All About A Ghost Tour
230 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036
Historic Sites
Immerse yourself into mix of history and mystery!
Galena Historic Main Street Walking tour with researched, authentic stories about Galena's ghostly past & present, guided by one of Galena's foremost historians.
Tour starts at the DeSoto House Hotel, on Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM.
Location: DeSoto House Hotel, corner of Main St. and Green St. Cost: $15.00 for adults, kids through high school age are free.
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