Eastern Iowa, IA

Travel Guide

Dubuque featuring a sunset, a bridge and a river or creek
Dubuque showing farmland, tranquil scenes and landscape views
Davenport featuring a bridge, flowers and a river or creek
Dubuque showing industrial elements
Vander Veer Botanical Park which includes a garden and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Eastern Iowa

Downtown Dubuque which includes a river or creek and modern architecture as well as a large group of people

Downtown Dubuque

Downtown Dubuque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Five Flags Center and Fourth Street Elevator while you're in town.

Downtown Dubuque
Davenport which includes a city and a river or creek

Downtown Davenport

4/5(76 area reviews)

While visiting Downtown Davenport, you might make a stop by sights like Davenport Skybridge and Rhythm City Casino.

Downtown Davenport
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library featuring interior views and heritage elements

Southwest Area

3.5/5(161 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Southwest Area, Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library are top sights worth seeing.

Southwest Area
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Iowa River Landing

4/5(205 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Iowa River Landing, Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse and Johnson County Historical Society are top sights worth seeing.

Iowa River Landing
Iowa Museum of Natural History which includes an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and a park

Mann

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Mann, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are top sights worth seeing.

Mann
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Twain

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Twain and surrounding area, you can visit Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.

Twain
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Hotel Julien Dubuque
3.5 out of 5
200 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
The price is AED 393 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
AED 393
AED 445 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)
Beautiful Refurbished Historic Hotel
"Beautiful gem of a refurbished boutique historic hotel in the heart of downtown Dubuque. Super friendly and helpful staff, nice, big clean rooms, nice big bathroom, too. Only mild negative is no USB ports in room but management says they are coming soon. Stayed on a referral from a friend and was ..."

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

Hotel Julien Dubuque
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
The price is AED 391 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 391
AED 437 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,086 reviews)
"Overall a lovely hotel. I had one issue. The desk in my room had clearly not been cleaned since the last guest. Hopefully just an oversight and not an indication of normal cleaning standards."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
3100 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA
The price is AED 320 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 320
AED 359 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"This is the second time I have used this hotel and would recommend to everyone, friendly staff and clean."

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Best Western Plus Dubuque Hotel & Conference Center
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Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos
Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos
3 out of 5
2372 N County Road 900, Nauvoo, IL
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly condo in Nauvoo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (391 reviews)
Would stay again
"Our stay was very nice. We had a full kitchen which was unexpected and very useful. This was our second time staying here and was just as nice as the first. It was clean and comfortable and met our expectations. The staff was very kind and helpful. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos
Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away
Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away
Lansing
Stay at this cabin in Lansing. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Clear Creek Park and Lansing City Library are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Cabin
"Nice, clean, and cozy."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Thornwood Cottage is the perfect little get away
Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna!
Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna!
Dubuque
Stay at this vacation home in Dubuque. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions The Meadows Golf Club and Wedgewood Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Girls Adult Slumber Party
"We had a great time hanging out in the spaces provided! The pool and hot tub were amazing!"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Secluded Retreat ~ Indoor Pool ~ Close To Sundown Mountain ~ Hot Tub / Sauna!
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Popular places to visit

With my job, I usually end up in places that I would never usually seek out...like Iowa. Even still, there is beauty to be found. #takeahike

Maquoketa Caves State Park

5/5(17 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Maquoketa Caves State Park during your travels in Maquoketa. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

Maquoketa Caves State Park
Cedar Rapids - Iowa City which includes a house and heritage elements

Amana Colonies

4/5(1 review)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Amana Colonies in Amana. Discover the area's theater scene and shops.

Amana Colonies
John Deere Pavilion

John Deere Pavilion

4.5/5(130 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in John Deere Pavilion in Moline. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

John Deere Pavilion
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium featuring interior views

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Make time to visit the sea animals who live in National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium during your trip to Dubuque. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium

University of Iowa

4.5/5(553 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Iowa, during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

4.5/5(175 reviews)

Though University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City while you are here.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics