The Holiday Inn Express Hotel Galesburg is located on the east edge of Galesburg, a city rich in railroad and American history. Knox College, which is closely located to the Holiday Inn Express Galesburg, was the site of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Other historic places of interest include the birthplace of poet Carl Sandburg, the Ronald Reagen Trail and the Galesburg Railroad Museum. Galesburg is the future home of the National Railroad Hall of Fame, which is to be built within walking distance of the Holiday Inn Express Galesburg. Not far from the hotel you'll find the BNSF rail-yard and the Amtrak station.If you enjoy the theatre, don't miss the magnificent Orpheum Theatre. And if you enjoy the fall colors, you don't want to miss the Spoon River-Knox County Scenic Drive which is held the first two weekends of October.The Holiday Inn Express Galesburg offers 72 spacious rooms. Each room features FREE high-speed wireless Internet. Of course your stay won't be complete without enjoying our complimentary Express Start Breakfast Bar. Be sure to try our signature cinnamon roll. We'll keep one warm for you!Businesses near the hotel: Gates Rubber Company, BNSF, Historic Seminary Street shops, NAEIR, Dick Blick, Carhartt. Stay Smart, stay at the Holiday Inn Express Galesburg, conveniently located off I-74.