Driving Directions

COMING IN FROM THE WEST: HWY 20 EAST FROM DYERSVILLE

Approaching the city of Dubuque on Hwy 20, travel approximately 5 miles from the first set of lights.
Following the " Downtown Civic Center" signs, you will approach the Mississippi River & will meet a large 4 way intersection. The cross street is Locust. Turn left & travel straight through the set of lights, stay in the center lane.
Take a right on 3rd Street and go over the overpass ( Port of Dubuque.) Turn right on Bell Street, then take an immediate left. Park in the lot closest to the river. Look for the large red buoy between the red brick building and the Ice Harbor Galley Restaurant. Follow the ramp on the right down to the the bottom. Our ticket office is located inside the blue barge.

Dubuque River Rides
Spirit of Dubuque & Miss Dubuque Cruises
Located in the PORT of DUBUQUE

Use the blue " Welcome Center" signs
and the green "Downtown Civic Center/Port of Dubuque" signs to aid you