Our amazing photographer, Ken Kashian, spent a weekend with us and took some wonderful new photos. Check it out!
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- Wine & Cheese time!
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- The foyer
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- The Bess room, with its private porch
605 S. Prospect St. • Galena, Il 61036 • 800.717.2317 or 815.777.2317 •
May 18, 2013
February 18, 2013
Happy President’s Day
Breakfast always looks downright “presidential” around The Steamboat House. This morning, we had fresh pineapple & wild blueberries, home-made apple cinnamon coffee cake, white cheese & sausage strata, and home made biscuits with jam. And how was YOUR breakfast? :)
Breakfast at The Steamboat House
February 13, 2013
Galena Getaway Destination
We were so excited to find this article in the CBS TV “Best of Chicago” section. (We didn’t know about it, so that makes it extra special) http://chicago.cbslocal.com/top-lists/valentines-day-getaway-destinations-near-chicago/ At The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast, we want to continue the post-winter holiday fun by extending our current special through the second weekend in March. Book 2 nights, weekdays OR weekends, and receive a $30 gift certificate to Galena’s incredible Fried Green Tomatoes absolutely free. Book online at www.thesteamboathouse.com or call us at 815 777 2317. Use Promo Code Blog 30.
Breakfast table; The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast
February 6, 2013
Valentine’s Day in Galena
Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a special someone? Thinking of a hotel or B&B getaway? Perfect! Here at The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast in gorgeous Galena IL we have a gift that’s guaranteed to bring smiles. Reserve any 2-night stay (weekends included) for a getaway prior to March 8 and we’ll help out with a $30 gift certificate to Galena’s Favorite Restaurant — Fried Green Tomatoes–FREE! Use promo code BLOG30 when making reservations at 815 777 2317 or at www.thesteamboathouse.com. (New reservations only; no other discounts or certificates with this promotion)
Galena hotel alternative bed and breakfast
January 7, 2013
Winter Warmups & Cabin Fever Getaways
January & February are wonderful times to visit Galena. A stay at the Steamboat House includes cozy fireplace rooms, fine wine at 5:00 each evening, morning & evening hot beverages outside your guestroom door, 3-course breakfasts, and, of course,the hospitality for which this inn is known. Shops are open, historical sites, wineries and breweries are ready for your visit, and the skiing is great.
Don’t forget the fantastic Murder Mystery weekend February 22 & 23, which features 2 NIGHTS of ENTERTAINMENT, including a 3-course dinner and an interactive murder mystery event facilitated by professional actors. This year’s theme is Phantom of the Opera Masquerade Ball. http://bestofgalena.com/events/2013MurderRackCard.pdf
Also, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! AND, there is a special promotion from The Steamboat House which includes a $30 gift certificate to the fantastic Fried Green Tomatoes with a 2-night stay through February 28. (Weekends included!) Must use PROMO CODE BLOG30. New reservations only; no other discounts or gift certificates.
Shouldn't you be sitting here on Valentine's Day?
December 11, 2012
Thank you, Galena Guests!
We are truly blessed to have such great guests. This note was posted on our Facebook page on December 1 by Jen Domke. Thank you so much, Jen!
“This was by far the best “hotel” experience we have ever had. Better than any B&B we’ve ever stayed in and cleaner and even nicer than a few 5-star hotels we’ve stayed in!! Glen and Char are amazing hosts, they make an absolutely DELICIOUS breakfast each morning, and the inn was just SO cozy and inviting. I did not want to go home! We will DEFINITELY be coming back, and recommending to family and friends for years to come. Thanks you guys for a great weekend.”
We feel so honored and grateful.
October 9, 2012
Cellar views
Many guests of The Steamboat House ask us about the mysterious wooden door in the hillside behind the mansion. It is a rather elaborate root cellar–a 20-foot hallway leads to an awesome brick curved ceiling leads to a round room with a brick domed ceiling. There is another room with a wooden floor which was used for ice. Here are a couple of pictures of the structure.
Root cellar views
September 30, 2012
We love referrals at our Galena inn!
