We spent the most time shopping here. We spend a lot of hard earned money and they even gave us a…read morediscount for all the shoes we bought. They had wonderful service and held all our bags for us while we walked down main street. I highly recommend this shop and service. We will be back.

I saw the most adorable pants in the window. HAD to have them. Took the last size small off the…read moremannequin and now I HAVE THE CUTEST PANTS! And I also have a beautiful black lace-bottom tank top. And I scored on the 20% off deal. The shop lady was super sweet and gave me ideas on what would go nicely with the pants. I came in the next day to show her the whole outfit. I looked so cute! We chatted for a few minutes and she gave me some ideas for afternoon activities in the area. I got lots of compliments all day on my new pants!

Cute little boutique, very reasonable prices and so sweet owner and people running this…read moreestablishment.

Loved the selection of clothing here! The owner travels to…read moreItaly to shop for unique things you won't find just anywhere. My sister and I spent a day in Galena shopping and this was our favorite store. It offers a wide variety of clothing to suit the tastes of most women. It had some things for younger women, but not juniors. I liked that the styles were fresh and didn't seem for just 'older' women. The woman that was working that day really knew the merchandise and was able to help us try things we ended up loving, but wouldn't have picked out on our own. Make sure you spend time in here when you shop Galena!!

Small shop on Galena's Main Street. There's nothing in particular that's wrong with it, it just is…read moredefinitely geared toward a younger crowd. They have clothes--lots of t-shirts; pop star candles in the style of devotional candles (pretty sure I saw a Nikki Minaj one, which... no), and other sorts of fun, irreverent items. The clothes were adorable for teens! But I'm not really sure a person like me (plus size; over 21) would find a lot here. I did like the way they painted the floor and ceiling. Cute and whimsical.

Awesome place on Galena's Main Street. A wide variety of items. Truly something for everyone…read more Stickers, pins, gadgets, clothes, notebooks, cute gifts and more. Plenty to look at, appreciate and purchase. Service was friendly and the store was clean and well organized.

Great prices for awesome hats! Did a quick trip to Galena and had to stop in all the shops on Main…read moreStreet. I bought a classy Derby style hat and a cute rain cap. They have many styles of hats. Protect your skin and show up in style with a new hat from Celebrity Hats! The cute dogs in the window are just an added benefit to the shopping experience. Owner is pleasant and knowledgeable.

I am always looking for a reasonably priced Kentucky Derby Day Hat. My husband and I found this…read morestore and had so much fun here trying on all the hats. I wished I could buy them all. I found the perfect headband style Derby Day Hat and I can't wait to showcase it to my friends next May. The owner of Celebrity Hats was amazing friendly and a pleasure to talk with as he was from my hometown neighborhood. I highly recommend you checking out this wonderful specialty store, you'll be glad you did.

Galena Apothecary is a great shop. They carry Elizabeth W as one of their brands, and they sell…read morevarious scents in their shea butter lotion. I've only seen the brand at one shop in Chicago (though I'm not constantly looking for it), and that shop only had the redwoods scent I think. So now I have even MORE lotion (I have too much; it's a problem) in some really nice, subtle scents. Evan Healy is another brand that they have, which I have never tried but have heard about for years. They also sell scarves, blankets, jewelry, candles, and so on. They had some really delicious salted caramels when I was in so I bought a few of the individual pieces. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in Galena! Shopkeepers are really friendly too. There are a couple of steps to enter the store, so accessibility could be tricky.

We love the Galena Apothecary. It is a MUST on our Galena shopping adventures…read more However, what started as just a fun check-in/browsing has now become a commitment to some really solid deals! For instance, we purchased the incredible Lavender hand soap in a classy brown-glass container and have thoroughly enjoyed it. We brought it back with us for their wonderful $10 refill deal. They refilled the bottle while we shopped and had it ready when we were ready to check out. Such great service. Some other staples include high quality candles, organic soap bars, decadent hand-creams, and luxurious lotions! Galena apothecary introduced me to the Sea Aster hand creme which I now swear by. I always have a travel size in my pocket! Some other amazing purchases have included candles inspired by different scents found in national parks and a Rosebud Apothecary keychain (yay Schitt's Creek references). The staff are always kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. They've helped me get connected with the best products for me. And I've LOVED how they have maintained protective COVID safety protocols throughout all of the pandemic through today. Thanks for keeping us safe! Galena Apothecary is an incredibly classy, high quality, and chic store. Since the products are high quality, do know that its prices are on the higher end. But the products are totally worth it! Galena Apothecary is always worth a visit for inspiration and body-care needs. Stop by the next time you're in the area. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Such a wonderful shop! When I am in Dubuque I always stop here and I have never left empty-handed…read moreyet! she carries Fairy Garden items that are so darling I cannot resist. I recommend this store to all my friends. Forgot to mention that the shop has moved to 474 Bluff Street!

So adored this lovely shoppe when we popped in for the first time today. Creatively and beautifully…read morecurated fair trade items. Left with a unique owl lamp and a hand-made tapestry perfect for our new home. Highly recommend for one-of-a-kind home items.

I bumped into this great little country antique shop on one of my weekend wanderings around Galena…read more Although the mailing address is Elizabeth, the store is actually located in central Schapville, a small village between Elizabeth and Scales Mound. And not to easy to find, I may add. There are lots of unmarked divergent paths out here in the boonies! So just keep an open mind and an adventuresome spirit. Schapville is so small that there are only two "stores," this one and the pop machine next door. When I arrived, I was greeted by a very friendly old dog named Stanley. This is a seasonal business, so you need to come between May and October. The store is a beautifully renovated old grange space used by area farmers. It offers a selection of fine antiques, and a nice array of same on two floors, a cooler with local cheeses (they were featuring one of my favorites that day-Iowa Maytag Bleu.) There is soda, homemade jams and jellies and other condiments, and fresh eggs from the owner's chickens. There is kind of an overall chicken theme going on here, just short of chicken worship, I would stay. The owner, Donna, is a fun and interesting person to chat with. Free fresh popcorn, too. There's a wood stove with a fire near the front and a seating area which is very inviting. Definitely a must-stop in Jo Daviess County if you are looking for a nice little jaunt out of Galena, or doing a day trip in the area east of The Galena Territory. The scenery is superb.