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At most motels, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace at the end of the 1940s with the popularity of car travel and road trips, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.

Visitors like Galesburg for its shops. As you’re sightseeing around the area, be sure to enjoy all there is to see and do. Enjoy nature with a stop at Lakeside Water Park and Lake Storey. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include Galesburg Railroad Museum and Discovery Depot Children’s Museum. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, Carl Sandburg Mall, and Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Galesburg to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in Galesburg are January, November, December, and February, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Galesburg to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Quad City Intl. Airport (MLI), which is located 35.4 mi (56.9 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Peoria, IL (PIA-Greater Peoria Regional), which is 40.4 mi (65 km) away. If you want to explore the larger area, hop on a train at Galesburg Station.