The Galena Territory Travel Guide
Galena





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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.

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 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.

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

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour

Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+
Top hotels in The Galena Territory

Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
"The place was beautiful, clean and comfortable. It is a hidden gem in the mountains."
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
"Excellent hotel… great location. Lovely room"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"We loved that Brian was on standby with the shuttle to take you downtown Galena & pick you up, til like 10:45pm. Very convenient to not have to find parking on a busy weekend! Restaurant was great with wonderful musicians for entertainment! Will definitely be back for another anniversary!!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Very clean room, comfortable bed and pillows, and bright bathroom. The buffet breakfast was also very good and included with the stay. We would stay here again."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Grand Harbor Resort
"Air conditioner was very noise"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"Room was very clean cleaning staff very courteous. The breakfast bar was just perfect for a nights stay at that budget. Didn’t have the opportunity to check out the bar and restaurant but had heard it’s very nice. If we’re in the Dubuque area again, we will definitely stay at this motel."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 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.




