The sun is shining, the weather is delightful under spinning ceiling fans on the porch, and the gardens are beautiful in Galena at The Steamboat House.

The sun is shining, the weather is delightful under spinning ceiling fans on the porch, and the gardens are beautiful in Galena at The Steamboat House.
Call Galena’s favorite inn for information on our newest special, designed for anyone who wants a true getaway — by themselves! Â Â Imagine a day or two just to relax by yourself. Â Shop, golf, dine, enjoy a glass of wine, read, rock on the front porch, visit a spa, or just watch a movie on YOUR schedule. Â It’s your time and you deserve it! Â Â This would also make a great Mother’s Day gift for someone special.
This opportunity also comes with a special rate. Â Â Contact The Steamboat House for more details at 815 777 2317, and ask for the “Just for me” special.
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Visit Galena the first weekend in May and enjoy Maifest at the Galena Brewery! Â With 3 days of activities, including tours, tastings and music, visitors are insured of a great time. Â Using promo code MAIBEERsite, your gift is 1 free ticket to the Brewery Tour, courtesy of The Steamboat House. Â Tour information is as follows:
TOUR OF GALENA’S HISTORIC BREWERIES: Â $35.00 PER PERSON
You will begin your tour at the new Galena Brewery located at 227 North Main Street then board a tour bus that will take you to locations of these eight 19th century Galena breweries including entry to the first three, all with commentaries:
Fulton Brewery
Illinois Brewery
City Brewery
Houy Brewery
Volz Brewery
Blum Brewery
Ennor Brewery
Fink Brewery
You will then return to the Galena Brewery for a beer tasting comprising of a flight of six of our year round popular beer styles, which is included in the tour price
Four Tours Available at $35 pp all inclusive
For those of you who love your pets like we do, and feel guilty about leaving them while you enjoy a romantic Galena getaway, we have a solution!   Elite Pet Sitting right here in Elizabeth, IL, offers a high quality vacation experience for your special friends.   We toured the facility a week ago and were really impressed.  With a limited number of “guests” Elite offers fenced outdoor spaces, well designed interior places, and, best of all, no kennels or cages.  Just lots of love and care from an extremely experienced owner and staff.  Elite only hosts well socialized, healthy pets, so there are no worries for you, and your furry buddy will have a great getaway as well.  When you make a reservation at The Steamboat House, also make a reservation for your animal friend(s).  Then, just drop them off at Elite on your way into Galena.  Perfect!   Check them out.
And remember to check out our latest specials and offers while you visit the Galena site.
What could be more fun than a glass (or 2) of wine and some fine cheese while playing a game of pool?  Add the most beautiful billiard room you’ll ever see, a walk to town location, and luscious breakfasts, and you have the ingredients for a terrific Galena Hotel Getaway.   Your stay includes “wine time” each evening and 3-course breakfasts every morning.
This Spring’s Galena hotel special is our gift of a bottle of fine wine plus 2 Steamboat logo wineglasses with a 2-night stay through April 1.    There are still openings for weekends around Valentine’s Day, so book soon using Promo Code BlogWine4/1.
Stay any 2 nights at The Steamboat House in Galena IL and receive a 15% discount through February 18 with PROMO CODE VALENTINEblog15.   Note:  Discount taken at checkout; no other discounts or certificates with this offer.  Reserve online at www.thesteamboathouse.com or call 800 717 2317.
It’s the perfect time to plan for a winter or Valentine’s Day getaway at The Steamboat House. Â Book any 2-night stay prior to February 11 and receive a 20% discount with Promo Code JAN20. Â Â So much to do in Galena like the February 10/11 Sock Hop at the Galena Brewery (free tickets — a $20 value) when staying at The Steamboat House or the January 20 Birthday Beer Dinner at Fried Green Tomatoes Restaurant.
Rooms are cozy and warm with fireplaces and down comforters; and to warm you INSIDE, enjoy a glass of wine during the Steamboat House Wine Time from 5 to 6:00 pm.  Leave cabin fever behind and visit us at www.thesteamboathouse.com.
A day spent wandering through over 100 holiday decorated shops, great food at a wonderful restaurant, and an evening in a beautiful fireplace suite.   The perfect holiday getaway!
Galena is truly the best place on earth to regain your Christmas Spirit.   Here’s another small photo of decorations in The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast Inn.   Come visit and “Get Your Merry On”!
Don’t forget The Steamboat House Gift Certificates this holiday.  Our holiday special (for gift certificates $150 or more) adds 2 Steamboat House logo wineglasses to your order for FREE!   Give someone a unique gift that they can enjoy any time of year.