Galena Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Galena Historic District
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.

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.
Activities

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Our pick of the best Galena Historic District Hotel Deals

The Loft Suite Sleeps 10! Located overlooking Main Street in downtown Galena, IL
Perfect location and beautiful loft!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC
Great location for a down town galena stay.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
This was a middle point to meet family members. We had all ages and the pool was wonderful for all ages. The rooms were clean and comfortable. This will become a family meeting point for us in the future. Kids loved it.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Rooms are always comfortable, quiet. Pool and hot tub perfect! The French Toast Donut holes Sunday morning at Caroline's were delish!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
The room was clean, although it smelled musty when we walked in, it didn't aggravate my allergies so it couldn't have been mold. The pillows and bed were very comfortable! The library and the view from it were lovely and the pool and hot tub seemed nice.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Location of coffee makers easier access and not on the bottom of a cabinet. Do not advertise a restaurant.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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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.

