Dowling House
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This is the oldest building in Galena IL and actually one of the oldest structures in Illinois. This building is made completely of limestone and was built into the side of a large hill. The house is just cool to stop by and admire but, there are guided tours. I highly suggest paying for the guided tour, it's $10 per person and it's about a 30 minute tour of the outside the ground level and the top floor. The guides are very knowledgeable and know everything about the house and all of the items in the house. The guides know all the back stories of the people who lived in the house and what they did day to day. Don't miss this one. It's one of the more fascinating history tours.
Kiley WeberKiley Weber
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Our tour guide was Ted. My wife and I just happened to arrive at 10:55 just before the first tour started and paid and started right away. Reviews say the tour is 30 minutes... but our tour group enjoyed his knowledge and stories and asked questions. He took the time to thoroughly answer - so we went over 45 minutes and kept engaged the whole time. Gives a true sense for life in Galena's heyday in the 1850s!
Dave CameronDave Cameron
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A great tour! The guide goes above and beyond. So friendly and knowledgeable. A very interesting tour, made even better by the narration and explanations of out guide. Thank you so much for going out of your way to return my service dogs' stuffie!
Lori LehmannLori Lehmann
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Just stopped for a look at the oldest house in Galena. Didn’t do the tour. I usually like to check this place out every time I go to Galena just to enjoy the historical feel. It’s a fascinating house on a really cool side street location.
Jeremiah ScottJeremiah Scott
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Very creepy!! Went on the walking tour and our group was small enough the leader let us tour the house quick!! Absolutely beautifully kept house with lots of history and creepy stories to tell! Definitely a tour I'd go on a 2nd time!
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Nearby Attractions Of Dowling House
U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site
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220 Diagonal St, Galena, IL 61036
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The Dowling House is the oldest building in Galena, Illinois, United States, now a historic house museum.
attractions: U.S. Grant Home State Historic Site, Grant Park, Aldrich Guest House, P.T. Murphy Magic Theatre, Jail Hill Inn a Boutique Hotel, Galena Trolley Tours, Galena Canning Company, Belvedere Mansion, Farmers Guest House, Galena's Kandy Kitchen, restaurants: Vinny Vanucchi's, Durty Gurt's, Fried Green Tomatoes, Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery, Otto's Place, Log Cabin Steakhouse, Bread and Vine Galena, Embe Eatery and Lounge, Green Street Tavern, The Galena Brewing Company
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