The Galena Territory Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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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.

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.

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.
Activities

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Our pick of the best The Galena Territory Hotel Deals

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

New - UFO - Unique Forest Outpost with Hot Tub
"Perfect home away from home for a few days. Was pleasantly surprised that the kitchen and bathrooms were stocked with necessities and extras. Everything was well marked and there was easy to understand directions for everything (owners club passes, thermostat, hot tub etc). Wish we stayed longer, ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!

Amazing Lake Views! Close to Resort! Patio, Fireplace & Dog Friendly!
"We enjoyed our visit to Galena. Cute town and beautiful area. We had a few issues with our town house. The ice maker did not work and the couches were not very comfortable. This is the very first VRBO that did not provide a hair dryer. The shower upstairs was small and the downstairs bedroom did ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Beautiful Golf Villa!
"House was clean and had everything we needed including coffee. The owners club was pretty far from property."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Beautiful Log Cabin with Fireplace, Fire Pit, Hot Tub & Wifi
"We had a fantastic time for a friends gathering in the cabin. Lots of space and we appreciated the three showers. Great rental!Check in process was easy and Dan answered our questions quickly."
Reviewed on 15 Mar 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.
