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Photo: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
At the Port of Dubuque.
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Affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution and owned by the Dubuque County Historical Society, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium features six aquariums and the history of the Mississippi River. It is the only museum along the entire length of the river solely devoted to its history.
Iowa's first indoor waterpark resort contains 25,000 square feet of Mississippi-themed indoor water activities.
Hosts the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, the Dubuque Fighting Saints professional hockey, and various touring theater productions.
Port of Dubuque. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Shot Tower is one of the last standing such towers in the country. It stands 120 ft 5 in from base to peak, and is a recognized symbol of the city. It is undergoing renovations and is part of the city's master plan to revitalize the harbor area.
Four separate galleries featuring regional and national art.
Historic cable-car ride from Dubuque's river level to top of bluff.