Galesburg Travel Guide

  Its just off I-74 at the Galesburg exit
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  • Its just off I-74 at the Galesburg exit
      Its just off I-74 at the Galesburg exit
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  • CARL SANDBURG
      CARL SANDBURG
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  • RAILROAD DAYS POSTERS
      RAILROAD DAYS POSTERS
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  • THE GALESBURG VICINITY
      THE GALESBURG VICINITY
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  • Urine stained bed, and BEDBUGS!
      Urine stained bed, and BEDBUGS!
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Things to Do  

Lincoln vs Douglas at Old Main

Lincoln vs Douglas at Old Main, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  Old Main serves as the central office and Humanities building for Knox College (Yea Knox!!!). It is also the site of one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates. While visiting Old Main, one could also stop into Knox's library. It houses an extensive collection of writings,... 

A Little Theatre

A Little Theatre, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  The Orpheum Theatre, in Galesburg, hosts and number of great shows, including drama, music, and the occasional 'classic movie' festival. 

Carl Sandburg Birthplace

Carl Sandburg Birthplace, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  The famous American poet Carl Sandburg was born in Galesburg. You can visit his birthplace to more info. 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Express Galesburg

 1 Review and 24 Opinions  I've stayed there for a week at a time on several occasions. The folks are very kind and helpful,... 

Restaurants  

The Packinghouse: Overrated

The Packinghouse: Overrated, Galesburg

 Bushwhacker Says:  Overpriced and overrated. Grisly steak and poor service. 

The Packing House: Meat!!!!!

The Packing House: Meat!!!!!, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  Great steaks, great burgers, just plain old good food. Don't have a favorite, I like a number of dishes. 

Landmark Cafe and Creperie: Good Food

Landmark Cafe and Creperie: Good Food, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  The Landmark serves wonderful food. They have great sandwiches and crepes. The atmosphere of the restaurant is wonderful. Also, they have a nice, hidden-away outdoor seating area for the warmer parts of the year. It may seem simple, but their ham and swiss sandwich is... 

Nightlife  

Seminary Street Pub: Bars Are The Thing, And This One Is Tops

Seminary Street Pub: Bars Are The Thing, And This One Is Tops, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  The nightlife in Galesburg is restricted to the bars or your home. So if you're visiting, hit the bars. I recommend Seminary Street Pub. It's pretty quiet, has a nice atmosphere, and is well priced. What's nice about Galesburg is the fact that the people are very willing to... 

Transportation  

Check out the map

Check out the map, Galesburg

 Rich62 Says:  Here's a map that might help you.click it to enlarge. 

Have a Car

Have a Car, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  As a person without a car, I highly recommend having one. The streets are not walker or bike friendly. A number of the sidewalks are worn, and most of the important places in Galesburg are on the extreme ends of town (a problem when you live in the middle of town). So, have... 

Use The Amtrak

Use The Amtrak, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  Amtrak stops in Galesburg. It's a cheap way to travel, but it also allows for a nice view of the surrounding scenery. 

Off The Beaten Path  

BN Caboose

BN Caboose, Galesburg

 OnTheSiouxFallsSub Says:  There's a BN caboose near a museum that can be seen from the amtrak station platform. 

Return To Nature at Green Oaks

Return To Nature at Green Oaks, Galesburg

 bushes39 Says:  Green Oaks is 760 acres of forest, grassland, and aquatic habitat. It is the second oldest restored tall-grass prarie in North America. One can hike through the park, do a little canouing, or just rest. It's very beautiful, and offers one a glimpse of how Illinois used to... 

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Carl Sandburg's (the writer of...

Carl Sandburg's (the writer of..., Galesburg

 P-O Says:  Carl Sandburg's (the writer of Chicago Poems) birth place is located in Galesburg and that is an interesting place to visit In town centre there was an old style café (don't remember their name, unfortunately) and they served the best coffee I drank during a six month stay... 

The Place

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 Da 'Burg - well it IS beautiful in the wintertime ,especially after its snowed.but its a bit too cold for me.The midwest is generally quite cold in the winter months ..to me it can be unbearably freezing... 

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Galesburg, American Metropolis - well not really

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 Lost among all the corn is Galesburg, Illinois. While it may not be on everyone's 'must see' list, Galesburg does offer a little bit of history and a little bit of hidden fun for the vacationer. While... 

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Trains in Galesburg

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 If you enjoy watching trains, taking pictures of trains, or traveling on them, Galesburg is for you!! When you arrive, be sure to stop at the welcome center, they have a map of all the good spots to... 

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Galesburg Visitor Center

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 Galesburg has an outstanding visitor center, we recommend making a stop there. 

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Da 'Burg

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 well it IS beautiful in the wintertime ,especially after its snowed.but its a bit too cold for me.The midwest is generally quite cold in the winter months ..to me it can be unbearably freezing... 

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