How to Find Cheap Hotels In Galena, Illinois. Galena is located in the state of Illinois in the Midwestern United States. A quaint, nostalgic town, 85 percent of Galena, Illinois is considered a national historic district. This peaceful place will help you relax, slow down and make the most of your vacation.
Know where you are on a map. Galena is just east of the Mississippi River and just south of the state of Wisconsin. It is easily accessible from Madison, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois, among other cities in the Midwest.
Take a stroll down Main Street, and drink in the 6 blocks of amazing architecture. You will find everything from Greek Revival to French Colonial styles and you'll marvel at the upkeep.
Know that Galena played an important part in the Civil War and is associated with important figures in American history, including Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln.
Look for good prices at chain hotels. Although rates will vary, chain hotels in Galena offer comfortable and convenient accommodations for families visiting the area. Mid-week rates are often lower than those on the weekends.
Get in touch with your rustic side by camping. The privately owned Palace Campground or the Apple River Canyon State Park offer cheap accommodations as an alternative to local hotels.
Stay at a local motel. One and two star motels in Galena offer basic accommodations for cheap prices. Rates usually begin at well below $100 a night.
To book accommodations, contact Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (877) GO GALENA or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
Soar over Galena in a hot air balloon. Galena offers these scenic rides for the adventurous from April through October. Be sure to bring a camera!
Ride in a carriage. You can take a horse-drawn carriage ride through Galena to add a bit of romance to your trip.
See Galena by bicycle. This cheap alternative to renting a car can get you up close and personal with some of Galena's historic sights.
Visit the accommodations of a famous general by seeing the mansion given to Ulysses S. Grant after his victorious turn in the Civil War.
Take tea at Felt Manor. This amazing mansion was built by Lucius Felt in 1848, and offers daily tea service at 4 p.m.
Take a day trip to the Chestnut Mountain Resort where you can ski on 19 trails. At 475 feet above the Mississippi River, this mountain resort will make you feel on top of the world.
