Where to Hot Air Balloon in Illinois
Last month, dozens of hot air balloons took to the sky during the Galena Balloon Race, which is always a wonderful celebration filled with live music, hot air balloon rides, and a breathtaking night glow event. If you missed the event, there’s always next year – it’s scheduled to take place June 17-19, 2022. But, there are even more ways to hot air balloon in Illinois, even if you miss great events like these.
Riding in a hot air balloon in Illinois is a magical experience, and one many of our guests recently have enjoyed recently. There’s nothing that compares to drifting along, high above the rolling green landscapes of northwestern Illinois. It also happens to be a great way to mark special occasions! If this sounds like something you’d enjoy – and really, who wouldn’t? – then we’d love to help you start planning your next getaway to Galena IL.
When it comes to choosing where to stay in Galena IL, there’s nothing that beats a few days at our luxury Galena Bed and Breakfast. Our Bed and Breakfast in Galena is located near downtown Galena IL, and offers an incomparable getaway, with delicious breakfasts, sumptuous & well-appointed guest suites, a thoughtfully curated tray of wine and afternoon goodies for you to enjoy each day of your stay, and so much more. Truly, it’s the getaway you’ve been dreaming of. Book with us today! Continue reading
There are so many incredible things to do in Galena throughout the year, including hiking, biking, paddling on the Galena River itself, shopping, eating, and enjoying downtown Galena. From here, you can even get out on the river for a stunning Mississippi River Cruise! There’s a reason Galena continues to be a top-rated getaway destination – it’s beautiful, charming, and filled with fun things to do and see. A Mississippi River Cruise is just the beginning!
Are you feeling the itch to travel, and to get out and explore? Your dreams of a European vacation may be delayed again this summer, but there are plenty of things to do in Galena to make up for it! All you have to do is get here and enjoy a stay at Jail Hill Inn, and all of the area’s top attractions and activities will be at your fingertips! From relaxing at our stunning Galena Bed and Breakfast to getting outside and exploring the many trails and attractions in the area, you won’t run out of things to do in Galena IL this summer!
Spring really isn’t too far away, and we find ourselves looking forward to all of the opportunities that come with this warmer change in weather, including birdwatching along the Great River Road. Aside from the beautiful colors popping up from their dormant state over the winter, one of our favorite things about spring is the birds as they flit to and from our feeders around the Inn, and move their way back north after a winter in warmer southern climates.
November is officially here, and that means many of us around the country are gearing up for the holiday season ahead. If you’re coming to Galena sometime in the next couple of months, you’ll find that downtown Galena is the perfect place to unwrap a little holiday magic and get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Main Street in Galena is lined with more than 100 unique and independently owned boutiques and is the perfect place to find fantastic gifts for everyone on your list.
Things often look different in Galena from year to year, with new attractions, events, shops, restaurants, and other things added to our list each year. This year, mostly thanks to the COVID-19 Pandemic, things are definitely different in Galena. Even so, it’s still one of the best weekend getaways from Chicago, and there are plenty of wonderful things to do in Galena this fall. While many of our favorite fall events have been canceled in 2020, we have some ideas to ensure you have a fun and memorable getaway.
Fall is a breathtakingly beautiful time of year to be in Galena. One of our favorite ways to enjoy fall in Galena, IL is to take scenic drives, of which there are plenty near our Bed and Breakfast. The winding country roads are absolutely perfect for these scenic drives, too! Fall’s seasonal display of color paints the hills around Galena, bringing this area to life in new and exciting ways.
This summer, vacations and relaxing getaways are looking quite a bit different in most places around the country. Even so, our Galena Bed and Breakfast is proving to be a wonderful place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the very best of this small town. But when it comes to travel this summer, do you find yourself wondering what to do in Galena IL? The town of Galena has been working hard to put various protections and protocols in place to ensure the safety of visitors who choose to come here, while at the same time making it the same fun and romantic destination you’ve come to know and love.