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 SitesBrownlie Sod House
Self-guided tour of this historic site. Open houses during Strawberry Festival in June and Harvest Tour in fall.
Long Grove, IA ToursGrand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Mississippi River-themed indoor waterpark, with 25,000 square feet of family fun. Indoor/
Dubuque, IA Water ParksDan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village
Walnut Grove was an 1860s settlement and stagecoach stop, and now includes 18
Long Grove, 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 SitesBickelhaupt Arboretum
View 14 acres of labeled trees, shrubs and perennials. One of the top 10
Clinton, IA ArboretumsVillage of East Davenport
Historic Mississippi River neighborhood with shopping, art, cafes, special street and park events.
Davenport, IA ShoppesTabor Home Vineyards & Winery
Vineyards and international award-winning winery on family's 1890s farm site. Enjoy wine tasting on screened veranda, winery tours, interpretive vineyards, weekend music festivals.
Baldwin, IA Wineries