Your Stay
Accommodations
The Venue
The Hotel Julien
Celebrate and stay under the same roof. The Hotel Julien has been a cornerstone of Dubuque's Old Main District for over a century, offering a rare combination of historic grandeur and modern comfort. From its sweeping staircase to its golden-lit lobby, every corner speaks to the elegance of a bygone era.
200 Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
(563) 556-4200
The Hotel Julien, Dubuque
Getting to Dubuque
Meeting in the middle
By Air
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
Direct flights limited; ideal for private aviation
Eastern Iowa Airport, Cedar Rapids (CID)
Approximately 90 minutes by car; most flight options
Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)
Approximately 3 hours by car
By Car
Dubuque sits on the Mississippi River at the scenic intersection of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The drive itself is part of the experience: rolling hills, river bluffs, and charming river towns along the way.
Nearby Stays
The Hotel Julien remains our first recommendation — celebrating and sleeping under one roof is its own small luxury. If it fills, or if something else suits you better, these are all close by. Every distance below is measured to the Julien.
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena
450 Main Street · about a 5-minute walk
The closest room to the celebration after the Julien itself — two and a half blocks up the same street, so you can join us for the evening and walk back without touching a car. Indoor pool, on-site restaurant, and a complimentary local shuttle.
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
350 Bell Street · about a 10-minute walk, or 3 minutes by car
Down in the Port of Dubuque along the riverfront, next to the National Mississippi River Museum. The indoor waterpark makes this the easy pick for guests travelling with children — there is something for them to do all weekend.
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
1111 Dodge Street · about a 5-minute drive
A mile west of downtown on Highway 20, beside Mercy Medical Center. The most budget-friendly of the group, with free breakfast, easy surface parking, and a restaurant on site.
Miller Riverview Park and Campground
1851 Admiral Sheehy Drive · about a 7-minute drive
A twenty-acre city campground right on the Mississippi beside the Q Casino, with electric hookups for RVs as well as primitive tent sites. For guests who would rather bring the camper than book a room — the season runs into late October, so our weekend falls comfortably inside it.