More Places to See in Dubuque, Iowa
View of Dubuque's Ice Harbor from the top of the Fenlon Place Elevator
The vessel in the foreground of the above picture (with the twin smokestacks) is the William M. Black, a paddle wheel steam --powered dredging ship that worked the Mississippi River from 1934 to 1973. It is now part of the National Mississippi River Aquarium and Museum . . . in our opinion a "must see" attraction for any Dubuque visitor. In the middle of the picture is the riverboat Diamond Jo Casino which anchors the southern end of the attractive Mississippi Riverwalk. (The Riverwalk, the Mississippi River Museum, and the downtown arts district are featured on our About Dubuque web page.)
 Below are three more travel attractions: The Fenlon Place Elevator (a scenic incline railway), the refurbished Star Brewery complex, and Breitbach's Tavern in nearby Balltown. Also included is a list of upcoming Dubuque events and attractions and Dubuque travel, lodging and visitor links.
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 Fenlon Place Elevator
Halloween scarecrows and a bagpiper occupy Cable Car Square and the entrance to the Fenlon Place Incline Railway.
The Fenlon Place cable car holds 4 comfortably for the 300 foot ride up to the top of the bluff overlooking downtown Dubuque. Costs a buck for a one way trip (you walk down); $2 for round trip.
A view from inside the car. One car comes down while the other goes up the hill.
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The station at the top of the bluff offers a panoramic view of Dubuque and the Wisconsin bluffs in the background. |
In the distance, the Julien Dubuque Bridge which connects Illinois and Iowa. |
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Star Brewery Complex - Dubuque, Iowa
< < < At the northern end of the Riverwalk is the restored 1898 Star Brewery building that now houses a brewery museum, the Star Restaurant, and the Stone Cliff Winery.
The Stone Cliff Winery's Tasting Room and retail shop is located at the north end of the Brewery Complex.
The brewery museum and historical exhibits are in the atrium accessed from the rear of the complex. |
< < < Some classic beer signs hang from the ceiling.
The bottle and can collection contains not only the Star's labels but labels from many other regional breweries. Beer aficionados will enjoy several minutes perusing this exhibit looking for their favorite long lost brews!
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One exhibit room featured this beautiful old back bar and other old time tavern memorabilia.
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Balltown Iowa
View from Home Plate on the ball diamond of Balltown Iowa.
A home run over the left field fence will travel practically to the next county before it comes to rest ! |
From the Balltown Overlook, one of the highest points along the Mississippi. In October the Dubuque Audubon Society sponsors a Hawk Watch here. Spotting scopes are available to the public for watching the migrating raptors. > > >
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Oktoberfest at Breitbach's Country Tavern & Restaurant
Balltown's Breitbach's Country Restaurant is Iowa's oldest food and drinking establishment (1852). In October 2007 their "Bieer Goarden" was drawing people from miles around for country music, brats, beer, wine tasting, good conversation and fall harvest produce.
Wine Tasting, t-shirts, bird houses, pumpkins, gourds, potatoes and other fall harvest goodies were in abundance. |
The Great River Road between Dubuque and McGregor, IA is a great ride for motorcycling and Breitbach's is the ideal rest break for a beverage and truly great home cookin' food.
A sunny October day is also a fine time to take that classic car on a cruise. This beautiful Mercury was one of several classics that stopped at Breitbach's and the Ball Town Overlook.
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 See our Breitbach's Restaurant Review. |
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Dubuque Area 2008 Spring Summer Events to consider
- May 17-19: DubuqueFest - music, arts & crafts festival
- June 13-15: America's River Festival - music, food, games, racing
- July 18: All that Jazz: Fri Nite Free Summer Concert Series
- July 26: Rock N Soul on the River
- Aug 2: Taste of Dubuque - Food Fair, music, kids games
- Oct 4: Hawk Watch, Balltown Iowa Overlook |
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Dubuque Iowa Travel & Visitor Links
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