5 Star Places To Visit in Galena, Illinois, United States (17)

1. 5.0 Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. (2.397 reviews)
   - Blauman Bro's a must visit
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Distilleries
   
   
   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! See more..
   
2. 5.0 P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre (804 reviews)
   - The Magic and Humor was Great
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Theaters
   
   
   "One of America's Best Magic Shows!" Enjoy the mysteries of an ancient art as presented by Galena's master magician, P.T. Murphy. The setting is Murphy's private theatre located in the heart of historic downtown Galena, IL. Murphy is known for his personable style, mischievous sense of humor and sophisticated sleight of hand that has made P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre one of Galena's top attractions. Advanced purchase is suggested. Run Time: 65 minutes. No intermission. Not recommend for infants and toddlers. *Theatre rentals are available for your tour group, or private parties. Schedule is subject to change. See more..
   
3. 5.0 The Haunted Galena Tour Company (672 reviews)
   - Best ghost tour I’ve taken in a long time
   Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Ghost & Vampire Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Walking Tours
   
   
   Our tour guy Ted was amazing. Part actor, part ghost enthusiast, he kept us completely entertained for over 90 minutes. I would highly recommend this if you were interested in learning about those stories in Galena and even having your own pure and normal experiences while you are with him. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Long Hollow Canopy Tours (349 reviews)
   - Great time near Galena, Illinois!!
   Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   Had a great time with guides Joey and Ella. Long Hollow was very responsive after booking online with adjusting the number of participants a couple of times. Our group of 8 ages 14-47 had a fabulous time and would recommend to anyone in the Galena area. Challenging but everyone felt safe and guides were great!! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Psychic Medium Chris McBrien (276 reviews)
   - Loved it!
   Spent < 1 hour Mysterious Sites • Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
   Fully trained shaman, psychic and medium offering individual and group readings, privately or for special events. Readings include tarot and mediumships, can be customized to suit your needs by including multiple art forms. Chris has been trained in the shamanic arts, mediumship, tarot, aura readings, palmistry, psychometry, energy work and handwriting analysis. Does home cleansings. See more..
   
6. 5.0 Healing Touch of Galena (275 reviews)
   - Healing Touch - the absolute best!!!
   Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Spas
   
   
   I fix neck, shoulders and low back. Have table, will travel to you. Girls' getaway weekends and bachelorette parties are a large part of my business followed by couple's massage. I am very proud and humbled with these 225 five-star reviews and number one listing for massage and wellness in Galena, IL. I feel privileged to have done massage work at every Spa in Galena as well as the local Hospital. I will travel to you anywhere in the Galena, Jo Daviess County area or come to my office/home in the Galena Territory. Schedule an appointment ANYTIME of day or ANY DAY or HOUR of the week. Whether you are looking for a great relaxing massage, deep tissue, sports or prenatal massage, it's the same reasonable price. Visit my website for testimonials and pricing. I have performed thousands of getaway weekend massages for couples as well as group re-unions. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Galena Day Spa (237 reviews)
   - Amazing!!!
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spas
   
   
   Galena Day Spa, located in the lower level of the Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel, offers exceptional massages, facials, and body treatments. At Galena Day Spa, you can expect to feel completely at ease, relaxed, and satisfied no matter what service you receive. Galena Day Spa's experienced and talented therapists tailor each service to the specific needs of the client. Come visit Galena Day Spa for the best spa experience in Galena! Voted Top 5 Best Spas in Illinois in 2016 and Top 10 Best Spas in Illinois in 2014 & 2015! See more..
   
8. 5.0 Hoof It - Goat Treks (196 reviews)
   - Goat walkabout
   Friday: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
   A fabulous, relaxing and joyful encounter with these sweet animals. Made taking a walk in the woods extra special. Would highly recommend it for something very different to do, especially if you’re a city or suburban based person and want to do something completely different. Reasonably priced too. See more..
   
9. 5.0 Breakfast Diva Cooking School (137 reviews)
   - Fantastic
   Spent 1-2 hours Cooking Classes
   
   
   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! See more..
   
