Top choice in Illinois
Convicts and town drunks were locked away here until 1977, but this former jail has been lavishly converted into one of the country's best B&Bs and now you'll definitely want to spend the night in this 140-year-old Second Empire building. Six rooms with exposed-brick ceilings clock in at a huge 800 sq ft; luxurious accoutrements include soaking tubs and fireplaces.
A gourmet three-course breakfast plus afternoon wine and cheese is included.
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
13.06 MILES
Learn about life (of all sorts) along the length of the Mississippi at this impressive museum, part of a vast riverfront development. Exhibits span…
23.47 MILES
It's your one-stop shop for food, drink, memorabilia and historical information. The thick-stone building began brewing beer in 1852. Imbibe indoors amid…
0.53 MILES
The 1860 abode was a gift from local Republicans to the victorious general at the Civil War’s end. Grant lived here until he became the country’s 18th…
Mines of Spain Recreation Area
12.51 MILES
This vast expanse of Mississippi River Bluffland just south of Dubuque offers 12 miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks, picnic facilities and even…
Mississippi Palisades State Park
23.08 MILES
It's a popular rock-climbing, hiking and camping area by the Mississippi River. Pick up trail maps at the north entrance park office.
13.51 MILES
Built in 1882, this funicular railway climbs a steep 189-foot hill from downtown for huge views.
0.53 MILES
The 1860 abode was a gift from local Republicans to the victorious general at the Civil War’s end. Grant lived here until he became the country’s 18th…
2. Mines of Spain Recreation Area
12.51 MILES
This vast expanse of Mississippi River Bluffland just south of Dubuque offers 12 miles of hiking trails with scenic overlooks, picnic facilities and even…
3. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
13.06 MILES
Learn about life (of all sorts) along the length of the Mississippi at this impressive museum, part of a vast riverfront development. Exhibits span…
13.51 MILES
Built in 1882, this funicular railway climbs a steep 189-foot hill from downtown for huge views.
5. Mississippi Palisades State Park
23.08 MILES
It's a popular rock-climbing, hiking and camping area by the Mississippi River. Pick up trail maps at the north entrance park office.
23.47 MILES
It's your one-stop shop for food, drink, memorabilia and historical information. The thick-stone building began brewing beer in 1852. Imbibe indoors amid…