The Galena Territory Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Galena Territory
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.

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.

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

Cozy Log Home-Your Perfect Escape!
Enjoy Nature and Wildlife from the Deck!
Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Perfect Location! Semi Private Pool, Walk to Golf, Resort, Paths! Dog Friendly!
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Private 3BR/2BA Territory Home Nestled in the Trees
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Cozy 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome in the Galena Territory
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

JUST BUILT! Timber Ranch
The Rocky Mountain Spirit Meets Galena, IL
4BR/4+BA
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs
Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Galena Territory

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 Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum while you're in town.