We are so pleased when our guests send their friends and relatives to stay with us. Here are the Nyhus cousins, who were referred to us by their family. They were such fun to be with.
September 24, 2012
Galena celebrates Fall
One of our favorite times of year is Fall, especially Oktoberfest! To help us kick off our Fall/Winter season, the Little German from Schmitt Sohne wines stopped by to say Hi!
The Little German and friends at breakfast
The Little German gives a "thumbs up" to wine time!
But that’s not all. In November, visit us for Noveau Wine weekend, an Old Fashioned Christmastime (featuring the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of the Christmas tree), the annual Mistletoe Ball, and Christmastime in Galena with Living Windows. Kick some leaves, sample treats in local confectionaries, pick pumpkins, take a hot air balloon ride, walk along the levy, enjoy world class restaurants, and return to your cozy guestroom with fireplace. Is there anything better?
September 18, 2012
Tour of Historic Galena Homes
One of our very favorite events!!
45th Annual Tour of Homes Sept. 29 & 30 Showcases Historic Galena;
Saturday Cocktail Party Gives Entree into a Sixth Private Residence
From cozy miners’ cottages to grand Queen Annes, Galena’s incredible architecture will take center stage during the 45th Annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes. Autumn is always a popular time to visit scenic Galena, but add the chance to tour inside five private historic buildings and the lure becomes irresistible. Preservation, interior decorating, antiques and history are featured elements of the popular event hosted by the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society. The guided tour runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine both Saturday and Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2012. Ticket holders may ride a free shuttle bus between houses on Saturday only; on Sunday, they provide their own transportation. Tour tickets include free admission to the Galena & U. S. Grant Museum on Saturday and Sunday, where visitors can enjoy the new “Ghosts of the Grants” presentation, a special exhibit called “Grant: Friends, Family and Foes” and the iconic Thomas Nast painting “Peace in Union.”
The September Tour of Historic Galena Homes is sponsored by the Galena – Jo Daviess County Historical Society. Tickets are $17; children under 10 are free with an adult. Tickets and maps are available tour weekend at the Old Train Depot Visitor Information Center at 100 Bouthillier St., the DeSoto House Hotel at 230 S. Main St., the Galena & U. S. Grant Museum at 211 S. Bench St, the Gateway to History at 403 S. Main Street, and any home on the tour. Advance tickets (non-refundable) are available at the Museum, or phone 815-777-9129 to purchase by credit card. The Galena – Jo Daviess County Historical Society operates the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum, 211 S. Bench Street (open 9-4:30 daily); the Gateway to History, 403 S. Main Street (open 9-5 daily through October and Fri-Mon from November through April), and the Old Blacksmith Shop, 245 N. Commerce Street (open 10-4, Fri-Mon through October). For more information: 815-777-9129, www.galenahistorymuseum.org.
About 2012 Tour Homes
This year’s tour includes two fine Queen Anne houses built just a decade apart. One was the first Galena residence to be wired for electricity; the other is a hilltop house with windows and porches overlooking historic downtown and the Galena River Valley. Two 1830s two-story miners’ cottages on quaint Dewey Avenue will be on the tour; they have been added onto over the years in very different ways. One now resembles a turn-of-the-century frame cottage, and the other is now called “Seven Gables House” in homage to its interesting roofline. An 1835 Greek Revival-style brick cottage on the Capt. David G. Bates mansion property is the fifth Tour home. It was likely built as an in-law home, as it has 10.5-foot ceilings, a feature that would have not be found in servant’s quarters.
Saturday Evening Cocktail Reception at Historic Capt. Bates Home
New in 2012 will be an exclusive Cocktail Reception at the grand Captain David G. Bates home at 1203 Third Street. This 13-room private home, a stone mansion formerly known as the DeZoya B&B, will be open only for the cocktail party, Saturday evening, September 29, from 5 to 8 pm. The exclusive, limited ticket will cost $50 and include the reception plus one Home Tour ticket. For tickets: 815.777-9129.
Glen & Char Carlson, Innkeepers • The Steamboat House Bed & Breakfast •
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