The Galena Territory
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.

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.

Grant Park
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.

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.
Things to do

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
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

Hotel Julien Dubuque
"The property is beautiful, rooms were clean, and the staff were great! Good location. Drink prices in the bar were very reasonable as well. The only ding was the food at the restaurant - it was not the best. I would definitely stay again if ever in Dubuque, just maybe look elsewhere to have dinner ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"Excellent location. It was an easy 10-15 minute walk to the Galena historic district, but be prepared for hills. The hotel does have a shuttle, however we did not need to use it. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast, which was a buffet service set up in the restaurant. We definitely enjoyed our ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Staff was very friendly and helpful! Hotel was nicely laid out. Everything was great. Husband wasn’t super impressed with breakfast, but I appreciated the healthier options- yogurt, oatmeal, chia seeds. Nice workout room and pool- patio was also a nice touch!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
"The online info indicated the 2 king rooms for myself and my elderly traveling companion were handicapped accessible. I asked the guy on the phone if there were high toilets, grab bars and a shower that you didn't have to step over the edge of a tub into and he said that was the case. I was very ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"The beds were like sleeping on plywood. The breakfast was a joke. Cereal and toast. Coffee maker didn't work in the room. Shower couldn't keep hot water. Hair in shower wasn't ours. Door to bathroom falling off. If I could have canceled my stay after first night I would have."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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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.





