Encyclopedia Dubuque
"Encyclopedia Dubuque is the online authority for all things Dubuque, written by the people who know the city best.”
Marshall Cohen—researcher and producer, CNN
Affiliated with the Local History Network of the State Historical Society of Iowa, and the Iowa Museum Association.
RIVER WALK
RIVER WALK. In April, 2026 two Iowa landmarks recently made USA TODAY'S 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards list as some of the best riverwalks and recreational trails in the country. The Mississippi Riverwalk in Dubuque (#10 on the list) and the High Trestle Trail in central Iowa were named the best community spaces in the United States. (1)
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Source:
1. Worth, Cooper, "These 2 Iowa Landmarks Rank among Best Community Spaces in the US," Des Moines Register, April 19, 2026