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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Downtown Galena is a wonderful place to spend a bit of time this summer! The charming, historic Main Street is lined with incredible shops, restaurants, historic attractions, and more. Our shop and restaurant owners have been working hard over the last year, too, to make the experience a safe and enjoyable one in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes part of downtown Galena being closed down to cars to make room for outside dining, too!
Chicago is the nearest big city to Galena, and it only takes about 3 hours to get from Chicago to Galena. Even so, you might be asking yourself if it’s worth making the trek from Chicago to Galena. The answer to that is a resounding yes. Of course, we think the opportunity to visit our Galena Bed and Breakfast is more than worth the effort, but visiting us is about so much more than the luxury accommodations you’ll find once you’re here; it’s also about this incredible, historic town that you’ll get to enjoy once here.
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.
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.
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.
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.