Galena in Illinois is a Historic Town frozen in the 1850s, a beautifully preserved lead-mining boomtown with over 85% of its buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Ulysses S. Grant's home, wine tasting rooms, and charming Main Street make it a Midwest time-capsule getaway.
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Top spots in Galena
Ulysses S Grant Home
Italianate mansion built in 1859 & given to President Ulysses S. Grant, featuring exhibits & tours.
A Darkness Lovely, Retail Store of The Haunted Galena Tour Company
Galena & U.S. Grant Museum
Grant Park
Landscaped park featuring a gazebo, a pavilion, a pergola & a fountain, plus city views.
Linmar Gardens
Washburne House State Historic Site
West Street Sculpture Park
Spread over 2 acres of natural space, this open-air park offers an array of funky, steel sculptures.
Blaum Bros. Distilling Co.
Matthew's Haunted Pub Crawl - Ghost Tours
Galena Illinois Gates