home Plan Your Galena Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Historic charm and hilltop golf in the Driftless Region
This beautifully preserved 1800s mining town in northwest Illinois punches above its weight with Eagle Ridge Resort's four courses spread across rolling Driftless terrain. Main Street is packed with restaurants and bars — perfect for a group that wants culture with their golf.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Galena — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Summer, Fall DBQ (25 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-16
$600-$1500/night
Eagle Ridge Resort area and surrounding countryside
full kitchen hot tub fire pit game room deck grill
cabin Sleeps 8-12
$400-$900/night
Galena Territory gated community
full kitchen fireplace hot tub wooded setting
Dining
Fried Green Tomatoes $$$ italian Italian fine dining in a historic Main Street building — the go-to special-occasion spot in Galena
4.6 stars
One Eleven Main $$$$ upscale Farm-to-table tasting menus in a beautifully restored space — wine pairings available
4.7 stars
Vinny Vanucchi's $$ italian Red-sauce Italian with massive portions — garlic bread and house wine for the table
4.3 stars
Log Cabin Steakhouse $$$ steakhouse Greek-style steakhouse with hand-cut steaks — a Galena institution since 1937
4.5 stars Nightlife
Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. whiskey bar Craft distillery with a tasting room — bourbon, gin, and vodka all made on-site
Galena Brewing Company brewpub Local brewery on Main Street with solid pub food and their own craft beers
The Grape Escape patio Wine bar with a courtyard patio — flights, cheese boards, and live music weekends
VFW Post 2665 Late Night dive Cheap drinks, pool tables, and locals — the real Galena after dark
Activities Blaum Bros. Distillery Tour distillery 1-2 hours $15-$30/pp
Grain-to-glass whiskey tour and tasting at a beautiful craft distillery
Chestnut Mountain ATV Tours atv 2-3 hours $60-$100/pp
ATV trails through bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
Mississippi River Kayaking kayaking 2-3 hours $40-$70/pp
Paddle the backwaters of the Mississippi — eagles, bluffs, and calm water
Galena Brewery Crawl brewery 2-3 hours $20-$40/pp
Walk Main Street hitting Galena Brewing, plus tastings at Blaum Bros and the wine bars