Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA
Places to go in Dubuque
10 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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
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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
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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
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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
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Flora Park
2605 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
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Horseshoe Mound Preserve
1679 N Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL 61036, USA
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
Park with hiking trails showcasing caves & other geological landmarks plus picnicking & camping.
9688 Caves Rd, Maquoketa, IA 52060, USA
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Murphy Park
80-acre park offering tennis & horseshoe courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters & BBQ grills.
1700 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
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Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center
13606 Swiss Valley Rd, Peosta, IA 52068, USA
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Swiss Valley Park
This wooded park features a stocked creek, camp sites & trails, plus a playground & sports fields.
13069 Swiss Valley Rd, Peosta, IA 52068, USA