Area Attractions

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is one campus with two centers: the Mississippi River Center and the National River Center. Take advantage of your admission bracelet, which we will honor for two consecutive days, to explore the entire campus and all we have to offer at both centers!

Riverboat Twilight
Enjoy a two-day overnight cruise from Le Claire, Iowa (just North of the Quad Cities), to Dubuque, Iowa, and return.

Delight in the sumptuous meals prepared on-board. An affordable birthday gift or a perfect anniversary getaway!
 
Shopping
Up for a day of shopping? Stop by Main Street and Bluff Street for the area's best!

Visit the shopping district on Bluff Street/Cable Car Square for an array of quaint shops and boutiques, or tour the Old Jail Museum. We recommend grabbing a pint in the Star Brewery and visiting Julien Dubuque's grave and other historic sites.

Fenelon Place Elevator
The World's Shortest and Steepest Scenic Railway! Located in Cable Car Square. Ride the elevator 189 feet to Fenelon Place for a spectacular view of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Trolley Rides
Take in the historic sights of Dubuque while touring the town on a quaint trolley - Daily tours available of Dubuque's historic areas.

Galena, Illinois - Only 15 miles away
Nearby Galena, Illinois, offers a mix of rich history as well as beautiful scenery and exciting attractions.

Enjoy championship level golf courses, take tours through the town's historic sites and museums, hike, bike or drive through the scenic walks and along the riverbanks. There is also a local farmer’s market to pick up locally grown goods.

ADDITIONAL AREA ATTRACTIONS
Five Flags Civic Center
Mines of Spain
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Grand Opera House
Galena Canning Company
Dubuque 365 Community Guide to Events
Sundown Mountain
Chestnut Mountain Resort
Dubuque River Rides
Nightlife