Discover the Beauty of Dubuque's Countryside

In this Northeastern section of the state, the Mississippi River valley transverses a picturesque landscape formed of high rocky bluffs, limestone gorges and rugged hills.  Clear fast running streams cut through hills covered by oak, hickory, and maple trees.  The river bluffs and hills become ever steeper before plunging down to the wide bottomed river valley. 

One of the highest points along the Mississippi River is the Balltown Road, which is believed to offer one of the most scenic, far reaching outlooks along the entire three thousand mile route.  This magnificent Balltown view has been featured in a variety of magazines and newspapers.  While touring the picturesque Great River Road many visitors have discovered “ Breitbach’s Country Dining “ at Balltown, Iowa.  Iowa’s oldest bar and restaurant is famous for its homemade goodness and homespun hospitality. 

Pamper yourself and your loved one with a triple treat:  a stay in elegant country accommodations at “Quiet Walker Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn”, a tour on the historic Great River Road with spectacular views of the river valley and the tri-state area; and superb dining at “Breitbach’s Country Dining”.

Things to See and Do in Dubuque

• Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
• Access Dubuque.com

Following is a comprehensive list of attractions with links to help acquaint you with the greater Dubuque area.

• American Lady -- Dubuque yacht cruises.
• America’s River -- port of Dubuque
• Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
• Celebration River Cruises, Inc.
• Chestnut Mountain ski area
• Crystal Lake Cave
• Diamond Jo Casino (riverboat gambling)
• Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino  (dog racing)
• Dubuque Museum of Art
• Eagle Point Park with tri-state views
• Fenlon Place Cable Car
• Field of Dreams -- world famous movie site. Within thirty minutes of
  Quiet Walker Bed and Breakfast Inn
• Heritage Nature Trail. This beautiful nature trail is 44 miles long, is covered with a tunnel of lush foliage and winds along the Little Maquoketa River. This nature trail is very popular with hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers. It is less than two miles from Quiet WAlker Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn.
• Historic Great River Road with sweeping views of the Mississippi River Valley. Located just 15 minutes from Another World.
• Mine of Spain -- recreational area
• The Meadows Golf Course -- a new golf course within six miles.
• Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
• Shopping at Kennedy Mall, Dubuque, IA.
• Spirit of Dubuque Sightseeing and dinner cruise
• Sundown Mountain Ski Area. Five miles from Quiet Walker Lodge Bed and Breakfast Inn
• Theaters
• Victorian House Tour and Progressive Dinner

Great River Road

• The Great River Road is a three thousand mile network of federal, state, and county roads that parallel the Mississippi River on both sides from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. 
• The Great River Road is marked by a Pilot’s Wheel with twelve spokes, one for each of the ten states bordering the Mississippi, and two for the Canadian providence’s of Manitoba and Ontario. (Source: Great River Road website.)

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