10. 5.0 Galena On The Fly (105 reviews)
    - AMAZING pilot, incredible views and I loved EVERY MINUTE!
    Sightseeing Tours
    
    
    This experience has been on my bucket list for YEARS and I am so happy we chose Andy and his amazing staff at Galena On The Fly to share it with! My best friend and I did the sunrise flight and from the very beginning, Andy was humorous and informative and his added touches really set him apart from other companies, as the scenery speaks for itself. Throughout our ride Andy provided us with a soundtrack of facts about Galena, the balloon and funny anecdotes that kept us all laughing and enjoying ourselves, the entire time. When we landed and enjoyed our champagne and chocolate, even though the ride was over and we weren't 4,000 up in the air enjoying breathtaking views, he kept us all smiling with stories of past rides, the locals that support and allow the balloon landings and overall it was just an amazing experience and I could not have been happier! Thank you Andy and everyone at Galena On The Fly!! See more..
    
11. 5.0 River Bend Gallery (75 reviews)
    - Beautiful Artwork! Worth the time to visit the gallery
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    
    
    Exclusive home to Geoffrey Mikol's Nature scape photography. His artwork is stunning, catching elusive light that the eye sees but that cameras often miss. He has a talent for capturing moments in nature that still the soul and quiet your senses. See more..
    
12. 5.0 Washburne House State Historic Site (68 reviews)
    - Galena's best kept secret
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    Volunteer tour guides give a warm welcome and leisurely tours of this authentically restored 1840s mansion where U.S. Grant received the news of his presidential win via a telegraph set up in the home's library. This was a real treat to see a family home from the period and not having it commercialized. Donations are appreciated and go for ongoing restoration projects. A must see while in Galena but it is only open on Friday mornings. Convenient parking. See more..
    
13. 5.0 Galena Spoon Co. (29 reviews)
    - Never thought spoons could be so interesting, but....
    Friday: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries • Lessons & Workshops
    
    
    Located at the corner of Hill & Main in the heart of historic downtown Galena, Illinois, this quant owner- and artist-operated shop includes hand carved wood spoons (in-store carving demonstrations daily) handcrafted spatulas and assorted woodenware, handcrafted kitchen boards (charcutier, cheese, bread, serving, and cutting), hand turned wood bowls, home decor, and a fine selection of specialty foods. It's worth taking a few short steps off Main to enjoy this gem! See more..
    
14. 5.0 Original Goat Yoga Galena (25 reviews)
    - Amazing unique experience
    Spent 1-2 hours Farms
    
    
    Goat Yoga is about making people happy, disconnecting them from stress and focusing on positive vibes. Part Yoga, Part Animal Assisted Therapy! See more..
    
15. 5.0 Galena Center for the Arts (18 reviews)
    - So diverse
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries
    
    
    The Galena Center for the Arts is an Illinois not-for-profit. Our vision is to elevate and celebrate regional arts and artists by offering high-quality art in an atmosphere and presentation found in leading art institutes and theatres. The Center has art galleries, historic Galena photos, Art studios, music and theatrical performances on specific dates. Check the website for performances and events. See more..
    
16. 5.0 Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts (8 reviews)
    - Looking for a book? Bill Butts can find it for you
    Libraries
    Bill and Yolanda Butts used to operate an outstanding bookstore on Main Street in Galena, Illinois. Called Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, it catered to folks like me who love to read non-fictional books in such categories as Civil War, World War II, biography, Hollywood, ancient history, sports and Old West. Then they decided to close their shop and move their business into the basement of their home on the outskirts of Galena. Today, they sell books mostly online. In fact, Bill says he has only one or two in-home appointments per month. Like me. My wife and I paid a visit to their home at 9304 Saturn Lane during our recent three-day weekend in Galena. It was the second time we have visited their home, giving me a wonderful opportunity to browse through the basement filled with shelves of books. In advance of our trip, I scanned through Butts' website to see which books would tweak my interest. I found eight, then alerted Bill to hold them for him. And I asked him to set aside any other books he thought might also tweak my interest. So how many books did I purchase when I arrived at his house? Fourteen. Books on historic Galena, General William T. Sherman, Adlai Stevenson, Jack Lemmon, William Wyler, Alec Guinness, General John A. Rawlins, the Battle of Britain, the Enola Gay, D-Day, a Medal of Honor winner from Iwo Jima, the Battle of Berlin, World War II from Normandy to Berlin and the memorable confrontation between Pete Rose and Bart Giamatti. If you're a book lover, I encourage you to access the Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts' website, which allows you to scan books in 52 categories, autographs in 23 categories, magazines, maps, newspapers, prints, photographs and new arrivals. And if you don't find what you are looking for, chances are Bill can find it for you. See more..
    
17. 5.0 Galena Public Library (4 reviews)
    - lovely building
    Libraries
    really beautiful building and welcoming staff. we stopped in to ask directions and used the restroom. See more..