Galena

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Having looked around a bit at different cities and towns in Northern Illinois, I can safely say that there are lots of towns around these parts that really do it up for Christmas. However, there's one place that stands above all the rest when it comes to bringing in the holiday season.

As the temps have fallen and snow has fallen this Illinois town stands out for a winter getaway.

Gorgeous is the best word to use when describing this Illinois town, its beauty never disappoints, no matter what season you visit.

Galena Shines Bright as the Best Holiday Tourist Town. Galena glows and overflows with families, couples, and visitors from far and wide, enjoying the holiday spirit, Luminaria, and small-town festivities.

Galena Knows How to Throw A Christmas Holiday Party. If you want to get into the holiday spirit, head to Galena this Saturday for the annual Night of Luminaria and Living Windows.

Travel & Leisure Magazine lists Dubuque & Galena ski hills among the Midwest's Top 10 Best Ski Resorts.

Thousands Bask in the Glow of Galena's Annual Halloween Parade. Saturday evening was another picture-perfect Halloween parade on Main St. in historic Galena, Illinois.

Galena Stars in Illinois Tourism Campaign. Emmy Award-winning comedy actress Jane Lynch was in Galena to produce commercials on behalf of the Illinois tourism campaign.

Hit The Road: Colorful Autumn Adventures Abound in the Tri-States. Fall leaf color season has progressed quite nicely throughout the Tri-States, and peak viewing is the week between Saturday, October 8 to Saturday, October 15.