If you love to plan for upcoming events, we have 8 perfect ones to plan for in the historic town of Galena! Galena is situated in the beautiful Driftless region of Illinois, surrounded by lush rolling hills and breathtaking scenery. Located about 3 hours away from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Des Moines, it’s the perfect one-tank getaway destination for many in the Midwest.  This is part of what makes Galena such a popular vacation destination, but location is not everything. Galena also happens to be an incredibly charming, historic town, with a variety of delightful shops to explore, restaurants to savor, and activities to keep you busy.  The city is home to fewer than 3,500 residents, but this beautiful and charming little town attracts more than a million guests each year with a full events calendar and plenty of attractions. It really is like no where else in Illinois, and once you discover it, we have no doubt you’ll keep coming back again and again. Come experience a luxurious slice of Galena, and stay at our restored Bed and Breakfast, recently voted as the #1 Bed and Breakfast in the country, and #2 in the world. Continue reading