Suggestions for Day Trips w/DS 11

[frugalcook]

We did Ren Faire with my then 4 year old last year. It gets pricey fast but discount tix are available. DS loved it. This year he wants to go in costume so I found him a Robin Hood costume at Target on clearance last Halloween.

 

[fords8]

I thought Jelly Belly in Pleasant Prairie made Jelly Beans? Maybe I'm wrong? It's been years since I've been there so I can't recall and may be wrong.

Nope it's just a big distribution warehouse with a gift shop. They have a cute little train thing to give tours, but there's projector screens on which they show film of the beans being made in their factory (in another state). It's fun for little ones but not for older kids.

 

[toger]

Fenelon Place Elevator Co.


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Ranked #1 of 18 attractions in Dubuque

79 reviews

Owner description: Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this funicular railway has been called "the world's steepest, shortest scenic... more » Owner description: Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this funicular railway has been called "the world's steepest, shortest scenic railway." « less


Attraction type Scenic Railroads; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.4 miles from city center

• "A fun experience" Jul 9, 2012
• "Scenic view of downtown, riv..." Jul 8, 2012
• "historic site" Jul 8, 2012

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium


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Ranked #2 of 18 attractions in Dubuque

153 reviews


Attraction type Aquariums; Specialty Museums
Distance 0.4 miles from city center

• "Great for the Kids" Jul 10, 2012
• "Nice day trip from Chicago b..." Jul 9, 2012
• "Calling all history buffs!" Jul 9, 2012

Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...retum_and_Botanical_Gardens-Dubuque_Iowa.html

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Ranked #3 of 18 attractions in Dubuque

16 reviews


Attraction type Gardens
Distance 3.4 miles from city center

• "Beautiful surroundings" Jun 30, 2012
• "Beautiful!" Jun 23, 2012
• "Dubuque Arborteum" Jun 15, 2012

Mines of Spain Recreation Area


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Ranked #4 of 18 attractions in Dubuque

20 reviews


Attraction type Nature/ Wildlife Areas; Parks
Distance 2.9 miles from city center

• "This place is huge! Forest P..." Jul 3, 2012
• "Now we know" May 27, 2012
• "Good hiking" Apr 26, 2012

 

[mrsg560]

Would like to take my son here at the end of July, had anyone seen coupons for this place?

Oaklee's guide has $3 off per ticket (up to 5 tickets).