Illinois Town Dubbed One of America’s Best Christmas Towns

If you're looking for the most picturesque old-fashioned Christmas town, this northern Illinois town is the perfect place to be.

Best Places in Illinois to Visit This Christmas

Wouldn't you know it, the most magical time of year happens to be the very same time this little old-fashioned town looks the best. The holiday season, in one of America's very best Christmas towns, begins right after filling our bellies with a Thanksgiving feast.

Something Extraordinary Happens in Galena, Illinois Once 'Old Man Winter' Arrives

The first weekend of December is when Christmas explodes over Galena... literally.

Holiday Fire in the Sky

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Galena's Holiday in the Sky is the incredible fireworks show that lights up the sky and marks the kickoff of the magical season of Christmas.

You'll find so many fun and festive things to do around Galena that look amazing in pictures, especially along Main Street, downtown. So many great places to make lifelong memories.

Dining, shopping, sipping, cozy time, skiing, snowboarding, relaxing, singing Christmas carols, sledding, walking. If Galena is your destination, you won't have trouble finding something everyone in your family will love.

Another big night during the holiday season is,

Night of the Luminaria & Living Windows

 

This one of the most beautiful and romantic visions of the year", says VisitGalena.org

They are not wrong.

Thousands of candlelit luminaries line the streets, steps, sidewalks, and store windows. The luminaries adorn Main Street to the hills overlooking Grant Park.

Night of the Luminaria and Living Windows 2023 - Saturday, December 9.

Enchanting. Old-fashioned. Romantic. Kid-friendly too.

Galena is One of America's Best Christmas Towns

Speaking of planning a trip to Galena, no matter the season, Visit Galena on Facebook is a great resource.