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 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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Galena Historic District

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Room clean and staff courteous.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Good
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Very clean in a friendly atmosphere A newly remodeled
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Great staff. Especially Teresa. Room was nice and cozy. Property was clean and warm. Pool was nice. Hot tub was good size. Lots of towels available.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Very clean
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Best Western Galena Inn & Suites
Everything was great
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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.

