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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Galena
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 16 attractions in Galena

Wild Clover Day Spa strives to nurture and support you in your pursuit of a healthy body, mind and spirit. We use Aveda & Bare Minerals products and what that means to you is precious natural resources such as pure flower and plant essences and minerals so pure you can sleep in them. Our objective is that you leave Wild Clover feeling calmer, healthier and nurtured. Thank you for trusting us to care for you.

Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 16 attractions in Galena

This Italianate-style brick house, with original furnishings, looks very much as it did in 1865 when a group of townspeople presented it as a gift to Ulysses S. Grant on his victorious return from the Civil War.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Galena

Over 20 wine varieties, including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit wines and dessert ports, are available for tasting at this beautiful countryside vineyard, which also offers weekend lessons on the fine art of tasting wine.

Attraction type: Winery; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Galena
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 16 attractions in Galena

For the best therapeutic massage in town. Relax, release tension. Enjoy a massage from Magi Health. Located on Main St. across from the DeSoto Hotel. Offers eleven modalities including Reiki and couples massages.

Attraction type: Spa
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 16 attractions in Galena

It's worth the climb up the steep stairway to see what's inside this lovely Italianate home built in 1858: an actual lead mine, Civil War memorabilia, items honoring Ulysses S. Grant (including an original painting depicting Robert E. Lee's surrender to Grant), plus other historical articles from Galena and Jo Daviess County.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 16 attractions in Galena

Roger Packard and Andy North designed this course, using the dramatic terrain to full advantage. The view from the signature hole offers a striking view of three states - Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

Attraction type: Golf course
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 16 attractions in Galena
Attraction type: Ski area
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 16 attractions in Galena

Vendors peddled their wares at this Greek Revival Market House in the 19th century, which now hosts changing exhibits, meetings and special events.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 16 attractions in Galena

The green drapes from "Gone with the Wind" are one of the many interesting items on display at this 22-room Italianate-style home. Built in 1857, the mansion now exhibits period furnishings and also includes items from the estate of flamboyant entertainer Liberace.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 16 attractions in Galena
Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 16 attractions in Galena
Attraction type: Golf course
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This is a nice small museum in an old house on Bench street.   Do view the short movie they offer on Galena history.  It takes about 30 minutes or so with children to go through the museum; adults...

Attraction type: History museum
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