Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Galena February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Galena Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena.dx7956)[Hotels in Galena](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena-Hotels.d7956.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Galena](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Galena.d7956.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Galena Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Galena.d7956.Car-Hire-Guide)[Galena Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena.d7956.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Galena, IL ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Galena Types of activities Where to stay [Galena travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena.dx7956) ![Galena which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7956/10192ec4-1419-451d-9e2e-50909ca12beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galena which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7956/10192ec4-1419-451d-9e2e-50909ca12beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7956/85ea0b4d-f1fc-45e8-875a-1d4aa28ade79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galena which includes a river or creek and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7956/85c2724a-bf61-46cf-9297-786fa82529fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Galena which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7956/6b308c80-001b-4173-92ab-7c59a646d2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Galena Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Galena has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Galena, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Galena with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Galena Galena is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Galena, and make it a breeze to explore Galena and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Galena to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Galena, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Galena. #### Galena attractions Galena has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Galena to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Galena. Looking for things to do in Galena can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Galena or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Galena attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Galena | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Dubuques Historic City centre GPS Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/dubuques-historic-city-centre-gps-self-guided-walking-tour.a50707375.activity-details): £8 | | Top 5 things to do | [Dubuques Historic City centre GPS Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/dubuques-historic-city-centre-gps-self-guided-walking-tour.a50707375.activity-details)[Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+](/things-to-do/null.a48566919.activity-details)[City centre Galena Food and Drink Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-galena-food-and-drink-tour.a45938548.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Dubuques Historic City centre GPS Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/dubuques-historic-city-centre-gps-self-guided-walking-tour.a50707375.activity-details)[Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+](/things-to-do/null.a48566919.activity-details)[City centre Galena Food and Drink Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-galena-food-and-drink-tour.a45938548.activity-details) | | With kids | [Dubuques Historic City centre GPS Self Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/dubuques-historic-city-centre-gps-self-guided-walking-tour.a50707375.activity-details)[City centre Galena Food and Drink Tour](/things-to-do/city-centre-galena-food-and-drink-tour.a45938548.activity-details) | ## What to do in Galena --- ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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) ![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 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) ![Washburne House Historic Site showing a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6091363/d50b08da-8046-48f7-9f91-c62db2857b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Washburne-House-Historic-Site-Galena.d6091363.Attraction) #### Eagle Ridge Resort Golf Enjoy a round of golf in Galena at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-Ridge-Resort-The-Galena-Territory.d553248621563219247.Attraction) #### Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Casper Bluff Land and Water Reserve, a lovely green space in Galena. Wander the riverfront in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Casper-Bluff-Land-And-Water-Reserve-Galena.d553248621561882494.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Galena ![So beautiful! 🤗](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007665/25560f48-3880-4779-b6f4-03de9af7ced2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena-The-Galena-Territory.dx553248635976007665) ![Old building on a street of Galena, Illinois](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649469/d76105c1-a6b3-4181-adbe-97212add76f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Galena-Galena-Historic-District.dx553248621532649469) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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