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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...

17th Annual Galena Oktoberfest

Depot Park •  Oct 05 @ 11AM

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

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Galena Country Fair

Grant Park •  Oct 12 – Oct 13 @ 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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Twenty Dirty Hands Self-Guided Pottery Tour

Multiple Locations •  Oct 18 – Oct 20 @ 10AM

Join in the 23nd edition of the Tri-State region’s only self-guided pottery tour, October 18 - 20, 2024.

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