Location: Dubuque
Top Things to do in Dubuque
The 10 Best Gift & Specialty Shops in Dubuque, Iowa (IA)
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. River Lights Bookstore
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
An independently-owned local bookstore with lots of charm, character and fantastic book and magazine recommendations.
Reviewed By Solotravel-lover - Iowa City, United States
It's been years since I visited an independent bookstore, and I was painfully reminded that there are fewer of them than there once were. A great selection of books, a knowledgeable staff, comfortable chairs to peruse the selections. I hope it continues to prosper.
2. Nearly New Boutique
3. Fig Leaf
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Dubuque Harley-Davidson
5. Outside the Lines Art Gallery Dubuque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Located on Upper Main in Downtown Dubuque, Iowa, and historic Downtown Galena, IL, the galleries features original creations from over 100 US artists, many who are from Dubuque and the tri-state area. The mission of our gallery is to offer high quality handmade items at affordable prices. Knowing all of our artists personally enables us to accurately describe their processes and products. We are closed on Sundays Jan-May.
Reviewed By lisabE1125VC
Outside the Lines Galleries, in both Dubuque and Galena, are stunning places filled with a diverse array of artistry, from fine art prints to jewelry to pottery and from whimsical to seriously beautiful. During the pandemic they have placed pictures of everything online and you can browse the pictures and then ask for further information about any of the pieces you might be interested in. This is a great time to contact the co-owners Connie and Stormy to support them and their local business and local artists. Connie was great about answering questions I had about items and providing me with close-up pictures. I was able to purchase a birthday gift, a gift for someone grieving a loss, and a baby gift. I also bought myself a mother's day necklace gift--why not? and had them pick out a number of original artist greeting cards to mail to friends. We have shopped at both galleries across the years and have always appreciated the warmth and care Connie and Stormy provide, and have loved all of our purchases. Support local business and local artists--shop at Outside the Lines Gallery.
6. Sweet Memories
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
7. Betty Jane Homemade Candies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Betty Jane Homemade Candies has been providing Eastern Iowa with the finest in hand made confections since 1938!In 2013 People Magazine named us as their choice for top culinary gift in the state of Iowa in their holiday entertaining guide! We've been included in the News & Documentary Emmy Awards Gift Bag as well as the Academy Awards Gift Bag and the Grammy Awards Gift Bag! In 2018 we were named one of the best chocolate shops in America by Taste of Home Magazine! Come and taste our delicious assortment of chocolates and candies at any of our 3 locations: 3049 Asbury Rd in Dubuque, IA; 3500 Dodge St Warren Plaza (also in Dubuque IA) and 1468 Twixt Town Rd in Marion IA! You can also order our products online and have them shipped to you.
Reviewed By hurtsj - Chippewa Falls, United States
Drool worthy! Must stop to get treats to take home to taste again and again and make family happy too. They had a sale so bought 3 bags of chocolate covered goodies and had ice cream too with their chocolate covered gremlin candies mixed in! Soooooo gooooooood!!!!!
8. Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market is a must-stop location for fun shopping and nostalgic adventures in Dubuque. We offer local treasures including new, vintage, homemade, seasonal, hard-to-find and antique items, plus so many random household items and home decor items.
Reviewed By 219danas
Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market is our favorite place to shop!!! Lisa, the owner, is wonderful!! She's friendly, very helpful, professional and funny!!! It's always a treat going in there because there's constantly different and unusual items being sold. And there is something for all ages! We could spend days in there and never see everything! Plus, it's very clean and full of treasures! Go in and meet Lisa and Shaggy (her doggie)!! You won't be disappointed! Btw, It does NOT have a odor like Goodwill, etc. and there merchandise is above average!!!
9. Echoes From Heirlooms
10. Sweat N Boutique
Sweat N Boutique, in Dubuque, IA, is the area's leading boutique serving Peosta, Dyersville, Maquoketa, Bellevue, Galena, Platteville and surrounding areas since 2017. We offer essential oils, supplements, weighted blankets, jewelry, handbags, home decor, natural soaps, an infrared sauna, clothing, holistic health products and much more. For your next shopping trip, visit Sweat N Boutique in Dubuque.
