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 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.
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Top hotels in Galena Historic District
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC
Great locale! Great stay! Great place! Great value! Would stay again in a second!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
We stayed on a Tuesday night because my 8 year old son didn't have school on Wednesday. This was supposed to be a special trip for him as a reward for doing well in his new school. When we arrived we were told the water park and pool were closed and always is during the week. I did not see that advertised ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Julien Dubuque
This classic old property was everything our extended family could have asked for. We gathered for a wedding, The Julien was the site for the reception and everything was great, the staff was efficient. The room was just the right size for the crowd and I. Think all were impressed. Our room was very ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
Breakfast was excellent. Property was awesome.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Room was clean and comfortable. Looked newly refurbished. Breakfast was adequate. Some items were out (hard-boiled eggs) and bread, bagels, etc low and were never replenished even tho breakfast was not close to being over
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
Very clean! The staff was wonderful and the breakfast buffet was pretty solid compared to other hotels free breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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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.
