Galena Historic District
Galena
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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
Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Top hotels in Galena Historic District
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC
The apartment was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Right on the main drag for shopping and meals, and Grant Park within walking distance.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
The Loft Suite Sleeps 10! Located overlooking Main Street in downtown Galena, IL
Stunning property right in the heart of Galena!! The hosts were super friendly and easy to communicate with. We hope we get to come back!
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Convenient & Spacious Downtown - Private Parking Included
Beautiful home. Very clean and in a great location.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
One Bedroom Apartment Overlooking Main Street with One Designated Parking Spot
We loved our weekend stay, great vintage apartment with ideal location.
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Our room is clean and orderly. Breakfast was good, nice variety and good tasting. Very disappointed in the front desk, Customer Service. I understand that on the weekend it’s a busy time with waterpark customers. We were attending a wedding and driving in 3 1/2 hours to get there. I called at 11 ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
A beautiful hotel, easy to get to, cannot find a bad thing to say about it. We are already starting to talk about our next stay there!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
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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.
