Galena Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Grant Park
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.
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.
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
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
"The fire alarms went off repeatedly till late at nihgt, pool & waterpark was shut down to to equipment malfunction"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
"Very friendly staff rooms are beautiful the whole property is beautiful and very clean place perfect location. I highly recommend staying here."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"The hot breakfast was not out with the buffet part of the breakfast. And was fairly small portions when ordered. I wonder if some people might get missed on ordering the hot food, when done this way, and not realize that was available also . Overall a nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"Room was clean."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Hotel was very clean, staff very attentive. Clean gym and pool area. Breakfastwas good had a variety of items. I'll definetely stay here again when in the area."
Reviewed on 20 May 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.
