What to Do | Sports & Rec

Pretend you're a pro at the Field of Dreams or on one of the many local golf courses. Play or fish on the river. The Dubuque Regional Sports Authority hosts a number of regional competitions yearly. College sports enthusiasts can also attend any of the three Division III college's sporting events, open to the public throughout the year. For those who prefer to stay inside, there are a number of state-of-the-art bowling alleys, movie theatres and an indoor water park.

A quick drive west, and sports and movie enthusiasts alike can play a game of catch at the Field of Dreams movie site. Looking for another type of field? Dubuque is home to multiple sporting complexes, including soccer, baseball, and softball.

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BUNKER HILL GOLF COURSE

2200 Bunker Hill Road | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 563.589.4261

18 Holes. Tee up for a lot of fun and challenge at our eighteen-hole golf course conveniently located in the rolling hills of Dubuque. We have all your golfing needs in our pro shop, and food and beverages are available in our renovated clubhouse. Cross country skiing is available on the golf course after there is four inches of snow on the ground. No groomed trails available. Sledding is available on the golf course after there is four inches of snow on the ground. Parking along North Grandview or Fairway Drive provides the best access.


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EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA

444 Eagle Ridge Drive | Galena, IL 61036 | 815.777.2444

Four award winning courses on 68,000 acres. The North Course. 18 Holes.
The South Course. 18 Holes.
The East Course. 9 Holes.
The General. 18 Holes. Four award-winning golf courses. Eighty inn rooms, 270+ resort homes/villas, exceptional dining and much more. Cross country skiing available.


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HERITAGE TRAIL

13768 Swiss Valley Road | Peosta, IA 52068 | 563.556.6745

Enjoy the peaceful surroundings! This multi-use area is for hiking, biking, running, jogging, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling on the trail. Trail is up to 26 miles long and is perfect for beginners because there are not many hills. Call ahead for trail conditions.


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MINES OF SPAIN RECREATION AREA & E.B. LYONS INTERPRETIVE CENTER

8991 Bellevue Heights | Dubuque, IA 52003 | 563.556.0620

The Mesquakie were the earliest known inhabitants of the Mines of Spain Area. Their village was located at the mouth of the Catfish Creek. The Mesquakie carried on a fur trade with French voyagers. They also worked the lead mines for many decades before the Revolutionary War. Mounds, village sites, rock shelters, trading post sites and campsites dot the landscape. Julien Dubuque is believed to be the first European to settle on what is now Iowa soil in 1788. In 1796, Dubuque received a land grant from the Governor of Spain to work the land. The grant specified that the 189-square mile area to be named as the "Mines of Spain." The park is designated as the Julien Dubuque Mines National Historic Landmark as a Silos and Smokestacks Heritage Area Partner Site, State Preserve, National Recreational Trails, Important Birding Area, and Watchable Iowa Wildlife Area. Groomed for both in-line and skate skiing. Five miles of trails full of wildlife and beautiful scenery. Call ahead for conditions. Canoe or kayak Catfish Creek which runs through the park. Launch at the Catfish Creek canoe access and paddle toward the main channel of the Mississippi River or paddle through the park and enjoy the back waters of the Mississippi.


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SWISS VALLEY NATURE PRESERVE & NATURE CENTER

13606 Swiss Valley Road | Peosta, IA 52068 | 563.556.6745

The Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Center is located one mile from the park. This 476 acre preserve features an interpretive center, hiking trails and trout fishing. The Swiss Valley Nature Preserve is a very popular cross country skiing destination. We have 4 miles of groomed ski trails.


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WHITEWATER CANYON WILDLIFE AREA

Curoe Road | Off of Highway 151 | Dubuque, IA 52001 | 563.556.6745

Whitewater Canyon is two miles long and 150-200 feet deep, completely underdeveloped. Trails are ungroomed.

 

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