Nestled in the rolling hills of the Southern Driftless, you will find the historic town of Galena, Illinois.  Once the Western edge of the United States, Galena has seen its importance wax and wane throughout its brief history, and today Galena boasts of 1.2 million visitors per year who come to shop, dine, golf, ski, and hike the trails surrounding this architectural paradise.

One website cannot begin to tell the story of Galena.  Below are links to other historical, cultural, and informative websites that help put the story together, and the menu above will give you a taste of what Galena has to offer - but just a taste, we don't want to spoil your surprise when you pay a visit to "the town that time forgot," Galena, Illinois.