Top rated Things to dos in Dubuque

Experience the best that Dubuque has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 37 places from Things to do category.

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Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Arboretum
Scenic 56-acre community space with 60+ types of gardens, plus a playground, trails, tours & events.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Mississippi Riverwalk
Scenic spot
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A great place to walk and enjoy beautiful river views. Lots of benches to sit and river/people watch.
4.80 (69 reviews)
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River's Edge Plaza
Plaza
4.80 (41 reviews)
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Veterans Memorial Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Amazing disc golf course, could use a few more signs but other that that it's great
4.80 (37 reviews)
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Museum
Cafe, aquarium, boatyard, cinema & exhibits exploring life in & around America's riverways.
4.70 (4.2K reviews)
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Fenelon Place Elevator Company
Elevator service
Steep, short funicular railway connecting 4th Street & Fenelon Place, with downtown Dubuque views.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Eagle Point Park
Park
This 164-acre park features tri-state & Mississippi River views, plus playgrounds & a band shell.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Julien Dubuque Monument
Monument
Turret-like monument honoring the city's founder with striking river & city panoramas.
4.70 (463 reviews)
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US Lock and Dam No. 11
Federal government office
Lock & dam featuring an observation deck, a picnic area & restrooms, plus seasonal tours.
4.70 (245 reviews)
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Creative Adventure Lab
Children's museum
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Both of my kids absolutely loved this place and so did I! They have so many great toys and activities, my three year old and 18 month old kept themselves very busy while we were there!!! Staff was friendly and the facility was clean and we'll organized! Almost every morning, my son asks if we can go...
4.70 (161 reviews)
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Cleveland Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Talk about a secret gem of Dubuque ! If you get a chance. Definitely check this park out. You will be Amazed!
4.70 (63 reviews)
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Port of Dubuque Marina
Marina
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Best marina. Anywhere. Clean, cheap, easy in and out.
4.70 (60 reviews)
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Captured on Canvas
Painting studio
4.70 (46 reviews)
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Travel Dubuque (Iowa Welcome Center)
Tourist information center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great for the community. Very helpful for tourists as well as locals looking to connect with events and more.
4.70 (39 reviews)
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Murphy Park
Park
80-acre park offering tennis & horseshoe courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters & BBQ grills.
4.60 (290 reviews)
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Fenelon Place Elevator
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This was THE BEST thing we did in Dubuque. The cutest finest little funicular - we rode it twice in a row it was so fun ($4 round trip!!). The view from above is lovely, but the value is in the ride. Read up on the history - including about the historical turnstiles upstairs!
4.60 (269 reviews)
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A.Y. McDonald Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ It's always nice to come to this park. I love coming down to the river
4.60 (98 reviews)
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Flora Park
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Love the pool here! A real family feel-lots of parents and kids. The area for small kids is great, and the big pool has zero entry on one end, which is just fabulous. The two big slides are pretty amazing too! Staff are excellent and the place is really clean. Love coming here with my granddaughter...
4.50 (393 reviews)
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Smokestack
Bar
Multi-level, restored warehouse offering snacks, beer & cocktails, plus art & music events.
$$ $$
4.50 (317 reviews)
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McAleece Park and Recreation Complex
Park
Various ballfields with lighting & electric scoreboards are joined by a skate park & BMX biking.
4.50 (255 reviews)
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