Location: Dubuque
Top Things to do in Dubuque
8 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Dubuque That You Shouldn't Miss
Dubuque /dəˈbjuːk/ ( listen) is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2013, its population was 58,253, making it the tenth-largest city in the state.
Restaurants in Dubuque
1. Dubuque City Hall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Fenelon Place Elevator Co.
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4.5 based on 1,136 reviews
Historic cable car. Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this funicular railway has been called "the world's steepest, shortest scenic railway." Great view of downtown Dubuque, the Mississippi River and 3 states. Buses should go to the bottom of the bluff. Please use 4th and Bluff Streets for GPS. Narrow streets with parking on both sides at the top of the bluff. Open 8 AM to 10 PM daily April 1 though November 30. Closed Thanksgiving. We do not accept debit or credit cards.
Reviewed By kris0812015 - West Des Moines, United States
Great view of Dubuque downtown from the top and will definitely recommend to take this shortest and steepest railroad in the world .The address in google will take you to the top of the Fenelon elevator unless to want to take the trip from the bottom then search with 4th street elevator.The elevator is nice and clean and operated from top. The rates are cheap and they only accept cash..no debit or credit cards accepted. there is option to take round trip as well as single side trip. People taking their trip from bottom has to get into the elevator and ring the bell and they will be answered and payment has to made at the top of hill. Car parking is on the streets.No toilets available and people with walking difficulties with wheel chairs may avoid this trip as it has some effort in getting into and off the elevator Bicyclist have option to take their bicycle in
3. Julien Dubuque Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By AutumnLP - East Peoria, United States
We took the small hike from the bottom and found this lovely little area. It's a great view of city and river. Beautiful stone work. A wonderful tribute. There was parking near by but road was closed.
4. Art on the River, Public Art Display
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By lfd2013 - Dubuque, United States
This museum has something for everyone. My favorite section puts you inside an old steam boat to learn the history of Mark Twain and the river. Their seasonal exhibits are diverse and interesting. You can also get a popsicle or slushy and walk the marina outside the museum and then take the beautiful river walk for year round beautiful views of the Mississippi.
5. Veteran's Memorial Plaza
6. Clock Tower
7. Shot Tower
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By 165MaryD165
We heard about the Shot Tour from a woman at an ice cream place. It is pretty cool. I was glad she was able to share the history of how they made shot there, and there is history information at the brewery right by the tower. (The oldest brewery in Iowa, I believe.) Just a great bit of local history.
8. Voices Art Symposium Historic Millwork Distreict
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
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