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The DeSoto House Hotel
"Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"
Since 1855
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Come and stay at the DeSoto House Hotel and enjoy your summer in beautiful Galena!
~ Check out our midweek packages! ~
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An Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln
~ Dinner & Theater ~
July 30, 2022
5:30 PM - Mr. Lincoln's Balcony Address
6:00 PM - Dinner & Theater in the Ballroom.
Call 815.777.0090 for tickets
The DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early!
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4th of July at the DeSoto House Hotel!
July 4th, 2022
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Call 815.777.0090 for tickets
The DeSoto House Hotel
230 S. Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early!
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Make your room & dinner reservations now! |
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Don't miss our awesome segment on the program "Travel the Tri-states"!
You can check it out here.
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Midweek Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$229.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through August 31, 2022
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Midweek Breakfast Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$209.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through August 31, 2022
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Midweek Breakfast & Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$254.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through August 31, 2022
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History Museum Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Tickets to the Galena Grant History Museum
$229.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through August 31, 2022
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Trolley Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Two tickets for the Galena Trolley
$229.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through August 31, 2022
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Best Available Rate
One-night stay
Starting at $119.00
Subject to availability
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Everyone loves a cocktail or two... |
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Stay with us Sundays through Thursdays and enjoy a complimentary cocktail from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, in one of our fabulous restaurants.
Then join us for dinner!
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In addition to browsing through Galena’s 19th-century downtown with more than 100 storefronts, here are some other ways to enjoy our beautiful area: |
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8850 North Menominee Road
East Dubuque, IL 61025
563.543.8936
Berning Acres is a family-owned dairy farm located in Menominee, Illinois (halfway between East Dubuque & Galena).
They milk 400 cows, mostly Holsteins (the black and white ones!) and run about 850 acres.
They are passionate about what they do, and they love educating others about what farming looks like today. Their hope is that you’ll visit their farm and leave with some great knowledge about agriculture, farm animals and farm life (and a deeper appreciation for that wholesome nutritious glass of milk you enjoy each day!)
Berning Acres is offering three great ways for everyone to enjoy their farm:
Farm Tours – for the whole family
Night at the Farm – for adults, pick your favorite!
Cows, Beers and Cheese Curds
or
Cows, Wine and Charcuterie
For more information and to register click here.
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616 S. Devils Ladder Road
Galena, IL 61036
Experience the pure joy of frolicking goats while walking through native prairie and forest as the goats follow along and play.
The trek explores the wooded property and prairies that have been in our family for four generations. The goats follow us along the way and enjoy hand-fed treats. The hike lasts an hour and is 1.25 miles long. The trail is suitable for all ages and abilities.
All of our guides have an inherent knowledge of the land and the animals. We have grown up on this property, raised our families here, and are excited to share it with you.
In addition to hiking with goats you may also enjoy:
Hoof It + Bonfire
Bonfire + Goat Trek
Hoof It + Sip It
Wine Tasting + Goat Trek
Hoof'n + Groove'n
Live Music + Bonfire + Goat Trek
Adult Goat Camp
Goats + Soap Making + Live Music + Bonfire + Goat Trek + Food + Fun + T-shirt
Kids Goat Camp (ages 5-12)
Explore all things GOATS and nature!
Trek'n + Treat'n
Goat Trek + Treats
For more information and to register click here.
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June 2 through October 13 is the perfect time to explore Galena's charming downtown!
Feast your eyes and ears every Thursday night from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on historic Main Street, with live music and art from incredible local and regional performers.
Additionally, a new celebration called Live at the Plaza will be held at Green Street Plaza every last Thursday of the month, starting May 26 and ending September 29.
This family-friendly, free-to-attend event will feature regional musicians, performers, food and drink. June’s Live at the Plaza event will celebrate diversity and inclusion with special Amazing For All giveaways!
For more information click here.
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The Galena River Trail offers 8.0 miles (one way) of scenic hiking, biking or cross-country skiing.
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Enjoy panoramic views of the Mississippi River from Casper Bluff Land and Water Preserve.
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Other great places to visit in addition to our local historic attractions and museums are: |
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June 3, 2022 through July 31, 2022
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Galena Center for the Arts
971 Gear Street
Galena, IL 61036
779.214.0261
While the Regional Artists Gallery has been in hibernation for the last couple years, we are about to emerge into a real, live, in-person experience.
Artists have not quit making art and we are grateful for the submissions to the virtual exhibit that can be seen on our website. But now, it’s time to shine!
This exhibit will be a diverse collection of regional artists’ work that has been created in the last couple years, or tucked away in storage, bringing their work to light to share with our community.
For more information click here.
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Friday, July 1, 2022
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Terrapin Park
350 West Street
Elizabeth, Il 61028
Food & Drinks, Fun, Fireworks, Music, and
The US Army Golden Knights Parachute Jump at 7PM!
Bring the whole family to this FREE event where we celebrate the Freedom we have in this country and the wonderful men and women of the Armed Forces that pledge to protect those Freedoms for us.
- US Army Golden Knights Parachute Jump @ 7:00pm
- Kid's Attractions / Bounce Houses
- Food & Beverage Vendors
- Beer Tent
- Live Music
- Fireworks
An EPIC event and fun for the whole family! Come join us!
For more information click here.
