Population (2010) 57,637 Introduction Dubuque is an exciting place to visit these days, as the historic core fills back in with residents and small businesses. There's a lot of energy in this old city, enough to entice visitors back time and again. Visitor Information The
Even when I have a bad day, my job now is infinitely better than sitting behind a desk, at least for me. I get to explore parks and public lands along the Mississippi, including many that are not well-known. Sometimes I find great views, sometimes a quiet place, but I usually can count on a
Book number one is now in print and available. If you want to visit the Quad Cities—and why wouldn’t you?—check out my Quad Cities travel guide. If you are traveling a bit further north, say to Dubuque, Galena, Clinton, or Prairie du Chien, your book is coming, very soon, hopefully in time for fall foliage season.
Population (2010) 1,863 Introduction Hampton is a quaint, small rivertown with good river views and a couple of good reasons to stick around for a little while. Visitor Information If you arrive in the area on eastbound Interstate 80, there is an Illinois Welcome Center just
Belvedere Mansion Not those curtains I’m starting to lose track of the number of historic houses I have toured--Deere-Wiman, Mathias Ham, Dowling, Villa Louis, Davenport House, Grant House(s)--each outstanding in some way, even if subtle. Nothing is subtle about the Belvedere Mansion in Galena, Illinois, however. Built in 1857 by a
