The Galena Territory Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
Washburne House Historic Site
Learn about the fascinating Elihu Washburne, who helped shaped American politics during and after the Civil War, at his stately brick home in Galena.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Top hotels in The Galena Territory
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
"The place was beautiful, clean and comfortable. It is a hidden gem in the mountains."
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
"It was a wonderful stay"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"From the pictures, I could tell that this place would be nice. And I wasn't disappointed. The pool was big. The hot tub was nice. The gym room was right nearby. The pool had wide windows so you don't feel like you're in a tight indoor pool. There is also a deck on the side of the pool. It overlooked ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"Excellent location. Friendly staff. Rooms a bit worn here and there. Very good breakfast. Like the 24/7 coffee bar and afternoon snacks. Fun to have Irish pub attached."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"I reported a water leak in the room and was told “I told maintenance”. No apology, no option to switch rooms and no attempt to remedy"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
"Was greeted at check-in with a sign that the pool is unavailable due to maintenance. Ouch. Off to a disappointing start. Was just there for the night, so no high expectations. However the “out-of-order” pancake maker also put a damper on my morning. Otherwise a relatively decent place with creative ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
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Galena Historic District
Travellers come to Galena Historic District for its stunning river views, and you can see top attractions like Old Market House and Dowling House while you're in town.
