The Belevedere Mansion and Gardens
Restored 22-room mansion built by a river-boat captain in 1857. Features oil paintings and other items that appeared in Gone With the Wind, as well as select pieces from the Liberace Collection. (815) 777-0747

The Dowling House
Galena’s oldest home built of native limestone in 1826 and furnished with period (815) furniture. (815) 777-1250


Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site
Built in 1860 in the Italianate bracketed style and furnished with period pieces belonging to the Grant family. (815) 777-0248


Washburne House State Historic Site
Greek Revival home built in 1843 by Galena lawyer and congressman, Elihu B. Washburne. It was here that Grant learned of his election to the presidency in 1868.

Galena/Jo Daviess County Historical Society and Museum
Exhibits on the Civil War, steam boating and lead mining. Hourly 15-minute award-winning slide presentation on Galena’s history.

The Old Market House State Historic Site
Built in 1845-46, the Old Market House served as a center for merchants and civic meetings during Galena’s most prosperous period. Today it houses a variety of historical exhibits, including artifacts from the Old General Store Museum. (815) 777-2570

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Enjoy dynamic aquariums, historical exhibits and stroll through the wetlands and boatyard. Experience interactive displays throughout the museum including two award-winning dynamic films. Take tours of the landmark steamboat William M. Black and watch as a boat is launched into the Mississippi River. Open year round. (563) 557-9545

Galena Cellars Winery
Wine tasting sessions and tours of fermenting and aging facilities. This working winery produces over 50,000 bottles annually of award-winning fruit and table wines (815) 777-3330

Apple River Fort & Interpretive Center
The Apple River Fort, which was attacked by Black Hawk and his warriors in 1832, is reconstructed and serves as a window on a conflict that grew into the Black Hawk War.

Diamond Jo Casino
Casino offering slot and video machines, as well as table games. Open year-round and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Restaurants and Free Admission and Parking. (563) 690-2100

Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino
Greyhound racing and casino offering table games and 1,000 slot machines. Casino open year round. Live greyhound racing from May through October. Simulcast racing year-round Wednesday through Sunday. Complimentary valet parking and self-serve beverages. (800) 373-3647

Chestnut Mountain Resort
Winter ski/snowboard resort with 19 slopes, ski apparel shop, restaurant/lounge. Open in summer/fall with Alpine slide, outdoor miniature golf. Nature trails and mountain bike rental. (815) 777-1320

Field of Dreams Movie Site
A quaint 96-year old family farm where the Academy Award nominated movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed in 1988. Bat balls, play catch, run the bases or sit in the bleachers and dream. Free admission, souvenirs available. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April through November. (563) 875-8404