Can I Have Some Galena With My Wine? Part 1

For those who don't follow me on Twitter or Facebook (and if you don't, why not?), I was invited by the CVB to go check out Galena. Galena, where? Galena, IL. I actually drove through here once a long, long, long time ago to go to a wedding. We didn't stop. And now I am seriously kicking myself in the butt that we didn't.

Going into this trip, I really had no idea what to expect. I went with 8 other bloggers — some I kinda knew, some I met for the first time. I didn't even really know the people I carpooled with. However, after a 3 (aff) hour drive, it was like we were long lost friends. To be honest, the whole weekend felt that way. It was like we all had known each other for years. We met at the Convention and Visitors Bureau and that was the start of our great adventure!
The first place we walked (and we walked and walked and walked some more for the majority of the things we did. One of the girls went on google and mapped out our course. It was like 3 (aff) miles of walking. All up hill. 🙂 Ok, it just felt like the majority of it was uphill.) was Grant's Home. It's a historical site. Back in the day, they (the Grants) were given this home (aff) after the civil war (aff). I think they stayed in it about 18 months. It was very cool to see how people lived back in the day.

From there we checked out The Old Blacksmith Shop. This actually wasn't on our stop list. However, a couple of the girls were looking through the windows, and we were invited in! We got a quick history about what they did there. The cool thing is that this Blacksmith Shop is still open! They do work for local residents besides showing us tourists what they do!

From here we went to get our super yummy lunch from Cannova's. Delicious doesn't describe how good this food really was! Here's a little sneak preview of what we ate there:

That's the end of part one. I'll be adding on what else we did in Galena. I'll also be reviewing each place in more detail over at Lisa's Travels. Happy Reading!

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Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.

This Post Has 11 Comments

  1. tracey

    Yummmmmmmyyyyy…. It was so dang good. That bruschetta at Cannova's! Delicious.

  2. Fishing

    The Galena does seem tempting, but I'd rather have my wine neat!

  3. Knobs

    Food and wine like this will no doubt make utter strangers, friends.

  4. Itaz Document

    Good food, excellent wine and companions who are a sight for sore eyes…thats the good life.

  5. Cape Winelands Wine

    Thanks for posting! The food looks delicious. Wine always brings the best out of food.

  6. HGH

    wow for a mining town they have some nice food

  7. Wine Guy

    Looks like a nice place with good living. That food looks amazing! I want some! lol. I'm a bit of a wine snob, and this stuff looks worth a try!

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