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.

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.
Top hotels in The Galena Territory

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

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

Private Hot Tub + Game Room: Galena Territory Home

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Beautiful place, well decorated for the holidays and walking distance to most restaurants
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Warm, clean comfortable
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Galena Territory

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.





