Map of Galesburg
Galesburg has over 80 restaurants and 800 hotel rooms. It also has many entertainment options from historic sites to cultural attractions. Click on the corresponding number for more information on each of them.
Comfort Inn [$$]
Country Inn & Suites [$$]
Fairfield Inn [$]
Holiday Inn Express [$$]
Best Western Prairie Inn [$$]
The Fahnestock House [$$$]
The Great House [$$$]
The Lawrence House [$$$]
The Seacord House [$]
The Carr House [$$$]
Allison Lake Storey Campground [$]
Bishop Hill
U.S. Route 34
309-927-3899 A restored Swedish settlement from the mid-1800s with restaurants, shops and historical buildings, located 25 miles northeast of Galesburg. [ CLOSE ] Carl Sandburg Birthplace and State Historic Site
331 East Third Street
309-342-2361 Author-poet Carl Sandburg was born here in a three-room cottage on January 6, 1878. From these humble beginnings, Sandburg went on to achieve international acclaim for his poetry, children’s stories and a six-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. A Visitors’ Center and gift shop are located next to the birthplace. Be sure to walk through the wooded park and perennial garden where the ashes of Carl Sandburg and his wife lie beneath “Remembrance Rock.” Quotation Walk leads you through the garden with famous quotes from Carl Sandburg’s writings engraved in the stepping stones. [ CLOSE ] Central Congregational Church
Public Square
309-343-5145 This imposing Richardsonian Romanesque church, constructed in 1898 of dark red sandstone transported from Michigan, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has a number of magnificent rose windows, and is located on the site of the “Old First Church,” which was founded by the original settlers who came here with George Washington Gale to start a religious community and college. [ CLOSE ] Discovery Depot Children's Museum
128 South Chambers
309-344-8876 Discovery Depot provides an environment for fun and educational experiences for children and families. Interactive exhibits, programs, and collections stimulate curiosity, promote discovery, and encourage learning. It’s a place where play and learning go hand in hand. [ CLOSE ] Galesburg Civic Art Center
114 East Main Street
309-342-7415 Monthly exhibits include both local and national artists. Every spring, the national juried “Galex” show is exhibited, attracting artists’ entries from around the country. Annual events include “Art-in-the-Park” the third Saturday in July, a festive holiday art market in November/December, and two major fund raisers: the Holiday House Walk showcasing five Galesburg homes and the Mardi Gras costume ball held in February. The Art Center also provides an artist gallery gift shop with works by area artists. [ CLOSE ] Galesburg Railroad Museum
Seminary and Mulberry Streets
309-342-9400 Experience railroading of the early 1900s at the Galesburg Railroad Museum. Take a tour through the restored passenger engine built in 1930 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, a fully outfitted car used by the Railway Mail Service and Railway Express Agency, and a caboose. Two 1950s inspection cars outfitted with track maintenance tools are also part of the Museum, and an extensive collection of railroad memorabilia is housed in a 1923 Pullman parlor car. [ CLOSE ] Lake Storey Recreational Area
North of U.S. 34 on Route 150
The 600 acres at Lake Storey Recreational Area offer year-round outdoor adventure. In the summer, rent a row boat, canoe or paddle boat to tour the lake, enjoy the waterslide, swim in the lake or relax on the beach, use the playground and picnic shelters, play a game of horseshoes at any of the 24 courts in Lincoln Park, or camp at the extensive campgrounds. It also contains numerous paved trails for long walks or bicycle rides. [ CLOSE ] Orpheum Theatre
57 South Kellog Street
309-342-2299 The Orpheum Theatre, showcasing nineteenth-century eclectic architecture, opened in 1916. While the façade is French Second Empire style, the interior features classic Corinthian columns. Built as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum hosted many early stars of stage and screen, including Jack Benny, George Burns and Houdini. An Italian Renaissance plaster frieze graces the mezzanine hall, and French baroque medallions ring the main hall. Today it continues to reflect its former glory, bringing to its stage a diverse blend of plays and concerts. [ CLOSE ] Showplace 8 Cinema
