What to Know Before Visiting Galena, IL

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PUBLIC PARKING

Galena has ample parking around downtown, near Main Street, and on the east side, in Depot Park. Please reference this map for more information on where to park in downtown Galena.

PARKING FOR TOUR COACHES, BUSES & RV's

The Depot Park Lot on the east side of the river offers all-day free parking for tour coaches, buses, and recreational vehicles. The lot is accessible from Bouthillier Street. Tour coaches and buses should park in the designated area under the Highway 20 bridge. They may unload downtown on Green Street next to City Hall but are not permitted to park in the downtown or residential neighborhoods. Parking for recreational vehicles is marked with signs along the black metal fence in the Depot Park Lot.

FREE RIDE TRANSPORTATION

June thru October

From parking lots to Downtown Galena
Galena offers FREE Ride transportation on Saturdays 11am - 10pm and Sundays 11am - 4pm. From Depot Park Lot and Meeker Lot to Downtown Galena. Loading every 20 minutes. Please reference this map for more route details.

From hotels to Downtown Galena
Hotel Route stops at Ramada, Country Inn and Suites, Palace Campground, Stoney Creek Inn, Best Western, Irish Cottage, and Grant Hills.
Saturdays: 11am - 10pm. Operating continuously.

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