Eastern Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dubuque showing a sunset, modern architecture and a bridge
Dubuque showing tranquil scenes, a sunset and farmland
Davenport showing flowers, a river or creek and a bridge
Dubuque featuring industrial elements
Vander Veer Botanical Park featuring a park and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Eastern Iowa

Downtown Dubuque featuring modern architecture and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Downtown Dubuque

Travellers come to Downtown Dubuque for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Five Flags Center and St. Luke's United Methodist Church while you're in town.

Downtown Dubuque
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library featuring interior views and heritage elements

Southwest Area

While visiting Southwest Area, you might make a stop by sights like Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.

Southwest Area
Davenport which includes a river or creek and a city

Downtown Davenport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Davenport, Davenport Skybridge and Rhythm City Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Davenport
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Iowa River Landing

While visiting Iowa River Landing, you might make a stop by sights like Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse and Johnson County Historical Society.

Iowa River Landing
Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring an administrative building, a park and heritage architecture

Mann

While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.

Mann
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Twain

While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.

Twain
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3 out of 5
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA
The price is 2.322.455 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.322.455 ₫
2.638.076 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,076 reviews)
We'll be back
"Quick and easy check-in. Clean and quiet room. Good recommendations for nearby dining. Great rate!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
2 out of 5
1111 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA
The price is 1.330.845 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
1.330.845 ₫
1.490.546 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Check in was almost 2 hours later, receptionist promised to call when room is ready, but never called. Breakfast is terrible"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Hotel Julien Dubuque
3.5 out of 5
200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
The price is 3.110.524 ₫ per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
3.110.524 ₫
3.511.605 ₫ total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,497 reviews)
"The Foyer looked beautiful. When we got to our room it is in need of carpet repair and new lighting and a Mattress"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Julien Dubuque
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Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos
Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos
3 out of 5
2372 N County Road 900, Nauvoo, IL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly condo in Nauvoo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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"Very clean & comfortable. Only downside was I could hear the people in the next room. I solved this by turning on the bathroom fan."

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Popular places to visit

Cedar Rapids - Iowa City showing a house and heritage elements

Amana Colonies

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Amana Colonies in Amana. Discover the area's theatre scene and shops.

Amana Colonies
Maquoketa Caves State Park

Maquoketa Caves State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Maquoketa Caves State Park during your travels in Maquoketa. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

Maquoketa Caves State Park
John Deere Pavilion

John Deere Pavilion

You can spend time studying the exhibits at John Deere Pavilion in Moline. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

John Deere Pavilion
University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Northern Iowa during your trip to Cedar Falls. Discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

University of Northern Iowa
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium which includes interior views

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.

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

University of Iowa

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Iowa, a top university in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Iowa

Cities near Eastern Iowa

Photo by Erik Rowley

Waterloo

Burlington

Burlington

Cedar Rapids which includes skyline, modern architecture and a city

Cedar Rapids

Fourth Street Elevator featuring landscape views and a small town or village

Dubuque