Things To Do

Highway 20 Brewing Company

Great small town brewery in Elizabeth, IL just 20 minutes East of Eagle Ridge. Opens at noon on Saturday. Bring your lunch in from E town or Lola’s one block away. Also have music Sunday @ 2pm.

Galena Goat Yoga

Goat Yoga Class at 9 am Saturday and Sunday - See website to register or schedule private event.

Golfing at Eagle Ridge

Eagle Ridge offers four award-winning golf courses that have been renovated and restored back to their original architecture, offering 63-holes of stunning and scenic golf. From the very first tee, the rolling fairways, immaculate greens and tranquil surroundings allow you to enjoy a challenging yet supremely relaxing round of golf. Contact Eric or Elizabeth to make a tee time at 'Off-Season' Rates.

Dry Creek Beekeeping

Honey and Mead Tasting at Eagle Ridge, Friday 4 PM - Advance Registration Recommended

E-Town Coffee Co

Stop by for breakfast and locally roasted, freshly ground coffee and espresso. E-Town offers a variety of freshly baked donuts, scones, sandwiches, cookies, local art, and even wine to take home! Open Saturday 8am-2pm.

Orchard Landing & Galena Cider Co.

Unique location! Enjoy live music across from their private airstrip where small planes stop for a visit. Try their excellent cider donuts and cider - hard or regular.

Galena Country Fair

10am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. 120+ Art, Craft, and Fine Art Vendors, plus Food and Drinks. Note that parking may be challenging - see website for information on shuttles provided from specified parking lots.

Autumn Craft Fair & Scarecrow Fest

River Ridge School, 4141 IL-84, Hanover, IL 61041 Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4, Free Admission - Browse over 100 booths showcasing unique, handmade crafts, and indulge in tasty treats like caramel apples and other delicious food from local vendors. Near the town of Elizabeth.

Paul’s Vintage Bike Shop

One man’s amazing collection of rare and vintage bicycles in old Bishops General Store building. Find your childhood bike. Open Saturday 10-2 or by appointment. Admission is free.

Apple River Fort State Historic Site

You can visit the interpretive center with interesting exhibits and a short video about the 1832 Black Hawk War and walk along an illustrated pathway to the reconstructed fort open for self-guided tours. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 - 5.

Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.

Blaum Bros. Distilling Co. distills and produces fine spirits in the heart of Galena, Illinois — a town steeped in distilling history. Through the selection of the best grains in the local area and abroad, the brothers hand craft spirits by meticulously controlling the entire process — from the milling of the raw grains, to the mashing, fermentation, and distillation on their custom made copper still. They look forward to providing you with a tour, a tipple, and chat about their passion (It’s like, their pleasure, in other people’s leisure).

Stonedrift Spa

Treat yourself to an unforgettable spa experience and let us help you unwind and rejuvenate. Massages, Body Treatments, Dry Salt Experiences, Barbershop & Salon, Nails, Halo Therapy, Facials & Hydrafacials, and much more!

Galena River Trail

Chicago Great Western Railway Depot Museum

111 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL 61028 - Open Weekends from 11 -3.