Meet Dubuque

05/12/2026

From a standout 2025 to an even bigger 2026—Dubuque is ready to host what’s next.⭐

04/27/2026

📣Hear from a recent meeting planner:
"The Iowa Rural Development Council held its 10th annual Iowa Rural Summit in Dubuque in early April, 2026. We had 400 attendees and the post-Summit surveys indicated extremely high satisfaction among attendees.

That satisfaction was due in large part to our Dubuque-area partners, in particular Travel Dubuque. The local insight, guidance and support they provided gave our organizing committee comfort, since most of us were located far from the venue. Working with the Travel Dubuque team and others in the region was a smart decision on our part. Survey reviews also reinforced the value of downtown Dubuque as a vibrant, exciting place with amazing restaurants and attractions.

Our 2026 Iowa Rural Summit was the best one yet!"

04/23/2026

Grand River Center is up for Best Convention Center in the Midwest—and your vote can help us bring home GOLD!🏆

You can vote once per day, so if you haven’t yet… what are you waiting for?👀 Make it count: https://stellaawards.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/19/details/18733

Only 9 days left to vote for the Grand River Center as the Best Convention Center in the Midwest! 👏
You can vote once per day, so don’t miss your chance to help us bring home GOLD!!
Have you cast your vote yet? 👀
Click the link below and make it count!
https://stellaawards.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/19/details/18733

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌎 In Dubuque, sustainability isn’t just a concept—it’s something you can see and experience.

That story comes to life at places like the Grand River Center, where composting and local sourcing are part of everyday operations, and at Convivium Urban Farmstead, where reclaimed materials, solar energy, and fresh-grown food bring sustainability into practice, or outside at the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, where native plantings and peaceful trails reflect what we’re working to protect.

So, when choosing your next meeting destination, choose Dubuque—where gathering greener comes naturally.

04/09/2026

Big news 👀 The Grand River Center is officially up for Best Convention Center in the Midwest 2026… again!
Voting is open now through May 1, 2026, and we’d love your support. Tap the link, cast your vote, and share the love to help us bring it home!🏆
Click the link below to vote 👇
https://stellaawards.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/19/details/18733?fbclid=IwY2xjawREjMtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFCaUdicFBMRXd1R3BZRENyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh_C3ZE1LLtdILX1BkLfph6iPNFPVsBFhPJzsViqiONxtFXnB2A4Wk3ucEKw_aem_ENGB-INz-ZZO3_3MO2NGVg

04/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome the Iowa Rural Development Summit 2026 to Dubuque this week—our local businesses are ready to roll out the welcome mat!

👇 Check out this great opportunity from River Rock Kitchen + Tap to get out and explore Thursday night.

04/06/2026

📣Hear from a recent meeting planner:

"Working with the Best Western Plus Dubuque and Travel Dubuque made our 2026 conference one of our best yet, with seamless ex*****on from planning through the finish. Their attention to detail, flexibility, and hands-on support were instrumental in the success of our 81st Annual Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee meeting. With attendees from across the Upper Midwest, Dubuque proved to be an ideal central location, and we highly recommend it to any meeting planner."

04/01/2026

Downtown Dubuque provides walkable access to over 520 hotel rooms, dining, and entertainment options that your attendees will love.
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03/30/2026

Host your meeting in a vibrant downtown setting, where hotels, dining, and entertainment are all within walking distance.
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03/27/2026

Big news for the riverfront!👏 The Mississippi Riverwalk has been nominated for Best Riverwalk in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best—and it’s easy to see why. With the Grand River Center sitting right along the route, it’s a front-row seat to some of Dubuque’s meetings and events.

Help put Dubuque on the map—cast your vote once per day through April 6 at noon ET: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/mississippi-riverwalk-dubuque-iowa/

In case you missed it: The Mississippi Riverwalk has been nominated for Best Riverwalk in the United States by USA TODAY 10Best for 2026!📣 Help us make the Top 10 by voting at the link below (once per day until polls close Monday, April 6 at noon ET):
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/mississippi-riverwalk-dubuque-iowa/

📷: Grand River Center