East Iowa, Iowa
You won't believe your senses. Baseball players that materialize from cornstalks. A riot of color born aloft on the wings of butterflies. The soulful rhythms of jazz and blues - the river's own music. And to toast it all, a glass of award-winning Iowa wine.
Explore East Iowa
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 HousesSchuetzen Park Historic Site
This site holds many special memories for generations of local German-Americans and other area residents. In 1870, the Davenport Schützengesellschaft (later called the Schützen Verein) created this "Schützenpark"
Davenport, IA Historic SitesRiverside Gardens
The 13-acre garden includes 25 flower beds, wetland and prairie areas, natural trail, gazebo, arbor. Historical plants along with new varieties.
Monticello, IA GardensDyer-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 MuseumsCostello's Old Mill Gallery
Formerly the Oakland Mill, Costello's Old Mill Gallery was built in 1867 as a water-powered turbine supplying power to grind wheat. It later served as a cattle barn before being remodeled into a home and art gallery featuring the art of Patrick J. Costello.
Maquoketa, IA GalleriesFamily Museum
Hands-on museum with interactive exhibits for children and families. Touch a tornado; make a cloud ring; hop through a rabbit hole. Explore the science of the human body, music and sound. Toddlers will enjoy the child's garden. Traveling exhibits, museum shop, outdoor playground.
Bettendorf, 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 SitesRhythm 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 suites.
Davenport, IA CasinosRiver Cruises
Overnight, round-trip cruise from Le Claire to Dubuque and back, with meals, lodging and entertainment.
Le Claire, IA CruisesClinton County Historical Society Museum
Learn the story of early Mississippi-area settlers and the local lumber business. Period furniture and rare manually-powered fire engine.
Clinton, IA MuseumsFenelon 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