Adventure Creek Alpaca Farm 9401 West Hart John Road, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-4200, Come visit Grant and his buddies, friendly male and female cria alpacas. Open year-round, demonstrations are given on Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Lil' General 11357 US Highway 20 West, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-6911, This beautifully landscaped, 18-hole, championship miniature golf course, complete with a cascading waterfall, rapids, streams, and a fountain will provide hours of fun for the whole family.

May Family Pumpkin Barn 1887 Highway 35 South, East Dubuque, IL 61025, East Dubuque, 815-747-6832, Enjoy traditional October family fun at this farm featuring pumpkins, apples, a bouncehouse, slide, corn maze, spookhouse, hay rides, farm animals, facepainting, Snoopy, fall decorations, and food.  

Miniature Golf at Chestnut Mountain Resort 8700 West Chestnut Road, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-1320, Play miniature golf on a course that overlooks the Mississippi River. Fun for all, Miniature Golf at Chestnut Mountain Resort, is located eight miles southeast of Galena.

Noreen's Old Tyme Photo 220 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL 61036, Located at Dowling House ticket office, 815-777-1250, For the child in each of us, dress up and be photgraphed in Victorian, and Civil War costumes at Noreen's Old Tyme Photo. Or, you might rather pose in the bar, or jail scenes. The photos are free, with a sitting fee.

Apple River Fort & Interpretive Center Downtown Elizabeth, adjacent to Highway 20, 815-858-2028, This fort and center describes the area's Native Americans, its early miners, and the conflict that grew into the Black Hawk War. more...

Belvedere Mansion 1008 Park Avenue, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0747, This 22 room, Italianate mansion was built in 1857, for the Ambassador to Belgium. The home is furnished with Victorian pieces, items from Liberace's estate, and the green drapes from "Gone With The Wind." 

DeSoto House Hotel 230 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0090, The DeSoto house, built in 1855, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It offers guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting facilities, and a ballroom.  more... 

Dowling House 220 Diagonal Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-1250, Built in 1826, this is the oldest home in Galena. The home is built of native limestone and served as both a trading post, and a residence. It is furnished with primitives, and a collection of Galena pottery. 

Galena Public Library & Historic Collection 601 South Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0200, The library was built in 1907 in the Greek Revival Style. It offers a reading room that features a mosaic fireplace, in a wisteria pattern. The extensive historic collection includes documents, and genealogical materials, many of which are on microfilm. 

Galena Post Office & Customs House 110 Green Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0225, Built in 1857-1859 from Nauvoo limestone, this Renaissance Revival building is the second oldest continuously operating post office in the United States. It was also the first to be named a "Great American Post Office" by the Smithsonian. 

Old Stockade on the Cobblestone Street 208 Perry Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-1222, This log-built structure was used as a refuge for the women and children of the Galena area during the Blackhawk War of 1832. Galena's history from 1820s is traced in historical displays. The Old Stockade is open every Sunday, from 1pm to 4 pm.

Ulysses S. Grant Home 500 Bouthillier Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0248, This home was presented to General U.S. Grant upon his return to Galena in 1865. The house has been restored to its post-Civil War, and Grant presidency elegance. more... 

Washburne House State Historic House 908 Third Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-3310, This Greek Revival home was built in 1843, and received major additions in 1859 and 1860. The entire first floor has been restored, to tell the story of Elihu B. Washburne, the man who did more to advance the cause of Ulysses S. Grant, then perhaps any other. more... 

Old Market House State Historic Site 123 North Commerce Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-3310, This 152 year old building was the center of community life during Galena's most prosperous era. It features an exhibit that tells about the property, from past to present. more... 

The Old Blacksmith Shop 245 Commerce Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-1893, This authentic 1897 blacksmith shop features working forges and an on-site historian. The original tools and equipment are on display. The Gift shop offers Galena-forged items. The Old Blacksmith Shop is open May-October, Friday-Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Chicago Great Western Museum East Myrtle Street, Galena, IL 61028, Off Highway 20 in downtown Elizabeth, 815-858-2098, Built in 1888, this museum is on the National Register of Historic Places. Many photographs and artifacts are on display, as well as railroad videos, and a railroad gift shop.

Galena/Jo Daviess County History Museum 211 South Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-9129, Housed in an 1858 mansion, the museum offers special exhibits featuring Grant and the Civil War, mining, steam boating, clothing, geology, toys, dolls, and agriculture. more... 

