Galena, Illinois Lodging near Historic Downtown and Galena Attractions
Galena is a city full of history, and the Country Inn & Suites is just minutes from some of the best Galena attractions. Our Galena, Illinois lodging is only two miles from historic downtown Galena and is close to an array of exciting points of interest. From golf to casinos, the best attractions in Galena are right outside our door.
Nearby Galena attractions:
Dowling House (2.1 mi) Tour the oldest stone structure in Illinois. Phone: (815) 777-1250
Linmar Gardens (2.2 mi) Spend a day strolling through these beautiful gardens. Phone: (815) 777-1177
The Belvedere (2.4 mi) This 1857 mansion is furnished with beautiful Victorian pieces and is also home to the green drapes used to make Scarlett O'Hara's dress in Gone with the Wind. Phone: (815) 777-0747
Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historical Site (2.8 mi) Visit the home of the 18th president of the United States. Phone: (815) 777-3310
Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort (10.9 mi) Enjoy winter activities 365 days a year at this popular Galena attraction. Phone: (815) 777-1320
Apple River State Historic Site (16.7 mi) Visit the fort that was the site of a bloody battle between Native Americans and Illinois settlers. Phone: (815) 858-2028
The Country Inn is also near the following services and points of interest in Galena:
Rich in history, this small Illinois town boasts a large and diverse collection of noteworthy buildings. Many of the shops, restaurants and private homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and showcase varying architectural styles, including Victorian, French Colonial and Greek Revival. The city's Main Street hosts a large number of these treasures, and some regard it as uniquely frozen in time. Boutiques, charming gift shops and outstanding restaurants fill the old buildings, giving the street an old-timey feel. While visiting, be sure to stop by the John Dowling House, the city's oldest structure. Among the many other historic homes to be viewed are the Belvedere Mansion and President Grant's Home. Museums like the Vinegar Hill Lead Mine and Museum and the Galena/Jo Daviees County Museum chronicle the area's past. Fruits of the land can be sampled at the Galena Cellars Winery, and the beautiful countryside for which this area is known can be viewed at lookout points like Long Hollow Tower in nearby Elizabeth. Outdoor activities are also a big draw - skiing at Eagle Ridge Resort, riding the Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort (a toboggan-type track that conducts a sled on wheels), fishing, camping, hiking and boating all take advantage of the area's changing seasons and the beautiful outdoors.
Did you know?
Galena's story began in 1826, when the then rugged mining outpost was officially organized as a town. Fifteen years later, it received its charter. Appropriately enough, the area's first newspaper was named "The Miners Journal."
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