Beautiful Mansion and everything you want to learn about the history of the Belvedere. The tour had…read moregave plenty of history, why it was build, and the history it still contains inside. The Mansion itself is just so beautiful, feels a bit cramped and so much pieces and masterpieces that it contains. The tour guides were friendly and knew all the details and explained the story the correct way and very entertaining. After we left we had to google the history itself to learn more. This is such a hidden gem! Tip: To save some money buy the combo tours which include Belvedere mansion and the dowling house. Also bring cash for the tips at the end of the tour!

I would give it 0 stars but I can't, went two days to view the mansion and both days no one…read moreavailable and closed when online they said they were open.

Free but donations asked so it's a kind place. $5 per adult suggested. Beautiful 3000 square foot…read morehome and a beautiful time nearby also bc there are surrounding homes and the general store. Tours are so interesting about who he was and how they lived. This home was kept very well and we enjoyed the visit. They even have an exhibit of the presidents animals.

Amazing staff and great history of one of America presidents, well maintained house and Evelyn the…read moretour historian was wonderful

We had a blast at the Bloody Mary bar and listening to live music on St. Patty's day weekend! This…read moreWisco couple loves Galena!

Laid back place to get a unique cocktail and enjoy some music. Bartenders are friendly and have…read moregreat suggestions. Huge drink menu. Don't expect a quick (or common) drink here, plan on relaxing and enjoyable experience.

This is a must tour when visiting Galena! They took us to 3 different wineries in the area that…read morelasted 3 hours. The tour guide, Randy, was very informative and friendly. The people on the tour were very nice too! I will definitely go back for another wine tour next time I visit Galena!

Take this tour especially with your girlfriends!! we had a group of 20 women for a bachelorette…read moreparty and it was perfect for our bride! so unique and just too much fun! great drinks, dancing on tables, and lots of laughs. Our bus drives were incredible and so thoughtful the whole day. Absolutely would do this tour again!

A visit to Council Hill Station is one of my most highly anticipated experiences. It's a uniquely…read morebeautiful and unusual experience. It's beyond my capabilities to adequately describe the place. It's a historic landmark with remarkable charm. But perhaps it's most unique and delightful feature is the proprietor, he is a most charming and charismatic person. He shares his many interesting stories of his musical career And he often will pick up a guitar, harmonica or sit at the piano and thrill you with amazing songs and his impressive musical skills. not to be missed.

We've been coming here a long time and I don't know of any place as significant and unique as…read moreCouncil Hill. We made it out there in the winter time because we were with friends who had never been there. We had to practically drag them away. The vibe and the patrons make it really special. Drop in musicians and impromptu jams in a groovy, historical place .... Nothing else like it.

The tours meet inside the DeSoto Hotel lobby area and you must pay in cash for the tour. Our guide…read morefor the night was Steve. Steve works at the local library and helps patrons with historical research, so he gets to hear a lot of ghost stories. The tour is a walking tour that winds its way around several blocks in town and even goes up the hill slightly to Bench street, so be prepared to walk. Steve mixes the history of the town with assorted ghost sightings and stories. He will even show you areas that were used to film "Field of Dreams". To round off the tour you get to go back inside the DeSoto for a little building history and the ghost stories there. One story which I found to be very striking is the "lady in black" especially since the hole was found in the wall last year after the flood. That is very eerie as that the spot she always disappears into. Remember the show "If Walls Could Talk"? A final stop in a quiet dark room to sit around a table and talk about our experiences if you wish, and the importance of learning the history of places. All in all it was definitely worth the money for the history, ghost stories and the entertainment. It was a fun evening and I would do it again just to hear the stories.

With our kids being 9 and 12 years old, we were looking for something light and fun...something…read morewith a bit of history and mystery. Local library historian, Steve, more than delivered. He was enthusiastic, knowledgable, and a bit corny. He was perfect! We loved that the tour was on foot, that the price was reasonable ($15 per adult and kids free), and that the stories of "ghost-like experiences" were just right for our kids. A must 90 minutes after dinner on a gorgeous night in Galena.

My favorite place in the world. Breathtaking and beautiful! Full recharge place mentally.read more

This location has a beautiful scenic view of other states, bluffs and well manicured wide green…read moregrass walkways. Be sure to walk East from the main McKeague overlook (the one with with the Summer/Winter and true North/South markers), on the grassy path over to the next view of the Mississippi River and more flower, foliage and butterfly's.

The wine and food tour was amazing! We had so much fun and made friends with the rest of the people…read moreon the tour. Great wine, pizza, cheese, atmosphere, bus ride & tour guide. We will be coming back for more and telling everyone we know.

We reserved a date to have a wine tour. They never called to confirm. They said that they would…read morecall us the morning of and that we'd start at 11. So, we called around 10:30 and no one picked up. And when we left a voice-mail, they called us back saying that they called last night, which they didn't. That they told us the itinerary, which they didn't. The tour was supposed to start at 11, but they started at 10 and they had already started without us. On the website it says it starts at 11 on Sundays. Did I miss something? I am extremely disappointed. I really wish that they actually called us ahead of time and left a voicemail and informed us that it was canceled or that they decided to take another group, so that we had alternative plans for this weekend. We are disappointed that we missed out on other potential outings due to the lack of communication. We were really looking forward to the tour honestly. Instead, we feel like they are gaslighting us to believe that we are in the wrong by saying we never picked up and that we would've gone on the tour had we answered. Trust me, we would've picked up had we received a call. If we received an apology for the lack of communication, I would gladly rescind this review. It's a shame how they choose to approach their customers. I'm sure it would've been very fun to go, but based on my experience, I can't recommend.