With more than 125 shops and restaurants, one door after another. There is just as much variety, quality, special activities, and sales, but far less time spent walking and searching. From candy and ice cream shops to spas, wine tasting, and amazing dining options, this experience is downright surreal because it all happens along an 1800s street with original buildings and no bland or routine 'brand' shops. These shops are as diverse as the architecture and sights that can be seen while enjoying this easy walking environment. Visitors to Main Street Galena get the amazing experience, but still have energy left at the end of the day to enjoy the unique restaurants and nightlife that can also be found mingled amongst the shops.

Galena Trolley Tours - Non-Stop Tour of the City. We have quality and affordability with 30+ years behind us. All kids under 5 ride free with paying adult. We have the cute little cherry apple red trolleys just in the flood gates on the right. Come check out our snack & gift shop and restrooms and relax while you wait for your tour. Please note, there is no tour of homes (2 1/2hr) tour.

Beautiful place to hike however lots of gravel not great for wheel chairs or someone with limited mobility.

If you love hiking and pretty views this is a great choice trails range around 1 hour.

Blaum Bros. Is a family owned and operated craft distillery in Galena, IL. Blaum Bros. Uses local grain from Jo Daviess County and produces handcrafted spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, vodka, gin...And many others. Blaum Bros. offers daily tours and tastings and has a gift shop and craft cocktail bar. Located in Galena on Highway 20 on the East side of town. Come try one of our specialty cocktails!

Over three generations of winemakers, the Lawlor-White Family has produced over 50 unique red, white and fruit wines. Enjoy all Galena Cellars has to offer including wine tasting experiences, tours and live music. Stop in and savor a taste of Illinois!

This Italianate-style brick house, with original furnishings, looks very much as it did in 1865 when a group of townspeople presented it as a gift to Ulysses S. Grant on his victorious return from the Civil War.

It's worth the climb up the steep stairway to see what's inside this lovely Italianate home built in 1858: an actual lead mine, Civil War memorabilia, items honoring Ulysses S. Grant (including an original painting depicting Robert E. Lee's surrender to Grant), plus other historical articles from Galena and Jo Daviess County.

Come visit Galena’s oldest tour house, The Dowling House, restored to its 1826 appearance. The 45 minute narrated tour touches on Galena, Mining, Dowling, and artifact history! Fun for all ages, adjoining gift shop and ticket office. Combo tickets available for the Belvedere Mansion Tour. Sorry but this historic property is not handicapped accessible.