Title: Visit Galena Historic District: Best of Galena Historic District, Galena Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Galena Historic District](https://expedia.ca/Galena-Historic-District-Galena-Hotels.0-n553248621532649469-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Things to do in Galena](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Galena.d7956.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Galena Historic District Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Galena-Historic-District.d553248621532649469.Car-Rental-Guide)[Galena Historic District Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Galena-Historic-District.d553248621532649469.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Galena Historic District ## 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) ![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) ## Visit Galena Historic District Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Galena travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Galena.dx7956) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Old Market House showing a house and heritage elements](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.ca/Old-Market-House-Galena-Historic-District.d6091361.Vacation-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.ca/Dowling-House-Galena-Historic-District.d553248621532649471.Vacation-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.ca/Old-Blacksmith-Shop-Galena-Historic-District.d553248635695666027.Vacation-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.ca/Belvedere-Mansion-Galena.d553248635922901501.Vacation-Attraction) ![Galena which includes heritage elements, a park and autumn leaves](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.ca/Grant-Park-Galena.d553248621532649473.Vacation-Attraction) ![Grant Home featuring heritage elements and a house](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.ca/Grant-Home-Galena.d6091359.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 CA $118 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/downtown-galena-food-and-drink-tour.a45938548.activity-details) ![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+ CA $98 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/cocktail-adventure-tour-21.a48566919.activity-details) [See all activities in Galena](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Galena.d7956.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Galena Historic District Hotel Deals ![The Loft Suite Sleeps 10! Located overlooking Main Street in downtown Galena, IL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21975900/21975876/c3c7e0c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Loft Suite Sleeps 10! Located overlooking Main Street in downtown Galena, IL Galena IL Stay at this vacation home in Galena. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Galena-Jo Daviess County History Museum ... 10/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews) We absolutely LOVED staying at this loft while in Galena a few weeks ago! It was spacious, lovely and so convenient to all the shopping and restaurants! We will definitely be back! Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=21975876&PinnedHotelID=21975876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=21975876&PinnedHotelID=21975876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115833400/115833333/9de981b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Charming 1-bedroom apartment in fabulous Downtown Galena with WiFi, AC Galena IL CA $190 CA $309 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) We had a wonderful stay. The location was excellent! We were surprised with how spacious the apartment was and all the amenities. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=115833333&PinnedHotelID=115833333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Convenient & Spacious Downtown - Private Parking Included](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22490000/22488200/22488101/b7de1aca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Convenient & Spacious Downtown - Private Parking Included Galena IL Stay at this vacation home in Galena. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Linmar Gardens and Galena-Jo Daviess County History ... 10/10 Exceptional! (204 reviews) Our family of six plus a set of grandparents spent NYE at the Rowhouse. It was an amazing time - the location is perfect, walkable to everything, even in the winter. The house is really neat, feels like you're in a different era just like the rest of Galena. We would definitely stay there again. ... Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=22488101&PinnedHotelID=22488101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=22488101&PinnedHotelID=22488101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920389/7ebd3f9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark 350 Bell St Dubuque IA CA $121 CA $156 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews) Everything was clean. The staff was courteous and helpful. Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=920389&PinnedHotelID=920389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Hotel Julien Dubuque](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2239900/2239834/bbf66f82_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main Street Dubuque IA CA $132 CA $149 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,726 reviews) I’m giving it a 4 bc while location was good, history of hotel interesting, Also, beds slept great. I think it’s time for a refresh. The curtains in our room were stained. And curtain liner had holes in it. Bathroom mirror and vanity were scarfed up, need to be painted, or replaced. Even base of ... Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=2239834&PinnedHotelID=2239834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621532649469) ![Irish Cottage Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61520000/61517800/61517759/1d68f8be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Irish Cottage Inn & Suites 9853 US-20 Galena IL Book a stay at this spa hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,275 reviews) Great stay besides thy CLAIM breakfast but little fruit yogurt cups and bread with jelly is not much of a breakfast. No one was in there. 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