Aldrich Guest House
900 3rd St, Galena, IL 61036
Circa-1845 B&B featuring contemporary rooms with free WiFi, plus lush gardens & a screened-in porch.
Historic Mansions & Estates in Galena, Illinois
We list 21 historic mansions & estates in Galena ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Cloran Mansion Bed and Breakfast
1237 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036
Upscale B&B set in an elegant redbrick mansion offering refined accommodations, plus gardens.
Lamberson Guest House
113 S Prospect St, Galena, IL 61036
Polished B&B in a circa-1870 mansion featuring charming rooms & a suite with private bathrooms.
The Downtown House
233 Diagonal St, Galena, IL 61036
U. S. Grant Guest House
121 S High St, Galena, IL 61036
The Owl House
116 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
US Grant's Original Home
121 S High St, Galena, IL 61036
The Steamboat House Bed and Breakfast
605 S Prospect St, Galena, IL 61036
Elegant 19th-century house-turned-B&B offering 5 refined rooms, plus billiards & wine socials.
Farmers Guest House
334 Spring St, Galena, IL 61036
Homey B&B in an 1867 house with uniquely styled rooms, suites & 1 cottage, plus free wine & cheese.
Belle Aire Mansion Guest House
11410 US-20, Galena, IL 61036
Quaint B&B in a 19th-century mansion featuring antiques-filled quarters, plus a porch & a lounge.
The Inn at Felt Manor
125 S Prospect St, Galena, IL 61036
Stylish rooms in a refined 19th-century mansion-turned B&B offering a garden & parking.
Ulysses S Grant Home
500 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036
Italianate mansion built in 1859 & given to President Ulysses S. Grant, featuring exhibits & tours.
Galena & U.S. Grant Museum
211 S Bench St, Galena, IL 61036
Galena - Jo Daviess County Historical Society Administrative Office
513 Bouthillier St, Galena, IL 61036
Galena Inn
301 S High St, Galena, IL 61036
Washburne House State Historic Site
908 3rd St, Galena, IL 61036
Dowling House
220 Diagonal St, Galena, IL 61036
Ryan Mansion Bed & Breakfast
11373 US-20, Galena, IL 61036
Belvedere Mansion & Gardens
1008 Park Ave, Galena, IL 61036
Built in 1857, this Italianate mansion features an elegant interior & landscaped gardens.
Victorian Mansion
301 S High St, Galena, IL 61036
Refined B&B in a restored Italianate mansion, offering elegant rooms, plus a hot tub & a game room.
The Mansion on Park Avenue - walk to downtown Galena
Galena, IL 61036
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Galena
Common questions for booking corporate events in Galena, Illinois.
What's the typical capacity range for historic mansions & estates in Galena?
None of the 21 historic mansions & estates on this page publishes a room capacity yet, so we don't print a range for Galena rather than guess one. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in historic mansions & estates quotes?
It varies. Some Galena historic mansions & estates bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do historic mansions & estates in Galena cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 21 historic mansions & estates on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Galena venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Galena venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for historic mansions & estates in Galena?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the historic mansions & estates on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Galena historic mansions & estates accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Galena historic mansions & estates support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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