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Mines of Spain Recreation Area

8991 Bellevue Heights, Dubuque, IA 52003-9214
563-556-0620
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Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in Dubuque
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Parks
Activities: Birdwatching
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

A very large recreation area , beautiful scenery. Can't wait to go back and take bicycles. The lookout is awe inspiring, would love to paddle through the backwaters someday.

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Dubuque, IA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

If you enjoy hiking/walking in beautiful settings, then you really need to visit Mines of Spain. There are short walks and longer hikes, the Julien Dubuque monument, nice picnic grounds, a great nature center, etc. You can choose to do flat hikes or hilly hikes.

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Arlington Heights, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Trails, amazing interpretive center, forests, the river, views, birdwatching. My absolute favorite thing in Dubuque besides the Fenelon Elevator.

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Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

Love this "hidden" gem! Great hiking/walking/biking paths with great scenic views of the mississippi and tristate area! Always my go to in the summer!

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Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

A wonderful place for a hike, you could spend a great part of the day there, also access for kayaking.

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

This is a great place to go hiking. It feels like you have been transported to another place. I have only visited in the summer months but enjoy it very much. Very peaceful and a beautiful view of the river from Jullian Dubuque's monument.

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Anamosa, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Lots of trails to hike and places to see. Just be careful going during the hot and humid times because they have mega mosquitoes with all of the all of the trees around.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

It was beautiful along the river trees in full fall colors lots of ducks and some eagles. it was windy and rainy so we didn't walk around as much as we would have if it was better weather

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central Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

Go to the gravesite, see the interpretive center, and do the hike to the quarry. The views are awesome.

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Riverside, Illinois, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2012

You could spend the entire Day there with many things to do. I would suggest if you have never been there before make sure you stop at the interpretative Center first. It gives you a brief overview of what you can do in this beautiful State park.

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