The Galena Territory Travel 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.

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.
Our pick of the best The Galena Territory Hotel Deals

On The Golf Course, Outdoor Kitchen, Hot Tub and So Much More!
Rented a home from Molly the past 6 years, always been a great experience
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Everything was nice except for the curtain valance falling down from the wall. Luckily no one got hurt
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2020

Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs
We had 4 generations/multiple families traveling with us so side by side houses were perfect for us. We rent vacation homes often and this was these were the most well stocked houses We've ever stayed in......Thanksgiving dinner for 18 and we could all sit in one room together! While we did have ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

It's a Winter Wonderland at Timber Ranch in Galena
4BR/6BA/HOTTUB/FP/EV/SKI/FUN
Amazing property!!! Highly recommended!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Picturesque Galena Escape | Spacious 5BR | All Ensuites | 2 Fireplaces! Hot Tub!
This house had everything our family needed for our stay in Galena. The hosts did a great job communicating and made check-in and check-out very easy and convenient.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Beautiful Log Cabin with Fireplace, Fire Pit, Hot Tub & Wifi
Lovely cabin! Exactly what we were looking for! Thank you for such a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 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 Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum and Old Market House while you're in town.
