Places to Stay & Tourism Partners
RIVERBOAT TWILIGHT
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800.331.1467
One- and Two-Day Mississippi River Cruises
Step aboard and step back in time. Take a 2-Day Overnight Mississippi River Cruise on the Riverboat Twilight that includes all meals, activities, lodging, and admission to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium! Shuttle to Museum & Aquarium provided.
GRAND HARBOR RESORT & WATERPARK
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350 Bell Street | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 563.690.4000
Iowa’s first themed indoor waterpark resort featuring 194 rooms with magnificent views of the Mississippi river or downtown Dubuque, 25,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark with exciting tube rides, thrilling slides and many family oriented aquatic activities. Located in Port of Dubuque. Museum & Aquarium Shuttle provided.
BEST WESTERN PLUS DUBUQUE HOTEL AND OLD CHICAGO
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Package
*Call the hotel directly to book our Family Fun Package at 563-557-8000. This includes tickets to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.
Now offering a complimentary hot breakfast buffet seven days a Week! Choose this newly remodeled Dubuque, Iowa hotel located minutes from the Mississippi River.
Located just two miles from the serene Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center is a newly remodeled full-service hotel offering the best in customer service and accommodations.
DESOTO HOUSE HOTEL
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Packages
230 S. Main Street | Galena, Il 61036 | 800.343.6562
We offer 55 graciously decorated Victorian style rooms named for historic personages who visited Galena as well as suites that feature a sitting parlor with fireplace. The DeSoto House guestrooms are all unique featuring oversized rooms, high ceilings, and during your stay you can take advantage of our wireless internet, in-room coffee/tea service, bottled water and our complimentary enclosed parking.
HOLIDAY INN DUBUQUE/GALENA
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450 Main Street | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 563.556.2000
Experience the alluring culture of Dubuque, the “Masterpiece on the Mississippi,” from our inviting hotel’s property. Situated near the Diamond Jo Casino and eight miles from Dubuque Regional Airport, the pet-friendly Holiday Inn® Dubuque / Galena hotel is near stunning riverfront scenery, thrilling attractions and bustling corporate areas of downtown.
For guests visiting Dubuque, Iowa on business, the hotel’s proximity to the Grand River Center and major corporations is perfect.
HAMPTON INN DUBUQUE
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3434 Dodge Street | Dubuque, IA 52003 | 563.690.2005
Our Hampton Inn® hotel in Dubuque, IA occupies the kind of place moviemaker’s think of when they picture small-town life. With spectacular views of the Mississippi River, a downtown with buildings and churches straight out of central casting and colorful Victorian mansions dotting our high limestone bluffs; it doesn’t get much more American than this.
Within just a few minutes of the Hampton Inn hotel in Dubuque, visitors may explore our many outdoor parks, museums, stroll our historical sites, shop the streets of downtown or perhaps even see a bald eagle.
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART
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701 Locust Street | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 563.557.1851
Visit both of Dubuque's Smithsonian Affiliates, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and the Dubuque Museum of Art, with this dual ticket package. Make sure to check hours of operation for both institutions prior to purchase. More information on the Dubuque Museum of Art can be found at dbqart.com.
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CRYSTAL LAKE CAVE
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6684 Crystal Lake Cave Rd. | Dubuque, IA 52003 | 563.556.6451
Crystal Lake Cave is ‘Nature’s Masterpiece’ dating back approximately 2,000,000 years. The cave consists of thousands of various mineral crystal formations that are 80% active/still growing. Crystal Lake Cave offers a 45-minute guided tour, unique gift shop, gem mining sluice, picnic grounds and pavilions, and a wide open nature area.