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Freeport man lives dream of becoming a brewmaster

Steven Winter, 24, of Freeport often gets asked the question, what is his best beer? His answer is, “It’s the one I’ve never had before.” Winter is now living a dream. He is now a brewmaster, creating his own brews full-time at the Galena Brewing Company in Galena. This is a man whose hobby at [...]

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Things To Do in Galena; Poopsie’s

An interview with Galena realtor Lisa Radke… via thingstodoingalena.com

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It’s all about the slide…

For our family, the highlight of any summer trip to Galena is the Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain. Sure, everyone knows that Chestnut Mountain offers some of Illinois’ best skiing [no, that’s not an oxymoron!] but not everyone may know it’s just as fun — maybe moreso — in the summer! If you’re heading to [...]

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What does Midwest Suburban Living have to say about Galena?

Click below to see for yourself… Open publication – Free publishing – More illinois Check the calendar for availability — with articles like this, the condo will be filling up fast!

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The home of President U.S. Grant in Galena, Il...

Galena is one of the 10 prettiest towns in America…

…according to Forbes Traveler… “The Rough Guide to the USA co-author Greg Ward is the sole panelist whose choices drifted wholly away from the eastern seaboard. Among the traveler writer’s pretty-town favorites are Springdale, Utah, situated near Zion National Park, and Galena, Illinois, which Ward describes as a “peaceful, verdant” town that “seems barely changed [...]

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California Visitor

Dear M &D, For years I have been hearing about the wonderful town of Galena, Illinois. (10 years to be exact!)  I finally had an opportunity to travel from my home in California to stay in Teddy Bear Place.  It has lived up to evey expectation!  The moment I walked in the door I felt [...]

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