Play the city game of Galena
An interactive adventure through Galena. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route through Galena that ordinary visitors never truly see. Stroll past verandas where Grant once dusted off his boots, sense the enchantment of iron bridges in the park and breathe in the aroma of fresh bread lingering in the air. Let the hidden layers of this city reveal themselves to you.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Galena on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Galena blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Galena and the hidden gems only locals know.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Galena — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Galena — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
What you'll see in Galena
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route through Galena that ordinary visitors never truly see. Stroll past verandas where Grant once dusted off his boots, sense the enchantment of iron bridges in the park and breathe in the aroma of fresh bread lingering in the air. Let the hidden layers of this city reveal themselves to you.
Along the way you'll pass Ulysses S Grant Home, Old Market House State Historic Site, Galena & U.S. Grant Museum and Civil War Monument — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 8 hidden gems in Galena that only locals know about.
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Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Galena
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