Rachel & Bob
Things To Do
Galena
This is the last town you pass through before crossing the Mississippi River to Dubuque. It is also one of our favorite towns to drive through on the way to Webster City. There are windy roads and hills with beautiful overlooks and a few trails. There are great restaurants and a winery, brewery and distillery you can check out!
Hardee's
We have stopped here many times on our drive back and forth to visit my family. For some reason Hardee's was a place Bob always wanted to go and I just love their curly fries!
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Part aquarium, part museum, part science center, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium inspires stewardship by creating educational experiences where history and rivers come alive!
Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque
Situated in Dubuque’s historic downtown and nightlife district, Diamond Jo Casino is an entertainment destination not to be missed! We offer a high-energy casino with nearly 1,000 slots, 19 table games, more than 200 nights of live entertainment each year at the Mississippi Moon Bar, a state-of-the-art bowling center, and five restaurants.
Stone Cliff Winery
Stone Cliff Winery is a family owned and operated winery. The vineyard is located in the beautiful rolling hills north of Dubuque in Eastern Iowa. Bob and Nan Smith, the proprietors, planted the vineyard in 1995 and had their first product offering in 2001. Their production and Tasting Room is now located in the Historic Star Brewery Building in the Port of Dubuque along the Mississippi River, Dubuque, Iowa.
Lacoma Golf Club
Located in the wooded hills of the Mississippi River valley only five minutes from downtown Dubuque, Iowa and 15 minutes from Historic Galena, Illinois, Lacoma Golf is golf headquarters in the tri-state area.
South Entrance, Mines of Spain Recreation Area
Whether you want to canoe, picnic or walk on some scenic trails, the Mines of Spain has a wide variety of activities to offer in a gorgeous setting.
Fenelon Place Elevator Company
The Fenelon Place elevator is described as the world’s shortest, steepest scenic railway, 296 feet in length, elevating passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place. Where you will see a magnificent view of the historic Dubuque business district, the Mississippi River and three states.