- Our list of the best things to do in Dubuque, Iowa, features the top 66 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Dubuque, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Dubuque, IA , followed by 36 popular activities in nearby cities, including Galena, Platteville and Dyersville
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Galena Trolley Tours offer an affordable, family friendly narrated tour through the hills and valleys of historic Galena. Enjoy a complementary bag of popcorn while the kids ride free on the open air, San Francisco style replica trolleys.
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123 N Commerce St, Galena, IL 61036
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In Old Market House state, there are artifacts to see, history to explore and questions to be asked and answered. There is a wealth of information about President Grant. Brochures and pamphlets help you find your way.
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The magical cabaret show called P.T. Murphy Magic is held seven days a week for matinees and evening shows. The intimate magic theater offers a dark and mysterious setting for illusions and tricks with a twist of mischievous humor.
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117 S Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
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At Massbach Ridge Winery guests can sample many wines from dryer whites, to dryer reds, to sweet wines. Their tasting menu offers 6 wines for $5; which includes Traumen, their award-winning red wine.
13.4 Miles
Featuring works from artist Thomas Mangelsen, Images of Nature is an art gallery filled with photographs of picturesque nature scenes. These pictures include scenic landscapes, animals in their natural habitat, and numerous others.
13.5 Miles
Situated in a 19th century workshop, Old Blacksmith Shop provides visitors with the opportunity to view blacksmiths in action crafting metalwork pieces. The workshop uses the same forges that were used in the 1800s.
13.6 Miles
Named after general Ulysses S. Grant, the local celebrity, the Grant Park is a tribute to American history, with lots of statues and monuments. With playgrounds and picnic areas, this park is suited for the entire family.
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Often called the 'Downton Abbey' of Galena, the Belvedere Mansion and Gardens is an essential visit for fans of the Civil War era. Guided tours run from May through November and visitors are also encouraged to enjoy the property's pristine gardens.
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Annie Wiggins Ghost Tours offer walking tours featuring stories and haunted tales of historic Galena. The tour begins with a Victorian mansion, and a costumed guide provides stories and commentary. Walking shoes and flashlight are necessary.
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Bestowed upon the war hero by the residents of Galena in 1865, the Ulysses S. Grant Home is a brick, Italianate-style home, and historic site. Step inside on a guided tour and travel back in time to experience life just as when Grant resided there.