Galena Hook, Wine, & Sinker

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Galena Hook, Wine, & Sinker

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Amazing food, excellent handmade shakes, & cocktails
13 locals recommend
Durty Gurt's
235 N Main St
13 locals recommend
Amazing food, excellent handmade shakes, & cocktails
The Log Cabin Steakhouse in Galena has been state and nationally acclaimed, which makes it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The menu features an awe-inspiring 34-ounce Porterhouse, one-pound New York Strip and a 32-ounce Prime Rib, all served charred and bursting with flavor; and the international wine list features more than 100 selections from across the globe.
34 locals recommend
Log Cabin
201 N Main St
34 locals recommend
The Log Cabin Steakhouse in Galena has been state and nationally acclaimed, which makes it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. The menu features an awe-inspiring 34-ounce Porterhouse, one-pound New York Strip and a 32-ounce Prime Rib, all served charred and bursting with flavor; and the international wine list features more than 100 selections from across the globe.
Made-from-scratch Italian food featuring many recipes handed down five generations and an outstanding wine selection.
8 locals recommend
Vinny Vanucchi's Little Italy
180 Main St
8 locals recommend
Made-from-scratch Italian food featuring many recipes handed down five generations and an outstanding wine selection.
Enjoy a dinner of rustic Italian dishes (and be sure to try the signature tomatoes) at Fried Green Tomatoes, a romantic restaurant housed in a historic downtown Galena building. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator. Reservations are recommended.
49 locals recommend
Fried Green Tomatoes
213 N Main St
49 locals recommend
Enjoy a dinner of rustic Italian dishes (and be sure to try the signature tomatoes) at Fried Green Tomatoes, a romantic restaurant housed in a historic downtown Galena building. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator. Reservations are recommended.
Located at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa overlooking The General Golf Course. This restaurant and lounge features a cantilever deck that overlooks the 10th fairway and the 18th green of The General Golf Course, as well as panoramic views of The Galena Territory. Lounge 289 has an upper lounge area and a lower lounge area with four glass garage doors that can be opened during the beautiful spring, summer, and fall days. The restaurant and lounge seat 220 people and are perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions and corporate events.
6 locals recommend
Woodstone Restaurant
109 Eagle Ridge Drive
6 locals recommend
Located at the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa overlooking The General Golf Course. This restaurant and lounge features a cantilever deck that overlooks the 10th fairway and the 18th green of The General Golf Course, as well as panoramic views of The Galena Territory. Lounge 289 has an upper lounge area and a lower lounge area with four glass garage doors that can be opened during the beautiful spring, summer, and fall days. The restaurant and lounge seat 220 people and are perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions and corporate events.
Authentic Irish Pub at the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites in Galena.
7 locals recommend
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill
9853 US Hwy 20 W
7 locals recommend
Authentic Irish Pub at the Irish Cottage Inn & Suites in Galena.
Enjoy your favorite cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, salads, dinners in this historic pub. Serving everything from hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood. Enjoy our dining room, tavern and outside patio.
Green Street Tavern
230 S Main St
Enjoy your favorite cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, salads, dinners in this historic pub. Serving everything from hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood. Enjoy our dining room, tavern and outside patio.
A small Italian restaurant, perfect for romantic dinners or pizza for the whole family. Special entrees are available every night, including pastas, steaks, and fresh seafood.
13 locals recommend
Cannova's Pizzeria
247 N Main St
13 locals recommend
A small Italian restaurant, perfect for romantic dinners or pizza for the whole family. Special entrees are available every night, including pastas, steaks, and fresh seafood.
The General's Restaurant at Desoto House Hotel is named in honor of Galena's nine Civil War generals, this restaurant offers casual dining with Galena's ambiance and historic charm.
7 locals recommend
DeSoto House Hotel
230 S Main St
7 locals recommend
The General's Restaurant at Desoto House Hotel is named in honor of Galena's nine Civil War generals, this restaurant offers casual dining with Galena's ambiance and historic charm.
From food & drinks, to golfing, to spa services, Eagle Ridge Resport & Spa can take care of you.
17 locals recommend
Eagle Ridge Resort
444 Eagle Ridge Dr
17 locals recommend
From food & drinks, to golfing, to spa services, Eagle Ridge Resport & Spa can take care of you.

