Title: Visit Galena: 2026 Travel Guide for Galena, Ohio | Expedia.com

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# Galena, OH

## Travel Guide

![Hoover Reservoir Dam in Westerville Columbus Ohio at Dawn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/78cf6bd0-c13e-4fc4-858f-269d0de3c3e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hoover Reservoir Dam in Westerville Columbus Ohio at Dawn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/78cf6bd0-c13e-4fc4-858f-269d0de3c3e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A close up of some moss glowing in the otherwise drab winter forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/5e08eb3c-e37c-4a54-9f9b-61acd6be425e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![An enormous woody bracket fungus on a fallen tree that has sprouted new brackets perpendicular to the original. 

The Hoover Scenic Walkway originates on Walnut Street across from Miller Park beside the Galena Cemetery. The trail follows the old Penn Central Railroad bed has been converted into a ½-mile trail that traverses an old railroad bridge over the Little Walnut Creek. From the main trail, head down creek-side and follow the creek for a lengthier jaunt through the wilderness.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/bf9039fb-acf7-4024-a8b4-0994af42100b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A Yellow Swallowtail butterfly resting appropriately enough upon a purple butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/19b903d0-725f-4da4-9477-0af11a8d78a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Galena

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### Popular places to visit

![A cornucopia or a smorgasbord of Ohio spring wildflowers.

Front and center is Toadshade (Trillium sessile) with its three red petals that remain upright.

Also in this shot are Yellow Trout Lily (Erythronium americanum), Spring Beauty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/eb98a8e6-39d2-4a0c-b957-1f7cf7957100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Char-Mar Ridge Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, a lovely green space in Galena. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops. 

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#### Blackhawk Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Galena at Blackhawk Golf Club. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Blackhawk-Golf-Club-Galena.d553248621561870506.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Harlem Township Hall

After visiting Harlem Township Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Galena. Discover the area's mountain views and sunsets. 

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## Cities near Galena

![Columbus which includes a pond, a park and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178251/26cde16c-292b-42dc-b471-dce67bb98ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Columbus

![Shale Hollow Park in Autumn, Lewis Center, Ohio](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7632/d1bb8321-19fd-49bf-8cfb-44d561f7a9bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Delaware

![Sunbury](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55198/891f18d1-30b6-4188-ab21-2b6c9e8961eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sunbury

![A Yellow Swallowtail butterfly resting appropriately enough upon a purple butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341463/19b903d0-725f-4da4-9477-0af11a8d78a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Westerville

- Cities near Galena
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- [Blackhawk Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Blackhawk-Golf-Club-Galena.d553248621561870506.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Char-Mar Ridge Preserve ](https://expedia.com/Char-Mar-Ridge-Preserve-Galena.d553248621561870505.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ohio State University ](https://expedia.com/Ohio-State-University-Oletangy-West.d6066363.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Greater Columbus Convention Center ](https://expedia.com/Greater-Columbus-Convention-Center-Downtown-Columbus.d6152171.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Easton Town Center ](https://expedia.com/Easton-Town-Center-Easton.d6138780.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Columbus Zoo and Aquarium ](https://expedia.com/Columbus-Zoo-And-Aquarium-Powell.d6066377.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Historic Crew Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Historic-Crew-Stadium-Columbus.d6066365.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nationwide Arena ](https://expedia.com/Nationwide-Arena-Downtown-Columbus.d6066367.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Schottenstein Center ](https://expedia.com/Schottenstein-Center-Oletangy-West.d6161730.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ohio Expo Center and State Fair ](https://expedia.com/Ohio-Expo-Center-And-State-Fair-Columbus.d6152175.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Polaris Fashion Place ](https://expedia.com/Polaris-Fashion-Place-Polaris.d6140456.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hollywood Casino ](https://expedia.com/Hollywood-Casino-West-Columbus.d6219100.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Columbus Museum of Art ](https://expedia.com/Columbus-Museum-Of-Art-Downtown-Columbus.d6066369.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ohio State Fairgrounds ](https://expedia.com/Ohio-State-Fairgrounds-Columbus.d6187869.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lower.com Field ](https://expedia.com/Lowercom-Field-Downtown-Columbus.d694838639112572928.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ohio Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Ohio-Theatre-Downtown-Columbus.d6066387.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Denison University ](https://expedia.com/Denison-University-Granville.d6087387.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bridge Park ](https://expedia.com/Bridge-Park-Columbus.d705867771333869568.Vacation-Attraction)
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- [Newport Music Hall ](https://expedia.com/Newport-Music-Hall-University-District.d553248621561871498.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tanger Outlets Columbus ](https://expedia.com/Tanger-Outlets-Columbus-Sunbury.d553248635975357259.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Zoombezi Bay Waterpark ](https://expedia.com/Zoombezi-Bay-Waterpark-Powell.d6272590.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Wexner Center for the Arts ](https://expedia.com/Wexner-Center-For-The-Arts-University-District.d6066375.Vacation-Attraction)
- [James Cancer Hospital ](https://expedia.com/James-Cancer-Hospital-University-District.d6167953.Vacation-Attraction)

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