10 Perfect Christmas Shopping Getaways
Immerse yourself in the happy bustle of the season at 10 of our favorite Midwest towns and cities for holiday shopping.
Galena, Illinois
Like ornaments on a giant Christmas tree, fanciful 1800s homes and red brick shops decorate this town amid the hills of northeast Illinois' Galena River Valley (85 miles west of Rockford). Garlands of lights outline gables, steeples and rooftops. Old-fashioned trolleys depart for Yuletide tours, and Santa greets visitors on weekends.
More than 100 stores and galleries, as well as a selection of restaurants, line Main Street. Benjamin's features pizza, chicken and more in a family pub atmosphere, while Fried Green Tomatoes offers traditional Italian. Best bets for an overnight include the luxury suites and cottages at the Goldmoor Inn or lodging at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa.
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