- Our list of the best things to do in Dubuque, Iowa, features the top 66 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dubuque, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Dubuque, IA , followed by 36 popular activities in nearby cities, including Galena, Platteville and Dyersville
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Independent theater invites customers to watch mainstream, critically acclaimed and foreign movies that are not available elsewhere
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Iowa's Park Farm Winery is an elite, small-batch winery just outside of Dubuque. This family-operated winery includes a gorgeous tasting room, wine shop and wood-fired pizzeria. It is open throughout the year.
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Ride an original paddle-wheeler when you go down the Mississippi River aboard Dubuque River Rides. Both dinner cruises and sightseeing cruises are available, as are private charters for special events.
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Play Blackjack, Roulette or Mississippi Stud at the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, Iowa. The casino also has nearly 1000 slot machines and four dining locations for visitors to choose from.
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Live theater productions, such as the Wizard of Oz, can be seen at the Bell Tower Theater that suit audiences of all ages. The theater puts on five productions per year and also runs a Youth Program.
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At Barrel Head Winery, visitors can receive a personalized tour through the estate and learn about the wine making process from the owner. One of the winery's crowd favorites is the sparkling white wine.
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The Mystique Ice Center is an indoor ice rink that offers general public skating sessions on a daily basis. The center also holds programs such as ice skating lessons, hockey lessons, and even special full day skating workshops.
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Considered to be one of the premier ski resorts in the Midwest, Sundown Mountain has features for almost every skier or snowboarder. Along with the 85 acres of snow-covered trails, the resort also has lessons for all ages and abilities.
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Good for lunch and sunset cruises as well as happy hour cruises and even wedding events, American Lady Cruises grants enthusiasts the opportunity to sail the Mississippi with a newly refurbished, million dollar, two story yacht. This location also allows the seasoned seaman to rent their own pontoon!
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Dubuque's Crystal Lake Cave is an intruiguing cave filled with impressive mineral formations. Guided tours are led by trained, experienced guides and include ample time for questions and answers. Rain slickers and rubber-soled shoes are recommended.
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Kids and adults love to splash around the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, located in Dubuque, Iowa. It includes slides, hot tubs, splash pools and other fun aquatic attractions. Bathing suits are required.