Explore Dubuque County
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 HousesTri-County Historical Society Museum
Exhibit features Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Urban "Red" Faber. One-room school, narrow gauge railroad car, bell collection, artifacts and archives from Dubuque, Jones and Jackson counties.
Cascade, IA MuseumsMathias 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 SitesLeft and Center Field of Dreams
Original site of the filming of the movie Field of Dreams in 1988. Play ball, run the bases, and walk out of the corn like the ghosts in the movie. Souvenirs and snacks available.
Dyersville, IA Baseball FieldsMines of Spain Recreation Area
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
Dubuque, IA RecreationDyer-Botsford Victorian House & Doll Museum
Tour this 1850 Victorian home, decorated circa 1870-1900. Doll museum has more than 1000 dolls. Also see hand-carved miniature circus, replica of 1850 castle, German feather Christmas tree, and war memorabilia.
Dyersville, IA MuseumsInwood Wood Carving Exhibit
See many forms of woodcarving: clocks, figurines, chains, decoys, toys. See carved pieces of a full-size carousel; view an American Indian artifacts display, the 12 apostles and Iowa's largest carved clock.
Dyersville, IA ExhibitsDubuque 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 SymphoniesDiamond Jo Casino
Year-round gambling on this excursion boat, with slot machines, video poker, craps, roulette, blackjack and poker.
Dubuque, IA Casinos