In the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, where the Mississippi River carves its ancient path, lies a cascading wonder that feels like it was plucked straight from a fairy tale. Thunder Bay Falls ...

Travel is all about the experience. And with a fast-paced world zipping all around us, sometimes it’s nice to just catch our breath and dial back to a place that ...

Galena, Illinois Image Credit: Nejdet Duzen/Shutterstock. Distance: 3 hours Best for: History and antiques Galena is a beautifully preserved 19th-century town tucked into the hills of northwest ...

Enjoy small-town charm, sweet treats and family fun in historic Galena, Illinois — a perfect Midwest getaway with kids.

Unplug and unwind in a cozy treehouse near Galena with hikes, goats, and outdoor fun the whole family will love.

Galena, Illinois Drive time: 2 hours 45 minutes At the southeast tip of the Driftless Area, a rugged region in the upper Mississippi River basin that was spared glacial flattening, Galena is ...

"Galena is a real pretty area, with bluffs and hills and old 19th-century architecture," he says. "That adds to your creative process." Galena's past seems to lurk just below the surface.

Galena’s Eagle Ridge, Illinois’ premier golf resort, has brought in a new instructor who knows the area well. Scott Szybowicz went to Eagle Ridge on his honeymoon 41 years ago. Szybowicz and ...

Main Street, Galena, Illinois Nestled in the rolling hills of Illinois, Galena's Main Street is a delightful blend of history ...

Food Network recently selected a family owned Mexican restaurant as its selection for the “most charming small-town restaurant” in Illinois. grandriver Getty Images Those who love to dine out ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois may be famous for its deep dish pizza, Cheap Trick, the Willis Tower, and the sock monkey, but the Prairie State is also a hotbed for sightings of ...

Nestled in the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Galena is a time capsule of 19th-century charm that’ll make you wonder if you’ve stumbled onto a movie set. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare ...