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Dubuque’s historic Town Clock is a prominent landmark located on the Town Clock Plaza on Main Street. The Clock Tower was originally built on top of a 3-storey building at 825 Main Street in 1873 and was brought to its current site in 1971, just more than 100 years later. This was no easy job as the clock tower weighs at least 13 tons and must have been extremely difficult to reposition without damage. The clock and its tower were mounted on a lofty 4-column concrete pedestal. Today you can admire the impressive Town Clock, rumored to be accurate to within 2 seconds, as you explore the Main Street Historic District of Dubuque.

Address: Clock Town and Town Clock, Town Clock Plaza, Dubuque, IA 52001, 563-589-0890

See the historic Clock Tower
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Visit the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Hike in Mines of Spain Recreation Area Ride the Fenelon Place Elevator Go for a walk in Eagle Point Park See the historic Clock Tower Admire American art at the Dubuque Museum of Art Visit Veteran’s Memorial Plaza Go wine tasting at Stone Cliff Winery See the Julien Dubuque Monument Book a tour of the Crystal Lake Cave View the free public art exhibit on the Mississippi Riverwalk Ski down Sundown Mountain View Shot Tower See a play at Bell Tower Theater Step back in time at the Mathias Ham House Enjoy the views from the Dubuque Water Trail Watch a Dubuque Symphony Orchestra performance on vacation Try your luck at Diamond Jo Casino Visit Q Casino Check into the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark Explore the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

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