On the first day of your getaway you’ll wonder why you didn’t do this years ago. On the last day, you’ll wonder how soon before you can do it again. In between, you and your friends will retreat to spas for some well-deserved pampering, enjoy a long overdue dinner together, embark on some serious antique shopping, and tour local vineyards where you’ll describe each sample of wine as “bold, yet yielding” while trying to keep a straight face.
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Hop aboard a replica cable car for a whirlwind tour of Galena. The two-hour tour includes stops at the 1826 Dowling House, President Grant’s Home and the Belvedere Mansion (which features the actual drapes from the film classic, Gone with the Wind).
Meet up at the stately Annie Wiggins Guest House (be sure to bring your own flashlight) and join your eerily costumed guide for a walking tour of haunted sites in downtown Galena.