery and JHI!
We have an exciting new product at Jail Hill Inn, born from a fun collaboration with one of our favorite local wineries, Galena Cellars Winery. We’re now offering a wonderful selection of wines from Galena Cellars, with our own customized label unique to Jail Hill Inn. We traditionally serve our selection of house wines with our afternoon wine & appetizer trays, but we’re also happy to upgrade you to one of these selection label wines for just $20. You’re also welcome to purchase the wines and take them home as a delicious memento of your time here in Galena!
While Galena may not have the “big name” notoriety of other wine tasting regions, like Napa California, Oregon’s Willamette Valley, or even New York’s Finger Lakes Region, we still think there are plenty of great wineries near Galena IL in the area which make for a delightful wine-themed getaway! We’ve always said that Galena, with its historic charm and sensational natural beauty, is a town built for just about every type of traveler. And we mean it! These wineries near Galena IL just add to the spectrum of wonderful things to do while here on a getaway.
To make things better, Jail Hill Inn, Galena Cellars, and these other amazing wineries near Galena IL are just a short one-tank trip away from many of the Midwest’s biggest cities. At just around 3 hours from Chicago to Galena, wine tasting in the scenic countryside is never far away. Come give these great wines a taste, and then continue your wine-tasting journey throughout the area. Book your room at our Galena Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading
Things often look different in Galena from year to year, with new attractions, events, shops, restaurants, and other things added to our list each year. This year, mostly thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic, things are definitely different in Galena. Even so, it’s still one of the best weekend getaways from Chicago, and there are plenty of wonderful things to do in Galena this fall. While many of our favorite fall events have been canceled in 2020, we have some ideas to ensure you have a fun and memorable getaway.
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.
Have you ever visited Galena during the winter? It’s a wonderful place to visit, even when there’s snow on the ground! There are plenty of delightful things to do this winter, and we have a great guide for you. Head out on a cross country skiing adventure, explore our vibrant and historic downtown, or sit back and savor the luxurious accommodations found at our Galena Bed and Breakfast.
As we head into the brisk months of fall, we’re all looking for ways to getaway, relax, and unwind. The fall months in Galena are packed with plenty of fun activities and events. Whether it’s getting outside for a hike, shopping along Main Street, celebrating over a romantic dinner for two, or touring and tasting your way through Galena’s wine country, Galena truly is a town that has it all. This November, join us for one of Galena’s most popular weekends, the 34th Annual Nouveau Weekend. There’s no better way to celebrate the harvest of the season and the delicious wines produced in our area. You won’t find better accommodations than those at Jail Hill Inn, downtown Galena’s top-rated luxury Bed and Breakfast. 
Do you find yourself dreaming of a relaxing and romantic getaway, to help pass the time during these cold winter months? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so we can think of no better time to plan a romantic getaway than right now. We have the perfect place in mind for you, too. Our luxury Bed and Breakfast, just off Main Street in Galena, is the top choice for romantic lodging. Let us do all the work for you, so you can spend your time relaxing and focusing on enjoying your time together. Romance is our business, and no one does it better. 
Galena’s event calendar is often packed around the holidays, and this year it’s no different. At Jail Hill Inn, we’re gearing up for another exciting and busy holiday season, and hope you find time in your busy schedule to come visit us. Galena is truly a magical holiday destination that you must see at least once in your lifetime.
