Galena Historic District
Galena
Visit Galena Historic District
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
Top hotels in Galena Historic District
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
I enjoyed the biscuits and gravy at the breakfast buffet. The staff worked very hard to keep everything clean throughout thr property.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Nice place to stay. Completely co
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Loved the atmosphere, but food was average.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Staff was very polite and helpful! Some Downfalls were that our keys stopped working a day before our checkout, we were able to get resolved rather quickly, just inconvenient. Whirlpool/jetted tub in the room that we specifically came to this hotel to use, was disgusting. We cleaned it 4 times and ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
I like the breakfast just recommend to eggs tp be more cooked through. The pool and hot tub felt good and prefer hot tub be more hotter than temperature
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were all amazing. Breakfast was delicious. Eggs and meat were fresh and hot.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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.
