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About the Dubuque Area

Photo of the riverfront and Julien Dubuque bridge
Photo courtesy of Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce

A historic river city, Dubuque is nestled on the rolling bluffs along the mighty Mississippi river. Historic landmarks and captivating architecture compliment this culturally rich area, making it a beautiful destination for travel and events.


Dubuque is connected by four-lane highways to Davenport, Des Moines, Madison and Minneapolis. The majority of the way to Chicago is also four-lane highway.

Dubuque is centrally located amongst several major metropolitan areas:
• Dubuque to Quad Cities - 70 miles
• Dubuque to Madison - 90 miles
• Dubuque to Chicago - 175 miles
• Dubuque to Des Moines - 200 miles
• Dubuque to Minneapolis/St. Paul - 275 miles
• Dubuque to St. Louis - 336 miles

 

Dubuque location statistics, courtesy of www.cityofdubuque.org


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