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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.

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

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Annual 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 Arboretums

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

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

Dubuque, IA Water Parks

Dubuque Symphony

Professional symphony performs five classic concerts in historic Five Flags Theater, pops concerts including St. Patrick's Pops, Independence Pops and Holiday Pops, two chamber concerts.

Dubuque, IA Symphonies

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

Antioch School

Artist Grant Wood attended Antioch School from first to fourth grade. Built in 1874, the building has been restored to Wood's...

Emeis Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...

Rhythm City Casino and Blackhawk Hotel

Enjoy more than 1,000 slot machines, 19 table games, and two restaurants. End your day in one of our comfortable rooms or sui...

Fawn Creek Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Wyoming Historical Museum

The renovated Hotel Williams, built in 1874, features a display of pharmaceutical items, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor an...