Lena is located in Stephenson County, Northwest Illinois. Lena is home to several parks, a golf course, a water park and nearby Lake Le-Aqua-Na, a man-made lake.
Lena Area Historical Museum houses many historical items including quilts, farm tools, clothing, and military exhibits are on display. Located on the grounds of the museum are an Illinois Central caboose, the first log schoolhouse built in Lena, a summer kitchen, and a barn with related displays.
The Lena Water Tower was built in 1896, it is believed to be on of the only three in Illinois of similar construction. The 100 foot tall tower has become the symbol for the village of Lena.