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Lincoln vs Douglas at Old Main
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,...
bushes39 Says: The Orpheum Theatre, in Galesburg, hosts and number of great shows, including drama, music, and the occasional 'classic movie' festival.
bushes39 Says: The famous American poet Carl Sandburg was born in Galesburg. You can visit his birthplace to more info.
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,...
Bushwhacker Says: Overpriced and overrated. Grisly steak and poor service.
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
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...
Seminary Street Pub: Bars Are The Thing, And This One Is Tops
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...
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...
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.
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
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...
Carl Sandburg's (the writer of...
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...
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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
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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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 has an outstanding visitor center, we recommend making a stop there.
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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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