What to do in Dubuque, IA

Activities, attractions and tours

Fourth Street Elevator featuring landscape views and a small town or village
Dubuque featuring a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium showing marine life
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Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens which includes a garden and wild flowers

Dubuque Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Dubuque is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Dubuque to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Dubuque Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Dubuque.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Dubuque attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Recommended things to do in Dubuque

Number of things to do
1
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
City centre Galena Food and Drink Tour: CA $136
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

What to do in Dubuque


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Downtown Dubuque showing a river or creek and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Downtown Dubuque

Take a trip through time as you stroll down the historic streets of this eastern Iowa city. Visit cafés, shops and galleries in revitalized heritage buildings.

Downtown Dubuque
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Historic Millwork District

While Historic Millwork District isn't home to many top sights, Five Flags Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Millwork District

 

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