Adult Beverages

This boutique distillery will give you an up close and personal tour of their facility along with an excellent tasting of their products after.
28 locals recommend
Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
9380 US Hwy 20 W
28 locals recommend
This boutique distillery will give you an up close and personal tour of their facility along with an excellent tasting of their products after.
Brewpub situated on Main Street in Galena.
16 locals recommend
The Galena Brewing Company
227 N Main St
16 locals recommend
Brewpub situated on Main Street in Galena.
Located in the heart of downtown Galena, this is a great place to relax and unwind. Enjoy wine, specialty martinis and craft beers. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays, Bloody Mary bar Saturdays and Quiz Show Sundays. Gourmet apps served until 1 a.m.
17 locals recommend
The Grape Escape
242 N Main St
17 locals recommend
Located in the heart of downtown Galena, this is a great place to relax and unwind. Enjoy wine, specialty martinis and craft beers. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays, Bloody Mary bar Saturdays and Quiz Show Sundays. Gourmet apps served until 1 a.m.
Take a private tour through some of the best vinyards, breweries, & restaurants along the mighty Mississippi. Every experience begins as Galena Wine Tours picks you up from Galena Hook, Wine, and Sinker and embarks on beautiful journey around the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region.
Galena Wine Tours, Inc
Take a private tour through some of the best vinyards, breweries, & restaurants along the mighty Mississippi. Every experience begins as Galena Wine Tours picks you up from Galena Hook, Wine, and Sinker and embarks on beautiful journey around the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region.

Sightseeing

Chestnut Mountain Resort offers year round activities. In the summer months, they offer ziplines, a river cruise, and the Alpine Slide which is 2,050 feet of tailored track on a sled to the banks of the Mississippi on the ride of your life. Their scenic lift whisks you back to the top of the mountain where a gorgeous panoramic view of three states is unveiled. The view is just as much of an attraction as the downhill adrenaline rush itself. In the winter months, the slopes are open for all of your skiing and snow boarding experiences!
63 locals recommend
Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 West Chestnut Mountain Road
63 locals recommend
Chestnut Mountain Resort offers year round activities. In the summer months, they offer ziplines, a river cruise, and the Alpine Slide which is 2,050 feet of tailored track on a sled to the banks of the Mississippi on the ride of your life. Their scenic lift whisks you back to the top of the mountain where a gorgeous panoramic view of three states is unveiled. The view is just as much of an attraction as the downhill adrenaline rush itself. In the winter months, the slopes are open for all of your skiing and snow boarding experiences!
A scenic 8.8 mile (one way) trail along the Galena River, just minutes from downtown Galena.
Galena River Trail
1107 Park Avenue
A scenic 8.8 mile (one way) trail along the Galena River, just minutes from downtown Galena.
Experience the essence of Galena Cellars wine as you take in the spectacular view of the country vineyard and learn about the wine-making process.
23 locals recommend
Galena Cellars Vineyard
4746 N Ford Rd
23 locals recommend
Experience the essence of Galena Cellars wine as you take in the spectacular view of the country vineyard and learn about the wine-making process.
Galena on the Fly is a hot air balloon company offering rides above the scenic NW Illinois landscape.
12 locals recommend
Galena On The Fly
444 Eagle Ridge Dr
12 locals recommend
Galena on the Fly is a hot air balloon company offering rides above the scenic NW Illinois landscape.
A first-rate equine facility with a top-caliber staff located in The Galena Territory.
20 locals recommend
Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N Brodrecht Rd
20 locals recommend
A first-rate equine facility with a top-caliber staff located in The Galena Territory.
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865.
29 locals recommend
US Grant Home Historic Site
500 Bouthillier St
29 locals recommend
This Italianate home was presented to U.S. Grant in 1865.
Goat Yoga is about disconnecting from day to day stress and focusing on happiness - part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy!
17 locals recommend
Galena Goat Yoga
7306 US-20
17 locals recommend
Goat Yoga is about disconnecting from day to day stress and focusing on happiness - part yoga, part animal-assisted therapy!
Founded in 1938 and the home to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum.
Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society
211 S Bench St
Founded in 1938 and the home to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum.
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it was once the only trading post in the city. The Dowling House was equipped with primitive living quarters and hosted many fur traders in years past. Tour guides provide a complete history of the development of the City of Galena and Dowling House while you browse through quaint artifacts from the early nineteenth century. Thirty-minute tours. Noreen's Old Tyme Photo & gift shop on site.
7 locals recommend
Dowling House
220 Diagonal St
7 locals recommend
Galena's oldest house, Dowling House, was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it was once the only trading post in the city. The Dowling House was equipped with primitive living quarters and hosted many fur traders in years past. Tour guides provide a complete history of the development of the City of Galena and Dowling House while you browse through quaint artifacts from the early nineteenth century. Thirty-minute tours. Noreen's Old Tyme Photo & gift shop on site.
Nightly ghost tours on a luxury air-conditioned shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.
6 locals recommend
Amelia's Galena Ghost Tours, Inc.
129 S Main St
6 locals recommend
Nightly ghost tours on a luxury air-conditioned shuttle bus with a theatrical flair exploring several locations in historically haunted Galena.
Electric fat tire bike rental.
12 locals recommend
Nuts Outdoors
336 Spring St
12 locals recommend
Electric fat tire bike rental.
Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present. Mix of history and mystery.
All About A Ghost Tour
227 South Dodge Street
Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present. Mix of history and mystery.

