Plan Your Galena Day Trip: Dry Creek Beekeeping & Local Favorites

A Day of Family Fun, Nature, and Local Flavor

Looking for a day trip your whole crew will love? Start your Galena Country adventure with us at Dry Creek Beekeeping—a fun, hands-on way to learn about bees, honey, and the magic of nature. Then, explore some of our favorite local spots nearby. Here’s how to plan your perfect day!

Before You Come: A Few Tips

We recommend checking our website for the most up-to-date hours and tour info. Tours fill up fast, so booking ahead is the best way to make sure we can show you around!

Here are a few helpful tips:

• Wear boots (or shoes that cover your ankles)—it just makes things more comfortable while you're out and about.

• Skip the perfume or cologne. Bees have sensitive noses, and strong scents can make them a little grumpy.

  
  

We promise—you don’t need to know anything about bees to have a great time. We’ll guide you through it all!

The Buzz at Dry Creek Beekeeping

Our family absolutely loves sharing the world of bees with curious minds of all ages. Whether it’s your first time at an apiary or you're just curious how honey gets from hive to jar, you’ll get a fun, interactive experience with plenty of chances to ask questions, taste honey, and even see the bees up close.

After Your Tour: What’s Nearby?

Your day doesn’t have to end with the bees! Here are a few of our favorite local stops:

• Lunch with a View: Highlands Restaurant & Lounge 289Just up the road, this casual spot serves American comfort food, pizza, and BBQ—plus the view of The Galena Territory and General Golf Course is pretty spectacular.

  
  

• Snap a Selfie at Thunder Bay Falls This 40-foot waterfall is easy to find, totally free, and a great place to stretch your legs. Look for the selfie station!

  
  

• Treasure Hunt: Galena Antique Mall Just outside downtown Galena, this huge antique mall has over 50 dealers selling everything from vintage toys to furniture. You never know what you’ll find!

  
  

• Take a Walk on the Galena River Trail If the weather’s nice, park near Depot Park and hit the trail. It’s peaceful, scenic, and great for bird watching. The 8-mile path is perfect for walking, biking, or even cross-country skiing in winter.

  
  

Let’s Make Some Memories

At Dry Creek Beekeeping, we love seeing families have fun and learn something new together. If you’re planning a day in Galena, we hope you’ll start it with us—and then get out and explore all the beauty and charm our corner of the world has to offer.