Keep Your Resolutions at our Galena Bed and Breakfast!
Sometimes, it’s hard to get away and maintain your New Years Resolutions – especially at a place like our Galena Bed and Breakfast, where food is a central part of your stay! It’s possible, though!
You’ll be served a breakfast every morning of your stay, but we’re happy to take requests and cater to your needs however possible. And, yes, we’ll also serve you a yummy tray of wine & snacks in the afternoon, which includes delicious charcuterie from our friends at Galena River Wine & Cheese. But that can be saved and eaten at your leisure throughout your stay – and maybe even turned into part of a light dinner!
Aside from the food, though, Galena is a great place to get away for some restorative “you” time. When it comes to getting some exercise, there’s plenty of that here, too! We’d love to share Galena with you this winter AND help you stick to your New Year’s Resolutions, all while ensuring you’re being taken care of. There’s nothing quite like a getaway to Jail Hill Inn. Book your getaway at our Galena Bed and Breakfast today! Continue reading
November is officially here, and that means many of us around the country are gearing up for the holiday season ahead. If you’re coming to Galena sometime in the next couple of months, you’ll find that downtown Galena is the perfect place to unwrap a little holiday magic and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Main Street in Galena is lined with more than 100 unique and independently owned boutiques and is the perfect place to find fantastic gifts for everyone on your list.
Are you looking for somewhere romantic to curl up and get cozy this winter? Let us introduce you to our Galena Bed and Breakfast, considered by many to be the best weekend getaway in the Midwest. Our Bed and Breakfast is located in the charming, historic town of Galena, and only a few hours from major cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines.
There really are a lot of things to do in Galena this fall! It’s hard to choose a favorite, but enjoying the splendor of fall in the great outdoors is an absolute must. One of our favorite places to get outside in these crisp fall months is the Apple River Canyon State Park. It’s actually beautiful any time of the year, but the juxtaposition of fall colors against the park’s landscape in the fall really is breathtaking. Apple River Canyon State Park encompasses an area of just under 300 acres here in this scenic portion of Illinois, and it is the perfect place for nature loves to get outside and away from the crowds of downtown Galena.
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.
Fall is a breathtakingly beautiful time of year to be in Galena. One of our favorite ways to enjoy fall in Galena, IL is to take scenic drives, of which there are plenty near our Bed and Breakfast. The winding country roads are absolutely perfect for these scenic drives, too! Fall’s seasonal display of color paints the hills around Galena, bringing this area to life in new and exciting ways.
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?
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!