Galena Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 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.
Grant Park
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.
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Top hotels in Galena Historic District
Hotel Julien Dubuque
"We love staying at hotels with character. This hotel was conveniently located for a quick layover as we were heading to our vacation destination. We will be looking for other accommodations for our layover on the way home. Our room, the elevators and hallways are in need of updating. The bed was ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"Rooms were clean, bed was very comfortable. The free breakfast was great especially the Irish Oatmeal. I had a Rueben that was fantastic!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Very clean room and a great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
"Nice place, well maintained. Great hot breakfast, hot tub."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"I found that the property and the room were dated. However, for the price, it provided a clean, very basic room with fridge and fair sized TV. Breakfast was adequate and enough to get me on the road. At this price, it was a clean and comfortable place to get a few hours sleep."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL
"Quiet and comfortable. Nice breakfast."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in 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.
