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Amusements
Steeple Paintball
CONTACT
99 Main Street • St. Donatus, IA 52071
563-773-2712
Steeple Paintball is the only paintball field to offer two speed ball coaurses in the tri state area. They offer four fields currently, with a 5th to open in 2009. After you finish paintball you can walk across the street and wine & dine at the famous Kalmas Restaurant, as seen on the food network. Need a place to stay after you leave Kalmas restaurant? Then walk across the street and get a room at the Gehlen House Bed & Breakfast. St Donatus is a historic Luxenburg village located 10 minutes south of Dubuque on Highway 52. more... mapBest Shot Paintball
P.O. Box 3078 • Dubuque, IA563-588-1077
The oldest paintball field in the tri-state area, the family owned and operated Best Shot Paintball offers four playing fields and affordable rental equipment. more...Crystal Lake Cave
Crystal Lake Cave Drive • Dubuque, IA 52003
Located 3 Miles South of Dubuque on Highway 52
319-556-6451
Opened in 1932, Crystal Lake Cave is the longest "living" show cavern in the state of Iowa. A gift shop is on site. more... mapCzipar's Orchard
8610 Route 52 South • Dubuque, IA 52003
563-582-7476
Czipar’s is a family owned apple orchard located just south of Dubuque. Tours are available and the on-site store offers a variety of apples, candy, honey, jellies, apple products, fresh presses apple cider, and more. The annual Apple Festival is held here on the fourth weekend in September. mapFenelon Place Elevator
512 Fenelon Place • Dubuque, IA 52001
319-582-6496
Offering a view of the historic Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states, the Fenelon Place elevator is known as the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway at 296 feet in length. Passengers are elevated 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place. more... mapGrand Harbor Resort & Waterpark
350 Bell Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
563-690-4000, 866-690-4006
This 25,000 square foot indoor waterpark features the Huck Finn II, which has a giant bucket that dumps nearly 800 gallons of water every nine minutes; water cannons, squirt guns, an inside/outside tube ride, a lazy river, pools, rope ladders, two giant hot tub whirlpools, water chutes, and many family-oriented aquatic activities. more... map
Casinos
Diamond Jo Casino
400 East 3rd Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
563-690-2100, 800-LUCKY-JO
Three dining options, 777 slot and video machines, Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, 3 and 4 Card Poker, and Let It Ride are all available at the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque. more... mapDubuque Greyhound Park & Casino
1855 Greyhound Park Drive • Dubuque, IA 52004
563-582-3647, 800-373-3647
Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino is a state-of-the-art casino with 16 table games, slot machines, video poker and keno, and a poker room. Wage on live racing May through October. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Mathias Ham House, The (circa 1856)
2241 Lincoln Avenue • Dubuque, IA 52001
563-557-9545
The former Italian Villa-style home of Mathias Ham, one of Dubuque's earliest entrepreneurs, the John F. Rague- designed Ham House is filled with elegant American and European furnishings. The home is owned by the Dubuque County Historical Society and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. An 1833 settler's log cabin, Iowa's oldest building, is also located at the site. mapRyan House (circa 1873)
1375 Locust Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
563-557-9545, 800-226-3369
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ryan House is one of Dubuque's premiere historic homes. This grand Victorian home features a solid walnut staircase, four grand marble fireplaces, and the likeness of President Grant, who was a frequent visitor, on the front gate posts. Part of the Victorian House Tour & Progressive Dinner, the Ryan House is available for rent as a special event space for business meetings, receptions and other events. more... map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Julien Dubuque Monument
8991 Bellevue Hts • Dubuque, IA 52003-9214
563-556-0620
Managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, this monument was constructed to honor the founder of Dubuque, Julien Dubuque. Erected over his grave on a high bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in 1897, this monument is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. map
Museums & Galleries
Dubuque Museum of Art
701 Locust Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
Located in Downtown Dubuque's Cultural Corridor
563-557-1851
Established in 1874, the Dubuque Museum of Art is Iowa's oldest cultural institution. more... mapNational Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, The
98 East Third Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
Port of Dubuque
319-557-9545, 800-226-3369
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is accredited by the American Association of Museums, which is held by only nine percent of American museums. Visitors can enjoy the National Rivers Hall of Fame, Fred W. Woodward Riverboat Museum, and the five large aquariums at the William Woodward Discovery Center. more... mapOld Jail Museum (circa 1857)
Located at 8th and Central
563-557-9545
A rare example of Egyptian Revivalist architecture, Dubuque County Historical Society’s Old Jail Museum features unique artifacts and a 20-minute sound and light show, which includes the use of actual artifacts, historically accurate timelines and an appearance by the ghost of Patrick O’Connor, who was hanged for murder in 1834, 20 yards from the jail. Some of the interesting artifacts that can be seen include the Julien Dubuque Family Cradle, a passenger wagon from the A. A. Cooper Wagon Works; the ACME Life Saving Device which saved 27 people from the Hotel Canfield fire in 1946, and a Union flag from the Civil War. more...
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
3800 Aarboretum Drive • Dubuque, IA 52001
Located in Marshall Park
319-556-2100
The only arboretum and botanical garden in the United States staffed entirely by volunteers, the 52-acre Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens was established in 1980 and continues to grow with the help of more than 300 individuals who maintain the trees, plants, shrubs and seed-gifts, which are all labeled throughout the garden. more... mapEagle Point Park
2601 Shiras Avenue • Dubuque, IA 52001
563-589-4263
Overlooking the Mississippi River, the 164-acre Eagle Point Park offers tennis courts, a wading pool, viewing towers, playground equipment, horseshoe courts, picnic tables, barbeque grills, and restrooms. map
Tours & Cruises
Big Muddy Ghost Hunters
800-974-7714
Big Muddy Ghost Hunters offers tours that include "Victorian Cemetery Art," "The Telegraph and the Civil War," "The Haunted Mansion Dinner and Tour," "Spirits of the Civil War Tour," and "Haunted Spirits City Tour." more...Dubuque by Carriage
563-580-0558
Available from May to October, Dubuque by Carriage offers daily tours of six historic districts via horse-drawn carriages from Cable Car Square. Weekend tours are available in November and December, weather permitting. more...Dubuque River Rides
400 E Third St, Ste 3 • Dubuque, IA 52001-2301
Located in the Historic Ice Harbor
563-583-8093
An authentic replica of a century-old Mississippi River paddle wheeler with decorative smokestacks, a scalloped canopy over its open-air deck and Victorian red and gold decor throughout the enclosed dining salon, the Spirit offers a variety of sightseeing and dinner cruises. Miss Dubuque, a modern yacht, is also available. more... mapDubuque's American Lady Yacht Cruises
1630 East 16th Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
563-557-9700
Aboard Dubuque's American Lady, you can enjoy the majestic Mississippi River while enjoying breakfast, lunch or dinner, a cocktail party, or sightseeing. U.S. Coast Guard Certified for up to 149 passengers, the American Lady is perfect for such special events as weddings, reunions, anniversaries, group parties, theme cruises, and fundraisers. more... mapIowa Wine Tours
427 Shinoak Court • Dubuque, IA 52003
563-582-4076
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour in the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region. Discover the beauty of the Mississippi River and learn the history of the Driftless area as you journey into the past. more...Wildlife Eco Cruise, The
350 East Third Street • Dubuque, IA 52001
Experience the Mississippi River first-hand while on the Wildlife Eco Cruise. A National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium guide will lead visitors on 90-minute tour on a pontoon-style boat to explore several aspects of the river from the backwaters to Catfish Creek, including the natural and historic elements that make up the Mississippi River. more... map
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