- Our list of the best things to do in Platteville, Wisconsin, features the top 62 nearby activities — including 26 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Platteville, WI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Platteville, WI , followed by 53 popular activities in nearby cities, including Dubuque, Galena and Mineral Point
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3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
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The United States' largest all-volunteer arboretum is the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. This vast garden complex, which is open throughout the year, is a feast for the eyes and nose.
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Carnegie-Stout Public Library is the central library of the city that has books, movies, music, and programs for all age groups. There is also an on-site art gallery that highlights unique pieces by 19 local artists.
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Supporting arts in the community, Grand Opera House offers a wide range of musicals for the community to enjoy every season. The theater is run by local volunteers, from actors to stage technicians.
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Kids and adults love to splash around the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, located in Dubuque, Iowa. It includes slides, hot tubs, splash pools and other fun aquatic attractions. Bathing suits are required.
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Play Blackjack, Roulette or Mississippi Stud at the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, Iowa. The casino also has nearly 1000 slot machines and four dining locations for visitors to choose from.
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Ride an original paddle-wheeler when you go down the Mississippi River aboard Dubuque River Rides. Both dinner cruises and sightseeing cruises are available, as are private charters for special events.
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350 East Third Street, Dubuque, IA
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The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is the place to see marine life up close and personal. The aquarium includes the National River Center, which features a canal and river cave, along with sharks, rays and fish found in the Mississippi River.
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Dubuque Museum of Art features many rotating exhibitions and a permanent collection of 2,200 works concentrating on 20th-century American art. They also offer art classes including drawing and painting for children and adults.
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Enjoy some of the most intriguing photos and art pieces at the Dubuque Art Center. Exhibits include ultra-realistic body sculptures, watercolors, and photos of incredible lightning storms caught on camera.
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Climb aboard the Fenelon Place Elevator Company's railway for a short ride on a steep track. The ride gives tourists a view of three states and the Mississippi River along the way.