Hotel Near Great Galesburg Attractions and Entertainment
Conveniently located on Highway 34 just three miles from I-74 and less than two miles from Galesburg Municipal Airport, the Country Inn & Suites Galesburg hotel in Illinois provides easy access to a wealth of attractions and entertainment options. Our Galesburg hotel is just one mile from Carl Sandburg College situated in beautiful Lake Storey Park. We are the closest Galesburg hotel to Carl Sandburg College and we welcome visiting students and parents. We're also right across the street from major Galesburg shopping and entertainment at Sandburg Mall as well as nearby dining, golf and recreation.
We recommend the following attractions near our Galesburg hotel in Illinois:
Sandburg Mall The Sandburg Mall features all of your favorite retail stores in one convenient location within walking distance of our hotel in Galesburg, IL. (309) 344-1331 1150 W Carl Sandburg Dr Galesburg, IL 61401 0.1 miles from hotel
Knox County Scenic Drive The Galesburg Scarecrow Festival is a stop on the Knox County Scenic Drive, held annually during the first two full weekends in October. Visit several historic sites and relive the history of the region. Enjoy demonstrations, reenactments, great shopping and great food. Even out of season, it's a beautiful sightseeing trip near our Galesburg hotel. (309) 343-2485 2163 E Main St Galesburg, IL 61401 5.8 miles from hotel
Seminary Street Historic Commercial District Stroll down this old-fashioned street for some Galesburg shopping unique to our town. All shops are independently owned and operated and offer an authentic and original experience. (309) 342-1000 383 E Simmons St Galesburg, IL 61401 3.3 miles from hotel
Galesburg Civic Art Center This enriching Art Center is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the arts in the city of Galesburg, IL. You can see great works of art at the Center, or see it scattered about town. The Center also runs an annual film festival. (309) 342-7415 114 E Main St Galesburg, IL 61401 3.0 miles from hotel
Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association Visit the birthplace of Galesburg's most famous son, prolific poet and author Carl Sandburg. Tour the home and the attached park and gift shop, where you can watch many informative films on the life of this great American writer. (309) 342-2361 313 E Third St Galesburg, IL 61401 4.1 miles from hotel
Additional points of interest:
Knox County Courthouse, 4 miles
Galesburg Municipal Airport, 1.5 miles
Riverboat Casino, Davenport, 45 miles
Riverboat Casino, Peoria, 45 miles
Galesburg, Railroad Museum, 4 miles
Knox College, 4 miles
Carl Sandburg Community College , 2 miles
Western Illinois University, 45 miles
Orpheum Theatre, 3 miles
Browning Mansion, 4 miles
Quad City Airport, 40 miles
Peoria Airport, 45 miles
Amtrak, 4 miles
Directions Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Galesburg is located off I-74. Take exit 46-A to Highway 34 W. Take Highway 34 West to Henderson St. At the first traffic light take a right on Carl Sandburg Dr. The hotel is on the right, directly across from Carl Sandburg Mall.
About Moline / Quad Cities
Few US metropolitan areas have a history as unique as the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities, which grew up on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Before western expansion, the area was the site of Saukenuk, the largest Indian settlement in North America. In 1789, a young Sauk named Black Hawk looked on as American forces destroyed his village and, years later, he led his people in what became known as the Black Hawk War. "Indian problems" led to the establishment of a fort on Rock Island, which eventually became the country's leading arsenal. As the river slowly opened to boat traffic, small groups of "rapids pilots" began helping travelers navigate the deadly Rock Island Rapids. About the same time, a young inventor/farmer named John Deere opened his first plow-making plant in Moline. Around these three industries grew the towns of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Illinois. Today, the Quad Cities offer fascinating attractions and activities such as the Black Hawk State Historic Site, shopping in historic East Davenport, clubbing in the Rock Island Arts and Entertainment District, and gambling on a riverboat casino. In the summer, sounds of celebration fill the Upper River Valley during family-friendly festivals such as the internationally recognized Mississippi Valley Blues Festival.
Did you know?
Every August, the towns of Port Byron, Illinois, and LeClaire, Iowa, compete in the Great Mississippi River TugFest, one of the summer's most unique festivals. Using a 2,400-foot, 680-pound rope, teams on either side of the river grunt and pull, hoping to bring home the elusive alabaster eagle trophy.
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