Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local
Have you ever ridden a zipline? Experience what it’s like to ride a zipline with Long Hollow Canopy Tours in Galena. It’s an experience you’ll never forget, and one you’ll want to repeat.
Learning to Fly: Zipline Through the Trees with Long Hollow Canopy ToursRead More
Goldmoor Inn Bed & Breakfast in Galena, Illinois, is an elegant getaway located on the Mississippi River.
As you approach the extreme northwest corner of Illinois the flat horizons disappear. Known as the driftless area, this is a place the glaciers missed. It’s an area of valleys and bluffs, of scenic views and varying elevations and rolling hills. In the middle of this beauty is The Galena Territory, a 6,800-acre planned residential, recreational and …
If you’re looking to get away for some R, R, & R – rest, relaxation, and recreation – Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is the place to go.
When you’re considered one of the Midwest’s best resorts your restaurants are held to a higher standard. The cuisine needs to meet and exceed expectations of excellence. The staff should be loyal and passionate. The ingredients must be fresh and, when possible, local. Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa nails it on all counts. Located seven miles from Galena, the …
Into the Woods Part II: A Resort with High Morel StandardsRead More
In the world of gourmet cuisine the mighty morel is a much-desired delicacy. The distinctive mushroom is considered by many to have the best taste of all the wild fungi. With a limited growing season and specific geographic requirements it’s about as finicky as it is delicious, which explains its hefty price tag of $50 a …
Into the Woods Part I: Hunting for the Mighty MorelRead More
This post brought to you by Gulf County, Florida. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thelocaltourist.com/. Every January, as the blustering winds howl off of Lake Michigan, Chicagoans are filled with dreams of making sand castles instead of snowmen and sipping mai tais instead of mulled wine. They’d much rather play dibs …
Gotta Getaway: Winter Warmth in Florida’s Gulf CountyRead More
If you’ve taken a boat tour of San Diego Bay you’ve seen the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Its two towers soar over the city skyline with distinctive architecture that make them instantly recognizable. Flanked by Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center, a short walk away from the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego Harbor, the …
If you’re looking for a romantic escape from Chicago, look no further than Copperstone Inn.
Since staying at the Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena I’ve tried to think of ways to describe the experience, but only one word seemed to truly capture our stay: idyllic: 1856, Amer.Eng., “full of natural, simple charm,” charming, picturesque, unspoiled, sylvan, pastoral, charmingly simple or rustic My boyfriend and I had been to Galena before and were excited for the opportunity to return to this historic town …
Galena’s Inn At Irish Hollow Is An Idyllic Escape From ChicagoRead More
Saturday, September 08, 2007 4:57pm We just entered Idaho . I’ve now been in six states in as many days. I-84 leaving Utah and entering this state has exits specifically for ranches, and the interstate is flanked by them. Beyond the fields barren from fire or grazing are dun colored mountain ranges. Occasionally there are …
Wild West Adventure: There’s monsters in that there valleyRead More
