The Galena Territory Travel Guide
Galena





Visit The Galena Territory
Popular places to visit

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.

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.
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

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
The parking lot was convenient and well lit. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Very cool historic place to stay.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
It was very nice. We did not partake in the breakfast or amenities.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
All was very good
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Hotel room was clean and nice. The staff member that checked us in was very welcoming and accommodating.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
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 Old Market House and Dowling House while you're in town.
