Galena Historic District, IL
Galena
Visit Galena Historic District
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.
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.
Belvedere Mansion
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.
Galena Historic District Hotel Deals
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
"The fire alarms went off repeatedly till late at nihgt, pool & waterpark was shut down to to equipment malfunction"
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
Hotel Julien Dubuque
"Love this place! The location, bar, good, staff, rooms... love it"
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"Nice pool and hot tub. Good breakfast."
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"I liked that it was was kind of hidden away and still fairly close to places i needed to go. All the rooms were outside access only and the office was detached, which i hadn't realized prior to arriving. That meant if you wanted to go have breakfast, enjoy the bar or restaurant, or wanted to speak ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"The room was wonderful and the staff were helpful and friendly. We will certainly lay stay again."
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
"I've stayed here many times over the years and I'm always completely satisfied when I stay here. The rooms are always exceptionally clean, the staff helpful and the complementary breakfast is always delicious."
Reviewed on 2026/5/23
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.
