Julien Dubuque Monument, Dubuque

Name: Julien Dubuque Monument
Address: Julien Dubuque Drive, Dubuque, United States

#43 among attractions in Dubuque

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The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center is a state park in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is near Dubuque, the eighth-largest city in the state. The park features picnic areas, 15 miles of walking/hiking trails, 4 miles of ski trails, and the Betty Hauptli Bird and Butterfly Garden. It also includes archaeological sites of national importance as an early lead mining and smelting venture led by French explorer Julien Dubuque, as well as Dubuque's gravesite. These sites were collectively designated a National Historic Landmark District as Julien Dubuque's Mines. ()

Established: 1981 (43 years ago)Coordinates: 42°28'8"N, 90°38'46"W

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Nearby attractions include: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Port of Dubuque Marina, Mystique Ice Center, St. Raphael's Cathedral.

2.1 miNW
Museum, Maritime museum
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque
54 min walk • The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is a window into the aquatic life and history of America's mighty Mississippi River, located in the river city of Dubuque, United States. This expansive facility, which seeks to educate and entertain its visitors...
2 miN
Sailing, Park, Marina
Port of Dubuque Marina, Dubuque
50 min walk • The Port of Dubuque Marina is a 100% transient marina, there are no permanent slip holders. The Port of Dubuque Marina's seventy-eight slips include fifty-four 30", twenty 40", and four 50". By utilizing the end ties, or T-heads of the docks, the Port of Dubuque Marina can accommodate a boat up to 100" in length.
3.1 miN
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Mystique Ice Center, Dubuque
78 min walk • The Mystique Community Ice Center is a 3,079-seat ice arena in Dubuque, Iowa that opened to the public on September 18, 2010. It was funded through a combination of private and public funds, led by Dubuque Community Ice and Recreation Center, Inc. It is open year round and has a 200'x85' NHL-size sheet of ice.
2.1 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque
54 min walk • St. Raphael's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and a parish church in the Archdiocese of Dubuque located in Dubuque, Iowa. The parish is the oldest congregation of any Christian denomination in the state of Iowa.
2 miN
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
51 min walk • The Diamond Jo Casino is a gambling casino and entertainment complex located in the Port of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa. The casino is owned and operated by Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, which also owns the Diamond Jo Casino - Worth in Northwood, Iowa.
1.6 miN
Bridge
Julien Dubuque Bridge, Dubuque
41 min walk • The Julien Dubuque Bridge crosses the Mississippi River. It joins the cities of Dubuque, Iowa, and East Dubuque, Illinois. The bridge is part of U.S. Route 20.
2.2 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Convention center
Five Flags Center, Dubuque
58 min walk • Five Flags Center is a multi-purpose facility in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. It is named for the five flags that have flown over Dubuque; the Fleur de Lis of France, the Royal Flag of Spain, the Union Jack of Great Britain, the French Republic Flag of Napoleon & America's Stars and Stripes.
2.2 miN
Observation decks and towers, Tower, Historical place
Shot Tower, Dubuque
56 min walk • The Shot Tower located in Dubuque, Iowa, is one of the last remaining shot towers in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and remains a recognized symbol of the city.
2.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Romanesque architecture, Theater
Grand Opera House, Dubuque
63 min walk • The Grand Opera House is an opera house located at the corner of 8th and Iowa Streets in Dubuque, Iowa that was built in 1890. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
0.9 miSW
Memorial
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center, Dubuque
24 min walk • The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center is a state park in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is near Dubuque, the eighth-largest city in the state. The park features picnic areas, 15 miles of walking/hiking trails, 4 miles of ski trails, and the Betty Hauptli Bird and Butterfly Garden.
2 miNW
Museum, View point, Ship
William M. Black, Dubuque
52 min walk • William M. Black is a steam-propelled, sidewheel dustpan dredge, named for William Murray Black, now serving as a museum ship in the harbor of Dubuque, Iowa.

Julien Dubuque Monument, Dubuque

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Julien Dubuque Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)