Galena Historic District Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Galena Historic District

Hotel Julien Dubuque
The room was spacious and spotless. However, there were no safety bars in the shower.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Everything was great. Especially liked the corner room. THANX CLARKIE!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Clean room, great staff, wonderful area to stay
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
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Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Everything was perfect. The staff was friendly, and the breakfast was awesome!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
It was such a beautiful place to stay at
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Galena Historic District

The Galena Territory
The Galena Territory might not have many top sights, but Eagle Ridge Resort Golf and Horseshoe Mound are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

