Very impressed with this hotel. Our room is so spacious and up to date. The clerk and staff are…read morevery friendly and professional. They have a huge pool, hot tub, and toddler pool area. Breakfast is included. The place was nicely decorated for Christmas. The price is reasonable. We are very pleased with our stay.

This was a nice place with a great staff the breakfast was really good and the manager worked her…read morebutt off to help the kitchen staff.Everyone was cleaning even the manager.

We are consummate ghost tour participants having not only gone on tours, but conducted them. Our…read moreguide "Sadie" (in character) was amazing. The stories were so well told with well-timed spookiness and humor. We were engaged the whole 90 minute walk. We will definitely do another tour if we make it back k to Galena!

We had an incredible time during the Haunted Galena Tour: Spirits and Spirits!…read more If you are someone who likes spooky ghost stories, historical storytelling, or delicious boozy drinks, this "Spirits and Spirits" tour is for you! This tour starts at "the Darkness Lovely" shop downtown Galena which is a cute shop with all kinds of cute, creepy, and fun items! Here you meet the fabulous tour guide, bootlegger Ted, who will be your guide for the adventure! First stop: the Desoto House for the most historically attested story: the Lady in Black. And a subsequent delicious martini drink! Next up: Galena Cellars for the most frequently noted ghost sittings stories and wine! What more could you want? Finally: Galena Brewery for creepy stories in the back brewers room with German beer! Greet boozy drinks, creepy stories, and potential poltergeist experiences...what more could you want? This "Spirits and Spirits" tour is delicious and well worth the cost. We would highly recommend it for the next time you are in Galena!

Took the tour the other day. They have an option to purchase online and save a couple bucks. Or,…read morebuy the tickets in the office. There is a competing tour just up the street on the east side of Main, make sure you are on the west side of the street for this tour! (We had to run to catch it because we showed up at the other place! We bought tickets online and didn't note the address) It lasts approximately 1 hour, and was very informative. Our tour guide and driver was Johnny, who was both informative and funny. This is a great way to learn a lot about Galena, its history, restaurants, etc in a relatively short period of time. Your tour encompasses stops, etc on both sides of the Galena River. Very nicely done..

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Hellman House is an awesome three story Victorian home in almost original condition, serving as a…read morebed & breakfast. There are four guest rooms. The largest is called the Master Suite, and the others are named after the original owners daughters. We stayed in the "Eleanor" room, which is the smallest of the rooms. We came on Christmas Day and were the only people there. Rita, the innkeeper, was extremely pleasant, accommodating and helpful. She told us the history of the house, how she became the ninth owner and also helped us find the only restaurant open on Christmas within a 30 mile radius. She then gave us a gift of local wine and a tiny Christmas ornament. So great! Another thing I appreciated about this B&B is when I was looking up places in Galena, I noticed a rather disturbing trend of a lot of places having beautiful buildings, but then were either ridiculously expensive or else inside things got really hokey. Like with in room jacuzzi tubs or everything Super Girly with pink and lace exploding everywhere. Thanks for keeping it simple & elegant, Hellman, we are excited to come back again.

My wife and I had such a nice stay at Hellman Guest House that we can't wait to go back and stay…read moreagain. Rita is a welcoming and friendly host who is happy share information about the history of the house and the town of Galena. The breakfast was very good! The location is perfect for its views as well as its proximity to Main Street. We strongly recommend Hellman Guest House if you plan to visit Galena and the surrounding area.

We had a wonderful time! Accommodations were tidy and the art was pleasant. Do not…read moremiss Sunday breakfast, superb treatment like I've never experienced before!

Beautiful stay with gracious and communicative hosts. Walking distance to downtown. The apartments…read moreare above an old brewery and have high ceilings with lovely skylights. It is on Route 20, but that didn't bother us.

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Devin's Galena Foodie Tour - Ugly Christmas Sweater edition…read morethis weekend! Great friends (with the "ugliest tree sweaters" in the attached photo) organized it for us, and it turned out to be one of the most fun and memorable experiences we've had! Devin was an outstanding host--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about Galena's food scene. The tour was perfectly paced, the food stops were excellent, and the holiday twist made it even better. The ugly sweater theme added so much energy and laughter, and Devin leaned into it in a way that made everyone feel relaxed and included. What really made the experience special was the atmosphere. We went with great friends, had a blast together, and also met wonderful new people along the way. It felt less like a "tour" and more like a festive day out with friends--old and new. If you're looking for a fun, social, and delicious way to experience Galena--especially around the holidays--this tour is a must. We would do it again in a heartbeat and can't recommend Devin and Galena Foodie Tours highly enough.

We went on a Honey & Mead tasting tour, and I'd give it 10/5 stars if I could. The food was SO…read moregood, and there was quite a bit of it. I've been on food tours where they give you a few bites of something - not here, this was a super generous amount of food. Everything in this tour is connected to honey somehow. Classic things you know your'e going to like (honey lemonade yes please!), but unique things I wouldn't have tried on my own too. Everything was delicious. There was a full wine tasting at one of the stops, with I think 5-6 different wine/alcohol samples and a super educational explanation by the owner. And it finished with a honey tasting led by Dry Creek Beekeeping. That was really fun - I never thought honey could taste so different! And of course a glass of mead. And last but definitely not least, Devin the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable both about food and the history of Galena. It was part history tour, part food tour, and he was an awesome guide in both. He had such a natural way in front of the group, and was nice to chat with along the way too. This is a must-do tour during your visit. It was our family's favorite thing we did on our trip. Come hungry!!

I went to Linmar Gardens with my friend to see flowers, & to my surprise there were added features…read moresuch as waterfalls (which had a great history), & fantastic objects of art; this place was unbelievably beautiful! To add to this pleasurable experience was our guide BoB! He was really great & very knowledgeable. Thank you for a great experience! Highly recommended!!!!

This is a large private garden that the owner built up over time in a really rough and neglected…read morearea. Went in June and it is completely in the shade. Garden is beautiful and paths wander through the property and around some houses. Not difficult to walk unless stairs and uneven terrain are a challenge for you. Guide is nice and doesn't automatically tell you what the plants are unless you are interested. Not a professional botanical garden or scientific lecture but a relaxing way to enjoy flowers shade and waterfalls for an hour with a small town local feel.

Warmly greeted at check-in. Upgraded to a suite. Plenty of room to get comfortable. Decor is a…read morenorth woods lodge setting. Feels very homey. The bathroom & bed area were very clean. However, a bit more attention to other areas would be nice. The mirror above the desk had water spots all over it & the floor under the desk needed to be vacuumed. Warning! No elevator here so be sure to ask for a 1st floor room if hauling luggage up/down stairs is a problem for you.

Clean, charming Inn. Very welcoming & well kept facility. Nice touch with an in-house bar as an…read moreunexpected bonus.

Matthew uniquely intertwines wit and humor with genuine knowledge of the town's rich history in…read morethis tour. It's engaging and entertaining even for the 'non-believers', and has the perfect amount of spookiness! We truly connected with Matthew in the short time we shared and were so sad to say goodbye, but we can't wait to be back again soon! Thank you Matthew!

Went on Matthew's Haunted Pub crawl with my parents and had a wonderful time! Our guide was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and witty with a great sense of humor. The hands on aspect of getting to actually use some of his equipment was very cool! I've been on quite a few ghost tours but this one definitely takes the cake. Highly recommended!