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Seminary Street is one of the midwest's success stories in downtown restoration and revitalization. The National Trust's Main Street Program began as a demonstration project in Galesburg. Restored buildings now thrive with restaurants and specialty shops.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Central Congregational Church

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

Galesburg, IL Historic Churches

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



Things to do near Galesburg, IL

Spirit of Peoria

Turn-of-the-century paddle wheeler available for sight-seeing, theme cruises, private charters and overnight exursions to Sta...

Hillcrest Resort Golf Course

Champion Executive Golf Course at Hillcrest Resort features nine distinguished challenging holes of pleasure for golfers of e...

Museum Of Geology

Earth science displays. ...

Knight's Of Columbus Par 3 Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Grady's Family Fun Center

As Bloomington-Normal's only amusement park, Grady's features an 18-hole mini-golf course, batting cages, bumper boats, go ca...