Northern Region

CVBs in the Northern Region:

• Galena Country Tourism

  123 North Commerce Street
  Galena, IL 61036
  815.776.9200

  Greetings from Galena Country, encompassing the City of Galena and Jo Daviess County, in the upper northwest corner of Illinois. Galena Country transports people to another time and place to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences and adventures. Some historic, some timeless, and some brand-new - but always original. It’s true, you can’t change time. But if you spend it right, it can change you. So, if you want to make the most of your time, come to a place that’s frozen in it. In Galena Country, we’ve never been like anywhere else and we’re proud of it. To us, history isn’t about endings, it’s where stories begin. We know one good story always leads to another. Founded in 1826, we have a history of seeing things others don’t. When you’re here, you’ll see and do things you won’t see anywhere else. We call it being original because we may be old, but we’re never the same old thing. The best thing about being where time forgot is that you can lose all track of it. Join us, in another time, in a completely different place.

• Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau

  201 North Franklin Avenue
  Polo, IL 61064
  815.946.2108 | Toll Free: 800.678.2108

  The Blackhawk Waterways of Northwest Illinois awaits your exploration and offers 2,700 miles of experiences, attractions, and adventures! We are an outdoor-recreation paradise with 10 state parks, hiking and biking trails, and great golf, along with the Rock and Mississippi rivers and Hennepin Canal offering the best in boating, kayaking, and canoeing. The Lincoln Highway and Great River Road National Scenic Byways travel through our region. Here, you will find a variety of historic destinations including Ronald Reagan and John Deere sites and charming small towns offering eclectic shopping, unique eateries, and cultural happenings. A variety of lodging options are available in our region including cabins and vacation rental homes.

• Visit Quad Cities

  1601 River Drive, Suite 110
  Moline, IL 61265
  309.277.0937 | Toll Free: 800.747.7800

  Unconventional. Unforgettable. Real Quad Cities. Discover festivals, farmers’ markets, parks, attractions, and busy bike paths that bring action to our world-renowned Mississippi riverfront. We’re full of creative spirit, innovators, and real experiences on the world-renowned Mississippi River. The Quad Cities is a family of communities comprised of Moline, East Moline & Rock Island in Illinois; Davenport & Bettendorf in Iowa; and surrounding communities as part of this must-see regional destination.

• Mercer County

• Henderson County

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