Visitor Services

If you need information on Galena, IL tourism, please be sure to stop by our Welcome Center in the Old Market House. 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.

• Stroll along Galena's Main Street and shop our art galleries, antiques stores, and eclectic boutique shops.
• Discover Galena's countryside, quiet waterways and scenic vistas with a relaxing hike or kayak excursion.
• Learn about Galena's rich history and agricultural heritage with a visit to a historic site or attraction.
• Visit when snow blankets the ground to enjoy winter recreation including downhill skiing and snowboarding.
• Refresh your body, mind and spirit at a Galena spa; pamper yourself with a luxurious treatment or relaxing massage.
• Make the most of your quality time together by venturing out each evening to experience live entertainment & nightlife.

A B&B Free Reservation Service

Galena has so many bed & breakfasts, it's difficult to pick the right licensed and inspected property. Let us help! Call toll-free. ...more

513 Bouthillier St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 866-777-0557

Cindy's Classic Catering

A complete off-site catering service. Formal or casual weddings, picnics, reunions, corporate meetings, graduations, showers, rehearsal dinners and Christmas ...more

309 N. Main St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-1851

Galena Cab & Courier

Reasonable/Flat Rates

Serving the Tri-State Area
Licensed and Insured
24-Hour Service
Dependable Courteous Service ...more

PO Box 6521
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-494-RIDE (7433)

Galena Convention Center

For rent: 20,000 square feet, available 365 days a year. Shows, auctions, weddings, seminars. Large dance floor and art deco bar. ...more

900 Galena Square Dr.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-776-0399

The Galena Generals

A dedicated group of Galenians who don period uniforms, polished boots, and sabers to commemorate the city’s nine Civil War generals. Available to frame ...more

211 S. Bench St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-1893

Galena Yoga Center

Galena Yoga Center opened in 2004 to bring high quality yoga and meditation training to a space dedicated just for this practice.

We offer weekly classes, ...more

306 S. Main St.
P.O. Box 27
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-4856

Gary's Professional Tattooing Studio

We are a tattoo and piercing shop that has been established here in Galena, IL for 15 years now. We are open Thursday-Monday from 1:00 pm until whenever. ...more

238 N. Main St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-2758

Grace Episcopal Church

Grace Church is the oldest continuing operating Episcopal church in Northern Illinois, holding its first service in 1826, the same year Galena was incorporated. ...more

309 Hill Street
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-2590

Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation

JDCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving the natural heritage, spectacular scenery, and agricultural character of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, ...more

126 N. Main St.
Elizabeth IL 61028
Local: 815-858-9100

Laszlo Marton Studios

Redefining wedding imagery. Award-winning photography you'll cherish forever. Traditional poses, timeless candids, Galena ambiance. True artistic vision ...more

616 S. Dodge St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 847-493-9248

Paul Santow Photography

Capture the moment. Spending time with loved ones. Seeing old friends, the familiar smile, remembering the times long past. Hugs and handshakes and laughter, ...more

403 Spring St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-4312

Ulysses S. Grant Institute

Research and learn from Frank M. Nefzger, a military historian. ...more

245 N. Main St.
Galena IL 61036
Local: 815-777-2454