Dubuque County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A marina with boats docked, a dock, and a forested shoreline.
An old, rusted door with the text "Dubuque Star Brewing Co." and "Dubuque Iowa" on it.
A street with buildings, including a hotel named 'Hotel Julien'.
A cliff with dense vegetation at the top and a path leading up to it.
A snowy landscape with leafless trees and three birds flying in the sky.

Popular cities in Dubuque County

A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large red building with a dome, and a river in the background.
Dubuque
Known for Rivers, Casinos and Historical
Take a ride on Iowa’s only authentic paddle wheeler, visit a casino or enjoy the many miles of recreational trails in this historic port town.

Reasons to visit

  • Q Casino
  • Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
  • National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
A baseball field with a red barn and a white fence in the background.
Dyersville
Known for Entertainment, Theatres and Biking
Escape to Dyersville! Enjoy its entertainment, countryside and cathedral.

Reasons to visit

  • Field of Dreams
  • Basilica of St. Francis Xavier
Farley
Farley
Explore attractions like 300 Raceway and Dubuque County Library as you discover things to see and do in Farley.
Cascade
Cascade
Check out 300 Raceway and National Farm Toy Museum—just a couple of the sights around Cascade.
Sherrill
Sherrill
Explore attractions like Mississippi River and Grant River as you discover things to see and do in Sherrill.

Stay near popular Dubuque County attractions