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 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.

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.
Things to do

Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Top hotels in The Galena Territory

Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa

Indoor Pool Access & Deck: Galena Family Getaway!
Wonderful property and owners were very helpful. We stayed with our three children and loved the convenience and privacy of having a townhome to ourselves at the price of a regular hotel room. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Had so much fun love coming here
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Good place to stay
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Comfortable and clean. The pub next door is quite interesting.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Great stay. Friendly staff. Room and pool were very clean. Good job !
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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.
