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A Luxury Stay at the Hotel Julien Dubuque, Iowa

7 Best Hotels In Dubuque Iowa USA | Recommended by a Local

Published on May 2, 2021August 6, 2022 by kylieukLeave a comment

If you’re looking for hotels in Dubuque Iowa, in this post I share some of the best hotels and accommodation in the Downtown area. Dubuque is home to many different chain hotels, with the majority being located on the arterial road or Dodge St (HWY 20) in the business district. These are great if you are looking for somewhere if you are just passing through. However if you want to be closer to some of the small independent businesses and other things to do in Dubuque, Downtown is the best place to be!

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ATV Trails in Iowa: River Ridge ATV Trails

6 OHV Parks and ATV Trails In Iowa USA

Published on June 28, 2020February 1, 2023 by kylieuk2 Comments

I’ve been a huge fan of quad biking (ATVs) for a long time, going on ATV tours all around the world. While living in Iowa, we bought our own ATV so we could go trail riding! OHV parks tend to be free to visit and are under the control of the DNR. In these locations you’ll need a state registration sticker on the ATV, your vehicle must meet a couple of requirements (for example, have a width of less than 65 inches) and you have to wear a helmet. On private property, there aren’t quite as many rules but you’ll usually have to pay to ride on their trails. Here are some of the ATV parks in Iowa that we’ve been to!

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New Day Dairy: An Authentic Farmstay in Iowa USA

Published on May 17, 2020October 20, 2021 by kylieuk4 Comments

If you’re looking for a unique and authentic Midwestern experience, you should check out the New Day Dairy in Clarksville Iowa. Dan and Lynn offer B&B accommodation on a working Iowa dairy farm! Not only does the guesthouse have an observation deck (so you can watch the cows in the barn to your hearts content), but included in the price of the stay is a welcome tour and farewell tour that lets you get up close with the cows and the calves!

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