Guidebook for Galena
Food Scene
Operating continuously since 1937, the Log Cabin Steakhouse is Galena’s oldest and longest running eating establishment. Premier among Galena restaurants.
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Log Cabin
201 N Main StOperating continuously since 1937, the Log Cabin Steakhouse is Galena’s oldest and longest running eating establishment. Premier among Galena restaurants.
If you like French or German food, then you'll love Fred's Steak Frites or Poulet Roti (garlic roasted chicken). I can smell the garlic now!
Enjoy a glass of French wine with one of our appetizers...or a bottle of German beer with some chicken liver pate! Whatever your taste or appetite, Fritz and Frites will meet or exceed your expectations.
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Fritz & Frites Bistro
317 N Main StIf you like French or German food, then you'll love Fred's Steak Frites or Poulet Roti (garlic roasted chicken). I can smell the garlic now!
Enjoy a glass of French wine with one of our appetizers...or a bottle of German beer with some chicken liver pate! Whatever your taste or appetite, Fritz and Frites will meet or exceed your expectations.
Embe (em-be) features homemade natural deli style food,
a fully stocked bar with an enormous selection of beers, cocktails,
martinis and wines and LIVE music and other events EVERY WEEKEND.
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Embe Eatery and Lounge
233 S Main StEmbe (em-be) features homemade natural deli style food,
a fully stocked bar with an enormous selection of beers, cocktails,
martinis and wines and LIVE music and other events EVERY WEEKEND.
Gobbie’s Sports Pub and Eatery has something for everyone. Kitchen hours are 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am to 10pm on Friday and Saturdays, Gobbie’s offers a mouth-watering variety of entrees, from gourmet sandwiches to handmade Chicago style pizza. Our location features multiple flat panel high definition TV’s located throughout the bar and restaurant. Gobbie’s also features some of the best live local entertainment such as Karaoke on weekends til 1 a.m.
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Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery
219 N Main StGobbie’s Sports Pub and Eatery has something for everyone. Kitchen hours are 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am to 10pm on Friday and Saturdays, Gobbie’s offers a mouth-watering variety of entrees, from gourmet sandwiches to handmade Chicago style pizza. Our location features multiple flat panel high definition TV’s located throughout the bar and restaurant. Gobbie’s also features some of the best live local entertainment such as Karaoke on weekends til 1 a.m.
Chef Juan welcomes you to his hometown of Galena and his unique cultural blend of Mexican and
American cuisine at Ayalas. Homemade desserts are made daily
Ayalas Mex-American Steakhouse
215 Diagonal StChef Juan welcomes you to his hometown of Galena and his unique cultural blend of Mexican and
American cuisine at Ayalas. Homemade desserts are made daily
Fried Green Tomatoes
213 N Main StDrinks & Nightlife
Join "Miss Kitty" for great drinks, food & Galena's finest live bands! Every weekend night at 9pm!
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The Grape Escape
242 N Main StJoin "Miss Kitty" for great drinks, food & Galena's finest live bands! Every weekend night at 9pm!
Champagne on Main
116 South Main StreetArts & Culture
On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. The house is managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as the U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site.
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US Grant Home Historic Site
500 Bouthillier StOn August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession with much flag waving and speeches, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsome furnished house on Bouthillier Street. The house is managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as the U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site.
“One expects local “historical museums” to be quiet, dusty affairs, heavily populated with 1920s moth collections and long-departed mayors.The Galena/Jo Daviess Museum, though, shatters such stereotypes with a lively, informative and very unexpected celebration of history.”
Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society
211 S Bench St“One expects local “historical museums” to be quiet, dusty affairs, heavily populated with 1920s moth collections and long-departed mayors.The Galena/Jo Daviess Museum, though, shatters such stereotypes with a lively, informative and very unexpected celebration of history.”
Parks & Nature
Grant Park is a short walk from downtown via a footbridge across the river. There are several old cannons of various ages with information about their origins, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a walking path along the river. Beautiful Gardens and Fountains.
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Grant Park
625 Park AveGrant Park is a short walk from downtown via a footbridge across the river. There are several old cannons of various ages with information about their origins, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a walking path along the river. Beautiful Gardens and Fountains.
Not only does Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve boast some of the most commanding views of the Mississippi River and its backwater sloughs, it is also an archaeologically significant site.
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Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve
870 S Pilot Knob RdNot only does Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve boast some of the most commanding views of the Mississippi River and its backwater sloughs, it is also an archaeologically significant site.
Horseshoe Mound
1679 N Blackjack RdShopping
Galena's historic Main Street -- named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine and one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's -- curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.
North Main Street
North Main StreetGalena's historic Main Street -- named "Best Main Street in the Midwest" by Midwest Living magazine and one of America's Best Main Streets by Fodor's -- curves past nearly 100 19th-century storefronts. Galena looks much as it did during the time of the Civil War, although now the historic red brick buildings are home to charming boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Galena is also known for its cozy lodgings, with quaint bed and breakfasts dotting the picturesque hillsides surrounding the town.
Essentials
We believe the customers should always come first and our focus is to make sure that happens in our store. I have been in the grocery business for 23 + years and enjoy all aspects of the business with customer service as my main priority.
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Piggly Wiggly
997 Galena Square DrWe believe the customers should always come first and our focus is to make sure that happens in our store. I have been in the grocery business for 23 + years and enjoy all aspects of the business with customer service as my main priority.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing magic tricks in small venue, engaged audience, so entertaining, recommend for all! PT has an easy comedic style and the talent to back it up.
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P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre
204 Hill StAmazing magic tricks in small venue, engaged audience, so entertaining, recommend for all! PT has an easy comedic style and the talent to back it up.
Amelia's Under the Lamplight Dinner Theater
129 S Main St