Free & Cheap Things to Do in Galena, IL

  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Galena, Illinois, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Parks and Bus Tours.
  • From Grant Park to Linmar Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dubuque, Platteville and Savanna.
  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Galena, Illinois, including 41 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Historic Homes, Parks and Bus Tours.
  • From Grant Park to Linmar Gardens, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Galena and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Dubuque, Platteville and Savanna.
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41.5 Miles
80% 5 votes
Historic Homes 420 5th Avenue South, Clinton, IA 52732 MoreLess Info
Guests can explore a mansion that once served as the home of lumber baron George Curtis at the George M. Curtis Mansion. The home served as a tribute and showcase for his business with each room featuring a different wood.
41.5 Miles
100% 1 votes
Pubs 719 South 9th Street, Clinton, IA 52732 MoreLess Info
A traditional Irish-style pub, Hook's Pub offers a variety of Irish and other beers on tap and in bottles. The pub hosts live music on Saturdays by local, regional, and nationally touring bands, as well.
41.6 Miles
100% 32 votes
Factory Tours Monroe, WI MoreLess Info
This fully operational award winning cheese plant provides guided tours of the manufacturing facility. There's a discounted cheese cooler where you can purchase cheese at a substantial discount as well as a gift shop.
41.7 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 601 S 1st Street, Clinton, IA 52732 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building from 1858, the Clinton County Historical Society Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the locals throughout time. Visitors can explore historical documents, photographs and artifacts, and do research in their library.
42.0 Miles
89% 199 votes
Breweries Monroe, WI MoreLess Info
The breweries short tour includes a four pack of beers and a soda at the end of the tour. There's a bar for a break at the tour's end until the next tour arrives. This brewery also has a distillery next door that can be visited. Discounted purchases are available.
42.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 1100 W Galena Ave, Ste 3, Freeport, IL 61032 MoreLess Info
An entertainment venue, 4 Seasons Lanes offers activities for the entire family. Along with bowling, there is a sports bar and grill where refreshments are served. And the facility is also available for birthday parties and other special events.
42.1 Miles
79% 33 votes
Historic Sites 114 E Douglas Street, Freeport, IL MoreLess Info
The Lincoln Douglas Debate Square is a testament of the role Freeport played in the American history. Here can be found the life-size statues of Lincoln and Douglas debating over slavery and state's rights.
42.2 Miles
91% 78 votes
Specialty Shops 1023 16th Ave., Monroe, WI MoreLess Info
This is Wisconsin's oldest cheese store opening in 1931. It is an old world environment tavern and cheese store. The tavern serves locally brewed beers and the cheese store sells specialty and imported cheeses. They also have a yearly events calendar.
42.2 Miles
75% 4 votes
Movie Theaters 115 S Chicago Avenue, Freeport, IL 61032 MoreLess Info
Lindo Theatre is a 9 screen movie theater that is housed in a historic building and features stadium seating in 6 auditoriums. The theatre hosts birthday parties and has a special Bargain Tuesdays promotion.
42.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Historic Buildings 1217 17th Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566 MoreLess Info
Inspired by Southern Wisconsin Swiss heritage, Turner Hall of Monroe offers a 6 lane bowling alley and restaurant serving traditional food. On Sundays, the hall features a dance event where visitors can dance to polka music.
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