Galena Historic District
Galena





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Popular places to visit

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 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.

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

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.
Things to do

Galena Area: Berning Acres Family Dairy Farm Tour

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

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Room was clean. Our door did not automatically shut, but it wasn’t a big deal.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Elegant, old hotel
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Staff was polite. Jacuzzi was broke and staff didn’t seem too concerned about it, and there was a few items left behind from the last guests
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Hotel and room spotless. Not fancy but fancy enough to have a great
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Amazing staff
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL
Always a nice place to stay. Staff is nice, rooms are clean. Great location.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
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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.

