Nestled in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois, Galena offers a mix of history and small town charm. Downtown Main Street offers a wide range of boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and bars. In the country you will find many outdoor activities including golf, hiking trails, and vineyards. Below we listed some of our favorites.

Fritz and Frites - bistro offering a mix of French and German cuisine

Fried Green Tomatoes - modern Italian-American restaurant

Vinny Vanucchi's - family style Italian

Log Cabin Steakhouse - classic midwest supper club

Little Tokyo - Japanese and sushi

Bread and Vine - French inspired cafe, great for lunch!

Galena Bakehouse - quick stop for delicious pastries and empanadas

Otto's - our favorite breakfast spot featuring breakfast and lunch options by Top Chef Competitor Kevin Scharpf

The Wired Rabbit - small batch coffee roasters...the best coffee in town!

Blaum Bros. Public House

Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.

Miss Kitty's Grape Escape

The VFW - if you know, you know

The General - Eagle Ridge's Signature Course with spectacular views of the tri-state area

The North Course - Enjoy a round of 18 with views of Lake Galena and surrounding countryside

The South Course - the most difficult of the courses, you will play along a winding wooded valley

The East Course - a quick 9 hole offering golf and FootGolf

Stonedrift Spa

Enjoy a relaxing spa day at Eagle Ridge Resort offering facials, massages, nail and hair services.

Scent Workshop

Hoof It Goat Treks

Chestnut Mountain's Alpine Slide and Soaring Eagle

Long Hollow Canopy Tours

Hiking Trails in the Galena Territory

Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery

For more fun and events visit

https://www.visitgalena.org/