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This is a small, quiet park, but it ended up being the site of one of the highlights of our trip thanks to a gorgeous bald eagle perched in a tree right next to the pedestrian bridge. We stayed in a B&B across the river from downtown and enjoyed strolling through this pleasant park on our way to and from our accommodations. There are well-paved walking trails, lots of benches, and happy kayakers paddling by on the river below.…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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If you go to Main Street in Galena, you must walk up the steps by the river and cross over to Grant Park. It is high on a hill with a bunch of walking paths, a statue of Ulysses S Grant, a beautiful fountain, a gazebo, and some historic cannons on display. The view of downtown Galena is fantastic. There are plenty of benches to just sit and enjoy the views. It is one of the nicest small parks I have ever been to.…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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We walked here from the Inn on the northside. This park is beautiful and well maintained. It's a great place to relax and take a walk (bring the dog!).
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Date of experience: September 2020
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My husband and I visited grants park this weekend and were amazed how beautiful it was. The view from the park to downtown Galena was breathtaking. It’s definitely a must see when visiting Galena.
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Date of experience: July 2020
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We walked through Grant park on the way to the Grant house, from downtown. This is a nice little park with some history to learn about, some nice fountains and a view of the river. There are some shelters for picnics, and some benches under shade trees.
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Date of experience: July 2020
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