Galena Historic District, IL
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.
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 room and hotel was much older then expected, the toilet made a loud sound when flashed, the TV took a minute to figure out how to operate . There was no closet door but the was a stopper on the floor that was in the way and you could easily get a stubbed toe. There was very minimal soap and shampoo. ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
"A"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"The hot breakfast was not out with the buffet part of the breakfast. And was fairly small portions when ordered. I wonder if some people might get missed on ordering the hot food, when done this way, and not realize that was available also . Overall a nice place to stay."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"Room was clean."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Hotel was very clean, staff very attentive. Clean gym and pool area. Breakfastwas good had a variety of items. I'll definetely stay here again when in the area."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
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Reviewed on May 19, 2026
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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.
