A city in the midst of the Mississippi River, most of Dubuque’s major attractions are focused on the massive river. Whether you want to camp alongside the river and peruse the shoreline, gamble in a renovated riverboat or check out the National Rivers Hall of Fame, the attractions are specifically honed on water. There are cable cars and historic buildings downtown as well as expansive parks for dry fun. Potter’s Mill is a good idea for families traveling here, citing the best of both worlds.

Nearby State Parks and campgrounds offer interesting lodging and baseball buffs should check out the set of Field of Dreams, located in Dyersville, about a twenty-minute westward drive.