
20 places in Dubuque
A 20-acre riverside park and campground on the scenic Mississippi River offering tent and RV camping sites, fishing access, walking trails, and a playground. The park provides a rare opportunity for overnight stays right along the river within Dubuque city limits.
A 3,200-seat multipurpose ice arena and event venue that serves as home ice for the Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL hockey team. ImOn Arena hosts youth and adult hockey leagues, public skating sessions, figure skating, concerts, and other community events throughout the year.
Iowa's premier ski and snowboard resort, Sundown Mountain offers 22 trails across 475 vertical feet with terrain for all ability levels, from beginner bunny hills to challenging expert runs. Located just west of Dubuque, the family-oriented resort features rentals, lessons, a terrain park, and a full lodge.
A 26-mile multi-use recreational trail built on the former right-of-way of the Chicago and Great Western Railroad, Heritage Trail connects Dubuque to the town of Dyersville through scenic Driftless Area landscapes. The compacted crushed limestone surface with a maximum one-percent grade makes it ideal for walking, cycling, and cross-country skiing.
Dubuque's municipal golf course, Bunker Hill offers an 18-hole par-69 layout in the heart of the city, making it accessible and affordable for golfers of all skill levels. The historic course has served the community for decades and includes a clubhouse, pro shop, and scenic views of the surrounding bluffs.
A 700-acre nature center with hiking trails, trout fishing, cross-country skiing, and a summer camp.
A stunning 164-acre park on the bluffs above the Mississippi River with historic WPA shelters, sweeping river views, and hiking.
Over 1380 acres of bluffs, prairies, and wooded trails along the Mississippi River. Features the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center.