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I’M A NEARLY 200-YEAR-OLD MIDWEST TOWN WAITING TO SWEEP YOU OFF YOUR FEET.
THE DUBUQUE AREA IS HOME TO SPLASH PADS, OUTDOOR POOLS, INDOOR WATERPARKS, WATER TRAILS, AND A WHITEWATER PARK.
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The Mississippi River is my front yard, so my spring and summer days are filled with riverside picnics, hikes along carved limestone bluffs, and soaking up live music in one-of-a-kind venues.
been around since 1833, so I have a lot of history to show you, including historic architecture with seasonal blooms and a side of charm with my brick-lined streets. Spring and summer are seasons when I really shine, and I can’t wait to show you around.
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Food, drinks, music, and homegrown goodness can be found the second Thursday of the month in the Historic Millwork District.
DUBUQUE WAS FOUNDED IN 1833 13 YEARS BEFORE THE STATE OF IOWA.+
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Get outside with family and friends! Voted one of the ‘10 Best Riverwalks’ in the country by USA Today.
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THE NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM IS A SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATED MUSEUM.
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street art trail
Want to explore the street art of the area?
Visit traveldubuque. com/streetart for locations, maps, and more.
When the temperatures start to warm and winter fades away, you will find my views get a little more green and things are in full bloom.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is always the perfect addition to a spring itinerary. Visit curious critters like fish, alligator, octopus, and more! It’s officially outdoor market season with the start of Dubuque Farmers’ Market on May 4.
The long-awaited season opening of the world’s shortest, steepest railway, the Fenelon Place Elevator, is April 1. Grab the kids and climb the rock wall, build in a pile of Legos, or play with a giant Lite Brite, all at Creative Adventure Lab.
Called ‘one of the coolest film festivals’ by MovieMaker Magazine, Julien Dubuque International Film Festival comes to town April 24-28.
Think spring! The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens starts to come alive this season.
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GRAND HARBOR RESORT & WATERPARK CONVIVIUM URBAN FARMSTEAD
WAPSIPINICON STATE PARK (NEARBY) PLANTED.
MAQUOKETA CAVES STATE PARK (NEARBY)
JULIEN DUBUQUE MONUMENT
EAGLE POINT PARK
BACKBONE STATE PARK (NEARBY)
FOR A FULL GUIDE TO SPRING, VISIT TRAVELDUBUQUE.COM/SPRING OR SCAN THE QR CODE.
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Summertime is when I shine! From my bustling river views to the variety of lively events, there is always something fun happening.
Summer is patio season and I happen to have some of the best around. Check out Yardarm Riverfront Bar & Grill for music, food, drinks, and river views!
Riverboat season is in full swing. Stop by the Mississippi Riverwalk for a boat sighting! Is this heaven? No, it’s...the Field of Dreams Movie Site. This magical field still plays host to ghosts during the summer months for Ghost Saturdays.
My front yard is the Mississippi River, and the best way to get up close and personal is at the beach. Visit Finley’s Landing for a day of sandy fun. Summer brings many community celebrations & fairs. Check out the full list of events at traveldubuque.com.
If adventure is what you want, adventure is what I have with my 17+ miles of mountain bike trails
2024 dubuque pride festival
Taking place on June 1, this event is filled with good food, performances, community, and more.
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MORE TO EXPLORE LOCAL BREWERIES AND WINERIES MANCHESTER WHITEWATER PARK (NEARBY) EVENTS & FESTIVALS CODFISH HOLLOW BARNSTORMERS (NEARBY) OUTDOOR MARKETS WHIFFLE TREE MERCANTILE (NEARBY) FOR A FULL GUIDE TO SUMMER, VISIT TRAVELDUBUQUE.COM/ SUMMER OR SCAN THE QR CODE.
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Check out our guide of places to bring your pups on traveldubuque.com/pets
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