Unwind at The Wicked Dame Wine + Bar, where you can enjoy a curated selection of wines in a sophisticated and cozy setting. Order a fan favorite cocktail, the Marilyn Monroe and a cucumber shot.
Dimensional Brewing regularly releases a variety of tasty beers and located at the very beginning of Main St.
Stop by the Moracco Supper Club, order yourself an Old Fashioned, and take in the traditional midwestern Supper Club vibes. The Moracco offers American food and in our opinion, the best cheeseburger in town!
Drive across the bridge to Illinois to visit Timmermans Supper Club. Take in the views, enjoy an Old Fashioned at their circle bar, and be sure to order the Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts.
Brazen is a stylish eatery with an exposed-brick interior serving elevated New American fare & craft cocktails. Reservations are recommended for dining.
Step into the quaint Marco's restaurant and and experience traditional yet simple Italian cuisine. Our favorites are the Baked Spaghetti, Cannelloni, and Hot Sausage Pizza.
Visit Los Aztecas for some delicious Mexican food and be sure to order the queso and a golden margarita!
Take a stroll along the Mississippi Riverwalk, part of the 26-mile Heritage Trail connecting America's River to the Field of Dreams in Dyersville.
The Mines of Spain Recreation Area is located on 1437 acres of beautiful wooded and prairie land just south of Dubuque, IA. The area has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and includes Julien Dubuque’s Monument at a point just above where Catfish Creek meets the Mississippi. Explore Horseshoe Bluff Trail, the 15-acre wetland, creeks, forest, prairies, cropland, meadows, and the Mississippi River from a bald eagle’s view.
Discover the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, showcasing the region's rich history and wildlife.
Visit the Fenelon Place Elevator, the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway, for panoramic views.
If you're Irish or enjoy Irish & Celtic merchandise, stop into Shamrock Imports on Bluff St. Shayna's grandmother Maureen Siegert started Shamrock Imports 40+ years ago after immigrating from Ireland and is now owned by Shayna's Aunt Judy & Uncle Michael.
Take a 25 minute drive to Main St in Galena, IL to our "midwest mountain town". Walk up and down Main St and stop into the several boutiques, restaurants, and bars. Be sure to stop into Miss Kitties Grape Escape for cocktails, Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery for lunch, and Fried Green Tomatoes for Dinner.
Interested in visiting the historic site where Kevin Costner filmed a baseball movie? The Field of Dreams in Dyersville, IA, is less than 40 minutes from downtown Dubuque. After exploring the field, Dyersville offers a fantastic array of breweries and restaurants for a delightful post-visit snack!