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Thomas & Caroline

June 14, 2026 • Apple River, IL
56 Days To Go!

Thomas & Caroline

June 14, 2026 • Apple River, IL
56 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Food and Drinks

Otto's for breakfast

Cannova's for pizza

Galena Bakehouse for quiche, empanadas, baked goods

Trolley Depot for coffee

Bread & Vine - French inspired cafe with cocktails, delectable pastries (the macarons!!), and sandwiches (try the French hot dog!)

Log Cabin for steak (a retro supper club vibe!)

Fried Green Tomatoes for Italian/steak

Fritz & Frites for an intimate setting with a European-style menu

Jamie's Wine Bar - cozy space with small bar & retail wines/spirits, wine tasting, cocktails

Champagne on Main for champagne & cocktails; small plates

Blaum Brothers Distillery for spirits

Miss Kitty's Grape Escape for music & martinis

Great American Popcorn Company

Galena's Kandy Kitchen


Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries

Blaum Bros Distillery and Speakeasy (two separate locations)

Galena Cellars Vineyard (located on Stagecoach Trail seven miles from Galena; also the tasting room on Main St)

Galena Brewing Co

Hwy 20 Brewing Company in Elizabeth

Fergedaboutit Vineyard and Winery

Massbach Ridge Vineyard and Winery

Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery


Outdoor Activities

Horseshoe Mound - hiking

Casper Bluff - hiking

Hoof It - Goat Treks - this is seriously so fun - I tell everyone about this! www.hoofit-galena.com

Chestnut Mountain - hiking, segway tours, zip lining + great views of the Mississippi River

Nuts Outdoors - kayak & paddleboard rental, electric bike rental


Experiences

Winery and distillery tours

Painting experiences

Hot air balloon rides

Trolley tours

Historical comedy

Ghost Tours

Art galleries

So much SHOPPING