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Galena Historic District
Galena Historic District is a sightseeing stop in Galena, IL. Cost: free.
Along Main St in downtown Galena · Galena, IL
Why you should go…
Galena's historic district covers about 85 percent of the city, with more than 800 properties, and joined the National Register in 1969. Main Street is lined with red brick commercial blocks in Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate styles, now full of shops and restaurants. The DeSoto House, opened in 1855, is the oldest operating hotel in Illinois. The Visitor Center on Bouthillier Street, a short walk from Main Street, has maps and guides for exploring on foot.
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