Title: Downtown Dubuque Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Dubuque, Dubuque Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Dubuque](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Dubuque-Dubuque-Hotels.0-n6188031-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Dubuque](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Dubuque.d985.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Downtown Dubuque Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Dubuque.d6188031.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Dubuque Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Dubuque.d6188031.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Dubuque Travel Guide ## Dubuque ![Downtown Dubuque featuring modern architecture and a river or creek as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188031/8f00dc34-cf85-483c-82d6-0b1694c90927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Dubuque which includes a garden, a house and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188031/bf82a3f2-8e16-4e8f-8bee-f29fc1755797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Dubuque which includes heritage elements and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188031/24f243f7-8ffb-4096-b9bd-f210d9697353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Dubuque which includes a ferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188031/f476fd74-ff1f-4581-8258-2b5c79f9af4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Dubuque featuring views, a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6188031/05ef55da-356c-4996-8013-2a3bc8b04197.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Dubuque Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Dubuque travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Dubuque.dx985) #### Take a trip through time as you stroll down the historic streets of this eastern Iowa city. Visit cafés, shops and galleries in revitalized heritage buildings. Diverse architectural styles, historical monuments and lively community hubs make Downtown Dubuque an exciting destination. Tour the historic city streets and look out over the city from the top of a bluff. Have coffee in a buzzing café and dine in a restaurant within a heritage building. Check out boutique retailers and one of Iowa’s oldest farmers markets to get acquainted with the local Dubuque community. Start your Downtown Dubuque walking tour at the historic Ice Harbour and the Port of Dubuque, once humming with steamboats. Stroll up Historic Old Main Street to admire the variations in old world architecture. Notice the Hotel Julien Dubuque, old stone buildings with ornate carvings and steamboat-style houses, with front porches on both the first and second floors. At the Town Clock Plaza, see Dubuque’s restored Clock Tower. Open-air concerts are regularly held in the plaza every summer. Nearby, the Dubuque County Courthouse and the Carnegie-Stout Library are open to visitors. Pick up locally made souvenirs, boutique apparel and well-known labels from heritage homes converted into cosy stores. Walk toward the bluff and peruse the gift shops and galleries lining the streets. Reach the top of the bluff via the historic Fenelon Place Elevator, which takes passengers diagonally up the face. Stop at the Cathedral San Raphael to check out the imposing building’s gothic revival architecture. On Saturdays between May and October, visit the weekly Dubuque Farmers Market, which has operated in the Upper Main district since 1845\. Purchase homegrown produce and handmade souvenirs at this popular local market. Other regular events in Downtown Dubuque include jazz concerts, art festivals and architecture tours. Downtown Dubuque stretches from the old port toward 12th Street in the north. Visit the district for free at any time. Public transit is limited, but a network of buses operates between the east and west sides of the city. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Casino hotel and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm misty morning at Dubuque Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106010/f5a97944-8518-4072-89b3-4ae659e2143b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Q Casino Why not roll the dice with a visit to Q Casino during your visit to Dubuque? Make time to visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mystique-Casino-Dubuque.d6106010.Attraction) ![Casino hotel and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm misty morning at Dubuque Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532649462/88db723c-6f4a-4b13-9764-0b624cfa9726.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark Bring the children to Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Dubuque. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-Harbor-Resort-And-Waterpark-Dubuque.d553248621532649462.Attraction) ![National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105962/6987bb35-cbcd-4b14-a03c-03c8244722a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium Learn about the region’s history and its aquatic life in one location. The role of this important river becomes apparent through the many interactive exhibits. [](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Mississippi-River-Museum-And-Aquarium-Dubuque.d6105962.Attraction) ![Hotel, Conference and convention center by Upper Mississippi on calm evening in Dubuque Iowa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178383/f6116dba-a673-496b-ac74-56647879c7a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Grand River Center Grand River Center is just one of the places to see in Dubuque, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grand-River-Center-Dubuque.d6178383.Attraction) ![Crystal Lake Cave showing caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6178389/8b5fe950-7440-4e7c-b1f8-59d589632d86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal Lake Cave The subterranean world can be an exotic and spellbinding environment. Visit this exquisite cave that has been carved by nature over millions of years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-Lake-Cave-Dubuque.d6178389.Attraction) ![Eagle Point Park featuring a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105970/f4d7ac44-41d9-4e75-aa82-db337a375f31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eagle Point Park Have a picnic while overlooking one of America’s great rivers and three states on a visit to this park that is popular among residents and travelers. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eagle-Point-Park-Dubuque.d6105970.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48566919/bea6117f-1a2c-474b-9147-6093e68151ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cocktail Adventure Tour 21+ £53 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cocktail-adventure-tour-21.a48566919.activity-details) ![Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45938548/d76f9ba5-5b1b-4828-9251-3f35210ba311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour £64 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/downtown-galena-food-and-drink-tour.a45938548.activity-details) [See all activities in Dubuque](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Dubuque.d985.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Dubuque ![Hotel Julien Dubuque](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2239900/2239834/e44433c0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Julien Dubuque 200 Main Street Dubuque IA £90 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,753 reviews) Really nice hotel and location is amazing Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=2239834&PinnedHotelID=2239834&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6188031) ![Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13400/13327/7e0b0b73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena by IHG 450 Main St Dubuque IA £82 22 Apr - 23 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was a problem limited parking available. Mattress was Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F04%2F2026&endDate=23%2F04%2F2026&selected=13327&PinnedHotelID=13327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6188031) ![Redstone Inn And Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/899000/898933/b973f82e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Redstone Inn And Suites 504 Bluff St Dubuque IA £102 25 Mar - 26 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (860 reviews) Robert was a fun and welcoming host. Dubuque in February was not a super-lively place but we made the most of it. Construction across the street woke us around 7 am, making the 8 am do-or-die breakfast schedule understandable. The building is a living and breathing treasure. We enjoyed the video ... Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=898933&PinnedHotelID=898933&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6188031) ![Canfield Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95300000/95296900/95296892/ab41b1ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canfield Hotel W 4th St, Dubuque, IA Dubuque IA Stay at this hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Five Flags Center and Dubuque Art Center ... 6.4/10 (101 reviews) I gave this place 2/5 stars. It does not deserve a 1 and nowhere near a 3\. You do not provide enough characters here to explain. Please see my Google Review where there is pictures and all of the reasons - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fnqxy5zTcZg2Mi2j8 Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=95296892&PinnedHotelID=95296892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6188031) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=95296892&PinnedHotelID=95296892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6188031) ![Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920389/4cfbc878_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark 350 Bell St Dubuque IA £81 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,062 reviews) The gym has all the heavy weights 35 lbs and up 1 5 lb and 1 20 lb?? The waterpark is only open on the weekends if i wouldve known this i wouldn't have booked it during the week this needs to be told to other travelers as others during my stay complaining about this. The bfast didnt have waffles ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=920389&PinnedHotelID=920389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6188031) ![Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1209400/1209342/983fa696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa 11383 US Highway 20 Galena IL £73 14 Apr - 15 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Galena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,080 reviews) Nice place to stay.Excellent staff!! 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