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Great American Popcorn Co.

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It’s the most wonderful time to shop local! A gift, carefully handcrafted by local artists, artisans, brewers, distillers, roasters, and the like has value beyond the price tag! It doesn’t matter if your gift recipient prefers fine art, earthy crafts, potent libations, or canned

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Couple snowshoeing on hillside

Whether you look at winter as a time for an outdoor adventure to embrace the elements or a call to head indoors for cozy relaxation and family downtime, Galena Country offers the perfect winter escape. From a couple’s retreat to a family

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Imported ImageTrick or treat... Galena Country's got something good for you to eat!

Fill your baskets with a wide variety of handmade old-fashioned confections, gourmet popcorn, long-stemmed chocolate-dipped strawberries, imported European chocolates and more! Watch delicious treats being crafted on the spot

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Time for Yourself2

In a busy world, you can always find time for yourself in Galena Country.

With its timeless brick buildings, meandering streets, and a quiet river running through it all, Galena has a special sort of magic that inspires visitors to slow down. It’s where you want to make time for yourself, whether

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Experience the elegant side of Galena Country

As the sky turns orange and the sun sets behind the Mississippi River, a hot air balloon slowly rises into the air over Galena Country. Expansive views of the hilly landscape come into focus, with church steeples popping out above the tree line and

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Basket Bounty

With scenery this amazing, you’ll want to spend plenty of time outdoors. So pack up a gourmet picnic—punctuated with a few only-found-here mementos to take home—and savor your time out and about in Galena Country.

Hillside delights

1. Freshly made beet salad: Piggly Wiggly
2. Sunny-yellow

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Like the Locals Do

Listen to the locals if you're looking for great ways to spend time in Galena Country.

Galena Country has captured the hearts of many over the years, and some have started businesses to let visitors experience the best the area has to

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Eshelman Pottery Image: Eshelman Pottery - credit: EnjoyIllinois.com

Are you up for handcrafted? Illinois is a land of pioneers and a fair share of them are found in Galena Country! The Illinois Made program is an Illinois Department of Tourism initiative. It showcases Illinois makers, creators and artisans – the

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Everyone has a few foodies in their lives and Galena Country is just the place to find them that perfect Christmas gift… from treats and gourmet foods to the best kitchen accessories and gadgets, guaranteed to inspire anyone to get into the kitchen.

Here’s a

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Imported ImageNo matter if you and your friends are the sporting types, revel in an active day of shopping and dining, or prefer more relaxing, good times, Galena Country has just what you need for a fun-filled getaway with your pals.

Let’s go!

Pedal the Galena River Trail to the base of Chestnut Mountain Resort,

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