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Fascinating walking tour with stories about Galena's ghostly past. Stories are thoroughly researched and documented.

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Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum

Housed in the 1858 Daniel A. Barrows mansion where much of the home's original detail still exists, the museum exhibits include Civil War, mining, steamboating, clothing, geology, dolls, toys. Original 1830

Galena, IL Museums


Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site

The Ulysses S. Grant Home in Galena, Illinois is the former home of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War General and later 18

Galena, IL Famous Homes

Washburne House State Historic Site

This renovated site was home to popular Congressman and political adviser to Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, and ambassador to France (1869-1877). Grant's election night news was received here via telegraph. Washburne's house was completed in 1845

Galena, IL Famous Homes

Galena Birding

Birding trips to the banks of the Mississippi, mature woodlands or open meadows last approximately 2 1/2

Galena, IL Birdwatching

Things to do near Galena, IL

German Valley Historical Museum

The German Valley Historical Museum features displays relating to the history of German Valley, including items from the Ostf...

Wagner's Memorial Museum

Local history of Sandwich, Plano, and Somonauk area. Sandwich fair, barbed wire, cast iron, Indian artifacts, and machinery. ...

Pinecrest Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Lake Erie Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Long Hollow Tower & Scenic Overlook

Location includes picnic tables, shelters, restrooms. Climb the lookout tower for a spectacular view of Jo Daviess County's u...