In 1868 lead miners drilled 40 feet into the ground to find traces of a rich lead vein. In this process they found very little lead, but instead di...
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Swiss Valley Nature PreserveLocated Southwest of Dubuque and adjacent to the Swiss Valley Park, this area is one of the largest nature preserves in...
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History:
The Dubuque County Historical Society (DCHS) has its roots in the Richard Herrmann Museum of Natural History, established in the 1870s. T...
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Located in the Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark is the perfect spot for enjoying this beautiful and exciting destination ar...
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Mission Statement The Dubuque Museum of Art seeks to excite, engage, and educate constituents through the presentation of collections, exhibition...
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Mission Statement:
To preserve and enhance The Grand Opera House as a venue for community theater performance, dance, musicand film, to contribute...
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The Hurstville Interpretive Center and surrounding complex is open to the public and there is no admission fee! It is a wonderful place to sp...
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The Chicago Athenaeum is an International Museum of Architecture and Design, appropriately based in the world's first city of modern architecture a...
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Founded in 1848, the Palace Campgrounds is the oldest campground in the state of Illinois. Situated on 50 quiet, wooded acres only two miles from h...
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The Belvedere Mansion and Gardens are open to the public from mid May to mid November. This 22 room private residence is truly lavish: the finest a...
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South Bluff Nature Center The South Bluff Nature Center in the Nelson Unit contains a variety of interesting displays on the plants, animals and ge...
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The Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens have been a part of the Dubuque community since 1980. Quietly nestled on the city's northwest side an...
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From the earliest blooming hepatica to the brilliant fall colors and snow-covered trails, Eden Valley Refuge offers a refreshing and natural experi...
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This park was developed by volunteers and fundraising in 2003. There are two concrete slabs that hold several obstacles for local skaters, bikers a...
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Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa. A place of fertile soil, traditional values and simple pleasure. And in Dyersville, Iowa, at the century-old L...
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The Farm Toy Museum, located amongst the scenic bluffs and countryside of eastern Iowa, has been home to over 30,000 farm toys and collectibles sin...
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The Conservation Board is comprised of five persons appointed by the County Board of Supervisors. Each member serves a five year term.The pur...
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The Wapsi River Environmental Education Center is located along the Wapsipinicon River and consists of 225 acres of upland and bottomland forests, ...
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Belmont, the Birthplace of Wisconsin Territorial GovernmentNear the picturesque hamlet of Belmont is First Capitol, the place where the first terri...
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