American Midwest Travel Destinations
Located in East Iowa right on the Mississippi River Davenport is one of the 4 Quad Cities (along with Bettendorf, Moline & Rock Island) that cover both Iowa and Illinois! Here are some fun things to do in Davenport and the surrounding area!
Timmermans Supper Club in East Dubuque, Illinois is one of my favourite places to make an absolute pig of myself! It sits high up on top of a bluff that partly overlooks the Mississippi River. From the outside it doesn’t look like much, but once inside, the restaurant is surrounded with windows and you’re greeted with…
When I travel, I love finding anything that’s unique and a little different. The Dickeyville Grotto in Wisconsin definitely falls into that category! Dickeyville is located in south west Wisconsin, just 10 minutes from Dubuque IA and the Mississippi River. It’s a tiny little town of around 1000 residents, but it’s worth making a little detour…
Reflections In The Park is a drive through Christmas light display located in Louis Murphy Park in Dubuque Iowa! These Dubuque Christmas lights are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit while supporting a local charity!
One of my favourite places to go hiking in Dubuque is the Mines of Spain! I’ve been in both summer and autumn but the recreational area is open all year round. There are 15 different trails in various lengths and hiking levels. Here’s a look at the 3 trails that I have completed!
One thing that surprised me when I moved to Iowa, was discovering that the Mississippi River is actually full of little islands, beaches and sandbars. These make for great little day trips or even ‘wild camping’ overnight stays for those with a sense of adventure!