Location: Dubuque
Top Things to do in Dubuque
What to do and see in Dubuque, Iowa (IA): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Mystique Ice Center
2. Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By psmith198 - Chicago, United States
Carnegie libraries are great places to go to see architectural history. This is one of the largest I've seen and it has a grand look to it with the columns. Inside, the feature I liked the most was the molding on the ceiling. The upper level was closed to the public, which was unfortunate.
3. Escape Room Dubuque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Solve the challenging clues and puzzles and escape before your time runs out! Before your game, we’ll review the rules and answer any questions. Then, your countdown to escape begins. You’ll either make your way out or we’ll unlock the door when your time runs out. Although these games are challenging, don’t worry – you’ll have fun whether you escape or not!
4. Fenelon Place Elevator Co.
Overall Ratings
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
5. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,571 reviews
Part aquarium, part museum, part science center, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive! Our 14-acre campus on the banks of the Mississippi River features two separate two-story buildings and an expansive outdoor plaza. The Museum & Aquarium is home to over 100 species of animals and thousands of historic artifacts. With so much to see and do, there's always a chance to #ExploreSomethingNew
Reviewed By gschalk
Set aside 2-4 hours for your visit to National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. There are two buildings, two ships, and several outdoor exhibits. Children will find plenty to enjoy. The "critters"--everything from an octopus, rays, otters, and plenty of fish--will keep the children interested. Also not to be missed is the Riverworks Splash Zone in the East Building. The exhibit in the "changing exhibit gallery" in the West Building is a Robot Zoo. You'll find a 5-foot housefly, a 6-foot grasshopper, and an amazing duck-billed platypus. The museum/aquarium is a fun learning experience for adults and children.
6. Mines of Spain Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Robert_Felderman - Green Bay, United States
Mississippi River view from the graveside castle overlooking the bluffs about Catfish Creek railroad bridge.
7. Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By grapefam - Dubuque, United States
A beautiful array of gardens featuring various types of plants and themes such as an Old English style garden, Japanese garden with fish pond, etc. Lovely landscaping throughout. In the summer months there are free concerts every Sunday evening at 6:30, and people bring lawn chairs or blankets and some bring along a picnic supper. There’s also a nice size playground area for children near the concert area that has a couple picnic tables. There’s a small gift shop also open limited hours. This truly is a favorite community supported location.
8. Travel Dubuque Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Explore the land that Iowa settlers once discovered. Ride the world's shortest, steepest railway and see the city's largest, widest view. Dine or shop in a district that was once home to a booming warehouse industry. With history around every corner, Dubuque is #WhereIowaStarted.
9. 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!!!!!
