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All About A Ghost Tour

230 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036

Historic Sites

Immerse yourself into mix of history and mystery!

Galena Historic Main Street Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present, guided by one of Galena's foremost historians.

Tour starts at the DeSoto House Hotel, on Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM.

Location: DeSoto House Hotel, corner of Main St. and Green St. Cost: $15.00 for adults, kids through high school age are free.

What's happening nearby...

Galena Cellars Annual Fall Harvest Festival

Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery •  Sep 27 @ 11AM

Join Galena Cellars as they celebrate the 2025 Harvest! The 15th Annual Fall Harvest & Art Festival will take place at the Galena Cellars Vineyard.

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18th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Depot Park •  Oct 04 @ 11AM

Family Fun, Live Polka Music, Wiener Dog Racing, plus German-style Food and Beer, headline this year's popular Galena event!

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Galena Country Fair

Grant Park •  Oct 11 – Oct 12 @ 10AM

One of Galena's most popular events featuring more than 100 vendors selling a variety of high-quality, original handmade arts, crafts and fine arts!

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