Spending time with your best gal pals is easy in Galena. With so many places that allow you to connect and share, planning the all girls’ adventure is simple and fun.

For a calming aromatherapy treatment or tension melting hot stone massage, relax in the company of friends with a visit to a spa. Full-service spas offer intimate settings and highly skilled staff. Many innkeepers deliver the services to you with a variety of in-room massage treatments. Catch up, gossip and bond while enjoying the latest services.

Gather the girls and shop ‘til you drop on Galena’s historic Main Street, home to 90+ shops and businesses. Distinctive specialty stores, antique shops and art galleries overflow with collectibles, handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces and wacky gifts. Feed your passion for fashion in quaint boutiques filled with trendy designer apparel and fashionable accessories. The towns and villages surrounding Galena also offer a number of unique shopping experiences. Consider a leisurely drive in the country while visiting one-of-a-kind gift, antique and specialty shops. Browse "Arts & Entertainment" and "Places to Shop" under "Visitor Information."

After a fun-filled day, dine (browse "Places to Dine" under "Visitor Information") on a gourmet meal, enjoy a cocktail, and listen to live music. The area boasts a collection of friendly neighborhood pubs, intimate wine bars and eclectic lounges. The nightlife portion of the Calendar of Events includes a list of entertainment at local establishments. If you wish to create your own “scene,” plan a slumber party complete with a skilled mixologist from Fried Green Tomatoes. Their package includes four choices of martinis for three hours.

Before the end of the evening, get answers to all your questions with a tarot card reading. The Two Tarot Ladies will reveal the wisdom of the cards at your private party.

Every September, Galena dedicates a weekend to the pastimes of women. Join hundreds of women from around the country at Ladies Getaway Weekend for parties, shopping, tastings, teas and demonstrations. For year-round girlfriend getaway opportunities, check out Girlfriends Getaway e-trips on this Web site.