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.

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

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.

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

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Great breakfast with many options!!
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
The pool and hot tub were superb! Nice breakfast variety and very clean room.
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
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Reviewed on 21 Oct, 2025

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Good stay
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Good experience
Reviewed on 20 Oct, 2025

Best Western Galena Inn & Suites
Room was very roomy and clean, but we ordered a king bed with fireplace, looking forward to the fireplace on a cold night. It only worked for a small time, then stopped. When i told staff they said they had someone in last week to fix it. Nothing was offered in the way of a discount on the room. ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Galena Territory

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 Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum while you're in town.





