Best Family-Friendly Attractions
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Washington Park
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Interactive exhibits, 4D theater & more. Cafe, aquarium, boatyard, cinema & exhibits exploring life in & around America's riverways.
Dubuque Shot Tower
Building once used to produce lead shot. Built in 1856, this 120-ft. tower was used to produce spherical lead shot for use in muskets.
Creative Adventure Lab
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Flora Park
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Eagle Point Park
Park with scenic views & playgrounds. This 164-acre park features tri-state & Mississippi River views, plus playgrounds & a band shell.
EB Lyons Interpretive Center
Vast, rugged area for outdoor recreation. Composed of untamed, wooded land, this 1432-acre park offers hiking, hunting, paddling & picnicking.
Horseshoe Bluff Lookout
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The Fun Station Dubuque
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Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
56 acres with 60+ types of gardens. Scenic 56-acre community space with 60+ types of gardens, plus a playground, trails, tours & events.
Sky Tours at YMCA Union Park Camp
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Crystal Lake Cave
Cave tunnels & a kids' gem mining area. Guided tours of a well-lit cave complex, with a gem- & fossil-mining area for kids & a gift shop.
Swiss Valley Park
Natural area for camping & fishing. This wooded park features a stocked creek, camp sites & trails, plus a playground & sports fields.
Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center
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Dickeyville Grotto & Shrines
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Linmar Gardens
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Grant Park
Park with a gazebo, a fountain & more. Landscaped park featuring a gazebo, a pavilion, a pergola & a fountain, plus city views.
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