Mandy was great and inviting great personality along with professional. I would. Definitely…read more recommend her to anyone that would be interested in connecting with someone that near to them

I really wanted to like these wines - mostly because I love birds and the artwork the owner has…read moredone for the labels. Unfortunately, for me, the labels were better than the wines. They weren't bad, they just weren't that great. The woman who helped us was very informative and helpful.

What a good time! This place was the perfect stop for our bachelorette party. All of the staff was…read morefantastic and so welcoming. They were friendly and knowledgeable and made it such a good experience. The wine was delicious and so were their specialty chocolates. I highly recommend for any event and will totally be back!

My wife and I went here because she likes the name. We were the only ones there when we got to it…read more We were greeted by a gentleman by the name of Andy. A very knowledgeable person who explained the wines we had chosen. He asked us to find seats outside and he would bring them out to us. It was a very beautiful day outside so we were able to enjoy the weather and scenery. An excellent choice for anyone looking for a wedding venue etc. I'm sure we would have eaten there too if we hadn't just finished our lunch at Vinny's This place is off the beaten path but Definitely well worth the drive on gravel roads. Thanks again Andy ! Kim and I had a Great Time.

This winery offers wines made from grapes growing in Illinois, California and Chile…read more Located on a dirt road outside of Galena,the setting is georgous. You can sit outside on the patio overlooking the vineyard or even sit in the vineyard. You order your wine selection in the gift shop that also offers small plates. They have many different wine varieties and Andy who worked there gave us a detailed description of each one. Unfortunately he was also a sale person wanting you to spend money which was a turnoff. We each elected to do a tasting of 3 different wines - all reds .Unfortunately the beautiful setting was better than any of the wines we tasted. We walked away disappointed as we really wanted to buy a bottle to support a local business but we just didn't care for any of the 6 we tried. If you are in the area and want to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Galena Territory,give them a try and maybe you will find a wine that you will like.

Great pieces that people on a budget can afford. The actual artist was at the shop the weekend we…read moredropped in and he is a great down to earth person.

Went to see Neil Berg and 103 Years of Broadway. 90 minutes of Broadway classics. The theater is…read morerelatively new and very comfortable seating. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking and easy to get in and out quickly. The event calendar is changed regularly and the productions always professional and well done. If you enjoy going to the theater, the Heritage Center is highky recommended.

Great place to stop if you are spending anytime in Galena! Staff was very knowledgeable and kindread more

One of many historical buildings associated with our 18th president, the Ulysses S. Grant home in…read moreGalena, IL, is a good stop for history buffs. Growing up in IL, I had learned about the town of Galena and this home from my school education, but never seemed to find a trip to take me there to check it out. So as my wife and I were heading down the Mississippi River road from Iowa/Wisconsin to Missouri, we made a slight detour to come to Galena to visit. There are two main parking areas (both free): one on the opposite side of the road and one next to the home. There is a large lawn to the left of the house, where one can wander while waiting for the next tour to start. The tours run continuously from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm, and multiple guides will lead multiple small groups of 16 or less through the home. One might need to wait outside for a maximum of 15 minutes, which is how long we ended up waiting. Admission is free, with a donation box (suggested $5 per person) at the end of the tour. This 3,300 square feet, brick home was built and fully furnished as a gift to General Grant and his wife, coming from the citizens of Galena, after the end of the Civil War. The Grant family did live here for a short period of time, before he moved to Washington after being elected president, though they maintained legal residence here for sixteen years. The Widow Grant maintained ownership until her passing in 1902. It was donated to the City of Galena, and then given to the State of Illinois in 1931, which manages it today. More than 90% of the items inside the house were originally owned/used by the Grants. It's a short tour, about 20 minutes in length. Our volunteer guide was good, answering our few questions and guiding us where we needed to move to. After the tour, he suggested we go next door to a replica of a general store during that time. One interesting display was a large diorama of each president and the pets that they had in the White House. There are a lot of open historical museums associated with President Grant: -- He was born (1822) in Point Pleasant, OH, in a small one bedroom cottage which is now a private museum. -- National Historic Site is in St. Louis, MO, in the estate where the Grants from 1854 - 1860. -- rented a small home in Galena from 1860 - 1861. Left to rejoin the army. -- returned to this home in 1865, until becoming president. -- National Landmark is found in Mount McGregor, New York and was his final home, where he finished his memoirs and died in 1885. -- National Memorial (Grant's Tomb) is found in Manhattan, NYC and where he and his wife are buried. -- Presidential library and museum is on the campus of Mississippi State University.

Will definitely be back here! Susie is so sweet and knows her stuff! Very personable and just so…read moreenthusiastic. We tried many different wines and I stayed away from my usual and it was worth it. The spiced apple wine was my favorite!! The prices are reasonable. There is a huge seating area just to hang out and sit to talk. There is a restaurant underneath the tasting room as well. I loved it.

On a recent visit to downtown Galena we decided to walk around and visit the various shops on a…read morevisit to see our son for his 21st birthday. Since we are members of Coopers Hawk we decided to give this place a try and see how their wines were. The person taking care of us for our sample selection poured the wines in the order that as she explained would best fit the flavor profiles from sweet to dry. It's nice when you have someone that knows what the winery produces to give you the best experience. On two of the wines she recommended this little circle of chocolate to compliment the wine and it was a spot on recommendation. If your in the area and like wine, this is a great place to stop.

I wanted to love Rocky Waters Vineyard but our experience unfortunately fell short from start to…read morefinish. When driving up, none of the wine vines are visible as most are along the hillside that was covered by overgrown foliage. The main building has a residential log cabin feel that was turned into a main floor winery. When walking in, we were nicely greeted by a female staff member and an adorable pup! One orders food, tastings, or glasses at the counter and staff will bring it to you. We originally wanted to sit outside but quickly realized how buggy it was. We transitioned back inside just in time for our wines to be ready. The wine tasting came as (7) 1oz selections. The presentation was lack luster seeing they all came in a throw away plastic shot glass. They were kind to include a complimentary sample of their (2) slushie drinks of the day. Most of the wines had an odd bite or unique finishing note. Our favorite was the Tower Red Wine! The slushies weren't bad but they are made from a bag they also sell. Additionally, we ordered the Italian Dipping Oil. We saw them go to the back to make it fresh. It was the perfect sharing size but was definitely overpriced. Rocky Waters has so much potential but also has some room for growth to elevate the experience offered.

Very watery vinegar tasting wines. No body to them at all. Slushes were good. We pass in this one.read more