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Galesburg, Illinois

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Carl Sandburg State Historic Site

Galesburg is the birth place and burial site of the internationally known writer, Carl Sandburg. The Visitor Center contains a museum, a museum shop, a small theater where several informative videos about Carl Sandburg are shown and a renovated "barn"

Galesburg, IL Historic Homes

Central Congregational Church

The Central Congregational Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was erected in 1898

Galesburg, IL Historic Churches

The Orpheum Theatre

The restored vaudeville Orpheum Theatre, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a monument to the spirit of Galesburg and Knox County - a love of history, the arts and community. Described as "a veritable house of enchantment" when it opened its doors on August 19, 1916

Galesburg, IL Historic Theatres

Seminary Street Historic District

Seminary Street is one of the midwest's success stories in downtown restoration and revitalization. The National Trust'

Galesburg, IL Historic Districts


Things to do near Galesburg, IL

Phoenix Opera House

This restored 1882 opera house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is home to Pandora's Playhouse...

Splashdown at Eastside

The wettest and wildest family water park in Central Illinois. Play in Splashdown Island, ride the lazy river, even a splash ...

Deere and Company, John Deere Factory Tours

View the production of a variety of John Deere implements and parts distribution, depending on the factory site selected. The...

Illinois Route 66 Museum/Hall Of Fame

The Hall of Fame features displays and plaques, as well as many other attractions of historical interest....