One Day Galena and Dubuque Tour from Chicago
- Duration9 hours
- Max Travelers14 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- Category4WD Tours, Audio Guides
Overview
Explore the charming towns of Dubuque and Galena on this enriching day trip from Chicago. Begin your journey along the scenic Mississippi River in Dubuque, where you can enjoy free time to stroll, have lunch, or even take a cable car ride for breathtaking views. Continue to Galena, a beautifully preserved historic town where 80% of the buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Here, you’ll visit the Ulysses S. Grant Home and take in the serene beauty of Grant Park. With a total travel distance of 325 km from Chicago, this tour offers the perfect blend of history, scenery, and relaxation before heading back to the city.
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Expert Guide
What's Not included
Foods and Drinks
Gratuities
Itinerary
The small town of Dubuque sits at the junction of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois, with the Mississippi River flowing through it. As one of the United Statesu2019 most important rivers, the Mississippiu2019s beautiful scenery is not to be missed.
Nestled in the rolling hills of northwestern Illinois, Galena grew into a bustling town in the early 1800s after lead oreu2014its namesake, from the Latin u201cgalenau201d (lead sulfide)u2014was discovered, making mining its primary industry. Today, Galena is a premier tourist destination in Illinois and the Midwest, renowned for its unmatched hills and valleys.
Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, was born in Ohio and graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1843. During the latter half of the Civil War, he rose to commanderu2011inu2011chief of the Union Army, and his skillful leadership and repeated extraordinary achievements were instrumental in ending the conflict and securing Union victory. After the war, Grant successfully won the presidency and was reu2011elected, though his tenure was considered mediocre.
Grantu202fPark, a large urban park in Chicagou2019s central business district, was renamed in 1901 to honor U.S. President Ulyssesu202fS.u202fGrant. The park features performance venues, gardens, artworks, sporting facilities, and a harbor, and it hosts public gatherings and several major annual events, earning its reputation as u201cChicagou2019s front yard.u201d
The guests will be dropped off to hotel or home.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.