THINGS TO DO IN GALENA, illinois

Come down to the distillery for a comprehensive look at the art of distilling.

Get ready for a flexible, fun filled and educational day in the vineyards, and at the wineries of the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region, sampling liquid treasures crafted by passionate local wine makers.

Only 24 seats per show and located in the heart of historic downtown Galena. Book in advance.

Make a night of it with the Haunted Museum Ghost Tours.

In 1865, when General Ulysses S. Grant returned as a Civil War hero to Galena, a group of Galena citizens presented him with a beautiful home on Bouthillier Street. In 1955, the home was restored to it's 1868 appearance. Today, the home is maintained by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency as the U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site.

Explore Galena’s history and meet the spirit of Ulysses Grant in a hologram that welcomes guests to the museum where true national treasures.