Galena Historic District, IL
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.
Galena Historic District Hotel Deals
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Room was clean with a nice view and breakfast was excellent! Thank you!
Reviewed on 2026/3/21
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Everything was clean, tidy, and in good repair. Care has clearly been taken to maintain this beautiful historic hotel. Every employee we encountered was friendly and professional.
Reviewed on 2026/3/21
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
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Reviewed on 2026/3/20
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
There was an issue with the reservation on the Expedia side that the management helped me solve very quickly and easily. Five stars for them.
Reviewed on 2026/3/15
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Clean room and staff were great. Heat worked excellent. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2026/3/20
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Everything was very nice. Staff, room, breakfast. Just had an issue that second night wasn’t on reservations when we got there. Staff was very helpful about adding it for us.
Reviewed on 2026/3/16
Other neighborhoods 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.
