Galena Historic District
Galena





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Popular places to visit

Old Market House
Make this historic market building your first stop in Galena. Part welcome center, part museum, it gives you a perfect introduction to the city.

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.

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.

Belvedere Mansion
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.

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.

Grant Park
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.
Things to do

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Top hotels in Galena Historic District

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Great
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
The hotel pool and staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Everything was excellent. Room condition is also excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Bed was comfy, room was pretty clean. No conditioner was in the bathroom.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
The swimming pool was very nice, but the "spa" was never open. Breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Room was clean, bed comfortable. Staff was friendly. Enjoyed the restaurant being attached.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Galena Historic District

The Galena Territory
Though The Galena Territory might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Horseshoe Mound.

