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Top 3 Things To Do in Dubuque, Iowa on a Budget

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Dubuque, Iowa, United States

Explore #WhereIowaStarted in Dubuque. Find a unique mash-up of old & new, quirky & quaint, traditional & unconventional, all in Iowa's oldest city.

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Ride the world's steepest, shortest scenic railway

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Fenelon Place Elevator

4.6 (223 Google reviews)

491 W 4th St
Dubuque, IA

Open daily until 10:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday:

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, the Fenelon Place Elevator is the world's shortest, steepest, scenic railway at 296 feet in length. At the top experience magnificent views of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With a round trip fare of only $4, it's a can't miss. (P.S. It is cash only!) Open April through November.

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View The Mississippi River from Eagle Point Park

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Eagle Point Park

4.7 (956 Google reviews)

2601 Shiras Ave
Dubuque, IA

Open daily until 10:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday:

7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Eagle Point Park is one of the most outstanding parks in the Midwest. 164 acres overlook the Mississippi River and Lock + Dam #11, providing a spectacular Tri-State view of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Park admission is $1.

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Experience Nature at The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

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Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

4.8 (1.0K Google reviews)

3800 Arboretum Dr
Dubuque, IA

Open daily until 5:00 PMsee hourshide hours

Monday:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is home to a Japanese garden and pond with koi fish to feed, Formal English, Herb, Rose and Hosta gardens. See the collections of dwarf conifers. Playground and picnic shelters and free concerts at the amphitheater on Sunday evenings in June, July, & August. Admission is free.

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