Why go
- City in Iowa, United States.
- Known for Hotel Julien.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Field of Dreams Movie Site.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ).
History
Dubuque is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, and its county seat. The population was 59,667 at the 2020 census. Settled in 1788 and chartered in 1833, Dubuque is the oldest city in Iowa. It was named after French-Canadian trader and miner Julien Dubuque. The city lies along the Mississippi River at the convergence of the Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin borders, a region locally known as the Tri-State Area.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DBQ has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Dubuque, Iowa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.