Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena LOCAL AREA

Situated along the magnificent Mississippi River, gaming and entertainment venues and within walking distance of historic downtown Dubuque, the Grand River Center features a diverse, intimate atmosphere for large conventions and banquets up to 1000

The Diamond Jo Casino is a gambling casino and entertainment complex. The land-based complex opened on December 11, 2008. The $82 million facility has approximately 900 slot and video machines, 17 table games, a separate high-stakes gaming area, and a 5-table poker room. The Diamond Jo complex features two sitdown restaurants (The Woodfire Grille & Kitchen Buffet), two bars (the Tree Bar & Mojo's Sports Bar), a 30 lane bowling alley , and an entertainment complex (The Mississippi Moon Bar).

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is a museum located in the Port of Dubuque. The museum is a property of the Dubuque County Historical Society, with two centers on the riverfront campus: the Mississippi River Center and the National River Center. In 2010, the museum finished a $40 million renovation of the old Diamond Jo Casino, turning it into the 50,000-square-foot National River Center. Included are Rivers to the Sea, RiverWorks, and a large format 3D/4D immersion theater.

Dubuque’s Mississippi Riverwalk offers a scenic destination to walk, jog, bike, relax, and take in breathtaking views of the Mississippi

In the heart of Dubuque, Iowa's historic downtown, is an entire city block of entertainment! Dubuque Five Flags Center comprises the renovated historic Five Flags Theater- home of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, ballets, broadway shows; Five Flags Arena - home of Eastern Iowa Outlaws Roller Derby, concerts, sporting events, family shows. The Bijou Room- home of Fly-By-Night Productions "theater in an intimate space.

This is the site of The Field of Dreams movie which was released in 1989, and is a movie that has inspired millions and became an Academy Award nominee for "Best Picture of the Year." Open April 1st through November 30th Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Eagle Point Park is one of the most outstanding parks in the Midwest. This park is 164 acres which overlooks the Mississippi River and Lock and Dam No. 11. It also offers a stunning view of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Eagle

Celebration River Cruises is a family owned and operated River Boat offering cruises up and down the regional Midwest along the Mighty Mississippi River. We offer specialty themed lunch cruises, dinner and sightseeing cruises as well as special events such as our popular Dueling Pianos Cruise and Fireworks Dinner Cruise.

Historic cable car. Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this funicular railway has been called “the world’s steepest, shortest scenic railway.” 296 feet in length, elevating passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street up to Fenelon Place. Magnificent view of downtown Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states.

The National Farm Toy Museum is a collection based museum with two floors of displays based on agriculture equipment. Located in Dyersville, Iowa, home to the Ertl Company now TOMY, Scale Models and SpecCast respectively, earning our town moniker "The Farm Toy Capital of the World!" Along with this rich heritage, the museum and Dyersville are home to the Summer Farm Toy Show every June and Toy Farmer Magazine's National Farm Toy Show each November.

Sundown Mountain Resort is a family-friendly ski and snowboard destination just outside Dubuque in the scenic Driftless Region of eastern Iowa. Offering some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the Midwest, Sundown is the only Midwest ski resort to receive the NSAA Award of Excellence and is a proud Indy Pass Resort Partner. With 21 well-groomed trails, dedicated learning areas, quality snowmaking, and a nationally recognized Learn to Ski & Snowboard program, Sundown delivers a welcoming

Offering action-packed activities and family-friendly amenities, Chestnut Mountain is your adventure travel destination. We’re the Midwest’s Premier Year-Round Resort. Offering action-packed activities and family-friendly amenities, Chestnut Mountain is your adventure travel destination.

Walk down the main street of Galena, Illinois, and you might swear you stepped into a photograph from the 1870s. Closely packed brick storefronts, iron cornices, and arched windows line the road in a nearly unbroken row that stretches for blocks.

Nestled inside Dubuque's beautifully restored 1898 Star Brewery building right on the Mississippi River, Stone Cliff Winery produces award-winning Iowa wines with a view that can't be beat. The tasting room overlooks the river and the historic Ice Harbor, making it a perfect stop before or after visiting the River Museum just steps away. With more than 30 varieties from bold dry reds to sweet fruit wines — plus flatbread pizzas and paninis — there's something for every palate.

Dubuque is home to three distinguished institutions of higher education—Loras College, the University of Dubuque, and Clarke University—each contributing to the city's rich history, culture, and vibrant community. With beautiful campuses featuring historic architecture, scenic bluff-top views, and year-round athletic, cultural, and community events, these universities are popular destinations for prospective students, visiting families, alumni, and