Title: Galena Historic District Travel Guide: Best of Galena Historic District, Galena Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Galena Historic District](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena-Historic-District-Hotels.d553248621532649469.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Galena](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Galena.d7956.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Galena Historic District Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Galena-Historic-District.d553248621532649469.Car-Hire-Guide)[Galena Historic District Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena-Historic-District.d553248621532649469.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Galena Historic District Travel Guide ## Galena ![Old building on a street of Galena, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649469/d76105c1-a6b3-4181-adbe-97212add76f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historical Galena Town view at Autumn in Illinois of USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649469/47ead8e2-0d07-4e51-a94e-a113b5f4b909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historical District view in Galena Town of Illinois State](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649469/339e0b1a-7d32-450e-9877-816d39d8fc15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old building on a street of Galena, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649469/b6cfb27f-09bd-4d57-9034-babeb72e2490.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historical Galena Town view at Autumn in Illinois of USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649469/6727e2a8-4cb9-4bb3-8a40-51277ad311bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Galena Historic District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Galena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena.dx7956) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Galena featuring a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649471/4490c805-3114-46e7-b09f-072327d966a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dowling-House-Galena-Historic-District.d553248621532649471.Attraction) ![Old Market House showing heritage elements and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091361/fc9ad4c2-d3f0-445f-a190-4c7fe2cc6776.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Market-House-Galena-Historic-District.d6091361.Attraction) ![Old Blacksmith Shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635695666027/0b72207e-b78b-481d-b7ee-428d6191563c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Blacksmith-Shop-Galena.d553248635695666027.Attraction) ![Galena featuring a house, heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635922901501/1a780dfd-1b47-42c9-bd2a-94ca267d6814.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Belvedere Mansion Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Belvedere-Mansion-Galena.d553248635922901501.Attraction) ![Galena showing a park, heritage elements and military items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649473/65e16cc3-7eb7-4a2b-8f5e-d24b30740533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grant Park Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grant-Park-Galena.d553248621532649473.Attraction) ![Grant Home showing a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091359/212a9e58-2ccd-4711-a6dc-ef27f4879f00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grant-Home-Galena.d6091359.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48566919/bea6117f-1a2c-474b-9147-6093e68151ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+ £53 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cocktail-adventure-tour-21.a48566919.activity-details) ![Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45938548/d76f9ba5-5b1b-4828-9251-3f35210ba311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour £64 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-galena-food-and-drink-tour.a45938548.activity-details) [See all activities in Galena](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Galena.d7956.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Galena Historic District ![Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115833400/115833333/2c6577f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC Galena IL £171 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Galena. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Dowling House and Old Blacksmith Shop are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) We were pleasantly surprised that it actually had two bedrooms. This was perfect for us. It was very clean! And, the location was great! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=115833333&PinnedHotelID=115833333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920389/4cfbc878_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark 350 Bell St Dubuque IA £78 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,066 reviews) Everything is great except the water park closes a bit early Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=920389&PinnedHotelID=920389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Hotel Julien Dubuque](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2239900/2239834/e44433c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main Street Dubuque IA £91 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,750 reviews) Such a beautiful hotel! The front desk and restaurant staff are excellent as well. Stayed there with my husband for a weekend getaway and thoroughly enjoyed it. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=2239834&PinnedHotelID=2239834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209400/1209342/983fa696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa 11383 US Highway 20 Galena IL £73 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,081 reviews) Was so nice short vacation every thing was great Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F04%2F2026&endDate=15%2F04%2F2026&selected=1209342&PinnedHotelID=1209342&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Irish Cottage Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61520000/61517800/61517759/10ea4e0a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Irish Cottage Inn & Suites 9853 US-20 Galena IL £87 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,297 reviews) Everything from the front desk to the servers at dinner were amazing. Room was spotless and most definitely will be back again ♥️ Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=61517759&PinnedHotelID=61517759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Stoney Creek Inn Galena](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1109500/1109416/8976b9d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stoney Creek Inn Galena 940 Galena Square Dr Galena IL £81 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,331 reviews) Nice place for spring break Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1109416&PinnedHotelID=1109416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) [See all 819 properties in Galena Historic District](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248621532649469) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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