The Galena Territory Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in The Galena Territory
Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa
Everything was nice except for the curtain valance falling down from the wall. Luckily no one got hurt
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2020
On The Golf Course, Outdoor Kitchen, Hot Tub and So Much More!
House was great. Molly was very responsive making it a great trip.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Secluded Wooded Retreat 6- BR, W/Pond, Hot Tub, Sleeps 12+!!
The house was in a beautiful peaceful area. Clean and warm inside. There was plenty of room for us to have our own space and get together for meals and games. I would highly recommend renting this house and exploring the area!
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Beautiful Log Cabin with Fireplace, Fire Pit, Hot Tub & Wifi
The host was awesome!! Answered all of my questions from the time I booked, during my stay and after. He was quick to reply also. The place had a cozy/warm feeling and had all the amenities and then some that we needed. Hot tub was great also. Everything was so clean!!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Marvelous Home Away From Home, 4 + 5 Bdr Nxt Dr - Lrg Group Gathering -With Hot Tubs
This place was perfect for our large family gathering! Clean and cozy with lots of space. Great communication from owners.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
It's a Winter Wonderland at Timber Ranch in Galena
4BR/6BA/HOTTUB/FP/EV/SKI/FUN
The house was so beautiful and so well maintained! Plenty of space with beautiful views!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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.
