Things to Do
There is always something new to do or try. Check out some ideas and let us know if you have questions.
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Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium: https://www.rivermuseum.com/
Fenlon Place Elevator: THE WORLD'S SHORTEST & STEEPEST RAILROAD Dubuque IA, https://www.fenelonplaceelevator.com/
Candy and Ice Cream - several shops in downtown
Pools: Indoor and Outdoor pools available at the Owners Club
Mini Golf: https://www.palacecampground.com/lil-general-mini-golf/
Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain: https://www.chestnutmtn.com/on-the-mountain/summer-activities/alpine-slide/
Horseback Riding at Shenandoah Riding Center: https://thegalenaterritory.com/src1
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Longhollow Canopy Tours and Zip Line: https://longhollowcanopytours.com/
Nuts Outdoors: ebike and kayak rentals: https://www.nutsoutdoors.com/
Hoof It Goat Treks: hike with goats: https://www.hoofit-galena.com/
Goat Yoga: https://www.galenagoatyoga.com/
Alpine Slide: at Chestnut Mountain https://www.chestnutmtn.com/on-the-mountain/summer-activities/alpine-slide/
Ghost Tours: Local history https://www.ameliastours.com/
Horseback Riding: Shenandoah Riding Center https://thegalenaterritory.com/src1
Berning Acres: Family Fun on a Farm: https://berningacres.com/
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Trolley Tour: best place to start for a general overview https://www.visitgalena.org/listing/galena-trolley-tours/188/
Belden School: one room school in the Territory http://beldenschool.com/
History Museum: https://www.galenahistory.org/
Grant House: Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant https://www.granthome.org/
Ghost Tours: One part history, one part spooky. https://www.hauntedgalenatourcompany.com/
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The Galena Territory is home to FOUR, yep 4, world glass golf courses.
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Schedule a tour with one of these tour companies:
https://www.galenawinetoursinc.com/
https://countrysidetoursgalena.com/
Or visit on your own (check the info below as it is seasonal)
Rocky Waters Winery - 2003 W. Hanover Rd, Hanover, IL - Open Fri-Sat 10 am-5pm, Sun 12-4 pm
Fergedaboudit - 4595 W. Speer Road, Hanover, IL - Open Wed - Fri 11-5, Sat & Sun
Massbach - 8837 South Massbach Rd, Elisabeth, IL - open every day 11-5
Stone Cliff - Dubuque, IA - Sun-Thurs 11-6 - lunch available on weekdays
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Skiing - Chestnut Mountain is 20 mins from the house, with great views and great skiing
Sledding and Ice Skating - Amazing sledding hill and free outdoor skating rink is available at The General Golf Course as you enter the Territory at Hwy 20. Even lit up at night to enjoy any time! (you can also rent snow shoes at the pro shop)
Ice Fishing - On Lake Galena at the Marina. Go catch some!
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P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre - Who doesn't love a little magic? Enjoy this intimate (less than 30) seat show with close up magic and great story telling! Good for ages 8+
Hoof It Goat Treks: hike with goats: https://www.hoofit-galena.com/
Goat Yoga: https://www.galenagoatyoga.com/
Hot Air Balloon Rides: https://www.buyaballoonride.com/galena