- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Galena, Illinois, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Parks and Bus Tours.
- From Grant Park to Linmar Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dubuque, Platteville and Savanna.
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The coffee is roasted to impart one of many flavors, including whiskey, marshmallow, pumpkin spice, and bacon
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Offering scenic tours aboard classic 1940's San Francisco style trolleys, Tri State Travel Trolley Tours in Galena, IL sheds some light on Galena's most prominent historical structures. This informational tour also provides insight on local history.
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211 S Bench St, Galena, IL
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A brick mansion built in 1858 is home to the Galena-Jo Daviess County Historical Society containing over 6,000 square feet of exhibit space. Enjoy the original oil painting depicting Lee's surrender to Grant, Civil War weaponry, and lead mining exhibit.
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Galena Trolley Tours offer an affordable, family friendly narrated tour through the hills and valleys of historic Galena. Enjoy a complementary bag of popcorn while the kids ride free on the open air, San Francisco style replica trolleys.
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Featuring works from artist Thomas Mangelsen, Images of Nature is an art gallery filled with photographs of picturesque nature scenes. These pictures include scenic landscapes, animals in their natural habitat, and numerous others.
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211 S Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036
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The Galena Historical Society & Museum is a historical museum dedicated to educating the public about the history of Galena. The museum showcases a variety of exhibits such as a Ulysses S. Grant exhibit and a Vicksburg Flag exhibit.
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Constructed in 1860, the Grant Home State Historic Site is the former residence of former General and President Ulysses S. Grant. Tours are offered to see historic furnishings and memorabilia that reflect the life of Grant within the home.
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Situated in a 19th century workshop, Old Blacksmith Shop provides visitors with the opportunity to view blacksmiths in action crafting metalwork pieces. The workshop uses the same forges that were used in the 1800s.
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Dubuque's Crystal Lake Cave is an intruiguing cave filled with impressive mineral formations. Guided tours are led by trained, experienced guides and include ample time for questions and answers. Rain slickers and rubber-soled shoes are recommended.
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8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003
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Dubuque's Mines of Spain Recreation Area is a premier destination for wildlife watching. Located just south of the Dubuque city line, the Mines of Spain Recreation Area is frequently visited by bald eagles, hawks, deer and large rodents.
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1800 Admiral Sheehy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
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Mystique Community Ice Arena offers public skating, youth and adult hockey, ice skating and figure skating lessons and various clinics and camps. The arena includes a lobby and two concession stands and is available for private rentals.