The Galena Territory
Galena
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Popular places to visit
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.
Belvedere Mansion
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.
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
"We love staying at hotels with character. This hotel was conveniently located for a quick layover as we were heading to our vacation destination. We will be looking for other accommodations for our layover on the way home. Our room, the elevators and hallways are in need of updating. The bed was ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2026
Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
"Rooms were clean, bed was very comfortable. The free breakfast was great especially the Irish Oatmeal. I had a Rueben that was fantastic!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
"Very clean room and a great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 24 Jun, 2026
Stoney Creek Inn Galena
"Nice place, well maintained. Great hot breakfast, hot tub."
Reviewed on 25 Jun, 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
"I found that the property and the room were dated. However, for the price, it provided a clean, very basic room with fridge and fair sized TV. Breakfast was adequate and enough to get me on the road. At this price, it was a clean and comfortable place to get a few hours sleep."
Reviewed on 24 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.
