Try These Things to do in Galena IL This Summer
Are you feeling the itch to travel, and to get out and explore? Your dreams of a European vacation may be delayed again this summer, but there are plenty of things to do in Galena to make up for it! All you have to do is get here and enjoy a stay at Jail Hill Inn, and all of the area’s top attractions and activities will be at your fingertips! From relaxing at our stunning Galena Bed and Breakfast to getting outside and exploring the many trails and attractions in the area, you won’t run out of things to do in Galena IL this summer!
We love sharing our little piece of the world with our guests from around the world and pride ourselves on curating a memorable experience for all who visit us. Our hospitality starts the moment you step through our doors, with chilled champagne and custom chocolates waiting for you in your suite. From there, we encourage you to explore downtown Galena, visit the charming shops and local businesses that call this area home, and experience all of the small-town charms this area is known for.
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Romantic Getaways in Galena IL are a time-honored and special tradition and one we’re thrilled to be a part of here at our exceedingly romantic Galena Bed and Breakfast. We don’t often give ourselves enough time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak, or more importantly to slow down, reconnect with those closest to us. And, we must say, if there’s one lesson this pandemic has taught us, it’s to appreciate those few important humans who we’ve let into our lives and to nurture our connections.
It’s not yet officially winter, but it’s getting chilly here in Galena and we’re preparing for the cozy and romantic season ahead. Winter isn’t considered to be peak travel for many destinations around the country, Galena included. But, there are plenty of reasons to plan a winter getaway – and when you do, there’s nowhere better to spend it than at our Galena Bed and Breakfast.
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.
If there’s one thing we do well at our Bed and Breakfast in Illinois, it’s cater to the romantics among us. In fact, romance is at the very heart of everything we do here. Whether it’s in the luxury touches of our spacious guest rooms, our delicious breakfast each morning of your stay, the luxury touches and amenities you’ll enjoy throughout your time with us, or just the private oasis that is our Bed and Breakfast in Illinois, you can be assured that this is one romantic getaway you won’t forget.
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.
Since first opening our Galena Bed and Breakfast in 2015, Jail Hill Inn has enjoyed a number of awards and accolades, including our crowning achievement of being named the #1 Bed and Breakfast in the country, and the #2 Bed and Breakfast in the world, in 2019. Those awards from TripAdvisor led us to our best year on record, and we entered 2020 with a great sense of hope and purpose.
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?