The Galena Territory, IL
Galena





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.
The Galena Territory Hotel Deals

Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
The place was beautiful, clean and comfortable. It is a hidden gem in the mountains.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Needs an upgrade, run down.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Nice, clean, classy. Location was great.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Clean room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Great
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
I mean it's a $50ish dollar a night hotel (when we stayed). The breakfast was ok, the room had a bit of a funky smell, but you get what you pay for.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
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Galena Historic District
Explore the "outdoor museum of the Victorian Midwest" with unique period architecture, art galleries, and various dining options. Don't miss the Ulysses S. Grant Home and Prospect Street mansions.
