Location: Galena
Top Things to do in Galena
The 10 Best Food & Drink in Galena, Illinois (IL)
If not for the modern-day goods sold in the retail establishments, you might think Galena was frozen in time. The six-block Main Street boasts striking examples of various architectural styles, ranging from French Colonial to Greek Revival, and a whopping 85% of the town is a national historic district. General Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. President, lived here briefly before leaving to head the Union troops in the Civil War. Upon his triumphant return, the town presented him with an elegant mansion. That house and other restored historic homes are open to the public. There's much more here to fascinate the history enthusiast: the Old Market House and the Historical Society and Museum, housed in a stunning Italianate home. Before its Civil War glory days, Galena was a booming lead-mining town. Today, you can descend underground into the Vinegar Hill Lead Mine. But don't stay down there too long, or you won't get to enjoy the rolling hills and lush valleys of this charming getaway, which also offers fine dining, numerous bed and breakfasts, golfing and antiquing.
Restaurants in Galena
1. Galena Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the first wine tour company in the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region with more than 12 years of experience.
2. Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
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5.0 based on 1,936 reviews
Blaum Bros. Is a family owned and operated craft distillery in Galena, IL. Blaum Bros. Uses local grain from Jo Daviess County and produces handcrafted spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin...And many others. Blaum Bros. offers daily tours and tastings and has a gift shop and a craft cocktail bar. Located in Galena on Highway 20 on the East side of town. Come try one of our specialty cocktails!
Reviewed By trippytripster101 - Stoughton, United States
Great drinks from friendly bartenders, the tour by Dennis was informative and entertaining, and wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommend.
3. Breakfast Diva Cooking School
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5.0 based on 136 reviews
A 2015 Food Network contestant, Breakfast Diva Susan is full of laughs and skill. Everything you need to know to recreate a decadent meal in your own home in each 90 minute demonstration - including seasonal recipes, tips, hints and a hearty tasting. Winner of Best Breakfast in U.S. 2015,and owner of Farmers Guest House - one of the top 10 Bed and Breakfasts in the U.S. 2015!
4. The Grateful Gourmet Co.
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
The Grateful Gourmet is an eclectic and fun kitchenware, specialty food, gift, coffee and tea shop located in the heart of beautiful Galena, IL
Reviewed By 911RN318 - Waupun, United States
Great place for fun kitchen gadgets. A lot of different items to browse. Staff is friendly and helpful!
5. Galena Cellars Winery & Vineyard
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4.5 based on 373 reviews
Over three generations of winemakers, the Lawlor-White Family has produced over 50 unique red, white and fruit wines. Enjoy all Galena Cellars has to offer including wine tasting experiences, tours and live music. Stop in and savor a taste of Illinois!
Reviewed By Lynnieskitchen
Great little winery with awesome wines! Perfect setting to sit back & relax... sip a glass on the porch or check out their new tasting room!????
6. Galena Cellars Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Over three generations of winemakers, the Lawlor-White Family has produced over 50 unique red, white and fruit wines. Enjoy all Galena Cellars has to offer including wine tasting experiences, tours and live music. Stop in and savor a taste of Illinois!
Reviewed By 486amyi - Coralville, United States
We enjoyed wine flights and music on the outside deck with propane heaters - wonderful ambiance and wine! We will definitely be back again.
7. Galena Gourmet Food Tours
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Just east of the Mississippi along the northwestern border of Illinois lies Galena, a utopian getaway rich in history with beautiful scenery and a vibrant restaurant scene. Galena Gourmet Food Tours guides you through Galena's historic Main Street as you taste bite-by-bite all of the wonderful culinary creations the city has to offer!
8. Countryside Tours
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
All of our wonderful tours are 4 hours long, and we visit 3 locations. On the wine Tasting Tours you will visit 3 of these 6 vineyards, Rocky Waters, Fergedaboudit, Massbach, Stone Cliff, Sunset Ridge or Galena Cellars. On the Hop Tour, you will visit 3 of these 4 locations. 1-vineyard, 1 or 2 a very unique drinking establishment from the 1850’s and/or a distillery (we do not visit the distillery much). You will receive tastings/1 drink at each location. We also provide custom tours. Contact us to today to schedule or to find out more!
9. Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.
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4.0 based on 889 reviews
Come experience one or all of our tours. Wine and vineyard tours, shuttle bus ghost tours, history tours, or our Haunted Pub Crawl!! Come aboard our luxury shuttle bus and experience haunted Galena. Explore haunted locations such as the Ryan Mansion and old City Cemetary using state of the art ghost hunting equipment with one of our guides and learn about the legends and lore that still haunt Galena... We also offer vineyard tours, Dinner shows, haunted pub crawls and old Tyme photos!!
10. Massbach Ridge Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Downtown Galena wine tasting room in a vintage main street building. Join us in a tasting of our estate grown and bottled wines. Many styles unique to our region will surprise and delight the senses.