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Friday, July 1, 2022 - Saturday, July 2, 2022
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N. Brodrecht Road
Galena, IL 61036
The Freedom Reins Pro Rodeo hosts two nights of amazing entertainment through eight fiercely competitive and exhilarating competitions, where more than 150 cowboys and cowgirls will compete.
Food vendors on site, beer, soda, water available for purchase and shopping opportunities for cowboy merchandise, Freedom Reins items, and Grab Life by the Reins clothing.
Country singer/songwriter John King is set to perform on Saturday
There are bleachers, but visitors are welcome to bring a blanket and sit on the hillside.
Freedom Reins Family Fun Fair
Friday, July 1, 2022 - Friday, July 2, 2022
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join cowboys and clowns for kids' games Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon at Shenandoah Riding Center. Bounce games, a caricature artist, learn to lasso, hay bale toss, photo ops and a petting zoo are sure to keep the whole family entertained.
For tickets and more information click here.
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Sunday, July 3, 2022
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Stockton Township Memorial Park
540 N. Rush Street
Stockton, IL 61085
Race registration will be at the Stockton Park House with methods in place to respect social distancing.
We will have chip timing with results posted during the event.
We will again be providing snacks, subway cookies, and refreshments after the race.
Each division will be awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals with the overall male/female winner as well. This year we will post those winning names to social media on the Stockton Chamber Facebook page for recognition.
To sign up and get more information click here.
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Sunday, July 3, 2022
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
311 E. Myrtle Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028
Looking for something to fill the day before the fireworks start?
Then come celebrate the Fourth of July at the Apple River Fort!
Play a game of town ball (the precursor to baseball), cool off with a water race, and listen to speeches, toasts, and petitions, and more!
Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch, or take out from your favorite restaurant, and enjoy the fun.
(Note: this is the Sunday before the holiday. The Fort will be closed on Monday, July 4th.)
For more information click here.
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25th Annual Galena Independence Day Celebration
Monday, July 4, 2022
6:00 PM
Main Street
Galena, IL 61036
Downtown Galena will be in high spirits as the town celebrates the Fourth of July!
Head on down to the Green Street Plaza to enjoy live entertainment, food, and beverages while waiting for the fireworks display to begin.
At dusk, be ready to witness a spectacular fireworks display launched from Grant Park!
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Farm Fun Day
Saturday, July 9, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shenandoah Riding Center
200 N. Brodrecht Road
Galena, IL 61036
Join the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau at the Shenandoah Riding Center for a farm fun day. This is open to the public and all ages are welcome to attend.
Milk a cow, make ice cream and butter, visit the petting zoo, make a circle of earth bracelet, and more.
FREE event. Donations welcomed.
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Saturday, July 16, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
870 S Pilot Knob Road
Galena, IL 61036
Guided tours of Casper Bluff are back for 2022.
Bring the family to learn about the prairies, oak savannas, and past Native American presence from trained volunteer guides.
Casper Bluff commands some of the best views of the Mississippi River and its backwater sloughs and is home to many rare and wondrous birds.
A system of mowed trails takes visitors to part of the Aiken Mound group, a series of Native America mounds that were built in approximately 700-900 A.D. as part of the Effigy Mound culture and includes a rare, intact effigy mound in the shape of a Thunderbird.
Trails also wind through acres of restored native prairie and oak savanna habitat.
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to discover all that Casper Bluff has to offer.
The cost is $10.00 per person. RSVPs are required.
For more information click here.
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Friday, July 22, 2022 - Sunday, July 24, 2022
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
402 West St.
Elizabeth, Il 61028
For 101 years, the Elizabeth Community Fair has been a tradition not only in Elizabeth, but in the entire region.
It's the oldest community fair in Illinois!
Experience small town life at its best!
Great Food, vendors, music, beer tent and more!
Dairy and Sheep Show, Dairy Goat Show, Inflatable Rides, Fantasy Truck Pullers, Elizabeth's BEST BBQ, Local Pro Wrestling Enthusiasts, Parade, Games, contests and kids' activities.
For more information click here.
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Bach to Rock
A Musical Metamorphosis
July 29, 2022
6:00 pm - Doors Open
7:00 pm - Concert Begins
Turner Hall
115 S Bench St.
Galena, IL 61036
Join us Friday, July 29, 2022 at Turner Hall in Galena, IL for an evening with the popular band Classical Blast.
Classical Blast blurs musical lines, melding classical music into classic rock hits or rocking music by Beethoven, Bach and composers from other centuries, sometimes adding original lyrics.
This is the band's only performance in Galena for the summer of 2022!
Cash bar provided by Galena Brewing Company.
Tickets are now on sale.
To purchase tickets visit:
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Take a break and stop by our Quiet Room on the lobby level of the hotel to view these videos:
The DeSoto House Hotel
"The Largest Hotel in the West"
Galena: Steamboat Capital of the Old Northwest
Both videos are about 15-20 minutes in length and run continuously.
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You can learn more about the history of the DeSoto House Hotel here.
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There's always plenty to do in scenic, historic Galena! |
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Create your dream wedding... |
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Call to make your dreams come true!
815.777.6818
Sales Department
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Reserve your getaway now!
Make your reservations by calling
815.777.0090 or 800.343.6562.
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Consider us your home away from home! |
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DeSoto House Hotel Gift Certificates
make perfect gifts!
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Michael Steinhoff
General Manager
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