Downtown Dubuque Travel Guide
Dubuque





Visit Downtown Dubuque
Popular places to visit

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.

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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.

Crystal Lake Cave
Explore the great outdoors at Crystal Lake Cave, a lovely green space in Dubuque. Visit the casinos and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Mines of Spain State Recreation Area during your travels to Dubuque. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Downtown Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Excellent one night stay in Dubuque! Walking distance to everything and a very nice room.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Redstone Inn And Suites
Easy access to downtown, fabulous host, fresh fruit at breakfast and socializing with other guests; delightful experience!! Bed was comfy too!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Canfield Hotel
The elevator hardly works. I didn't get the room i paid for. I found a knife under the mattress when I looked for bed bugs. I have stayed at this hotel several times but this will be the last time.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Nice property, so convenient. Great view of the riverfront. Right next to the Mississippi River Museum and the Diamond Jo casino. Waterpark is very young focused, probably under 12, small but very nice. Breakfast was large and well stocked.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Irish Cottage Inn & Suites
clean room staff was friendly and it was a great stay breakfast was fresh and the bar had a great selection overall it was a 10 out of 10. i would recommend this place to everyone that goes to galena. also it had a shuttle bus from the hotel to main street we had a wonderful time on our 35th ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
You get what you pay for here. A place to sleep when you have been on the road all day. We were there for a friday and saturday nights so the place was packed. Our adjoining room had kids screaming and running around and the traffic sounds are really loud. your best bet is to get a room on the back ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Dubuque

Historic Millwork District
While Historic Millwork District may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Five Flags Center and National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.
