Things To Do in Guilford, Illinois

This renovated site was home to popular Congressman and friend of Lincoln and Grant. Grant's election night news was received ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

Volunteer tour guides give a warm welcome and leisurely tours of this authentically restored 1840s mansion where U.S. Grant received the news of his presidential win via a telegraph set up in the h... More on TripAdvisor

Ride a sled down 2,050 feet of tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi. Our scenic lift whisks you back to the top where on a clear day the three-state view is as much the attraction as the... More on Visitgalena.org

Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track. Control the speed of your descent as a toboggan-like track carries ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

Birding trips to banks of Mississippi, mature woodlands or open meadows last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Tours depart selected ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

This boat landing offers access to the Galena River and is free to the public. Bring your kayak, canoe or any small watercraft and spend ... More on Visitgalena.org

On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following ... More on Granthome.com

The house is maintained by the State of Illinois so it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. More on Yahoo! Travel

On June 24, 1832, the settlers at this fort turned back an attack by some 200 Sauk and Fox warriors led by ... More on Heritage

A quaint living history museum that recreates one day in history during the Blackhawk War. More on GeckoGo

Labeled as Galena's oldest house, Dowling House was built in 1826 by John Dowling. Built of limestone, it w... More on Quincynet.com

the owner had no taste and the pool stunk don't go there it was a huge disappointment don't take your kids ... More on Yahoo! Travel

This 22 room, Italianate mansion was built in 1857, for the Ambassador to Belgium. The home is furnished with Victorian ... More on Travel.yahoo.com

I am not affiliated with the home owner at all and found, as a fan of history and perserving it, that this was so worth the money. More on Yahoo! Travel

The 18-hole "The General" course at the Eagle Ridge Inn and Resort facility in Galena, Illinois features 6,820 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 73.8 and it... More on golflink.com

Bring some money-it's not cheap !!!! More on golflink.com

The 9-hole "East" course at the Eagle Ridge Inn and Resort facility in Galena, Illinois features 2,648 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 34 . The course rating is 66.6 and it has a s... More on golflink.com

The course is beautiful, and well maintained, but there are other courses within a 1/2 hour of Galena that offer beautiful scenery at a much more reasonable regular rate. More on golflink.com

Chestnut Mountain Resort is a full service skiing and lodging facility located atop a wooded bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Chestnut offers 17 ski trails from beginner to expert. The longest of which is 3,500 feet in length ... More on SkiTown.com