🌄 Galena Day Trip from Madison – Lazy Itinerary! 🍷

Perfect for those who love slow mornings and easy adventures! ✅ 12:00–15:00: Main Street Shopping & Lunch 📍 Galena Historic Main Street 🅿️ Parking: Main Street Public Parking Lot (123 Commerce St) Start with lunch and explore cute shops (cafés, antique stores, candy shops, etc.). 🍽 Lunch Recs: Galena Brewing Co. (beer + American fare) Fritz and Frites (German/French casual eats) ✅ 15:30–16:10: Fergedaboudit Vineyard & Winery 📍 4595 W Speer Rd, Hanover, IL 🚗 25 mins from Main Street | Free parking Sip a flight of red/white wines ($10–15) 🍷, snap photos in the vineyard, and relax in the peaceful scenery. ✅ 16:30–17:00: Thunderbay Falls 📍 200 Thunder Bay Rd, Galena, IL (Eagle Ridge area) 🚗 20 mins from the winery A quick stop – just a short walk to a charming waterfall! Great for photos. 📸 ✅ 17:15–17:45: Horseshoe Mound Preserve 📍 1679 N Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL 🚗 15 mins from the falls Climb to the viewing platform for panoramic views of the town and Mississippi River Valley. Perfect for sunset photos! 🌅 ✅ 18:30–19:30: Hot Air Balloon Spotting 📍 Eagle Ridge Golf Course (444 Eagle Ridge Dr) 📍 Grant Park (625 Park Ave) On clear evenings, hot balloons often launch from Eagle Ridge 🎈. For skyline shots, head to Grant Park! 🅿️ Free parking at both locations. #Galena #DayTrip #WineTasting #MidwestTravel #RelaxingWeekend 🍇✨