- TripBuzz found 42 things to do with kids in or near Galena, Illinois, including 25 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dubuque, Platteville and Savanna.
- From P.T. Murphy Magic to Shenandoah Riding Center, the Galena area offers 40 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Historic Homes, Parks and Bus Tours.
- Galena, named for the mineral of the same name, was the site of the first official mineral rush in the United States in the early 1800's. Home of Ulysses S. Grant and many Civil War generals, the city is a popular and historical tourist destination known for its traditional architecture and colonial history.
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Homestead Wool & Gift Farm is a small family owned farm. The farm cares for sheep, llamas, and alpacas, and offers a variety of wool and fiber products , as well as unprocessed wool and fiber.
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The Turner Hall Bowling Lanes is a small bowling alley located on the lower level of the Turner Hall of Monroe. It is air conditioned, smoke free, and can accommodate parties and get-togethers.
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Part of the American Association of Community Theaters, the Monroe Theatre Guild presents a seasonally changing slate of dramatic productions. The guild also offers acting classes and workshops for kids and adults.
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Originally opened in 1931, Goetz Theatre was built during the Great Depression as a single theater. It is now a three-screen movie theater with first-run movies and a snack bar along with all digital projection and sound.
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With a 40,300 square foot facility for recreational activities, YMCA of Green County offers an indoor basketball court, pool, gym, and more. A variety of youth sport teams are hosted at this YMCA, from swim teams to tag football.
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Also known as 'Bohemia,' the Oscar Taylor home in Freeport dates back to the 1850s. The house, decorated with furniture from the period of the home's original owners, is open to the public as a museum.
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The Silver Creek & Stephenson Railroad is a non-profit educational organization that has the goal of preserving the history of America's railroads. The railroad has a train of terror that runs on select October nights.
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With landscapes of grasslands and forests, Oakdale Nature Preserve offers a gentle 1/3 mile trail for visitors to hike on. At the end of the trail there is a stream for visitors to wade in.
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One of the largest nature preserved in the area is Oakdale Park. It covers approximately 133 acres of restored prairie land, streams, and forests along with four miles of trails through the area.
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With cabins and camping sites available for reservation, visitors can indulge in a variety of outdoor activities at Rock Creek Marina & Campground. The campground has playgrounds, a dock, boat ramps, boat rentals, hiking trails, and fishing spots.