Things to Do with Toddlers

Explore the best things to do with toddlers options for kids and families in Dubuque

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Interactive exhibits, 4D theater & more. Cafe, aquarium, boatyard, cinema & exhibits exploring life in & around America's riverways.

Fenelon Place Elevator Company

Fenelon Place Elevator Company

City views from a short, steep funicular. Steep, short funicular railway connecting 4th Street & Fenelon Place, with downtown Dubuque views.

Dubuque Shot Tower

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.

Mississippi Riverwalk

Mississippi Riverwalk

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Allison-Henderson Park

Allison-Henderson Park

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Murphy Park

Murphy Park

Picnicking, tennis & kids' play areas. 80-acre park offering tennis & horseshoe courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters & BBQ grills.

Mathias Ham Historic Site

Mathias Ham Historic Site

1856 Victorian estate & historic tours. Elegant 1856 Victorian mansion with costumed interpretative tours of opulent furnishings & estate.

Dunleith Park District

Dunleith Park District

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Miracle League

Miracle League

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Julien Dubuque Monument

Julien Dubuque Monument

Memorial monument with scenic views. Turret-like monument honoring the city's founder with striking river & city panoramas.

Eagle Point Park

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

EB Lyons Interpretive Center

Vast, rugged area for outdoor recreation. Composed of untamed, wooded land, this 1432-acre park offers hiking, hunting, paddling & picnicking.

The Broccoli Slide

The Broccoli Slide

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The Fun Station Dubuque

The Fun Station Dubuque

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Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

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.

Four Mounds Ropes Course

Four Mounds Ropes Course

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StoryBook Hill Children’s Zoo

StoryBook Hill Children’s Zoo

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Asbury Park

Asbury Park

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Crystal Lake Cave

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.

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