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Galena, Illinois Lodging near Historic Downtown and Galena Attractions

Galena is a city full of history, and the Country Inn & Suites is just minutes from some of the best Galena attractions. Our Galena, Illinois lodging is only two miles from historic downtown Galena and is close to an array of exciting points of interest. From golf to casinos, the best attractions in Galena are right outside our door.

Nearby Galena attractions:

  • Dowling House (2.1 mi)
    Tour the oldest stone structure in Illinois.
    Phone: (815) 777-1250
  • Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum (2.1 mi)
    Learn about the history of Galena at this museum near our lodging in Galena.
    Phone: (815) 777-9129
  • Linmar Gardens (2.2 mi)
    Spend a day strolling through these beautiful gardens.
    Phone: (815) 777-1177
  • The Belvedere (2.4 mi)
    This 1857 mansion is furnished with beautiful Victorian pieces and is also home to the green drapes used to make Scarlett O'Hara's dress in Gone with the Wind.
    Phone: (815) 777-0747
  • Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historical Site (2.8 mi)
    Visit the home of the 18th president of the United States.
    Phone: (815) 777-3310
  • Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort (10.9 mi)
    Enjoy winter activities 365 days a year at this popular Galena attraction.
    Phone: (815) 777-1320
  • Apple River State Historic Site (16.7 mi)
    Visit the fort that was the site of a bloody battle between Native Americans and Illinois settlers.
    Phone: (815) 858-2028

The Country Inn is also near the following services and points of interest in Galena:

Local Services

  • ATM - across the street
  • Pharmacy and 24 hour grocery - 1 block
  • Banking - across the street
  • Liquor store - across the street
  • Post Office and UPS - 1 mile

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About Galena

Rich in history, this small Illinois town boasts a large and diverse collection of noteworthy buildings. Many of the shops, restaurants and private homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and showcase varying architectural styles, including Victorian, French Colonial and Greek Revival. The city's Main Street hosts a large number of these treasures, and some regard it as uniquely frozen in time. Boutiques, charming gift shops and outstanding restaurants fill the old buildings, giving the street an old-timey feel. While visiting, be sure to stop by the John Dowling House, the city's oldest structure. Among the many other historic homes to be viewed are the Belvedere Mansion and President Grant's Home. Museums like the Vinegar Hill Lead Mine and Museum and the Galena/Jo Daviees County Museum chronicle the area's past. Fruits of the land can be sampled at the Galena Cellars Winery, and the beautiful countryside for which this area is known can be viewed at lookout points like Long Hollow Tower in nearby Elizabeth. Outdoor activities are also a big draw - skiing at Eagle Ridge Resort, riding the Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain Resort (a toboggan-type track that conducts a sled on wheels), fishing, camping, hiking and boating all take advantage of the area's changing seasons and the beautiful outdoors.

Did you know?

Although close to both Iowa and Wisconsin, Galena has its own distinct geographic charm. When glaciers were eroding the surrounding area, their path somehow steered clear of Galena, leaving it with rugged cliffs and rolling hills. Native American Indians came to think of the region as sacred and eventually named the area Manitoomie, meaning "God's country." The French later settled the Galena area in the 1600s and discovered it was rich in minerals.

Nearby Attractions

Galena Shops Galena Downtown Galena Chamber of Commerce Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitor's Bureau

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