Dubuque, the oldest city of Iowa, US lies along the great Mississippi River. With its impressive museums, attractive sights, profound culture, historic sights, beautiful classic architecture, and more, the Dubuque vacation assures an unforgettable journey for every traveler.
Commence your Vacation in Dubuque by coming across colorful plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs at the gorgeous Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on the northwest outskirts of the city. There are approx. 60-plus gardens with prickly cacti and perennials. Walk through these gardens, coming across its towering trees, and stop at the acclaimed Hosta Garden to witness the arresting artworks lining its trails. Make your children happy by getting them engaged in the playground and magical children’s garden.
Get engrossed in Dubuque Sightseeing by encountering breathtaking views at Eagle Point Park. Spend your time in the park having plenty of paths, picnic spots, and playing fields.
You can also get engaged in various outdoor adventures here, like hiking and biking about its trails, or watch a concert at its band shell in summer along with Missipi banks and bridges.
Visit Crystal Lake Cave and take tours of the enormous underground complex, which is one of the nice things to do in Dubuque. Guests can take tours around all its illuminated passageways and see shining stalactites and stalagmites. Built in the 1930s and discovered accidentally by lead miners in 1868. You can’t miss out on exploring the fantastic formations like the Lost Gardens, Soda Straws, and The Chandelier which seems to be hanging dramatically from the cave ceiling. And, of course, The main highlight is the shallow Crystal Lake itself, which beautifully reflects the shiny lights and little flowerlike crystal clusters above. After the full exploration, you can buy certain gifts in its on-site store.
Pay a visit to the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, one of the significant Dubuque Historic Sites, located on the waterfront in Dubuque, with a perfect combination of history museum, science center, and state-of-the-art Aquarium. Experience the ocean and freshwater life at the Aquarium, containing cute river otters and turtles, frogs, eels, and even alligators. Gain knowledge from educational films that constantly play at the site’s theater. Learn a lot about the history of the museum, focusing on the Mississippi River’s past and present.
Dubuque Trip is incomplete without riding on the Fenelon Place Elevator, the shortest and steepest railroad in the world. Through the classic cable car, you will be transported to the upper station quickly where you will get absorbed in the beautiful views over downtown Dubuque and the Mississippi River below.
Make the most out of Dubuque Tourism and go to the nearby National Farm Toy Museum. Learn about the history of farming also from the great collection of approximately 30,000 toy tractors and model farms with interesting displays. This place is the best option when you are on your Dubuque Family Vacations. Praise the vast floors filled with cowboy dolls and cool dioramas of historic farmhouses. Also, you can learn more by watching a short film clip on toy production in Dyersville.
Entertain yourself and try your luck at the Diamond Jo Casino. Enjoy top-class comedy shows, live music concerts, and events with table games such as poker, blackjack, and crabs to play. You can also binge on three fine-dining restaurants and a couple of trendy cocktail bars to try. Its events center also puts on a packed schedule of exhilarating shows throughout the year.
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