Itinerary
Overnight Hotel Julien in Dubuque, IA|Lunch Included
This morning, we will depart the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin and head through the beautiful rolling hills of Western Wisconsin. We will enjoy a made-from-scratch French gourmet lunch at Saint Francis Hermitage. Here, French Nuns create unique dishes and organic desserts fresh every day at this farm-to-table restaurant. This afternoon, we visit the historic Villa Louis, beautifully situated along the Mississippi River. Step back in time on a special guided tour and afternoon tea with author Mary Elise Antione as we learn about the three generations of Dousman women who lived in this home. Next, we will tour Potosi Brewing Company. See their state-of-the-art facility and try a few beer samples. Tonight, we will check into the Hotel Julien. This beautiful hotel is a historic landmark and is located right in Dubuque’s Old Main District. Enjoy time to explore Dubuque, grab some dinner, or maybe take a ride up the Fenelon Place Elevator to get some of the best views in Dubuque!
Breakfast and Lunch Included
After enjoying breakfast at the Hotel Julien, we will explore Dubuque on a guided city tour. We will make a few stops throughout the morning. First, we will visit St. Luke’s to see their more than 100 Tiffany-stained-glass windows. Next, we will explore the Dubuque Botanical Garden, which will be in full bloom when we visit. Learn all about how local volunteers keep these gardens looking beautiful. This afternoon, we will enjoy a progressive-style lunch, visiting three Dubuque historic sites and sampling an appetizer, entrée, and dessert at each stop. Plus, there will be a few surprises along the way, including some sweet samples and some unique entertainment. We will now start making our way back to Milwaukee, first visiting Sinsinawa Mound Center to learn about Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, the Nuns of Sinsinawa, and their famous cinnamon bread. Next, we will tour Dickeysville Grotto, built from materials and found objects from all over the world, before we return to the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin with wonderful memories of our time together.