What to do and see in Dubuque, Iowa (IA): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

October 1, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

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. Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp

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5.0 based on 108 reviews

Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp

A nine zipline canopy tour built over the hills and valleys of historic Union Park, an early 1900's formal park and gardens. Ziplines range in length from 300'-1,000'. Includes four modest hikes over game trails and includes a dual 800' zipline which allows riders to race over the valley floor. The concluding zip, over 1,000 feet long, literally drops out of the sky. Open to the public daily from May through October with advance reservations.

2. Bell Tower Theater

2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001-2971 +1 563-588-3377 [email protected] http://www.belltowertheater.net
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Bell Tower Theater

3. St. Luke's United Methodist Church

1199 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001-4778 +1 563-582-4543 http://www.stlukesumcdbq.com/
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5.0 based on 86 reviews

St. Luke's United Methodist Church

4. Barrel Head Winery

9995 Laudeville Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003-9431 +1 563-556-7073 http://barrelheadvw.com
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Barrel Head Winery

Reviewed By 8debt - Clinton, United States

Before visiting we had heard the sparkling wines were very good and were made by the methode champonoise method (the way it is done in France). We were not disappointed! The Curvee Cougar 2018 sparkling was was fantastic. We also sampled the dry reds and found them to be very good. We bought some of both. The whole experience was great. John is good at imparting knowledge for whatever level of wine drinker you are. I even found a new way to display some of my memorable corks. They were in a printer's tray. Picture below. We will be back on our next visit to try some of the dry whites and semi sweet wines. And definitely to buy more sparkling wine!!

5. Verena Street Coffee Co.

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5.0 based on 56 reviews

Verena Street Coffee Co.

Verena Street Coffee Co. is a family-owned coffee roastery founded in 2010. Visit us at our new state-of-the-art coffee roasting & packaging facility in Dubuque, Iowa, on Seippel Rd. near Hwy 20. Check out our lobby tasting room, try our coffees, view our coffee roasting area through floor-to-ceiling glass, and purchase freshly roasted coffee and merchandise. Coffee tastings are at 2pm Mon-Fri for $5/person. Tours available by appointment and are $10 per person. Includes a tour and coffee tasting!

6. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

350 E 3rd St Port of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA 52001-2302 +1 563-557-9545 [email protected] http://www.rivermuseum.com
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4.5 based on 1,571 reviews

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

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.

7. Mines of Spain Recreation Area

8991 Bellevue Hts, Dubuque, IA 52003-9214 +1 563-556-0620 http://www.minesofspain.org/
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Mines of Spain Recreation Area

Reviewed By Robert_Felderman - Green Bay, United States

Mississippi River view from the graveside castle overlooking the bluffs about Catfish Creek railroad bridge.

8. Iowa Wine Tours

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4.5 based on 92 reviews

Iowa Wine Tours

Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region`s first wine tour company

9. Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001-1040 +1 563-556-2100 http://www.dubuquearboretum.net
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4.5 based on 257 reviews

Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

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.

10. Eagle Point Park

Shiras Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52004 +1 563-589-4263 http://www.cityofdubuque.org/573/Eagle-Point-Park
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4.5 based on 560 reviews

Eagle Point Park

Reviewed By Vacationer701668

I have memories of going to Eagle Point as a child.I was not disappointed when I returned 50 years later. There are lots of gorgeous views of the bluffs and river. There are many stone shelters available and lots of space. It's agreat place for a walk and a picnic or a family reunion.

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