This is a large tract of land devoted to enjoying the environment. There is a variety of terrain and hiking trails. You can stand on the shore of the Mississippi River, ramble a trail along Catfish Creek, hike through the woods. Great place to wear out the kids and the dog (on leash). Just outside of town.
More
Mines of Spain Recreation Area, Dubuque
- Home
-
Dubuque
- Hotels
- Flights
- Vacation Rentals
- Restaurants
- Things to Do
- Best of 2012
-
More
- Write a Review
-
Sign in with Facebook
- Sign in
- Register Now!
- FREE Mobile App
-
Home
- > United States
- > Iowa (IA)
- > Dubuque
- > Things to Do
- > Mines of Spain Recreation Area
All 23 Dubuque Attractions »
Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in Dubuque
18 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Parks
Activities: Birdwatching
12 visitor photos
Update attraction details
Senior Contributor
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 15 more reviews by OlGreyMare for Dubuque
Waterloo, Iowa
Top Contributor
beautiful setting for the Julien Dubuque tomb, over looking breathtaking views along the bluffs of the mightly Mississippi. very tranquil
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 2 more reviews by Larryo for Dubuque
iowa
Top Contributor
The visitors' center, trails, and professional staff make this a good educational stop. Enjoy nature while learning about the invironment.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 14 more reviews by dubuque41 for Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
2 reviews
We took the girls here for some quality family & nature time. Had a great time hiking the trails. We went only @ 3 miles but the terrain was challenging enough for our daughters (aged 5 & 9). Definitely something we want to do again.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
West Des Moines, Iowa
Reviewer
It was great weather so we visited the park - did some hiking and sight-seeing. Great views and scenery!
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 2 more reviews by RinkerDSM for Dubuque
Contributor
Wander on your own or visit the Nature center for DNR folk who provide insights into the local flora and fauna. Close to town but feels like the middle of no where. Great way to get close to nature without going far.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 8 more reviews by william h for Dubuque
Cascade, IA
Contributor
River outlook hiking trails picnic areas canoe area etc. Lots of activities for all levels of outdoor adventure.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 6 more reviews by JSRRT for Dubuque
Galena, Illinois
Contributor
Find the lone trail that goes to the top of the bluff - the one that most tourists don't go on. It's a great place to meditate and take in the beauty of the area.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Dubuque, Iowa
Senior Contributor
This park has it all. Trails, high bluffs, monuments, canoe entry, Nature center for an indoor experience. Beautiful and free! Use your GPS to find, it's tucked in a kind of hard to locate spot.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 20 more reviews by 1whoknowsT for Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
Top Contributor
Great place to go for walks/runs/picnics. Great place to go to explore the outdoors.
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 39 more reviews by Justatraveling69 for Dubuque
1-10 of 18 reviews
«
1
2
»
Travelers who viewed Mines of Spain Recreation Area also viewed
-
Been to Mines of Spain Recreation Area? Share your experiences!
-
Owners: What's your side of the story?
If you own or manage Mines of Spain Recreation Area, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
Manage your listingHotels travelers are raving about...
-
Dubuque, IA
-
58 Reviews
Dubuque, IA
-
160 Reviews
Dubuque, IA
-
Things to Do (23) | Hotels (18) | Restaurants (51)Sponsor:
Browse nearby
Free Dubuque Guide
Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.
![Download your guide now!]()
Popular Dubuque attractions
- Fenelon Place Elevator Co.
- National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
- Diamond Jo Casino
- Park Farm Winery
- Jumpin' Jane's
- Iowa Wine Tours
- Potosa Spa
- Sundown Mountain
- The Meadows Golf Club
- Crystal Lake Cave
- Dubuque Welcome Center
- Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
- The Busted Lift
- Sweet Memories
- Mystique Casino
- Dubuque River Rides
- Mystique Ice Center
- American Lady Cruises
Hotels around Dubuque
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5 out of 5, 104 reviewsLast reviewed May 15, 2012
-
-
-
-
Explore the world
Sightseeing
Travel Destinations
Hotels
- Select a TripAdvisor site:
-
-
About Us |
Write a review |
Careers | Site Map | Top Cities
| Owners | Help Center
| Business Listings | DMO/CVB
| Investor Relations
© 2012 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.
