Galena Cabins & Vacation Rentals

Galena Travel Guide

Galena is a historical city bursting with charm and culture. Most of the city is protected by the National Register of Historical Places, meaning it has an extra special feel. Explore Galena’s Main Street, with its old red brick buildings and welcoming atmosphere. Soak up some culture at one of the art galleries and museums, or simply kick back in one of the green parks. Visitors can also shop ‘til they drop at many of the antique and collectible stores, as well as farmer’s markets and other shops on Main street. When it comes to delicious cuisine, take your pick from anything from American to Asian food. Galena has it all and more!

Things to Do in Galena

Top things to do in Galena include visiting Ulysses S Grant Home. Visitors can tour of the building, which belonged not only a Civil War General, but also the 18th President of the United States. Elsewhere, learn more about the area’s unique mining history at the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum or venture over to The Old Market House, built in 1845, and now the Galena Welcome Center -- a great spot for local information. Casper Bluff Land and Water Preserve is where outdoorsy people love to explore, with hiking rails and bird watching opportunities. There's also nowhere better for Mississippi River scenery. In addition, the Effigy Mount and the Aiken Mound Group, which are famous Native American sites, can be found here.

Best Time to Visit Galena

A popular time to visit Galena is between the months of May and October for pleasant weather and lots of fun activities.

Cabins in Galena

Head to the rolling hills of Galena IL in Jo Daviess County for a truly special vacation. The Horseshoe Mound Reserve offers countless hiking, biking and bird watching opportunities, and is a lovely place to spend the day with family and friends. The Casper Bluff and Water Reserve boasts some of the most impressive views of the Mississippi River -- just one of the reasons rentals in Galena are so popular.

Shopaholics can indulge in some retail therapy in the 10-block shopping mall in downtown district, which is where many of the vacation homes are located. There are also many eateries and places to grab a drink here, plus the historic Belvedere Mansion and General Ulysses Grant's home.

Getting a vacation rental in Galena is the best way to make the most of the surroundings, as some of the vacation rentals are nestled among most beautiful landscapes. Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is the ultimate getaway destination, perfectly secluded for some relaxation. For guests who enjoy golf, golf villas are a top pick for accommodation. Find your perfect house rental or Galena cabin rental and create a new home-away-from-home.

Price and Availability Index in Galena

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Galena is in July, while the cheapest month is in January. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Galena is in the high season in July. Galena has its low season in January, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Galena tends to be Wednesday, while the most expensive day tends to be Friday. Vacation homes in Galena tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Mondays.

The weather in Galena

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Galena. The warmest months in Galena are August and June, when temperatures reach 94 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to -17 ˚F. The wettest month in Galena is October with 6.67 inches of rain, while the driest month is March with 0.16 inches of rain.

Vacation Rentals in Galena

At AllTheRooms.com we have accommodations from all of your favourite providers - Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway and more. Galena has 1,090 hotels, vacation rentals and other unique places to stay, with prices to suit budget travelers, luxury travelers and everything in between. For those traveling on a budget, the cheapest place to stay in Galena is available at $49 per night. A typical accommodation in Galena costs on average $233 per night.

If you want to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 480 accommodations in Galena that have WiFi. 57 of our accommodations in include a breakfast in the price. Choose from 330 places to stay that provide gym facilities, so you won't miss a single workout. If you're planning on arriving in Galena by car, be sure to choose from 495 accommodations that provide parking. We have 177 places to stay that have a pool or jacuzzi.

If you're traveling with a furry friend, then be sure to choose one of the 79 pet-friendly accommodations available.

In Galena AllTheRooms currently aggregates hotels, vacation rentals, hostels from more than 6 providers, including 279 places to stay from Airbnb, 92 accommodations from VRBO and 92 places to stay from Homeaway.

677 of our places to stay in Galena have been rated by previous guests. They rated 60% as excellent or good. You can instantly book any of 395 places to stay right now.