We wandered the five meticulously decorated dining rooms before settling under an indoor apple tree, surrounded some of the best smelling food in the world… CONTINUE READING >>
We wandered the five meticulously decorated dining rooms before settling under an indoor apple tree, surrounded some of the best smelling food in the world… CONTINUE READING >>
We are proud to be Illinois Mile Markers – thanks to Enjoy Illinois for making this adventure possible! Click here for our full adventure down The Great River Road.
Main Street in Galena, Illinois has been named a National Register Historic District and it’s easy to see why. Even … Continue reading “Vinny Vanucchi’s in Galena, Illinois”
This was the home of John Deere’s son Charles, who followed his father as head of the company.
Each room was more amazing than the next, but it was the library that made our jaws hit the floor… CONTINUE READING >>
This was the home of John Deere’s son Charles, who followed his father as head of the company.
Each room was more amazing than the next, but it was the library that made our jaws hit the floor… CONTINUE READING >>
Galena, Illinois was at one time the center of attention for not only the state, but The United States.
When General Ulysses S. Grant returned to town after winning The Civil War, the eyes of the nation were upon him… CONTINUE READING >>
Galena, Illinois was at one time the center of attention for not only the state, but The United States.
When General Ulysses S. Grant returned to town after winning The Civil War, the eyes of the nation were upon him… CONTINUE READING >>
Upon entering Lagomarcino’s we were engulfed by nostalgia and the enticing smell of handmade chocolate.
The custom made booths, Tiffany lamps, the terrazzo tile floor and metal ceiling combined to transport us to the Illinois of yore… CONTINUE READING >>
Upon entering Lagomarcino’s we were engulfed by nostalgia and the enticing smell of handmade chocolate.
The custom made booths, Tiffany lamps, the terrazzo tile floor and metal ceiling combined to transport us to the Illinois of yore… CONTINUE READING >>
It was the best of planes, it was the worst of planes, that was our feeling after spending nearly thirty hours on two non-stop flights.
The first one, United flight 895, from Chicago to Hong Kong clocked in at sixteen hours. Back when… CONTINUE READING >>
It was the best of planes, it was the worst of planes, that was our feeling after spending nearly thirty hours on two non-stop flights.
The first one, United flight 895, from Chicago to Hong Kong clocked in at sixteen hours. Back when… CONTINUE READING >>
True passion brings forth great fruit, and the next thing we knew we were all in Phyllis’ Range Rover bouncing through the fields for an up close look at the vines… CONTINUE READING >>
True passion brings forth great fruit, and the next thing we knew we were all in Phyllis’ Range Rover bouncing through the fields for an up close look at the vines… CONTINUE READING >>
In fact, every street is packed with jaw dropping examples of nineteenth century homes, especially the tree lined boulevard Park Place. We’re pretty sure Monopoly should be jealous… CONTINUE READING >>
In fact, every street is packed with jaw dropping examples of nineteenth century homes, especially the tree lined boulevard Park Place. We’re pretty sure Monopoly should be jealous… CONTINUE READING >>