Historic Millwork District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Learn about the region’s history and its aquatic life in one location. The role of this important river becomes apparent through the many interactive exhibits.

Crystal Lake Cave
The subterranean world can be an exotic and spellbinding environment. Visit this exquisite cave that has been carved by nature over millions of years.

Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
Walk through this protected area of historical and natural interest. One trail has state trees from the entire 50 states along with lookouts over a major river.

Mercy Medical Center
If Mercy Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Dubuque.

Eagle Point Park
Have a picnic while overlooking one of America’s great rivers and three states on a visit to this park that is popular among residents and travelers.

Fourth Street Elevator
It’s a quick and short ride, but the exhilaration you’ll experience is considerable. See why this attraction has remained so popular over many years.
Activities

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour
Our pick of the best Historic Millwork District Hotel Deals

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Dubuque Downtown
Absolutely
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Hotel Julien Dubuque
The breakfast is a separate expense from the hotel. The breakfast was nice, and server was great, but needs a fruit side with biscuits and gravy. Room was big and clean. Staff helpful. Nicely decorated for Christmas in the lobby. Not many outlets for charging electronics in room. There was street ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Staff is really accommodating and friendly
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Stoney Creek Inn Galena
Evrything about the place was perfect! The staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, pool and hot tub were amazing, they even had pool toys for the kids!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Expedia takes unfinished and unsubmitted reviews and posts them. It’s in their terms and conditions. So if u run into any problems anywhere u stay I strongly advise u speak to management, not the front desk, someone in an office before u post any review. It’s very unlikely that, when this happens, ...
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Wyndham Garden Galena Hotel & Day Spa
The room was very clean, and we enjoyed the fireplace and whirlpool. My husband forgot his laptop at the hotel and they were kind enough to send it to him (it worked fine). Very nice staff and very helpful. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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Downtown Dubuque
Travellers come to Downtown Dubuque for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Five Flags Center and Dubuque Museum of Art while you're in town.
