Galena Historic District Travel Guide
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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.
Top hotels in Galena Historic District
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
"The hot tub was worth it, and the bar was decent if you check in late, as I did—pool open early, which surprised me."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"We were pleased with the space of the room! And the staff was very nice and accommodating. The breakfast was great too. It was a cute and unique place to stay."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"The property was a little run down. The room was OK, but it was pretty outdated. The AC/Heater didn't seem to be working right. We didn't eat breakfast there. It was comfortable and the bed and pillows were comfortable. When we first entered the room we noticed a slight smell of cigarettes. The employees ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Everything was great except the billing part. I have tried calling multiple times nobody answers. It’s been 4 days since we checked out but my charges haven’t been resolved yet. I was charged twice. So hotel is good but pay attention to your statement. I have seen 3 different charges on my ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
"Very friendly and clean ."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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.
