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Washburne State Historic Site - This Greek Revival home was built in 1843. The entire first floor has been restored to tell the story of the man who did more to advance the cause of Ulyssess S.Grant than perhaps any other. Owned & operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.
DeSoto House - The DeSoto House Hotel opened its doors in 1855 and continues to welcome guests with hospitality, charm and history, awarding us the title of 0Illinois0 Oldest Operating Hotel0.
Dowling House - .
Galena Art Theatre - .
Galena/Jo Daviess Historical Museum - .
The Belvedere - The Belvedere is a mansion which provides guided tours.
Crystal Lake Cave - A living natural cave. You are invited to visit and witness the ongoing miracle that created this natural masterpiece of underground panorama.
National Mississippi River Museum - .
Apple River Fort - The Apple River Fort was the site of an important battle during the Black Hawk War. It was the only fort attacked by Black Hawk during the turbulent summer of 1832. On June 24, 1832, the settlers at the fort turned back an attack.
Elizabeth History Museum - .
Univeristy of Wisconsin Platteville - .
University of Dubuque - University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001-5099. Phone 563-589-3000
Clarke College - .
Loras College - 1450 Alta Vista St., Dubuque IA 52001 800-245-6727
Northeast Iowa Community College - .
Highland Community College - .
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - 800.362.3322 - 1800 Bronson Blvd., Fennimore, WI 53809
Finley Hospital - .
Mercy Medical Center - .
Midwest Medical Center - .
Alpine Slide-Chestnut Mountain Resort - Control the speed of descent on a toboggan-like track that carries your wheeled sled 2,500 feet from a bluff down to the Mississippi. Single ride, 4 adult, 3 for children 12 years and younger. Multiple ride tickets also available.
Brill's Trolley Tours - One-hour narrated tours of Galena. Two tour options; may include Grant's Home or Belvidere Mansion. Purchase tickets at American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor or Brill's Trolley Junction next to the Dowling House.
Chestnut Mountain Resort - Full service resort with 17 ski runs, 7 acre terrain park, half-pipe, two quad & three triple chairlifts, nightskiing. Ski & snowboard lessons, children's ski & boar program. Ski, snowblade & snowboard rental. Lift tickets 27 mid-week, 34 on weekends.
Diamond Jo Casino- Dubuque, IA - Enjoy the slot machines, video poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, caribbean stud poker, let-it-ride, three-card poker and live poker parlor. Free admission, dockside gaming.
Galena Cellar Vineyard Tasting Room - 20 varieties for sampling. Offering wines by the glass, locally-produced cheese & sausage & wine-related gifts. Tours include a walk thru winery and bottling area, followed by a sensory program. Tour time 2pm. Open 11a-8p Fri, Sat, Sun. Memorial Day-Oct
Galena Trolley - Travel through this historic area viewing the panorama from bluffs & valleys. Historic narration. Daily tours year round- 1 hour.
Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum - Housed in an 1858 Italianate mansion. This musuem is a good place to start our visit to Galena, with an hourly audio-visual show covering Galena's history. Adults, 3.50, students, 10-18 2.50, under 10 free
Grant's Home State Historic Site - Civil War hero General U.S. Grant was presented this home upon his return to Galena. The home has been restored as it appeared during the post-Civil War period and the Grant Presidency. Suggested donation 3 adults, children 1
Li'l General Miniature Golf - 18 holes of challenging miniature featuring undulating greens & elevation changes. Located at the Palace Campground. 3.50-4.50
Shenandoah Riding Center - Scenic one hour trail rides at 9am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm and 3:00pm 24
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Located just two miles west of downtown Galena the Country Inn and Suites features an indoor waterpark and whirlpool water slides game room fitness room meeting facilities with complimentary high speed Internet complimentary breakfast and 20 specialty and whirlpool suites. Every room offers complimentary high speed Internet voicemail hairdryer coffee service and iron with ironing board. Most suites offer a refrigerator microwave and a sofabed. Hotel offers complimentary local shuttle to and from downtown Galena on Saturdays Memorial Day through Labor Day. Pick-up and return hours are posted at the front desk.
