60 days in East Iowa Itinerary

Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubuque: Edinburgh Manor (in Scotch Grove), Park Farm Winery (in Durango) and Dyersville (National Farm Toy Museum, St. Francis Basilica, &more). There's much more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, admire the natural beauty at Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, and have fun at Mystique Ice Center.

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New York City to Dubuque is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Dubuque is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from New York City in September; daily highs in Dubuque reach 75°F and lows reach 54°F. You will leave for Le Claire on the 2nd (Fri).

Le Claire is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Explore Le Claire's surroundings by going to TYCOGA Winery & Distillery (in DeWitt), Clinton (The Sawmill Museum, Eagle Point Park, &more) and Davenport (Nahant Marsh Education Center & Credit Island). The adventure continues: pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Antique Archeology, do a tasting at Wide River Winery Tasting Room, join in the after-dark buzz at Mississippi River Distilling Company, and take an in-depth tour of Iowa 80 Trucking Museum.

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Traveling by car from Dubuque to Le Claire takes 1.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Le Claire can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to home.