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State wildlife area offers 1,387 acres of forest and tallgrass prairie along the Mississippi River. Designated watchable wildlife area and urban wildlife sanctuary with excellent birdwatching. 14 miles of trails, with river overlooks, prairie and oak savannas. Cross-country skiing, canoeing and kayaking. E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center has exhibits on the park's history and natural resources and is accessible to persons with disabilities. The Julien Dubuque's Mines of Spain is a National Historic Landmark with hundreds of archeological sites and a rich history of American Indian settlement, lead mining, fur trading, lumbering, and farm life. Park open daily 4 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Grand Opera House

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 Houses

Fenelon Place Elevator

Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this is the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway. Erected in 1882, the lift is 296 feet in length, elevating passengers 189

Dubuque, IA Historic Buildings

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Mississippi River-themed indoor waterpark, with 25,000 square feet of family fun. Indoor/

Dubuque, IA Water Parks

Sundown Mountain Ski and Snowboard Resort

Twenty-three beautiful trails through cedar forests. The 475-foot vertical drop is the highest in Iowa and southern Minnesota. Five chair lifts, two ski carpets, snow-making equipment and night lighting, free timed racing. Children'

Dubuque, IA Skiing

Mathias Ham House Historic Site

View Italianate limestone mansion, built in 1856 and authentically restored and furnished. Also visit 1833 double log house with hands-on exhibit.

Dubuque, IA Historic Sites

Things to do near Dubuque, IA

Bickelhaupt Arboretum

View 14 acres of labeled trees, shrubs and perennials. One of the top 10 public conifer collections in the U.S. The Visitors ...

Duck Creek Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Mississippi Valley Welcome Center

The Welcome Center is located high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. Center features a scenic overlook, Iowa gift...

Riverside Gardens

The 13-acre garden includes 25 flower beds, wetland and prairie areas, natural trail, gazebo, arbor. Historical plants along ...

Swing of the Quad Cities Baseball

Minor league baseball at the historic John O'Donnell Stadium in downtown Davenport. Enjoy 70 home games during the 2005 seaso...