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Dubuque Arboretum

The Dubuque Arboretum is a nice little surprise on the northern edge of the city. This free arboretum has a variety of gardens: rose, rock, prairie, annuals, confiders, formal and, of course, a nice Japanese Garden. The large koi pond… Continue Reading →

Dubuque Museum of Art

The Dubuque Museum of Art has a minuscule, single-gallery permanent collection, though these pieces do include painter Grant Wood and photographer Edward Curtis. The upstairs houses a slightly larger visiting display. The museum is in the process of building a… Continue Reading →

Crystal Lake Cave

Having visited both Crystal Lake Cave and Niagra Cave in one day, I can’t help but compare the two. Crystal River is a magnificent cave, but is still the poor relative to Niagra. The guides are young, inexperienced, and know… Continue Reading →