1401 West Carl Sandburg Drive
800-326-3264 A new eight screen movie theater with stadium seating and digital sound. Free popcorn on Tuesdays! [ CLOSE ] Alfano's Pizzeria [$]
Asian Buffet [$]
Cellar Pizza Pub [$]
Cherry Street Restaurant & Bar [$]
57 South Cherry Street
309-344-4480 A mainstay for the Knox College community. If you go to Cherry Street, you have to try the "Mud." [ CLOSE ] Chez Willy's [$$$]
41 South Seminary Street
309-341-4141 Current American cuisine featuring Black Angus steak and fresh fish. [ CLOSE ] Coney Island [$]
77 South Cherry Street
309-343-4990 Knox alumni will tell you that they haven't changed the recipe in 50 years. [ CLOSE ] Hammer's General Feed Store [$]
Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee [$]
28 North Seminary Street
309-344-2625 Roasted daily – coffees of the highest grade of arabica beans from small plantations. Stop in for beans, espresso drinks and teas. [ CLOSE ] Jalisco Mexican Restaurant [$]
2105 East Main Street
309-344-2957 Authentic Mexican cuisine, it's a favorite of the Knox community. [ CLOSE ] Joy Garden [$]
Kaldi's Coffeehouse & Tearoom [$]
LaGondola Spaghetti House [$]
914 North Henderson Street
309-343-9988 Tuesdays and Fridays all you can eat spaghetti, bread and salad for 5 bucks and change has made many Knox students fans of LaGondola. [ CLOSE ] Landmark Café & Creperie [$$]
62 South Seminary Street
309-343-5376 Known for its spinach bisque, salads and dessert crepes featuring Häagen-Dazs ice cream. A nice place to go after a Symphony concert or for weekend brunch. [ CLOSE ] McGillacuddy's [$$]
Old Peking [$]
1349 North Henderson Street
309-343-8822 Considered by many to be the best Chinese buffet in town. [ CLOSE ] Packinghouse Dining Company [$$$]
441 Mulberry Street
309-342-6868 Located in an old meat packinghouse—steaks, chicken and seafood are the main attractions. The cinnamon rolls on the “produce wagon” are to die for. [ CLOSE ] Pizza House [$]
132 East Simmons
309-343-8376 Just a short walk from campus, the recipe hasn’t changed since they opened in 1955. [ CLOSE ] Q's Cafe [$]
Rib Shack [$$]
1815 North Henderson Street
309-344-1915 Looks like a rib shack should. Ribs, chicken, onion rings and all of the fixings. [ CLOSE ] Roosters [$]
Sully's Pub [$$]
1075 North Henderson Street
309-342-9325 A pub-ish atmosphere featuring the best WILD Buffalo Wings and largest KING pork tenderloin in town. [ CLOSE ] Swedough's Doughnuts & Coffee Shop [$]
1195 North Broad Street
309-342-7517 The best (and only real) doughnut shop in Galesburg. Arrive early for the best selection. [ CLOSE ] Uncle Billy's Bakery [$]
87 South Seminary Street
309-342-6111 Muffins, cookies, pastries and breads of all styles, flavors, and shapes. The flour is ground on the premises and everything is made from scratch. [ CLOSE ] Downtown District
Main Street Area
309-343-9189 Galesburg’s Downtown District provides more than 130 unique and exciting shopping, eating, cultural, and entertainment opportunities, and there is plenty of free parking. [ CLOSE ] Seminary Street Historic Commercial District
Seminary Street
309-342-1000 Seminary Street is one of the Midwest’s stunning success stories in downtown restoration. Buildings once nearly abandoned now thrive with restaurants, distinctive specialty shops, a day spa, coffee roastery and a bakery. Antiques and collectibles from some of the Midwest’s finest dealers can be found at The Galesburg Antique Mall in the historically restored building on the corner of Main and Seminary. [ CLOSE ] Sandburg Mall
1150 West Carl Sandburg Drive
309-344-1331 www.sandburgmall.com On the north edge of the city, Sandburg Mall features more than 40 merchants, including Bergners, JCPenney, Kmart, and Sears. You’ll also find The Marketplace — a collection of one-of-a-kind merchants displaying their merchandise in pushcarts, kiosks, and specialty shops. [ CLOSE ] Seminary Square
North Seminary Street at U.S. 34
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Map KeyAccommodations$ = under $70, $$ = $70-$125, $$$ = over $125 (per night, based on double occupancy)Restaurants$ = under $10, $$ = $10-$20, $$$ = over $20 (per person)Hotels (All offer a Knox visitors discount.)Shopping |