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Explore the history of Iowa's oldest city, founded by Julien Dubuque in 1788. Tour landmarks of a bygone era, take a ride up the world's shortest and steepest railway, and appreciate the Victorian architecture of Dubuque's oldest mansions. For the more adventurous, walk the planks of a dredge boat used during WWII, tour a 150-year-old jail, or explore the land that the Mesquakies once inhabited.

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DICKEYVILLE GROTTO

305 West Main Street | Dickeyville, WI 53808 | 608.568.3119

The Dickeyville Grotto is a classic grotto made of seashells, costume jewelry and pieces of glass. It includes a small artificial cave, statue alcoves, arches and fountains; commemorating saints, religions and patriotism. Built from 1925-1930 by Father Matthias Wernerus. Six shrines and the Stations of the Cross. Open daily April through October.


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NATIONAL FARM TOY MUSEUM

1110 16th Avenue Court SE | Dyersville, IA 52040 | 563.875.2727

Visit the #1 experience for farm toys in the world! Using thousands of miniature-sized replicas, the museum pays tribute to yesterday and today's farm machinery. Retrace the history of agriculture by viewing fascinating dioramas and original artwork. Discover a life-size John Deere tractor illustrating scale, an original Ertl Company assembly line, and the Farmall: First in the Field manufacturer's showcase! Open daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm seven days a week!


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NEW MELLERAY ABBEY

6632 Melleray Circle | Peosta, IA 52068 | 563.585.0793

New Melleray is a Cistercian (Trappist) monastery located in the rolling farmland south of Dubuque, Iowa. They support themselves by farming and making wooden caskets. See the award winning limestone church and tour the Visitors Center.


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PENDARVIS HISTORIC SITE

114 Shake Rag Street | Mineral Point, WI 53565 | 608.987.2122

Discover Wisconsin's groundbreaking community. Enjoy a guided tour of a Cornish miner's colony and restoration and discover how the lead mining boom changed the face of territorial Wisconsin. Open May 12 - October 31, seven days a week.


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POTOSI BREWING COMPANY & NATIONAL BREWERY MUSEUM

209 S. Main Street | Potosi, WI 58320 | 608.763.4002

The Potosi Brewery Complex includes the National Brewery Museum™, Transportation Museum, Great River Road Interpretive Center, gift shop, restaurant & brewpub. The National Brewery Museum™ showcases a collection of breweriana memorabilia & artifacts dating back to the late 1800's. Preservation of brewing history is housed in this wonderful restored facility that dates back to 1852.


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STONEFIELD HISTORIC SITE

P.O. Box 125 | Hwy. V V | Cassville, WI 53806 | 608.725.5210

Located one mile north of Cassville, Stonefield's State Historic Site presents the story of early rural Wisconsin. Stonefield Village offers turn-of-the-century setting with shops, school, church, and farmstead. Also featured is the State Agricultural Museum, which houses the rare McCormick collection and unique early farm implements.

 

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