Dubuque's new Diamond Jo Casino is reminiscent of the paddleboats that plied the river nearly a century ago. Open year-round, the Diamond Jo is conveniently located near the Riverboat museums at the Dubuque Ice Harbor, with ample free paved parking. Free admission, open 24-hours on Friday and Saturday. Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 3800 Arboretum Dr., off West 32nd St. In the Visitor Center, visit the Garden Gift Shop, the viewing porch, botanical library, and the vista decks.
Handicapped transportation is available with prior reservation.
Tours are available. Free Sunday evening concerts, June-August. RV camping available. Other events include home show, gun show, ag show, concerts, truck pull, rodeo, circus, flea market, and craft show. The Park is adding more than 500 slot machines this fall.