galena illinois

[jamiebulch]

i'm trying to locate more information on Galena Illinois, as we're planning a trip soon. can you please share your experiences?
cheers

[Ruby]

Hi there,

The most popular things to see in Galena Illinois where you can see old artifacts and antiques are:

* Ulysses S. Grant's home
* The Belvedere Mansion
* The Dowling Stone House
* The Vinegar Hill Lead Mine and Museum
* The Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum
* Saint Michael's Church

Other places of interests are the:

* The Linmar Gardens which features acres of flowers, plants and waterscapes.
* The Lookout Tower which offers spectacular views of the countryside.

Downtown Main Street Galena is also a great place to experience for some quality shopping as there are a number of varieties of specialty shops such as the famous Galena Cellars Winery.

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[wanderer]

Ruby did a great job of answering your question, but I would add one more thing: amazing views of the Mississippi River and the bluffs. I visited Galena as a kid, and I remembered we crossed the river and stayed in a B&B in Iowa. I thought it was so cool because it had a Murphy bed.