Galena Historic District Travel Guide
Galena
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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.
Belvedere Mansion
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.
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.
Things to do
Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+
Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Top hotels in Galena Historic District
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Good breakfast, friendly staff, but the big slides were mostly shutdown .
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Spa: amazing— did the facial with Cortney and foot scrub! Waiting room relaxation to the best facial I have had — wonderful!! Wish I lived closer to do the monthly spa plan!! Caroline’s restaurant— delicious! Loved the history of the hotel and area.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Everything was wonderful and I would highly recommend
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Nice large king bed. Staff was helpful, especially the shuttle driver. Nice restaurant for dinner with great music!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Room was great and clean. The downside was parking. If you like your vehicle next to your room, ask for a room away from the next door bar. We stayed 3 nights and each night could not park anywhere near our room because of the people visiting the bar. We ended up moving our vehicle outside our door ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
All of the staff were super friendly and professional. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was nice and tasty as well. Very conveniently located. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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.
