pictured from left-to-right: view of downtown, food tour tastings, 1913 historic cannon in Grant Park

The Historic Galena Food Tour - "Galena's Original Food Tour." Eat mouth-watering bites of food (6 tastings\7 stops, a full lunch) from beloved local spots along Main Street as a tour guide sets the mood with lore about the area in the late 1800s. Our flagship downtown tour is a delicious journey back in time. 3:30p-6p Tues/Sat/Sun

The "Donut Worry, Be Hikey!" Tour *NEW* - A 75-minute brisk yet whimsical downtown morning hike through Grant Park from Galena Gourmet Food Tours, past impressive outdoor landmarks retelling their history from several historical perspectives... bookended with drinks & pastries at the beginning and end of the hike ! 10a-11:15a Saturdays A portion of the proceeds from The "Donut Worry, Be Hikey!" Tour benefit the Northwestern Illinois Fund¹ 

Where's Ulysses? The Best Scavenger Hunt in the World • Galena, IL *NEW* - A historical, play-at-your-own-pace adventure in downtown Galena. Collect 5 included gifts as you solve a grand puzzle along Main Street also including a tasty delight & prize at the end. The year is 1861... Can you find Ulysses S. Grant and help win the Civil War for the Union ?! 12 noon-2p Sat/Sun

Ulysses S. Grant's Home in Galena, Illinois - On August 18, 1865, the citizens of Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant with a jubilant procession and by gifting him a beautiful home on Bouthillier Street as a token of their appreciation. Today, the house is managed by the Illinois Historic Preservation Society. 9a-4:45p Weds/Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun

GalenaOnline.com - Local Food Delivery - Order hot food from Main Street delivered straight to your door. Now serving the Galena Territory. Current hours: On-demand, call 815-281-1599 or visit the website

Explore Galena Gift Shoppe - (undergoing maintenance) Browse our 2023 local artist-designed t-shirt selection, pick your favorite color & show a little love to the Steamboat Capital of the Old Northwest Territory.

Downtown Parking and more City of Galena Info

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Nearby Airports: Rockford (RFD) 79.8 miles, Madison (MSN) 74.6 miles, Cedar Rapids (CID) 75 miles and Chicago O'Hare (ORD) 133.5 miles

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About Our Family

Nestled in the rolling hills along a Mississippi tributary in Northwestern Illinois, Galena captivates visitors with its rich history, delicious food, dazzling artistic scene but most of all, the warmth of its locals. Toast a drink with friends while you eat hot bread pudding and listen to old stories about Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States who palled around with Mark Twain here in the late 1800s. The Shurley family maintains this website and enjoys showcasing Galena and sharing through food & adventure the magic of the historic place we fell in love with.
"We hope you have a wonderful time here."