Illinois Destination Named 'Most Charming Small Town' In The Entire State

Have you ever traveled to a town that leaves a lasting impression on your mind? A place so beautiful and quaint that you never forget your time there? Illinois has no shortage of beautiful towns, and today, we're going to zoom in on one very special location.

According to a list compiled by AFAR , the most charming, beautiful town in all of Illinois is Galena. This lovely little location also ranked among the most charming small towns across the country! AFAR praised this one-of-a-kind town for its liveliness and interesting historic side.

Here's what AFAR detailed about the absolute most charming small town in the entire state:

"Galena (named after the mineral) sits in the state’s northwestern corner and was built on the mining industry in the 19th century. Today, its downtown has developed into a center with more than 100 places for shopping, eating, and wandering. Look for tarot cards and divination candles at A Darkness Lovely, sister store of the Haunted Galena Tour Company, and wooden utensils and farmhouse paddles at Galena Spoon Co. before sipping a root beer float at Root Beer Revelry, home of the world’s only public Museum of Root Beer. There’s a historic side to Galena, too: Cross the scenic Galena River to tour the former residence of Civil War general and former U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant."

For a full list of the most charming small towns in the entire country visit afar.com .