Travel Dubuque Fall and Winter Adventure GuidesCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 011.
Copyrighted
October 3, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Travel Dubuque Fall and Winter Adventure Guides
SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of Travel Dubuque's Fall and Winter
Adventure Guides.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Travel Dubuque Adventure Guide - Fall/Winter Edition Supporting Documentation
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Get ready for
weekends filled with
orchards, pumpkin
patches, leaf watching,
and memories of a
lifetime.
Start planning the perfect
fall adventure with these
seasonal activities.
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Czipar's Apple Orchard is a family -
owned orchard just minutes outside
Dubuque. While there, pick apples, sip hot
cider, taste their famous donuts.
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Find the perfect pumpkin at Schuster's
Pumpkin Patch, a family -owned and
operated patch located a short drive from
Dubuque. While there, pick a pumpkin,
check out the pumpkin catapult, and go for
a tractor ride.
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Supper clubs are a real Midwest treat,
and the Dubuque area is fortunate to have
many of them at our fingertips. Snack on a
relish tray, enjoy the salad bar, sip on an
Old Fashioned or two, and get ready for
a laid-back meal with good company.
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Up for exploring the areas around
Dubuque? How about a jam-
packed road trip with stops in
three states in just one day? Do as
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Grab a brew, sip on wine, and
check into participating locations.
Discover the Hops & Vines Trail
that takes you to the locally owned
breweries and wineries throughout
scenic Dubuque County.
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Fall fun isn't
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Add a stop at these locations with
colorful fall views.
FENELON PLACE ELEVATOR
See the colors of fall after a ride on the
world's shortest, steepest railway. While
there, find the hiding elf, spot three
states, and get a Dubuque skyline selfie.
MINES OF SPAIN
Visit this state park with 360 views of
the Dubuque area. While there, visit the
Julien Dubuque Monument.
EAGLE POINT PARK
See the colors of this 164-acre park
overlooking the Mississippi River. For a
better look, Find the viewfinders situated
throughout the park, including a
color-blind viewfinder!
Round out the trip with a
few more must -see spots.
FOR FAMILIES
National Mississippi River Museum
& Aquarium, Habits Mini Donut
Company, and Miracle League Park
FOR COUPLES
American Lady Yacht Cruise,
Smokestack, and 1 st & Main
FOR ADVENTURERS
Interstate Power Preserve, Sky Tours
Zipline, and Convivium Urban
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Midwest winters mean
a whole lot of snow and
a whole lot of fun.
Start planning the perfect
winter adventure with these
seasonal activities.
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The holiday season is a magical time
in Dubuque. The twinkling lights of
Reflections in the Park, the hustle and
bustle of holiday shopping at local
storefronts, and a general cheer is in the
air. Don't miss special events like Scuba
Santa at the National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium, tree lighting at
Hotel Julien Dubuque, or holiday-themed
markets.
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Dubuque's terrain naturally lends itself
to skiing and snowboarding as the
winter months roll around. With 21 ski
runs and two terrain parks, Sundown
Mountain Resort is a great way to get
outside and explore the natural beauty of
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Between migration from northern
areas and unfrozen waters near
Lock & Dam #11, winter is one
of the best seasons to spot a
bald eagle in Dubuque. Visit the
observation deck and see if you
can spot this national bird.
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Dubuque has long had a strong
history with hockey. Today, you
can find the USHL Dubuque
Fighting Saints taking to the ice
at the Mystique Community Ice
Center. You may even spot mascot
Bernie showing off his Saints pride
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experience the
season.
Add a stop at these locations to
discover winter activities perfect
for the season.
MYSTIQUE COMMUNITY
ICE CENTER
Lace -up the ice skates and glide across
the surface at the Mystique Community
Ice Center. With open skate hours, this
is the perfect time to practice your triple
axel or staying on two feet.
SWISS VALLEY
NATURE PRESERVE
Swiss Valley is one area you don't
want to miss during the winter months.
Grab your snowshoes and discover
the blanketed surroundings. Don't have
snowshoes? Make sure to reach out to
the Swiss Valley Nature Center for a
pair, free of charge.
Round out the trip with a
few more must -see spots.
FOR FAMILIES
Creative Adventure Lab, Shot Tower
Pizza, Sledding at Bunker Hill Golf
Course
FOR COUPLES
Potosa Spa at Hotel Julien Dubuque,
Brazen Open Kitchen, The Comedy Bar
FOR ADVENTURERS
Sundown Mountain Resort, BustinAxe
Throwing Range, Hops & Vines Trail
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