Vinegar Hill Historic Lead Mine & Museum 8885 North Three Pines Road, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0855, This underground lead mine is typical of the primitive mines of the era. It was originally mined by an Irishman in 1822 and was handed down from generation to generation. The museum features a variety of lead and ore samples, along with mining tools. 

Goldmoor Gardens 9001 Sand Hill Road, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-3925, Visit the beautifully designed annual and perennial gardens at the Goldmoor estate. Self-guided tours can be taken daily, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., May through October. A donation is asked.

Jewell's Prairie Nursery 5350 South Derinda Road, Galena, IL 61028, Located in Elizabeth, 815-598-3252, See the display gardens, unusual trees, shrubs, perennials, and a diverse collection of hosta, at this site, which is nestled in a scenic rural setting.

LinMar Gardens 504 South Prospect Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-1177, This three and a half acre garden is situated on natural limestone outcroppings. It features hostas, viburnums, conifers, grasses, daylilies, annuals, and perennials. Also offered are water features, such as a small mine replica, and a sunken garden, in the ruins of one of the first African American churches in Illinois. 

Timber Ridge Gardens 201 South Elizabeth-Scales Mound Road, Galena, IL 61028, Located in Elizabeth, 815-858-3740, See 15 acres of display gardens, including 900 hostas, 2,500 perennials, grasses, trees, and shrubs, as you wander through this perennial nursery. Timber Ridge Gardens are open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, April through October.

West Street Sculpture Park-John Martinson 620 South West Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-9591, This outdoor gallery features large painted steel sculptures by local artist John Martinson. There is also an on-site metal studio. 

All About A Ghost Tour 227 South Dodge Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-9252, Learn all about Galena's ghostly past and present, on this fascinating walking tour. All of the stories are authentic, and have been researched. This seasonal tour is available Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., April-October. November-December tours are inside.

Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour 1004 Park Avenue, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0336, A costumed guide will lead you on this ghost tour of Galena's sites, and cemeteries, telling you all Galena's famous ghostly tales. Reservations are recommended for this seasonal tour, Fridays and Saturdays, May through October.

Galena Main Street Walking Tour Downtown Galena, 815-777-9129, Galena Historical Society guides will lead you on a tour that explores the history and architecture of Galena. Topics on the tour include mining, steam boating, U.S. Grant, and "Field of Dreams" movie locations.

Galena On The Fly, Inc. 2580 North Windy Lane, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-2747, Have the adventure of a lifetime, as Galena On The Fly takes you on a hot air balloon ride over historic Galena, and the Illinois countryside. You might even see Iowa and Wisconsin, on your one hour flight. Rides are scheduled for sunrise and sunset daily, depending on the weather, and reservations are required. Groups are welcome.

Galena Trolley Tours 314 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-1248, Travel through this historic area viewing panoramas from the bluffs, as you enjoy these historically narrated trolley tours. One-hour nonstop tours are offered every half hour, while two-hour tours, which include the U.S. Grant Home and Linmar Gardens, leave at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

Jack's Galena Carriage Company 713 South Bench Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-275-9470, Enjoy a 20 minute carriage ride down Park Avenue, past civil war era homes and buildings, and learn about the architecture and history of many of the homes on the route. A 45 minute Champagne and Roses ride, and a 20 minute carriage ride plus dinner for two, are also offered. Reservations are required. Jack's Galena Carriage Company operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, May-November.

River Cruises on the Twilight 301 South Commerce Street, Galena, IL 61036, 845-777-1660, Two-day, overnight Mississippi River cruises are offered, by this company. The cruise includes three meals each day, overnight lodging, entertainment, and side trips into downtown Galena.

Tri-State Trolley 4349 Industrial Park Drive, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-0820, Discover a great way to see and enjoy the historic sights of Galena, with Tri State Trolley's fully narrated historic tour. Each trolley is climate controlled and ADA. Trolleys are also available for special events.

Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery 515 South Main Street, Galena, IL 61036, 815-777-3330, 800-397-9463, Featuring over twenty varieties of wine, available for sampling, Galena Cellars also offers locally produced cheese and sausage, as well as a wide assortment of wine-related gift ideas. Tours of the restored winery, built in the 1840s, are available. are available. more...