Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, Dubuque

Name: Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey
Address: Dubuque, United States

#29 among attractions in Dubuque

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Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey, Dubuque

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The Abbey of Our Lady of the Mississippi is located near Dubuque, Iowa. The nuns there are members of the branch of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly referred to as Trappistines. They are a part of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. ()

Alternative names: Established: 18 October 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 42°24'58"N, 90°35'42"W

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Our Lady of the Mississippi Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Port of Dubuque Marina, St. Raphael's Cathedral, Diamond Jo Casino.

6.5 miNW
Museum, Maritime museum
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque
167 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...
6.4 miNW
Sailing, Park, Marina
Port of Dubuque Marina, Dubuque
163 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.
6.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque
168 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.
6.4 miNW
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
164 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.
6.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Fenelon Place Residential Historic District, Dubuque
173 min walk • The Fenelon Place Residential Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
5.9 miNW
Bridge
Julien Dubuque Bridge, Dubuque
151 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.
4.7 miNW
Memorial
Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and E. B. Lyons Nature Center, Dubuque
120 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.
6.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Fenelon Place Elevator, Dubuque
172 min walk • The Fenelon Place Elevator is a 3 ft narrow gauge funicular railway located in Dubuque, Iowa. Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, it is claimed to be the shortest and steepest railroad in the world. It was individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
6.5 miNW
Museum, View point, Ship
William M. Black, Dubuque
165 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.
6.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Cathedral Historic District, Dubuque
171 min walk • Cathedral Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
4.5 miNW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Julien Dubuque Monument, Dubuque
115 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.