May, 2021
from
The DeSoto House Hotel
"Illinois' Oldest Operating Hotel"
Since 1855
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Spring is a great time to visit Galena
and stay at the DeSoto House Hotel.
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Midweek Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$189.00
Prices good through May 31, 2021
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Midweek Breakfast Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$169.00
Prices good through May 31, 2021
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Midweek Breakfast & Dinner Package
Sunday - Thursday
One-night stay
Breakfast for two
$50.00 Dinner coupon
$209.00
Prices good through May 31, 2021
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Best Available Rate
One-night stay
Starting at $109.00
Subject to availability
Prices good through May 31, 2021
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History Museum Package
Sunday - Thursday
Breakfast for two
Tickets to the Galena Grant History Museum
$189.00
Prices good through May 31, 2021
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Trolley Package
Sunday - Thursday
Breakfast for two
Two tickets for the Galena Trolley
$189.00
Prices good through May 31, 2021
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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, plan to dine with us.
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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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Galena Goat Yoga
Enjoy 45 min of relaxing yoga & 45 min of goat play at Silver Linings Farm, one of the original red brick stagecoach stops on the trail from Galena to Chicago.
They have everything you'll need to have an amazing experience.
Pre-registration is required.
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The Spoon Carver Cottage
Located just steps from Galena's Main Street, The Spoon Carver Cottage is a full-time artist residence, artist studio & workshop, and venue for the Galena Spoon Company classes and events.
For more information about spoon carving classes, or to visit The Cottage (by appointment only), visit their website or call in advance.
Using only an axe, straight knife, hook knife, and all-natural food-safe oil and wax; Paul’s mission is to create simple, authentic hand-made, and beautiful functional art.
Pre-registration is required.
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Local roaster, Earl Thompson, will guide you through a sensory exploration of three delicious Galena Roasters single origin coffees, roasted to custom profiles right here in Galena, Illinois.
In addition, all participants will walk away with samples of Galena Roasters coffee to take home.
A coffee cupping is the industry standard method for tasting and evaluating coffee. It is also a great way to taste a number of different coffees in a short period of time!
Cupping Events are held on Saturdays at 10:00 AM.
Pre-registration is required.
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Long Hollow Canopy Tours
Enjoy approximately 2 1/2 hours of thrilling fun on this completely guided canopy tour!
- UTV Ride
- 6 Ziplines
- Rappel
- Sky Bridge
- Hike
- Quick Jump
Every tour is given an orientation on safety and braking before beginning on the first zip line.
Each guest wears a waist and shoulder harness with lanyards that are attached to steel cables at all times while up at height.
Pre-registration is required.
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Fever River Outfitters
Fever River Outfitters is an outdoor sport and recreation company that offers year round equipment rentals.
They provide awesome paddle, bike and hike adventure packages to explore the area via land or water, or you can explore on your own!
Reservations are recommended.
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Hoof It Goat Treks
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.
Pre-registration is required.
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The Galena River Trail offers 8.0 miles (one way) of scenic hiking and biking.
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Enjoy scenic outlooks with views across three states at the Horseshoe Mound Preserve.
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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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Saturday, April 17, 2021 - Thursday, December 30, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Are you looking for something to do after a day of shopping Galena’s Main Street, but it’s not yet time for dinner?
Join in on the Spirits and Spirits Tour where the "Bootlegger" guide will take you into three truly haunted Galena Establishments: The DeSoto Hotel, Galena Cellars Winery, and The Galena Brewing Company.
You will learn about the ghosts who haunt these fine establishments, other famous Galena ghosts, and a bit about the area’s haunted history!!!!
It's the Spirits who haunt and the Spirits we drink, shaken (but never stirred) into a spooky and fun 90-minute tour.
THE BEST PART...your ticket price includes 3 specialty drinks...one at each of the haunted locations! It’s the perfect before dinner activity.
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Saturday, May 1, 2021, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This bicycle ride is a one-day tour of beautiful Galena Country (Jo Daviess County, Illinois) that features hilly terrain, spectacular ridge top panoramas and long valley views. Choose one of three clearly marked routes on rolling, low traffic, paved roads throughout our rural setting: 32 miles (50 km) 52 miles (84 km) 63 miles (100 km).
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Saturday, May 8, 2021 - Sunday, May 9, 2021
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
During this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of perfuming and candle-making to create a signature scent for each product you make.
- 2 hours
- Perfume option: 1 oz spray perfume
- Candle & Mini Perfume option: 9 oz. custom candle tin, .33 oz perfume oil in roller ball tube
- Candle & Bath Salt option: 9 oz. custom candle tin, 16 oz bath salts
- Candle-only option: 9 oz. custom candle tin
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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!
815.777.6812
Sales Department
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Visiting with us Sunday through Thursday?
Check out our Family Meal Deal!
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To order please call 815.777.0090 |
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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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