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Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade

Dubuque Pizza Ranch FunZone Arcade

★★★★★ 5 (1)

Family Fun Centers

Waterpark at Grand Harbor Resort

Dubuque Waterpark at Grand Harbor Resort

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (13)

Derby Grange Golf

Dubuque Derby Grange Golf

★★★★☆ 4.5 (197)

ImOn Arena

Dubuque ImOn Arena

★★★★☆ 4.6 (438)

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Dubuque National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

★★★★☆ 4.7 (4958)

While You're in Dubuque

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Museums & Culture

Dubuque Town Clock
Landmark Closter
Landmark's Ritz Five
AMC Landmark 8
Liberty Bell
Statue of Liberty

Attractions

Crystal Lake Cave
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Horseshoe Bluff Lookout
Eagle Point Park
Dubuque Shot Tower

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Venue notes from Dubuque tracks

The Fun Station Dubuque

Features trampolines as a major attraction, mentioned in 20 reviews, making it a key differentiator for families seeking active play experiences
The venue caters to a wide age range with attractions suitable for children ages 1-6+, as evidenced by reviews mentioning families with toddlers through older children all finding activities to enjoy

Island Social Dubuque

Features duckpin bowling, a less common variant of traditional bowling that uses smaller balls and pins, making it a distinctive offering compared to standard bowling alleys
The venue operates Community Nights fundraisers on the first Tuesday of each month specifically for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, providing a dedicated community benefit program

Cherry Lanes Bowling Alley

Has a unique beverage partnership with the downstairs casino, allowing guests to order drinks from the casino when the bowling alley's bar isn't open
The venue features cosmic bowling as a special event offering, creating a 'Candy Land' themed experience with special ball and lighting effects

Backpocket Dubuque

Backpocket combines an arcade and pinball venue with an on-site brewery and taproom, creating a unique multi-entertainment concept that serves as both a gaming destination and craft beverage producer
The venue features a North Ballroom Event Space and multiple room options (including the Cellar room) that can accommodate private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations, with staff that provide concierge-level service including furniture arrangement

Waterpark at Grand Harbor Resort

Waterpark is included free with hotel stay at Grand Harbor Resort, making it an all-inclusive water park experience rather than a pay-per-entry model
Features a Kids Club activity program that offers alternative entertainment including slime-making and arcade contests, allowing parents to take breaks from the pools

More venue notes

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

All admission tickets are 2-day passes, allowing visitors to return the next day at no additional cost
The museum features a Giant Pacific Octopus encounter experience where visitors can hand-feed and interact directly with the intelligent creature

Derby Grange Golf

Offers a rare multi-course complex with an 18-hole mini golf course, a 9-hole par 3 course, and a driving range all at one location, providing diverse golf experiences beyond traditional mini golf
The venue spans 30,000 square feet and is independently operated, making it a substantial standalone golf entertainment facility in Dubuque rather than a franchise location

ImOn Arena

Is notably warmer than other regional ice rinks in the area (Cedar Rapids, Rochester, and Waterloo), allowing visitors to enjoy skating without heavy bundling
The rink features a 3,200 seat capacity single sheet ice facility with comfortable stadium seating and a high-quality sound system

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