Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA
Places to go in Dubuque
36 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
7 Hills Brewing Company
House-brewed beers & clever pub grub offered in a converted warehouse with a large u-shaped bar.
1085 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Nightlife
Backpocket Dubuque
333 E 10th St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Nightlife
Barrel House
299 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Food & Drink
Brazen Open Kitchen | Bar
Stylish eatery with an exposed-brick interior serving elevated New American fare & craft cocktails.
955 Washington St #101, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Food & Drink
Caroline's Restaurant
American cuisine served all day in a stylish, simply appointed dining room inside Hotel Julien.
200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Nightlife
Catfish Charlie's
Laid-back seafood spot with Mississippi River views & live music on the patio in the summer.
1630 E 16th St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Food & Drink
Charlotte's Coffee House
1104 White St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Food & Drink
Convivium Urban Farmstead
2811 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Nightlife
Copper Kettle
Easygoing, lively bar & grill offering elevated pub fare & craft beers, plus TVs for sports fans.
2987 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Outdoors
Crystal Lake Cave
Guided tours of a well-lit cave complex, with a gem- & fossil-mining area for kids & a gift shop.
6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, USA
Food & Drink
Devour Café
1798 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Nightlife
Dog House Lounge
1646 Asbury Rd #1, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Outdoors
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Scenic 56-acre community space with 60+ types of gardens, plus a playground, trails, tours & events.
3800 Arboretum Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Outdoors
Eagle Point Park
This 164-acre park features tri-state & Mississippi River views, plus playgrounds & a band shell.
G9P2+HF, 2601 Shiras Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Outdoors
EB Lyons Interpretive Center
Composed of untamed, wooded land, this 1432-acre park offers hiking, hunting, paddling & picnicking.
8991 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003, USA
Family
Fenelon Place Elevator Company
Steep, short funicular railway connecting 4th Street & Fenelon Place, with downtown Dubuque views.
512 Fenelon Pl, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Arts & Culture
Five Flags Center
A 1910 theater now houses the local symphony & theater company along with hosting sports & events.
405 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Outdoors
Flora Park
2605 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Arts & Culture
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs, plus a spa, an indoor pool, a restaurant & a bar.
200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Food & Drink
Jitterz Coffee & Cafe
Coffee shop serving breakfast & panini in a space filled with works by regional artists.
1073 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Arts & Culture
Julien Dubuque Monument
Turret-like monument honoring the city's founder with striking river & city panoramas.
1810 Monument Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003, USA
Food & Drink
L.May Eatery
Creative, market-driven plates served in upscale-casual environs with cocktails, wine or craft beer.
1072 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Food & Drink
Monks
Hip coffee shop featuring java & tap brews amid brick walled rooms, couches & eclectic art displays.
373 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
Outdoors
Murphy Park
80-acre park offering tennis & horseshoe courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters & BBQ grills.
1700 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA