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.

Belvedere Mansion
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.

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.

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

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
We had to checkout before breakfast. We were going to Mall of America on a bus trip
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Check in was extremely easy & staff was fun & inviting
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Room was updated, clean and comfortable. Staff was kind and helpful. Breakfast was mediocre. The location was perfect.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Very quaint and very Irish. Loved it. Faerie Ring was magical. The irish band at night brought some flair to the night. The bar was warm and inviting.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Preserved history. Modern amenities.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Great staff breakfast was gross same stuff every day never changed
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
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.
