Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
On the big river so great overviews and a lovely park.
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.
Learn about the fascinating Elihu Washburne, who helped shaped American politics during and after the Civil War, at his stately brick home in Galena.
Most of this lavish mansion and its landscaped gardens are open for tours so you can appreciate its glorious Italianate design.
Enjoy the sun in this small but beautiful park, which is scattered with colorful flowerbeds, historic monuments and shaded picnic areas.
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.
Make this historic market building your first stop in Galena. Part welcome center, part museum, it gives you a perfect introduction to the city.
