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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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Join us in the Generals' Restaurant for refreshing cocktails and a delicious dinner!
Make your reservation now on Open Table!
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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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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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An Evening with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln
~ Dinner & Theater ~
Saturday - 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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Make your room & dinner reservations now!
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Midweek Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$219.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through June 30, 2022
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Midweek Breakfast Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$189.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through June 30, 2022
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Midweek Breakfast & Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$234.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through June 30, 2022
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History Museum Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Tickets to the Galena Grant History Museum
$219.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through June 30, 2022
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Trolley Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
Two tickets for the Galena Trolley
$219.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through June 30, 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 Camp – for kids ages 7 to 12
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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Friday, June 3, 2022
5:00 PM - 7:00 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.
Join us for the opening night, with bubbly and chocolate to celebrate.
The exhibit will be open to the public June 3 through July 31, 2022, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For more information click here.
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Friday, June 3, 2022
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve
870 S Pilot Knob Road
Galena, IL 61036
The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is pleased to announce our first-ever mothing party to be held at Casper Bluff Preserve.
The free event will be led by JDCF volunteer Ethan Brown, a local 19-year-old amateur entomologist who is excited to share his enthusiasm for moths with you and your entire family.
We will set up drop sheets, black lights, and sugar-bait the moths to our viewing party. You will be amazed by the number and variety of moths we will see.
Ethan will point out notable species and explain their critical role in the web of life at Casper Bluff.
RSVPs are not needed and you are free to arrive and depart at any time during the event.
There is no fee to attend but donations are gladly accepted. Rain date is June 4.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, June 4, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday, June 18, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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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"Meet The Juliani Ensemble" Program
June 4, 2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Juliani Ensemble Chamber Concert
June 5, 2022
3:00 PM
Galena Center for the Arts
971 Gear Street
Galena, IL 61036
779.214.0261
The Juliani Ensemble Chamber Ensemble, a highly-acclaimed chamber music ensemble comprised of world-class musicians with a mission to spread the joy of music through performance, education, outreach, and artistry of the highest level.
On June 4, 2022, The Juliani Ensemble will be featured at an informal, hour-long "Meet the Juliani Ensemble" program. During this event, The Juliani Ensemble will talk about their music, preview some of their repertoire, and interact with attendees. This event will be especially good for young people and anyone who would like insight into the ensemble and their music.
On June 5, 2022, The Juliani Ensemble will delight with a performance of inventive, energetic chamber music. The core of the ensemble is comprised primarily of members of the multi-generational Graef family musicians.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Apple River Fort State Historic Site
311 E. Myrtle Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028
You are cordially invited to attend a frontier wedding at the Apple River Fort.
See a full wedding ceremony, ooh and ah at the wedding cake, join in on traditional dancing and games, and more. Also, learn about the real couple who fell in love and were married inside the Fort during the summer of 1832.
Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated.
For more information click here.
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Grant Park
625 Park Avenue
Galena, IL 61036
The Galena Public Library District is very excited to announce that plans are underway for Galena’s 2nd Annual Pride Picnic in historic Grant Park!
Guests are encouraged to bring their best picnic lunch, grab a bag of goodies from local businesses and enjoy live music, entertainment, and stunning views of Galena.
Be sure to enter the raffle for prizes and visit the local vendor tables.
All are welcome to attend!
For more information click here.
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Saturday, June 18, 2022
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Galena Center for the Arts
971 Gear Street
Galena, IL 61036
779.214.0261
Celebrate Galena Center for the Arts at our fundraiser featuring The Jimmys Blues Band, an award-winning blues band.
You won't be able to resist getting out of your seat and dancing along to the music!
For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
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Saturday, June 25, 2022
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Depot Park
91 Bouthillier Street
Galena, IL 61036
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of music, food and art with our lineup of great family owned IL wineries.
Celebrate the wines and food of Northern Illinois and beyond at this wonderful outdoor event.
For more information and tickets 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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