GALENA, ILLINOIS

 

When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955 he looked to Galena for inspiration.

Why?

Best Main Street in the USA.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/america/2018/02/26/charming-main-streets-and-main-streets-each-state/368640002/

DeSoto House Hotel, a Galena landmark since 1855.

Longest running hotel in town.

And very haunted.

My room (228) haunted by this yank...