Take a historic and natural journey on the Mighty Mississippi. Five large aquariums and other exhibits let you get face to face with giant catfish and ancient sturgeon. See an eight-foot alligator along with otters, diving ducks, prehistoric paddlefish, snakes, frogs and turtles of the Mississippi River. Stroll through the wetland and working boatyard. Experience state-of-the-art theaters, river planning stream tables, living history demonstrations, and historical exhibits.
The Grand Opera House is the oldest theater in Dubuque and was built in 1889-1890 at an estimated cost of $65,000. Done in the Richardsonian architectural style, the original facade consists of St. Louis brick facing with Bayfield red sandstone trim. Dubuque'
Dubuque, IA Opera HousesAnnual and perennial flowers and vegetables, prairie grasses and wildflowers, water gardens, waterfalls, and ornamental plantings. English formal garden, dwarf conifers. Award-winning rose gardens, 850 varieties of hostas. Garden Gift Shop, "Music in the Gardens" events.
Dubuque, IA ArboretumsTake a guided tour through over 3,000 feet of well-lit passageways, showing nature's crystal menagerie and intricate formations. Gift shop and picnic grounds also on site.
Dubuque, IA ToursSelf-guided tour of this historic site. Open houses during Strawberry Festival in June and Harvest Tour in fall....
The original site of the first county seat of Jones County from 1840-1847 includes 12 buildings, with an original log cabin, ...
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Newly-expanded museum has two floors with 30,000 farm toys and trucks on display. Diorama illustrates the history and importa...
High-stakes action with more than 1000 slots and 30 table games. Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner....