Apple River Canyon State Park
Visit Apple River Canyon State Park
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Apple Canyon Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Apple Canyon Lake during your travels in Apple River. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Old Blacksmith Shop
Live demonstrations provide a fascinating experience at this blacksmith shop, with anvils and fire pokers glowing red hot and bending to the might of the hammer.
Grant Home
Retrace the daily life of Ulysses S. Grant in his Galena home, where he and his family lived between the Civil War and their move to the White House.
Dowling House
Get an authentic look at the past inside this pretty and historic building, the oldest house in the town of Galena and now a captivating museum.
Grant Park
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.
Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Apple River at Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.