Galena Lake, Illinois

Galena Lake is located in western Illinois. This is a picturesque lake famous amongst visitors in the summer time. Popular activities on this lake are boating and fishing. Its size is 0 sq mi. Find dining and lodging options near Galena Lake.

Check out local things to do such as local golfing (The General Course, South Course and North Course),.

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State Parks
Franklin Creek State Park, Illinois
Green River State Wildlife Area, Illinois
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, Illinois
White Pines Forest State Park, Illinois
Castle Rock State Park, Illinois

Fishing Bait and Tackle Shops
Blain's Farm and Fleet, 815-235-5140, 1775 South West Ave, Freeport 61032

Fishing Clubs
Lake Carroll Fishing Club, (815) 493-8207, Lake Carroll, Lanark 61046

Fishing Regulations and license information
Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Division of Fisheries

Gift Shops
R Toys & Gifts, 117 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
Towne Rebel Clothing & Giftables, 210 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
Specialty Gifts, 220 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Closest Cities
Rockford, Illinois
Freeport, Illinois

Closest Airports
Northwest Chicagoland International, Illinois

Regional Airports
Freeport/Dornink Airport, Illinois
Albertus Airport, Illinois
Dixon Muni - Charles R. Walgreen Field Airport, Illinois

Mar 25,2012: Wine Lovers' Sunday Brunch
10:00am: Fried Green Tomatoes. Wine-inspired Prime Rib Sunday Brunch--Let us tempt your taste buds to wrap up a wonderful Wine Lovers' Weekend....
Mar 25,2012: Taste of Venice Brunch
9:00am: Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa. Sample Prosecco from Andrea Bocelli and Moscato D' Asti from Tre Donne Vineyards while enjoying great...
Mar 24,2012: Winery Presentation and Wine Pairing
6:30pm: Goldmoor Inn. Trinchero Estates Winery Presentation & Wine PairingExperience a fabulous five-course meal paired with exceptional...
Mar 24,2012: Trek and Taste
12:30pm: Fever River Outfitters. Have a taste for good wine and the outdoors ? Then trek to your favorite taste. We’ll take you on a guided...

Just read an article on MNN.com regarding Fall Foliage at Galena Lake. Wonderful! And, we did finally go here this past summers. Alexis
I wanna go there this summer for sure. Alexis
Definitely one of the nicest lakes I have been to. Although its a bit too from Chicago. Asfandyar

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Restaurants in the vicinity
Polar Palace
Railway Cafe
Sports Pub Gobbie's & Eatery
Gold Room
Market House Tavern Restaurant
Hotels in the vicinity
Annie Wiggins Guest House
Best Western Quiet House
Carrie's Vintage Inn
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Cole Terry

 

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