Golf

Whether you are a weekend golfer or scratch golfer, our 63 signature holes of championship golf await your arrival. Set in the rolling hills of the scenic Galena Territory our courses offer spectacular views and challenging holes that will keep you coming back for more!
North Golf Course
North Golf Course
Whether you are a weekend golfer or scratch golfer, our 63 signature holes of championship golf await your arrival. Set in the rolling hills of the scenic Galena Territory our courses offer spectacular views and challenging holes that will keep you coming back for more!
Located next to the Palace Campgrounds and only two miles west from Galena, play on an 18-hole miniature golf course, complete with a cascading waterfall, rapids/streams and a fountain. Visit our video arcade and concession stand.
Lil General Miniature Golf
11357 US Highway 20 West
Located next to the Palace Campgrounds and only two miles west from Galena, play on an 18-hole miniature golf course, complete with a cascading waterfall, rapids/streams and a fountain. Visit our video arcade and concession stand.
The South Course was carefully carved from a heavily forested valley that is divided by a stream, which comes into play on 11 holes. Although the golf course is seemingly straightforward, there are some challenges that sneak up on you. The first few holes are framed by mature oaks and walnut trees that make accuracy a necessity. The back nine is even more picturesque than the scenic front nine with the meandering stream appearing on several holes and rocky outcroppings dotting the landscape.
South Golf Course
South Golf Course
The South Course was carefully carved from a heavily forested valley that is divided by a stream, which comes into play on 11 holes. Although the golf course is seemingly straightforward, there are some challenges that sneak up on you. The first few holes are framed by mature oaks and walnut trees that make accuracy a necessity. The back nine is even more picturesque than the scenic front nine with the meandering stream appearing on several holes and rocky outcroppings dotting the landscape.

Shopping

Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Poopsie’s is the place for you! Toys, frames, books, jewelry and one-of-a-kind art.
10 locals recommend
Poopsie's
402 S Main St
10 locals recommend
Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Poopsie’s is the place for you! Toys, frames, books, jewelry and one-of-a-kind art.
Celebrating garlic's versatility in the kitchen, Galena Garlic Company specializes in small-batch, homemade premium spice blends, naturally grown gourmet garlic (July-November), gourmet chef blends, rubs, aged balsamics, and the world's freshest olive oil!
16 locals recommend
Galena Garlic Company
303 S Main St
16 locals recommend
Celebrating garlic's versatility in the kitchen, Galena Garlic Company specializes in small-batch, homemade premium spice blends, naturally grown gourmet garlic (July-November), gourmet chef blends, rubs, aged balsamics, and the world's freshest olive oil!
From Old Fashioned Caramel to Spicy Italian, take your pick of 50 flavors available in-store daily.
8 locals recommend
Great American Popcorn Company
115 N Main St
8 locals recommend
From Old Fashioned Caramel to Spicy Italian, take your pick of 50 flavors available in-store daily.
Established in 1974 to continue a family tradition of producing small batches of fine handmade confections.
Galena's Kandy Kitchen
100 N Main St
Established in 1974 to continue a family tradition of producing small batches of fine handmade confections.
Professional artist Geoffrey Mikol creates stunning photographs that shed new light on the natural surroundings of Galena.
6 locals recommend
River Bend Gallery
112 S Main St
6 locals recommend
Professional artist Geoffrey Mikol creates stunning photographs that shed new light on the natural surroundings of Galena.
Featuring award-winning Chef Ivo's old-fashioned jams, jellies, salsa, BBQ sauces, Hot Sauce Emporium, bakery and more. Open early & late with samples galore.
Galena Canning Company
106 S Main St
Featuring award-winning Chef Ivo's old-fashioned jams, jellies, salsa, BBQ sauces, Hot Sauce Emporium, bakery and more. Open early & late with samples galore.
Housed in one of Galena's oldest commercial buildings, discover an extensive selection of gourmet wines, beers, cheeses, sausages, pâtés, coffees, specialty foods and custom gifts. Free olive oil/balsamic vinegar tasting.
23 locals recommend
Galena River Wine & Cheese
420 S Main St
23 locals recommend
Housed in one of Galena's oldest commercial buildings, discover an extensive selection of gourmet wines, beers, cheeses, sausages, pâtés, coffees, specialty foods and custom gifts. Free olive oil/balsamic vinegar tasting.