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Old Market House State Historic Site
123 N. Commerce St.
Galena, IL 61036
Toll-Free 888.942.5362
Local 815.776.9200

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Attractions & Tours

With so much to see and do in Galena, setting aside a few days for your visit will allow you to discover the town firsthand.


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Alice T. Virtue Water Park

Beautiful city park with impressive water park, pavilions, restrooms, volleyball/basketball/bocce courts, softball fields and walk-paths. Largest skate/BMX ...more

1811 Field St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-0802

All About A Ghost Tour

The original Main Street walking tour. The stories you will hear are authentic and researched. They are experiences people have had in the past and present. ...more

230 S. Main St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-9252

The Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort

Ride a sled down 2,050 feet of tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi. Our scenic lift whisks you back to the top where on a clear day the three-state ...more

8700 W. Chestnut Rd.
Galena IL 61036
Toll Free: 800-397-1320

Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour

Join us for the original walking ghost tour of Galena's sites, cemeteries and famous ghostly tales. Costumed guide. Reservations recommended. ...more

1004 Park Ave.
Galena, IL 61036
Local: 815-777-0336

The Belvedere

Italianate 1857 mansion. Victorian furnishings, Liberace's estate items and "Gone With the Wind" green drapes. Guided tours. Dowling House combo available. ...more

1008 Park Ave.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-0747

Council Hill Station

Council Hill Station is actually an unincorporated village. The village arose when the railroad tracks were laid in 1854. On the grounds are four historic ...more

6521 N. Hill Rd.
Scales Mound IL 61075
Local: 815-777-2711

Galena Carriage Co.

Offering historic carriage rides, dinner rides in downtown Galena, engagement/proposal rides, wedding and vow renewal services. ...more

110 Green St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-275-9470

Galena History Tours and Talks

Professional historian offers walking tours of Galena and personalized lectures and slide shows about Galena's history. Lead mining, immigrants and The ...more

110 Green St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-218-3571

Galena Main Street Walking Tour

One-hour tour explores many historic points of interest, plus "Field of Dreams" movie locations. Meet in the DeSoto House lobby.

Hours of Operation
May ...more

230 S. Main St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-9129

Galena Trolley & Depot Theatre

Historical Tours, 90% of Historical District, Tour of Homes, Grant's Home, Belevedre Mansion and the Dowling House. 23 years of doing tours. ...more

314 S. Main St.
Galena IL 61036
Toll Free: 877-GALENA1

Linmar Gardens

Guided tour of breathtaking 3.5-acre gardens with seven water features. Add a gourmet catered lunch for a unique serene picnic. ...more

504 S. Prospect St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-1177

A Ryan Mansion Tour

An entertaining tour of Victorian life. Meet the butler, maid and cook. A spirited backstairs view of the upper crust.

Just ring the bell!
Admission: ...more

11373 West US Hwy 20
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-281-0408

Tri-State Trolley

Galena's only ADA-compliant and climate-controlled trolley service! Daily narrated tours, May - October. Unique group tours, wedding transportation offered ...more

4349 Industrial Park Dr.
Galena IL 61036
Toll Free: 800-779-4869