Fall Weekend Guide for Couples
Ready to explore #WhereIowaStarted with your partner this fall and looking for an itinerary of things to do? Look no further.
Pick and choose your favorite stops or visit them all.
Saturday
Day One
Caroline's Resturant
Get the day started with breakfast at Caroline's. Located along historic Main Street in a nearly 200 year-old hotel, sits Caroline’s Restaurant. Named after the owner’s great-great grandmother, Caroline (Rhomberg) Fischer was a driving force and business woman much ahead of her time and the inspiration for the name of the hotel’s restaurant. Named one of the 10 Best Breakfast spots by Travel Dubuque's social media followers.
Float & Fly Wellness Studio
Want to relax completely and feel weightless doing it? Try out Float & Fly’s float therapy pods. Suspend your body in a supersaturated saline solution that allows your body to relax deeply in a zero-gravity state. (Good to know: Reservations are required in advance.)
Park Farm Winery
After a morning of relaxation, make the short scenic drive to Park Farm Winery in Bankston, Iowa. Here you will find amazing views paired with home-grown wines and wood-fired pizzas. (? Pet Friendly)
American Lady Sunset Cruise
Plan to hop aboard the American Lady Yacht where you can catch an amazing sunset next to the vibrant bluffs along the Mississippi River. (Good to know: Reservations are required in advance.)
Smokestack Rooftop
This three-level venue is home to live music and a rooftop bar. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience in downtown Dubuque that you and your partner will want to experience yourselves.
Sunday
Day Two
1st & Main
Rise and shine for brunch at 1st & Main. This downtown stop will get you recharged and refueled for the day. Did we mention they also have a bloody mary bar on Sundays?
Fenelon Place Elevator
Take a romantic ride up the world’s shortest, steepest railway, the Fenelon Place Elevator. Originally built by J. K. Graves as a way to shorten his hour and a half horse and buggy commute over the lunch hour, the elevator has continued to be a fixture of Dubuque. (Pet Friendly)
Mines of Spain
Nearly 1,500 acres of land awaits you for exploring. From wooded areas to vast prairies and historic landmarks, this park is as beautiful as it is significant to the story of #WhereIowaStarted. (Pet Friendly)
Want more Adventures?
Check out our Fall & Winter Adventure Guide to discover all that the fall and winter seasons have to offer where Iowa started.