East Dubuque

Population (2010) 1,704 Introduction East Dubuque has long had a reputation as a wild place, but city leaders have recently taken steps to clean things up—again—by closing the bars a bit earlier. While you probably don’t need to spend a full day here, there are a couple of sights

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Fulton

Population (2010) 3,481 Introduction The Mississippi River is not as wide here as in other nearby locations, hence this spot became known as The Narrows and gave Fulton and Clinton an advantage over other river communities. The first Dutch settler, Thomas Smith, arrived in Fulton in 1856, and, remarkably,

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Albany

Population (2010) 891 Introduction Albany has a long history of attracting rootless folks to settle down for a while, including Native Americans who established summer villages and river pilots who stuck around in winter. The town was home for many people whose occupations were tied to the river well

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McGregor

Population (2010) 871 Introduction McGregor is a special 21st century river town, one in which the past feels connected to the present. Don’t rush yourself here. Take time to stroll Main Street, chat with locals, eat a meal, hike at Pikes Peak State Park, and grab some z’s at

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