Galena Historic District
Galena





Visit Galena Historic District
Popular places to visit

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.

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
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, good arcade and water park!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
The room was clean.The pool was nice.The gym was large breakfast at the restaurant was reasonably priced and very delicious
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
The decor was very warm and welcoming. Sit and drink your coffee in the library. Good breakfast. Good value
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Hot tub and pool are a plus’s breakfast was included too!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Galena, IL
Kids really enjoyed breakfast, pool was too cold
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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.

