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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (27) Dubuque is well know as a good place to see the American Bald Eagle, and we were told that the best place to see them is from Eagle Point Park. We the found park, situated on high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River on the north side of Dubuque. However, no eagles were to be seen on the day of our visit. Although Eagles might be in the area at any time, they are much more common in winter, and we were there in August.
Still, Eagle Point Park is well worth a visit. It is the ideal place for a picnic or just enjoying the splendid views across the river into Illinois and Wisconsin. You can also get a very good arial view of Lock and Dam #11 on the Mississippi River.
The park has gardens, tennis courts, horseshoes, playground equipment, pavilions, barbecue grills, nature trails, a bandshell, and restrooms. Leave a Comment
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This very tall and imposing clock sits in the center of downtown Dubuque. The clock, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has stood over the city for over 130 years. The present clock is actually the second Town Clock for Dubuque, replacing an earlier one which collapsed in the 1870s.
The Town Clock blends well with the other old architecture of the city, giving it a distinctive charm which we found delightful.
A small traffic circle takes vehicles around the clock and the encircling Town Clock Plaza. The Plaza is a popular venue for concerts and other special community events. Leave a Comment
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One of the coolest things to do in town, the 4th Street Elevator has been there since the late 1800s and you can still take a ride on it today!! The view from the top is incredible. It's a very unique thing you will not find in many other cities. You don't want to miss this! Leave a Comment Address: 4th Street HillDirections: It's on a steep hill.
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This enormous paddlewheel at the Port of Dubuque stands 25-feet tall and weighs an estimated 32 tons. It was once mounted to the Starboard of the Steamship William M. Black, a National Landmark Steamship.
The paddlewheel was dismounted from the ship to allow it to pass through the floodwall gates into Dubuque's Ice Harbor. It is now on display in Paddlewheel Plaza, near the entrance to the Mississippi River Museum. Leave a Comment
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For the most spectacular view of Dubuque (not to mention neighboring Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as the Mississippi River) go up the Fenelon Street Elevator off of Bluff Street and Fourth Street in downtown Dubuque. The elevator travels up a very steep hill, via cable, to Fenelon Street, where there a wonderful panoramic view awaits. If the day is nice and you're up for walking, you can walk back down, or you can take the cable car down to where you started. There are some lovely homes up in the Fenelon neighborhood, so if you're into architecture, it's a nice stroll. Before or after, you can visit the shops and galleries in Cable Car Square. For art, I recommend especially the Red House Gallery (open on weekends only) and Outside the Lines Gallery, both just a few steps from the start of the cable car. Address: 4th and Bluff Street, Dubuque, IADirections: Near downtown Dubuque in the Cable Car Square area.Website: themaingallery.net
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Near Downtown Dubuque there is a street full of little shops and in the middle going up the hill is the "Cable Car." It consists of two cars that go up and down the hill in the summertime on rails. When you get to the top, you can see almost everything, including parts of Wisconsin and Illinois. The view is great. They also give a little brochure at the top about the history. I think the cost is about $1.50 roundtrip (up and back down). Leave a Comment
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A beautiful old home built by the industrialist
Ryan. It is currently owned by the historical society. Leave a Comment Directions: Downtown Dubuque
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Beautiful Arquitecture! An exceptional Catholic Church in Dubuque! Leave a Comment Directions: Downtown Dubuque
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Built by the Stout Family Leave a Comment Directions: Across from the library, Downtown Dubuque
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Dubuque has some interesting buildings along Main Street. This tower is just a block or two from the visitor's center. There are a couple other buildings just past the tower. One old building was reminescent of one that I saw in Chicago. Leave a Comment
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