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
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC
"Great locale! Great stay! Great place! Great value! Would stay again in a second!"
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
"Very nice bones to this old hotel but it is very drably decorated throughout - mostly brown and old-looking. No one seemed to be there, which is part of the problem. We wanted to get a late dinner and night cap but the restaurant, bar, and room service shut down at 9. Our view was of the side street ..."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Very clean room, comfortable bed and pillows, and bright bathroom. The buffet breakfast was also very good and included with the stay. We would stay here again."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Grand Harbor Resort
"Air conditioner was very noise"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
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Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"Rooms were clean, bar located there but was so packed and loud music playing so we waited until later to go."
Reviewed on 1 June 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.
