Driving Directions

COMING IN FROM THE EAST: HWY 20 WEST FROM GALENA

Downtown Galena to Dubuque is a 20 minute drive. Allow 45 minutes if you are at Eagle Ridge Inn or Chestnut Resort. Approaching the city of Dubuque on Hwy 20 West, you will cross the Mississippi River.
Coming off the bridge, you will meet a large four way intersection and turn right.( Locust Street)
Move into the middle lane and follow the sign " Downtown Civic Center" & " Iowa Welcome Center.”
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 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