Galena Illinois is known as a place untouched by glaciations. I’m not sure if that means much to you but it seems that the last Ice Age didn’t touch parts of northwestern Illinois. However this town has more than ¾ of its buildings untouched due to another factor; most all of the town is listed ...
Iowa has some beautiful places that are wonderful vacation destinations. One of the must see places is Crystal Lake Cave. There is an interesting story behind this location. Back in 1868 lead miners were looking for a lead vein and they drilled 40 feet into the ground. And although they were not successful in finding ...
Iowa, in the heart of America, celebrates the birth of America with small town festivals and fireworks. Communities will gather and enjoy food, music, and the bursts of color in the sky. Just across the Mississippi River, in Galena, Illinois there will be fireworks and a rodeo over the weekend.Following are some of the fireworks ...
When visiting Galena, Illinois for a romantic getaway there are many wonderful romantic restaurants with excellent food. There are restaurants that specialize in Prime Steak, Italian Fare and Irish Pub Food. The restaurants have a charming romantic atmospheres. Many of them are in historic buildings that were standing in the times of General Ulysses S. ...
When you need time to retreat from the daily grind of life with some good friends, why not plan girlfriends weekend getaway? Although Chicago is certainly a popular destination, there are plenty of lovely cities and towns throughout Illinois. Exploring the outskirts or lesser known areas of Illinois could be a perfect way to revive ...
Chicago is a beautiful city, but sometimes an escape from the hustle and bustle is needed. Here are the best day trips from Chicago. Lake Geneva Located 75 miles northwest of Chicago, Lake Geneva is a beautiful place for a quick getaway. It has several resorts and spas for a day of luxury, or you ...