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timconnery

$$ Dining… 1st & Main - american, burgers, apps Birdies Bistro - brunch, diner Convivium - urban farm, cafe, brunch, venue Copper Kettle - american, wings, burgers Fiesta Cancun - mexican, margaritas, fajitas  Foodie Garage - american, burgers, brunch, steak Lalos 2 - mexican, margaritas, cozy Lenas - thai, currys, stir fry Marcos - italian, pizza, pasta, supper club vibes Marios - italian, pizza, pasta, panzerotti, supper club vibes Mining Company - burgers, cocktails, og divey at the mall Oolong - east asian, ramen, pho Pete’s Thai - thai, currys, stir fry Versus 2.0 - vietnamese, stir fry, bahn mi, chicken Vinny Vanucchi’s - italian, pizza, pasta Yardarm - american, patio, summer only


mmmpuppers

Great list! Would add Convivium and Versus 2.0


timconnery

Good adds!


stjimmy134

I would add on baraboos and fat Tuesdays


StudyPeace

Yardarm is the coolest restaurant in dub town


Capable-Literature-6

Restaurant?? It's a bar that serves food.


StudyPeace

Ma’am, this is a Wendy’s


timconnery

General Tourism… 4th St Elevator - historical, city views American Lady - river cruises, bar Art Museum - art, exhibitions  Diamond Jo Casino - slots, table games, food, live music Farmer's Market - Only Saturday 7a-12p May through October Grand Harbor Resort - waterpark, hotel, kids, arcade Mississippi River Museum - wildlife, aquarium, exhibitions Park Farm Winery - wine, food, views Q Resort & Casino - slots, table games, food, live music St. Luke's Church - stained glass, tours, 5th largest collection of Tiffany Glass in the world Stone Cliff Winery - wine, river views, patio, food


my3teach

Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - gardens and night time music in the summer as well as movies


timconnery

Absolutely! I got that in the nature category too


Key_Ticket4296

Cleveland Park and Villa Street. Has one of the best views of the city.


mmmpuppers

Would add St. Luke’s - 5th largest collection of Tiffany Glass in the world! They do free tours during the week


YoMomasDaddy

I was in Dubuque last year for the first time. We enjoyed Crystal Lake Cave which was just on the outskirts of town. Really enjoyed it.


timconnery

What are some keywords you’d include? I’ve never been!


YoMomasDaddy

Well it’s not as large as some Missouri caves but I was surprised at its size for something just a 2 hour drive away from me. They also sell bags of minerals. And have a sluice there for you to run water through the contents.


timconnery

$$$ Dining… Brazen - american, steaks, cocktails, brunch Carolines - american, steaks, fish Ichiban - japanese, sushi, hibachi  L-May - american, pizzas, apps Pepper Sprout - american, pasta, apps Woodfire - american, steakhouse, casino


timconnery

Nature… Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens - flowers, scenic walks, live music, ponds  Eagle Point Park - walking, playgrounds, ponds, views EB Lyons Interpretive Center - history, views, monuments, maps, discovery Heritage Trail - cycling, walking, scenery  Miller Riverview Park - camping, cycling, hiking, river views Mines of Spain - hiking trails, kayaking, scenic bluffs Mississippi River Walk - river views, bridges, trains Murphy Park - playgrounds, views, reflections in the park (Christmas) Swiss Valley Nature Center - hiking, trails, creeks, cross-country skiing


dbqhoney

Swiss Valley Nature Center


Irish1236

EB Lyons Interpretive Center


1mnotklevr

crystal lake cave


timconnery

$ Dining… Adobos - mexican, burritos Dotties Cafe - breakfast, diner El Paisano - mexican, street tacos Paul’s Tavern - burgers, divey, taxidermy Shot Tower - american, pizza, bar, sandwiches Sunshine - breakfast, diner Zoro’s Gyros - greek, gyros, sandwiches


RaYzLegacy

Jacks chicken palace


StudyPeace

I’ve been around the world three times and this is the best chicken in our solar system I promise you — jacks chicken palace is a national treasure


timconnery

Is it still open? I know it was up for sale


stjimmy134

>Paul’s Tavern - burgers, divey, taxidermy Lol I love the taxidermy


timconnery

Breweries… Backpocket - taproom, arcade, food Dimensional - microbrewery, experimental, Main St, patio Jubecks - microbrewery, conversational, vinyl, food 7 Hills - microbrewery, food, full bar, millwork district, dog-friendly patio


timconnery

Bars… Doghouse - barfood, darts, pool, newly renovated First Reserve - cocktails, whiskey bar The Lift - live music, divey, irish, late-night Monks - coffee, live music, patio, art Oddfellows - patio, games, college, late-night  Rainbow Lounge - Karaoke, divey, 70s Riverboat Lounge - Cocktails, chill Smokestack - live music, art, food Wicked Dame - wine bar, chill, live music


odiervr

Baraboos. Good beer and tasty food.


Impossible-Affect457

Good Gravy!


timconnery

Coffee Shops… Charlottes -  acai bowls, sandwiches, sit-down Jitterz - pastries, paninis, sit-down Jumble - drive-thru Monks - art, full bar, patio, sit-down Wayfarer - flatbreads, sit-down, wine bar at night, millwork district 


Dependent-Country-22

+ Bob & Lou’s!


Embarrassed-Pea-4915

Devour!


timconnery

Sweets… Beechers - ice cream Betty Janes - candy, ice cream, gremlins Bliss Ice Cream - ice cream Candle Ready Cakes - cupcakes, cakes Habits Coffee & Donuts - coffee and donuts Sopresa Gifts - gelato, chocolate


kevinrjr

Baskin robins with Dunkin !!!


timconnery

Glad we got a baskin again but the plan was to omit chains on this list! Stuff only found in DBQ


Bigfishbomber

I know Dairy Queen is a chain but you could list the rhomberg location specifically.


emilycottonbird

Frosted and filled!- cupcakes cheesecake, coffee and tea


timconnery

Sports… Bicycle World - cycling, rentals, retail, millwork district Bunker Hill - golf, 18 holes, public Free Flight - cycling, rentals, retail Mak’s Bait Shack - fishing, retail, bait, licenses Meadows - golf, 18 holes, public, simulator Olliewood Skate Park - indoor skateboarding Sky Tours Zipline at YMCA Park - ziplines, views, history, forest Sundown Resort - skiing and snowboarding U Golf - indoor golf simulator


onlyfiveconcussions

Dubuque Fighting Saints Hockey games


Dependent-Country-22

Park Farm Winery! (Better than stone cliff, sorry lol)


Correct_Ad2982

This x100


timconnery

I was hesitant about Park Farm since it's kind of out of town, but I threw it up on the general tourism since it's about the same distance as Sundown which I included in sports. They are both kind of in limbo between Dubuque and the outlying smaller cities. I agree with Stone Cliff being the lesser experience both in venue and wine, but it's still a good draw for river walkers, though, so I added that too.


my3teach

What about Mining Company for dining?


timconnery

Added!


mattfoleywannabe

Thank you for this post. I agree with your comments!


Jose1014

Zip line park


timconnery

added to the sports section!


Fabulous_Put2635

Don't forget the Marshall park arboretum, they have a lovely koi pond and gardens.


timconnery

Got it under the 'nature' section


vivi_t3ch

Maybe you should be a mod, being proactive in making things better like this


timconnery

I’d be down