 43rd Annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes September 25 & 26, 2010 The 43rd annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes will feature five historic private homes and free admission to the Galena History Museum. A signature event for the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society, the tour runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine both Saturday and Sunday, September 25... click here for more |
 Galena Girlfriends' Get Away 2010 The 17th Annual Galena Girlfriends' Get Away is September 10-12 and will be a weekend of shopping and fun in Galena with your best girlfriends! For complete details visit www.galenachamber.com to register for events and enter to win a $200 Shopping Spree! Weekend highlights include a Scavenger Hunt, Quartermania Auction,... click here for more |
 Galena Wineries and Vineyards Galena Wineries and Vineyards Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery One of Galena's favorite attractions is Galena Cellars. The Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery features a Main Street Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop and Galena Winery in the beautiful country of Jo Daviess County. With over 22 varieties of specially... click here for more |
 Galena Brewing Company Galena Brewing Company The Galena Brewing Company will open August 4, 2010! Although once a thriving brewery town with nine breweries before Prohibition, Galena hasn't had a brewery for more than 80 years. "There's a rich brewing history in Galena and we really want to bring that back," stated Warren... click here for more |
 100 Things To Do in the Galena IL Area 100 Things To Do in the Galena IL Area
1. Stay at the Queen Anne Guest House, winner of Best Bed and Breakfast, Best Breakfast in the Midwest and Best Specials! Book your vacation in value with our Stay More, Save More Special!
Historic Sites
2. Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site---... click here for more |
 Jim Post performs Mark Twain and the Laughing River Visitors to Galena must see the delightful and funny show "Mark Twain and the Laughing River" performed by folk legend Jim Post. Jim created this original one man show featuring 12 original songs. The schedule for June performances will be as follows: 7 p.m. on Wednesdays June 2, 9,16 and 23; 7 p.m. on Saturdays June 5, 12, 19, and 26; 1 p.m. on... click here for more |
 10 Ways to Save Money and Make Memories in Galena Illinois Innkeepers Mike and Anita Reese from the Queen Anne Guest House know how to help their guests have a great time in Galena Illinois and the surrounding area while saving money. It's always good to know that you don't have to spend a fortune to have fun and we can... click here for more |
Queen Anne Guest House Welcomes Galena Triathlon and Duathlon The Queen Anne Guest House welcomes participants of the Galena Triathlon and Duathlon. We look forward to listening to guests and family members sharing their stories of the big race. Future dates for the Galena Triathlon and Duathlon are May 22, 2010 and May 21, 2011. Book your room now... click here for more |
 Galena Daffodil Festival May 1-2, 2010 The Galena Daffodil Festival is a Springtime Getaway weekend of relaxation, family entertainment, recreation and exploring historic Galena. The Home Garden Expo will feature 75 exhibitors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 2010. Some of the weekend activities and events include live entertainment of... click here for more |
 Queen Anne Guest House Grand Winner in Galena Beer Cookoff! The Queen Anne Guest House was the Grand prize winner at the Galena Beer Cookoff on April 17, 2010! What an exciting day for the Queen Anne as Innkeepers Mike and Anita Reese won in four categories! The Grand prize went to Mike for his Black Bean Chicken Chili made... click here for more |
 The Morel of the Story? Spring has arrived and that means one thing........the hunt for the elusive morel mushroom! The common morel known in the scientific community as Morchella esculenta can be found throughout North America but try asking someone where they found their mushrooms and see if they offer up their "secret" spot. Can you... click here for more |
 Lady Ashley Renovation is Complete! The renovation of the Lady Ashley guest room at the Queen Anne Guest House is now complete and the Lady Ashley will now be welcoming guests to this beautiful romantic room. Boasting a beautifully regal antique head board, guests will peacefully drift to sleep in royal comfort on the new pillowtop... click here for more |
 Galena Beer is Back! Brewed at Galena Brewing Company! Galena Beer is back and will be brewed downtown Galena at Galena Brewing Company! The Galena Brewing Company is scheduled to open June 2010 and the Queen Anne Guest House celebrates a Galena Beer returning to Galena!
In the 1850's, when Galena was a thriving mining boomtown, brewings were plentiful but now... click here for more |
 U.S. Grant's Birthday Celebration April 16-18, 2010 The Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum is sponsoring the annual U.S. Grant's Birthday Celebration April 16-18, 2010. Two new exhibits will be unveiled at the Galena History Museum: General Grant on the Battlefield and Citizen Grant: 1860-61. All events are free of charge and birthday cake will be served from... click here for more |
 Galena Artists Guild Spring Show The Galena Artists Guild Spring Show begins March 19 and runs through May 16 and will feature a Tapestry Exhibit. The Galena (IL) Artists Guild has a gallery at 324 Spring St. where members' works may be viewed or purchased. The gallery is open 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday- Monday. For... click here for more |
Queen Anne Guest House celebrates Wine Lovers' Weekend March 26-28, 2010 "What is the definition of a good wine? It should start and end with a smile." Yes, Mr. Sokolin, we agree and wine lovers will certainly be smiling in Galena on March 26-28, 2010. Galena Wine Lovers' Weekend is a three day city wide celebration of fine wine with gourmet... click here for more |
Queen Anne Guest House is Business Friendly to Business Travelers! The Queen Anne Guest House, located only 4 1/2 blocks from historic downtown Galena businesses, offers the perfect blend of rest and relaxtion and provides an excellent location for all your business needs. The Queen Anne Guest House is a private place to hold an executive retreat, staff meeting, training sessions... click here for more |
Queen Anne Guest House in Jo Daviess County: Who is Jo Daviess? History is an important part of the Queen Anne Guest House and of Galena and the surrounding county. Daryl Watson of the Galena History Museum has written an article entitled, "Who is Jo Daviess?" which succinctly and fully answers that question. The following is a portion of that article.
Who is... click here for more |
 Queen Anne Guest House wins 2009-2010 LanierBB.com Award! The Queen Anne Guest House is proud to announce that LanierBB.com has awarded this premier bed and breakfast the prestigious LanierBB.Com Award in the category of "Best Specials Offered" for 2009-2010. Guests of the Queen Anne Guest House have voted in the Guests' Greatest Picks Award program through LanierBB.com and... click here for more |
 Galena Area Antique Shops Galena Illinois is your destination area for antiques and collectibles! "Walking through an antique store enables us to take a step back in time and get a chance to not only see a piece of history up close but to even own it and thus become part of its history." ... click here for more |
