- Our list of the best things to do in Galena, Illinois, features the top 64 nearby activities — including 27 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Galena, IL has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Galena, IL , followed by 39 popular activities in nearby cities, including 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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Ryan Mansion Tours is a tour company that offers a taste of life in the 1880s. The tours consist of sights of adorned parlors, stocked libraries, and a foundation with a view of the skyline.
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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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117 S Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
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At Massbach Ridge Winery guests can sample many wines from dryer whites, to dryer reds, to sweet wines. Their tasting menu offers 6 wines for $5; which includes Traumen, their award-winning red wine.
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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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Annie Wiggins Ghost Tours offer walking tours featuring stories and haunted tales of historic Galena. The tour begins with a Victorian mansion, and a costumed guide provides stories and commentary. Walking shoes and flashlight are necessary.
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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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Kids and adults love to splash around the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, located in Dubuque, Iowa. It includes slides, hot tubs, splash pools and other fun aquatic attractions. Bathing suits are required.
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Ride an original paddle-wheeler when you go down the Mississippi River aboard Dubuque River Rides. Both dinner cruises and sightseeing cruises are available, as are private charters for special events.
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Enjoy views of the majestic Mississippi River and historic architecture at Stone Cliff Winery. Taste five of Iowa's local wines, marvel at the original tin ceilings, and book a group tour of the wine making process.