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Storybook Main Street + Mississippi River bluffs
Galena is the bachelorette weekend you didn't know was 90 minutes from Chicago. Brick-and-stone Main Street, a ridge resort with a real spa, wine tasting at the river, and zero crowds outside fall foliage week.
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Trip terms sheet included.
What to do
walking tour • 2 hr
U.S. Grant home + boutique browsing
zip lining • 3 hr
Six runs + treetop views
wine tour • 2 hr
Drive to vineyard + 8 pours
spa • 4 hr
Bridal packages + rooftop hot tub at the resort
flower crown • 2 hr
Local florist workshop + brick-alley photos after
Where to go out
beer garden • chill • $$
Main Street tasting room + patio
bar • balanced • $$
Irish pub + late dancing crowd
Where to eat
Italian-Southern • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
1880s building, namesake plate
American bistro • $$$ • Best for: dinner
Wine bar + small plates
Where to stay
resort • Max 4 guests
Lake views + golf + spa onsite
house • Max 10 guests
Hot tub + downtown walk
Three full weekends at three price points in about 60 seconds. Real venues from the list above, parallel tracks for the pregnant friend and the sober bridesmaid, and a trip terms sheet for the group chat so nobody gets a Venmo surprise. Free. No card.
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