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Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

3800 Arboretum Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2100
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Ranked #4 of 18 attractions in Dubuque
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Any little green, flowery oasis is a welcome spot to stroll and reflect, or sit in the sun. They host concerts on Sunday evenings in the summer and it is a delightful venue - bring a chair. The volunteers do an amazing job, the flowers are abundant and beautiful. Take a picnic. More

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Dubuque, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

The Dubuque Arboretum is a photographers dream. Flowers, trees, ponds, waterfalls, gazebos and a learing center. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

The efforts of amny volunteers, master gardeners, and skilful novices, have made this garden a worthwhile destination. The Japanese gardens are fantastic. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

Very beautiful, peaceful and on Summer Sundays-Live Music. More

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Cascade, IA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Relatives got married here. You cant take a shot that is not beautiful here! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

Beautiful landscape and lots of flowers. A very nice place for an outdoor wedding ceremony. A nice place to learn about plants. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

The Japanese Gardens were especially colorful that time of year. Many flowers & different species of plants. Beautifully landscaped grounds. More

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Dubuque, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

go there a few times in the summer to explore the flowers and play on the jungle gym. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011

If you like nature and outdoors or just strolling through formal gardens and walking trails this is the place for you. This all volunteer free attraction (donations are graciously accepted) arboretum and botanical garden may very well be Dubuque’s best kept secret. You can see a lot in an hour or spend the better part of a day exploring the... More

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